The program will focus on identifying areas of a public attorney’s work where bias can be most prevalent, identifying patterns of thinking that create systemic bias and investigating ways to eliminate bias in the a public attorney’s work whether the attorney is serving as an advocate or acting in the administration of justice.

Dr. Matier’s presentation is designed for the public attorney audience to do the following:

1) Recognize how unconscious bias develops;
2) Understand how our person experiences influence our professional behaviors;
3) Investigate how bias can create systemic patterns in our legal system.

Lunch and registration will begin at 11:45 a.m. The program will begin at 12:00 p.m.Presenter:

Dr. Kimberly Matier, Executive Director | West Metro Education Program

Dr. Matier holds a Master’s in Education and a Doctorate in Philosophy, concentrating on issues of race and cultural competency. Dr. Matier serves on education equity boards and collaboratives. She has made presentations about race and cultural competency at national conferences. She supports school districts and other organizations as they develop equity frameworks for addressing equity and diversity issues.