The law classifies and defines people. It does
so often in ways that may be seen as discriminatory or arbitrary. This
Law and Literature elimination of bias trilogy examines how the law
defines others, such as people of color, immigrants, and those accused of crimes,
by using three plays that explore identity and human interaction. The
goal will be to explore how the law and the legal process often reflects
societal biases and stereotypes about specific groups of people, or how it
makes distinctions based upon assumptions about individuals.
Each one-hour CLE discusses
one
play or short story which should be read in
advance of the program. You can take one, two, or all three of the
CLEs.
During this
session, we will discuss "Defender of the Faith" by Philip
Roth. Other
sessions in this trilogy include:
February 17 - Athol Fugard's "The Island" REGISTER
HERE
March 17 - Flannery O’Connor's "The Displaced
Person" REGISTER
HERE
Reading materials will be emailed to attendees in
advance. Attendees are expected to read the text in advance of the program
and come prepared to discuss the material in
the context of "the other" within the law.
Professor David Schultz | Distinguished Professor, Hamline University
CLE Credits:
1.0 Elimination of Bias CLE Credits | Event Code: 441078
Cost:
MSBA/HCBA/RCBA Members: $15
Non-Members: $50
Law Student: Free
Deadline to register: January 17, 2022.
To register after that time, email the program manager.
Remote Participation: Remote instructions will be emailed to
you the day prior to the event.
Payments: Due to the pandemic, accounting staff have
limited access to the office making the processing of checks difficult. We
request that you register online or over the phone by credit card whenever
possible. If you need assistance, please contact the program manager. If you
must pay by check, please use this registration
form.
Cancellations: Need to cancel? Please see our cancellation
policy.
Accommodations: The MSBA is committed to creating an
inclusive environment in which all members can participate fully. If you need
reasonable accommodations to participate in this event, please notify the
program manager. Please provide notification at least 72 hours prior to the
meeting to allow sufficient time to make arrangements for accommodations. Thank
you.
Program Manager:
Jennifer Carter
jcarter@mnbars.org
612-278-6309