Implicit Bias: Process & Remedies We’ve encountered, and contended with, implicit bias in our work as trial consultants. Some clients are curious as to how implicit bias works and how we can counteract it. In our other posts, we cover practical and academic aspects of implicit bias including how biases impact bench trials, jury […]
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The American Bar Association (ABA) has explored several initiatives to reduce bias against women lawyers. Two 2018 articles, one in The Atlantic by Lara Bazelon, and a reply by Chris Arguedas that appeared in The Recorder, offer different views of gender in the courtroom. The pieces touch on presentation styles that female attorneys employ before […]
Read moreImplicit Association Test (IAT): Inside Academic Debates We’ve discussed the basic process and remedies for implicit bias in other posts, including how implicit bias manifests in jury trials. In this post, we explore the conflicting opinions of researchers on a subject that is something of a complicated minefield. The debate centers on the psychometric properties […]
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