Diversity, Equity & Inclusion was originally presented at the Boardwalk Seminar 2023 on April 27, 2023 in Atlantic City, NJ.
Agenda:

Career Panel: The Role of Diversity - In Law School and for New Lawyers
Clifford D. Dawkins, Esq. • Rutgers Law School • Newark, NJ
Gigio Koshy Ninan, Esq. • Edison, NJ
Stephanie Wilson, Esq. • Princeton, NJ

Part II Career Panel: The Role of Diversity - In Law School and for New Lawyers
Clifford D. Dawkins, Esq. • Rutgers Law School • Newark, NJ
Gigio Koshy Ninan, Esq. • Edison, NJ
Stephanie Wilson, Esq. • Princeton, NJ

Career Panel: The Role of Diversity - For Mid-career and Senior Lawyers
Terry D. Johnson, Esq. • Princeton, NJ
Hon. Zahid N. Quraishi, U.S.D.J. • Trenton, NJ
Mahesh Rajan, Esq. • Kendall Park, NJ

Cultural Issues in Litigation: In the Courts, in Depositions and in Working with Diverse Clients
Hon. Parag P. Patel, J.M.C. • Edison, NJ
Hon. Stephen L. Petrillo, J.S.C. • Newark, NJ
Ehsan F. Chowdhry, Esq. • Neptune, NJ • Defense Lawyer’s Perspective
Gregory B. Noble, Esq. • Springfield, NJ • Plaintiff Lawyer’s Perspective

Understanding and Implementing Gender Inclusivity in Your Practice
On July 19, 2022, the New Jersey Judiciary issued its new Policy on Accessi-
ble & Inclusive Communication (Directive #07-22) containing detailed guidance
aimed at eliminating gender bias in court proceedings. While only mandatory
for court personnel and operations, this directive can serve as a model and cat-
alyst for attorneys to improve gender-inclusivity in their own practices. Featur-
ing New Jersey clinicians specializing in human sexuality and issues impacting
transgender, non-binary and gender non-conforming individuals, this interdisci-
plinary panel will provide a foundational understanding of gender identities as
well as insight into the mental health considerations that make affirmative
moves toward gender inclusivity necessary, both as a “best practice” as well
as to avoid doing or exacerbating harm.

Erin Crabill, MSW, MEd, LSW • Minds Eye Therapy • Moorestown, NJ
Jessica Floresta, LCSW, CST • Moorestown Therapy • Moorestown, NJ
Lisa R. Burke, Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Engagement
Program Officer • AOC • Trenton, NJ