Media Advisory - Black History Month 2020: Microaggression in the Legal Workplace Program and Networking Reception
TORONTO, Feb. 20, 2020 /CNW/ - The Law Society of Ontario and Canadian Association of Black Lawyers (CABL) present Dr. Anita Jack-Davies as the keynote speaker at their annual Black History Month program and Networking Reception. The focus of this year's event is Microaggression in the Legal Workplace.
Dr. Jack-Davies is an academic and cross-cultural expert, who is currently serving as Ryerson University's Director of Strategic Partnerships and Development with the Office of the Vice-President for Equity and Community Inclusion and is Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Geography and Urban Planning at Queen's University.
The program will also feature Natasha Persaud, who practices exclusively in the areas of human rights and employment law as a partner at Formative LLP, as well as Doron Gold, a registered social worker, psychotherapist and a certified professional coach.
Event Details
Date: February 24, 2020
Program: 6 to 7:30 p.m. (webcast available)
Reception: 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Location: Discussion in Lamont Learning Centre/Reception to follow in Convocation Hall,
Osgoode Hall, 130 Queen St. W.
Please enter through east-side doors facing Nathan Phillips Square.
This public event is free, but space is limited and advance registration is required.
Additional information and registration for in-person attendance or to receive webcast details: https://lawsociety.forms-db.com/view.php?id=194740
Media representatives, please confirm your attendance in advance with the media contact below.
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Media contact: Jennifer Wing, Senior Communications Advisor, External Relations and Communications, at 416-947-3455 or [email protected].
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