Combatting Financial Inequity in the Legal Profession: Avoiding Pitfalls While Achieving Financial Health and Well-being. Fundamental to civil rights and social justice is economic freedom. Economic freedom cannot happen without financial inclusion where every person has an opportunity to have a dignified and productive financial life. This especially applies to African American and other lawyers of color who often struggle with systemic racism within the legal profession which only exacerbates the racial wealth gap.
Savvy lawyers and law firms understand the value of financial health to attract and retain clients; yet, BIPOC lawyers must manage disproportionately high law school debt and historical financial disparities. Financial wellness is inherently connected to mental health as financial worries can contribute to mental health problems such as depression, anxiety and substance abuse. All lawyers and law firms, no matter how big or small, should have a plan to be financially healthy so they can avoid the stress of debt and other financial problems that can adversely impact health and vitality.
The panel will offer guidance on how lawyers and lawyer entrepreneurs can avoid business pitfalls including bankruptcy, gain access to wealth and thrive in business. The program will be open to law students and interested BIPOC entrepreneurs who are interested in building a prosperous Arizona business.
Location: ASU Sandra Day O’Connor Law School, 111 E. Taylor, Phoenix, AZ
Room 544 and patio: Ak-Chin Indian Community 5th Floor Conference Center
Time: 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm
Panelists:
Chris Kaup, Tiffany & Bosco P.A.
Kimber Lanning, Local First Arizona
Thomas Mitchell, OneAZ Credit Union
Moderator: Kristen Harris, KAHARRRIS & CO LLC
Refreshments will be provided.
The State Bar of Arizona does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education requirement. This activity may qualify for up to 1.5 hour toward your annual CLE requirement for the State Bar of Arizona, including 0.0 hour of professional responsibility.