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New Series! Let’s Talk About It – February
February 11 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Date/Time: February 11, 2026, 6:00-7:00 pm CT
Location: Virtual Zoom (Registration Required)
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Cultures and Conversations
The Racial, Ethnic and Religious Considerations in Family Law Committee is starting off our program year with another in our new discussion series Let’s Talk About It. As a reminder, these discussion groups support the mission of the RERC committee to foster education and inclusion among Academy fellows. Let’s Talk About It is a welcoming space where people can come together for real, honest conversations about the issues that shape our interactions with clients, staff, colleagues, other professionals, Court systems and others we encounter in our practice and daily life.
Our February Meeting, open to all fellows, is Feb. 11, 6 p.m. CT, via Zoom. Our February topic is “Words Matter: A Culturally Competent look at Everyday Sayings”. Seemingly harmless phrases and “common sayings” often carry racial, ethnic, religious or other bias rooted in historical discrimination. In family law practice—where credibility, trust, and cultural awareness are critical—language choices can unintentionally marginalize litigants, families or even your court and undermine your credibility and advocacy. Gain practical tools for recognizing problematic language so you can understand its impact on families and communities and learn how to be more inclusive and culturally competent in advocacy, mediation, and courtroom settings.