Asian Americans Pacific Islanders (AAPI) are often stereotyped as hard working, successful, smart — a “model minority” who excel in education and accomplish the “American Dream.” Despite its positive overtones, this stereotype is damaging for AAPIs and, as seen in the current Supreme Court cases involving admissions to Harvard and North Carolina, pits persons of color against each other and ignores the reality of systemic bias and hate that Asian Americans continue to encounter. This session will delve into the Model Minority myth and explore ways organizations can address the bias and outcomes of such stereotypes.

This is Part 5 of a six-part series. Part 1, We received a government subpoena – Now What is taking place on January 18, 2023, Part 2, Ethics and E-Discovery: Lessons learned from the Alex Jones cases and others is taking place on January 18, 2023, Part 3, California labor and employment legal updates for 2023: New legislation and beyond is taking place on January 19, 2023, Part 4, Trademarks and the metaverse: what you need to know is taking place on January 24, 2023, and Part 6, Hot Topics in California Employment for 2023:  Employee data, pay transparency, employee leave and other legislative updates is taking place on January 25, 2023.

CLE Information: This program is presumptively approved for 1.0 Elimination of bias CLE credit in California only. Please allow 4-6 weeks after the program to receive a certificate of attendance.