The Atlanta Lawyer May 2022 Vol. 20, No. 6 | Page 16

IN THE PROFESSION

Women Lawyers : The Challenge of Overcoming Bias

Diversity , Inclusion , Equity , and Bias : Evolution of Legal Career Options for Women in Georgia .
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HEATHER D . ANCRUM Atlanta Housing heather . ancrum @ atlantahousing . org
March was celebrated nationally as Women ’ s History Month to honor , celebrate , and bring awareness to the contributions of women . The Atlanta Bar Association , in conjunction with its Women in the Profession Section , honored Women ’ s History Month with a CLE titled , “ The Role of Professionalism in Advancing Legal Career Options for Women in Georgia .” The CLE included one hour of professionalism .
The professionalism credit was a presentation on the “ Evolution of Legal Career Options for Women in Georgia ,” presented by Talent Manager Kimberly Lerman ( Legility + Consilio ) and Executive Director Lisa Lemke ( Legility + Consilio ). Lemke and Lerman provided a history of legal career options for women
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