Cultural Competence Training for Lawyers     
December 1, 2023 • 12 pm – 1:30 pm (ATL) • Webcast (zoom) 
FREE for CBA Members (Registration is required)

*** Please note that this session will not be recorded ***

MODERATOR
Morganne Foley, McInnes Cooper & CBA-NB Immigration Law Section Chair

SPEAKER
Lina Gharbiya, The Saint John Newcomers Centre

This cultural competence training course is designed to equip lawyers with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to provide culturally sensitive and effective legal services to clients from diverse backgrounds. By enhancing cultural awareness and communication, participants will be better prepared to address the unique needs and preferences of clients, ultimately improving client outcomes and satisfaction.

During this session you will gain knowledge that will help:

• Increase your knowledge of cultural diversity

By gaining a deeper understanding of various cultural backgrounds, including beliefs, values, and practices, to provide culturally sensitive legal services.

• Improve your communication skills

By helping you develop effective cross-cultural communication skills, including active listening, empathy, and the ability to adapt communication styles to meet the needs of diverse clients.

• Enhance your cultural awareness

By developing self-awareness of your own cultural biases and assumptions, allowing you to approach legal  services with a more open and inclusive mindset.

• Give you the ability to identify and address cultural barriers

By learning to recognize and address cultural barriers that may impact legal services, such as language barriers, legal literacy, and cultural norms

Members of the Law Society of New Brunswick may consider this program for

1.5 Continuing Professional Development hours.