“What’s Going On”: Using Racial Impact Assessments in Civil Litigation
Wednesday, July 9, 2025 12:00pm – 1:00pm PST
Presenters:
Novella Coleman, Assistant Chief Counsel, Civil Rights Department
Fawn Rajbhandari-Korr, Training Director and Senior Counsel, The Impact Fund
A racial impact assessment is an examination of how different marginalized groups will likely be affected by a proposed action or decision. It is intended to minimize unanticipated adverse consequences of proposed litigation on affected communities or groups. We will explore critical questions and processes to identify stakeholders, challenge default decision making and litigation strategy, and uncover inequities that may arise at any point from investigation to the conclusion of the case. This training will take a deep dive and encourage public interest litigators to incorporate this inquiry when litigating for social change.
Qualifies for one hour of California MCLE Elimination of Bias credit.
Wednesday, July 9, 2025 12:00pm – 1:00pm PST
Presenters:
Novella Coleman, Assistant Chief Counsel, Civil Rights Department
Fawn Rajbhandari-Korr, Training Director and Senior Counsel, The Impact Fund
A racial impact assessment is an examination of how different marginalized groups will likely be affected by a proposed action or decision. It is intended to minimize unanticipated adverse consequences of proposed litigation on affected communities or groups. We will explore critical questions and processes to identify stakeholders, challenge default decision making and litigation strategy, and uncover inequities that may arise at any point from investigation to the conclusion of the case. This training will take a deep dive and encourage public interest litigators to incorporate this inquiry when litigating for social change.
Qualifies for one hour of California MCLE Elimination of Bias credit.
Wednesday, July 9, 2025 12:00pm – 1:00pm PST
Presenters:
Novella Coleman, Assistant Chief Counsel, Civil Rights Department
Fawn Rajbhandari-Korr, Training Director and Senior Counsel, The Impact Fund
A racial impact assessment is an examination of how different marginalized groups will likely be affected by a proposed action or decision. It is intended to minimize unanticipated adverse consequences of proposed litigation on affected communities or groups. We will explore critical questions and processes to identify stakeholders, challenge default decision making and litigation strategy, and uncover inequities that may arise at any point from investigation to the conclusion of the case. This training will take a deep dive and encourage public interest litigators to incorporate this inquiry when litigating for social change.
Qualifies for one hour of California MCLE Elimination of Bias credit.