Avoiding Anti-Semitism in the Legal Profession

There has been an alarming increase in antisemitism. Like other forms of bigotry, individuals with antisemitic views don't check their views at the workplace door. Similarly, there is growing evidence of antisemitism in the workplace. Law firms and legal departments are not immune.

This program discusses different forms of anti-Jewish discrimination and harassment and promising practices to avoid them in the legal profession. It also includes specific suggestions to increase the sense of Jewish belonging/inclusion. 

1. Enhance the ability to identify, prevent, and respond to anti-Jewish discrimination and harassment at law firms and legal organizations

2. Explore a framework for accommodating Jewish beliefs, practices and observances in the legal profession

3. Increase Jewish belonging relative to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) in the legal profession