TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Kate Prince on Aug 10, 2021

The Memphis Bar Association and the Center for Excellence in Decision-Making will present the Recognizing Implicit Bias Issues in Sentencing virtual program on Aug. 18 from noon until 1:10 p.m. CDT. This free webinar will consist of a panel discussion exploring the effect of individual bias on the criminal justice sentencing process, specific instances of such bias and practical suggestions on how to limit its effect. The panel will include: 6th Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Bernice Donald, University of Memphis law professor Demetria Frank, and University of Tennessee law professor Sherley E. Cruz. The discussion will be moderated by Shelby County Chief Public Defender Phyllis Aluko.