You’re a good speaker for an immigrant. Where are you from really? You’re so good at coding – especially since you are a woman. Microaggressions are subtle words and actions that express prejudice and highlight difference in regard to a marginalized and often legally-protected group.
Through a combination of real-world scenarios, interactive discussion and practical strategies, attorney Nicole Sorokolit Croddick will provide tools to identify and address microaggressions & unconscious bias, improve cultural competency and foster a more respectful, inclusive workplace. Attorneys will learn the difference between microassaults, microinsults & microinvalidations, understand their psychological & professional consequences, and explore how these behaviors can affect workplace morale, productivity & create legal risks. By the end of this program, attendees will be better equipped to recognize their own biases, respond to microaggressions thoughtfully, and contribute to a culture of dignity, professionalism, and fairness within their organizations.
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
• Define and differentiate between implicit bias, microaggressions and other forms of subtle discriminatory behavior.
• Identify common types of microaggressions — including microassaults, microinsults, and microinvalidations — and their legal and emotional impact in a professional setting.
• Understand the cumulative effects of microaggressions on mental health, employee engagement and organizational culture – particularly for individuals in marginalized or protected groups.
• Analyze real-world scenarios to evaluate whether a microaggression has occurred and determine the appropriate strategies for response or intervention.
• Apply proactive tools and communication frameworks to reduce bias, foster inclusion, and create a respectful, equitable environment within legal workplaces.
Nicole Sorokolit Croddick, Esq., is an attorney and experienced bilingual business training facilitator. As a consultant and compliance trainer on employment law issues, Nicole facilitates classes on sexual harassment and discrimination prevention; ethnic sensitivity; workplace ethics; lawful hiring; and employee disciplinary procedures and documentation mechanics.