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Free CLE Webinar: Seat at the Table – Building Fairer Juries Through Inclusion

Posted: Thu Feb 05, 2026 9:40 am
by Undergraduate Law BA
As part of their Black History Month programming, New York State Trial Lawyers is holding a FREE virtual CLE webinar that takes a critical look at jury selection and the role inclusion plays in achieving justice.

Seat at the Table – Building Fairer Juries Through Inclusion
Date: Tuesday, February 24
Time: 1:00–2:00 PM
Virtual attendance
CLE Credit: 1 Diversity CLE Credit (for admitted attorneys or JD graduates awaiting admission)

Register at: https://trialacademy.org/?pg=events&evA ... id=316547
This timely program will explore the history, ethics, and future of jury selection, examining how bias, access, and inclusion shape who gets to serve—and who is excluded—in the pursuit of justice.

Featured Speakers:
  • Hon. Shirley Troutman, Associate Judge, New York State Court of Appeals
  • Hon. Cheryl Chambers, Associate Justice, Appellate Division, Second Department
Their insights will guide a thoughtful discussion on building fairer, more representative juries and ensuring every voice has a seat at the table.