Thriving… as a Black Lawyer in a Tense Time of Protest and Unrest

This week Michael Kahn interviews Sidney Evering, a partner in the Columbia, SC office of Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP, and former chair of the firm’s Diversity Committee. Tune in for Sidney’s poignant and powerful observations on the national outpouring of response to the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery, as well as the increasing light being shined on persistent racial disparities in the American justice system. In part 1, Michael and Sidney cover topics including police brutality, the prevalence of implicit biases, and the many challenges of being a person of color in today’s society. Make sure not to miss part 2 next week.