2025 Equal Justice Conference: Full Schedule

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10:00am EDT

Cultivating Self Awareness to Become a Better Advocate

Thursday May 15, 2025 10:00am - 11:15am EDT

Biases are internal processes everyone relies on to readily process information we have been taught, or experienced. This training will provide the tools needed for you to take the first step in being a better advocate for yourself, your team, and most importantly, for the clients we serve.

Speakers

Emmanuel Bonilla

Owner/Member, Solid Steel Law Firm, LLC.

Emmanuel "Manny" Bonilla was born in Lansing, Michigan but was raised in Alabama. He holds a B.S. in Psychology and M.A. in Clinical Psychology. He is a graduate of Stetson University College of Law. While in studying Psychology, he was involved in numerous professional organizations... Read More →

Shonda Mosby

Attorney, Habeas Corpus Resource Center

Shonda Mosby is a Senior Habeas Attorney at the Habeas Corpus Resource Center. Shonda began her career as a public defender in Contra Costa County representing men, women, and children in juvenile and adult court from arraignment through trial. At HCRC, Shonda practices all aspects... Read More →

Rachel Schaefer

Assistant Federal Public Defender, Capital Habeas Unit of the Federal Public Defender for the Northern District of Texas

Rachel Schaefer is an Assistant Federal Public Defender with the Capital Habeas Unit for the Northern District of Texas, in Dallas. In this role, she represents people sentenced to death by Texas juries and courts in their federal habeas petitions and related litigation. Prior to... Read More →

Thursday May 15, 2025 10:00am - 11:15am EDT
Union Square 22

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