Bridging the Gap: Overcoming Generational Bias for Stronger Legal Teams

Ellie Feldmann | Real Solutions 4U

Ellie Feldmann, LCPC is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor licensed in both Illinois and Michigan. She specializes in helping individuals with anxiety, bi-polar and depressive disorders, trauma, and family of origin complications. Her interest in the animal/human bond has led her to the unique specialization of working with those in animal welfare field and pet parents. In addition to counseling services, she offers business consultation to organizations and individuals seeking to get credentialed with insurance, facing audits, clinical trainings or needing support with mental health policy development. Let her help you find the support and solutions you need to live a happier, healthier life.

Karen Munoz | Dolan Law P.C

Karen Munoz is a managing partner at Dolan Law, where she advocates for clients who have suffered traumatic injuries and been victims of crime. Committed to wellness in the legal profession, she is pursuing a master’s in counseling psychology and is a certified yoga instructor. Karen is a board member of the Mindfulness in Law Society, co-chair of the CBA Well-being & Mindfulness committee, and serves as Secretary of the Illinois Lawyers Assistance Program. She actively contributes to legal committees and offers wellness support to law firms and organizations, believing that maintaining personal health and balance enables lawyers to best serve their clients.

I. Key generational groups in the workforce (Silent Generation, Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, Gen Z) and their differing values, work styles, and communication preferences | 1:00pm – 1:30pm

II. Defining, recognizing and challenging biases | 1:30pm – 2:00pm

Break | 2:00pm – 2:10pm

III. The impact of generational biases on decision-making, client interactions, and workplace dynamics | 2:10pm – 2:40pm

IV. Tools to improve and work across generations | 2:40pm – 3:10pm