Unpacking the Impact of Microaggressions Within Public Defense: An Ethics and Policy-Driven Approach
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Microaggressions are rooted in implicit bias and adversely impact the work we do for our clients and with our colleagues. While microaggressions seem elusive to some, their impact is felt by many.
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Using real-life examples, trainers Brittney M. Williams and Charles Fox, Jr. will lead a solution-based conversation around (1) how to recognize microaggressions and (2) ways to both ethically and effectively respond to them. Improve yourself and your office culture by participating in this timely and impactful training.
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NAPD registration inquiries, contact BGT, Esq., DEIJ Coordinator.
Important Notes:
- All attendees will receive a certificate of attendance to use for your professional development file or to apply for CLE or CEU credit!
- Note: You will receive the Zoom link 30 minutes before the webinar begins on 8/19/25
- Registration will close 1 hour prior to the start of the webinar (noon EST).
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About the Presenters
CHARLES FOX, JR. (he/him) is the Director of Diversity & Development for the Legal Aid Society of Suffolk County, Inc. Since assuming this role in 2019, he has developed training, inclusive programs, CLE’s and strategies in recruitment/ hiring to promote client centered equity within and outside of the organization. His work is concentrated on facilitating critical conversations focused on innovative approaches to fostering impactful diversity in the public defense/criminal legal space and the importance of fostering an inclusive and equitable environment as well as addressing lingering disparities and unconscious bias in the criminal justice system.
He has presented at conferences hosted by such organizations as The National Association for Public Defense, The Color of Excellence®, The Federal Defenders, The Chief Defenders Association of New York, The Nassau County Courts, The Nassau County District Attorney’s Office, The Suffolk Academy of Law, The Amistad Black Bar Association, and more. Mr. Fox was appointed to the Suffolk County Equal Justice in the Courts Committee in 2022.
Prior to working at the Legal Aid Society of Suffolk County, Inc., he worked for The Economic Opportunity Council of Suffolk County for over a decade. Mr. Fox Began his career working for SNAP Long Island. He received an associate’s degree in international studies/business from Suffolk Community College in 2003, and a bachelor’s degree in political science & Africana Studies from Stony Brook University in 2005. He went on to earn a master’s degree in public policy in 2011, also at Stony Brook. Charles has spent more than two decades immersed in not for profit/community work.
Charles is a married father of two. He enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, sports, film/theater, reading, writing, and landscaping.
Charles is a well-known and respected voice in NAPD’s DEIJ space. He’s led multiple DEIJ Meetups, and led both a breakout session and Get Rooted Roundtable at NAPD’s Racial Justice Conference. He continues to serve as a member of NAPD’s Racial Justice+ Committee.
BRITTNEY M. WILLIAMS (she/her) is a licensed clinical social worker, and leads the Advocacy, Intervention, & Mitigation Division (AIM) at the Washtenaw County Public Defender’s Office. Her work with AIM largely centers on mitigation, and utilizes storytelling and evidence-based research to present clients in a way which compels consideration of their full life experiences.
Brittney is especially passionate about advocating for the needs of people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, older adults, and those living with mental illness. She is a two-time alumna of the University of Michigan, where she studied sociology and social work, and is currently pursuing a PhD in social work at Wayne State University. Brittney is an avid reader, a true crime junkie, and a proud member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated.
Brittney is a sought after speaker with the National Association for Public Defense. She is a member of its Racial Justice+ Committee and had led the Racial Justice Meetup. Additionally, Brittney has led breakout sessions and Get Rooted Roundtables at NAPD’s Racial Justice Conference, she has co-lead a plenary session as well.