Responding to Hate Crimes and Bias Incidents in the Era of Coronavirus

Please join us to learn about the law, available resources, and recent incidents related to hate crimes in Pennsylvania and the United States.

During the COVID-19 pandemic we have seen a rise in hate crimes, both related to the new coronavirus and in general as tensions run high in communities grappling with disruptions to their lives and livelihoods.

Experts in local, state, and federal jurisdictions will describe what conduct may qualify as a hate crime, a hate incident with a civil remedy, or as unlawful discrimination.  Law enforcement officers and civil agencies will explain the process to report incidents and seek help, and community leaders will address what is happening within their communities, and what changes are needed to better serve victims and prevent further harm.

Moderator:

• Djung Tran, Esq. – President, Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Pennsylvania (APABA-PA), Immigration Attorney  

Panelists:

• Bryan Baker – Special Agent, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Philadelphia Division
• Randy Duque, Esq., M.A., KOR – Deputy Director, Community Relations Division, Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations
• Randall P. Hsia, Esq. – Partner, Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis LLP, Philadelphia
• Michael C. Lee, Esq. – Assistant District Attorney, Major Trials Unit, Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office
• Jennifer Lin, Esq. – Assistant District Attorney, Appeals Unit, Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office
• Robert Reed, Esq. – Executive Deputy Attorney General – Office of Public Engagement, Office of the Attorney General, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
• Denise S. Wolf, Esq.  – Deputy Chief of Corruption/Civil Rights, U.S. Attorney’s Office, Eastern District of Pennsylvania  
• Additional panelists may be added!

Co-sponsored by the Philadelphia Bar Association

When: Tuesday, May 19, 2020 from 5-7:15pm
Where: Online via Videoconference

Cost:
Via WEBCAST – CLE/CJE Registration $50
Via WEBCAST – NO CLE/CJE Credit_NO MATERIALS $15
Free for current 2020 APABA-PA members, register through your members invite. Sign up for membership here!