Myer J. Sankary teaches attorneys about the origins of bias and how attorneys can manage bias to reduce certain types of thinking and judgment that are adverse to clients and the legal system. In addition to being a full time mediator, Mr. Sankary has had the privilege of studying with renowned neuroscientists around the world. This exploration and learning of the neurosciences has given Mr. Sankary new insight into how our brains function and how our decisions are formulated. The main topics covered include how bias is created, how the mind and behavior works, and how bias plays out in making decisions in the courtroom and in the office. Further topics discussed by Mr. Sankary include types of bias, the effects of bias, bias in jury selection, implicit social cognition & bias, how to manage bias, bias prevention training, snap judgments & stereotypes, organizing principle of the brain, warmth vs. competence, the SCARP Model, mindfulness and how to reduce bias.
Practice Areas: Elimination of Bias | Access to Justice
State Accreditations: California (CA)