Fisher Law Practice, P.C.
The Law Offices of Genesis Fisher, Esq.
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Workplace Conflict Resolution, Coaching &
Communication Workshops
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Greetings!
What is an "identity?"
The most general definition is "who or what a person is." Mine one level down and it's "the distinguishing character or personality of an individual." The deeper we go, the more we see how integral identities are to how we see ourselves and experience the world.
So, how do our identities show up in our daily lives? Are you just your demographics? (race, gender, orientation, religion). Are you a list of nouns? (parent, professional, homeowner, runner, social justice warrior, etc). Are you more?
Try these exercises:
- Let’s imagine that you were contacted by a popular magazine. They want to write an in-depth story about your life (work/home/interests/etc.). The journalist needs to prepare before meeting you. The magazine asked if you could provide a brief summary or description about yourself. How would you describe yourself to them? Take a few minutes to write down your response.
- Think of the last in-person networking event you went to. (This might be back in 2019, but that's okay). Perhaps you met two new people? Or ten? If we stopped one of the people you met and asked them to describe you, what do you think they would say? Take a few minutes to write down your response.
I'll bet the first exercise resulted in you listing your bio. Where you went to school...your work history...the makeup of your family. The response to the second exercise probably explored your personality with descriptors like "funny," "genuine," or "warm." Both answers are facets of your identity. There are more facets out there too.
So, why are we talking about identities this month?
Well, how we think of and define ourselves is important. The greater the number and range of identities we see for ourselves, the more opportunities we have to connect with, enjoy, and learn from each other. The more we have in common, the greater possibility to rebuild trust.
If you think your business or org might be interested in our Identity and Inclusion workshop, email info@fisherlawpractice.nyc for more information.
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Genesis Fisher Receives JAMS Diversity Fellowship!
For the last 40 years, Judicial Arbitration and Mediation Services (JAMS) has been a distinguished panel of retired judges and attorneys. JAMS has 29 offices around the globe and, with their stellar reputation, are trusted by Fortune 500 companies, international businesses, NGOs and celebrities to resolve complex disputes.
JAMS created the Diversity Fellowship Program in 2021 to provide training, mentorship, sponsorship, and networking opportunities to diverse professionals. The JAMS Diversity Fellows Program is a 12-18 month program for academics, lawyers, industry-specific professionals, and alternative dispute resolution practitioners who express an interest in and motivation to build a practice in dispute resolution.
Congratulations Genesis!
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Cook Out The Vote: Let's Make Democracy Delicious!
Cook Out The Vote (COTV) is a nonpartisan, nonprofit voter experience organization transforming elections into celebrations. COTV connects food, music, arts, and community to increase voter engagement, help local businesses, and strengthen the networks essential to the survival of our civic institutions.
COTV will be putting on various events during the upcoming election period. COTV will have free food and voter registration tables on Saturday, May 15 at Washington Park in Park Slope during the opening of Arts Gowanus’s “We’re Still Here . . .” event as well as food demonstrations and performances during Pride in Brooklyn. On election day, COTV will host a variety of food partners, musicians, and artists at larger events near poll sites in Brooklyn, and conduct smaller events throughout the early voting period.
Genesis Fisher is proud to be on the Board of Directors for Cook Out the Vote.
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Need Workplace Mediation, Executive Coaching or Communication Training?
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195 Montague Street, 14th floor
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Phone: 917.819.5656
Email: info@fisherlawpractice.nyc
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