Dr. Monica Smith, Vice President for Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, Augustana College, Rock Island, IL

“DefEx Online provided us the opportunity to engage in tough conversations – the kind that are often avoided in cross-cultural groups. Because we were talking about what we saw and our perceptions of the situation we were able to understand each other’s viewpoints. DefEx Online created a space where we could safely talk about stereotypes and implicit bias and explore the roots of both.”

Erin Keyes, Assistant Dean of Students, University of Minnesota Law School, Minneapolis, MN

“I saw this program live and wanted to bring it to our school. The virtual program was just as great. DefEx Online got our students thinking about many things including the issues of difference. They actively talked about the underlying issues within the trial along with the civil procedures and evidentiary findings. They engaged in how they will eventually navigate the legal world and interact with legal professionals that see the world differently than they do. This was a great start for them.”