Implicit bias refers to the unconscious attitudes or stereotypes that affect our understanding, actions, and decisions and can have serious ethical consequences for attorneys. These biases—which can encompass both favorable and unfavorable assessments—manifest involuntarily without an individual’s awareness or intentional control. Learn from Bar Counsel how to be aware of these biases to avoid ethical violations. 

Lydia E. Lawless, Esq., Bar Counsel, Maryland Attorney Grievance Commission