PRESENTER: Richard Thompson Ford, George E. Osborne Professor of Law, Stanford Law School

In his recent book, The Race Card: How Bluffing About Bias Makes Race Relations Worse, Stanford Professor Richard Ford examines the social and legal conflicts surrounding claims of discrimination. In this timely session, Professor Ford will discuss how the intersection of race and the law continues to impact and influence the country.

Bring your lunch and join the 28th season of talks on current legal and social issues. The Elizabeth J. Cabraser Summer Brown Bag Series, named in honor of a distinguished attorney and friend of the Society, strives to present a wide spectrum of topics and views. Opinions expressed by the speakers do not necessarily reflect those of the Society's Board and staff or its underwriters.

The Legal Aid Society-Employment Law Center is a California MCLE approved provider. All sessions are approved for 1.5 hours of MCLE credit and are free and open to the public.

For further information about Brown Bag Lectures, please call (415) 864-8848. Interpretive services can be provided with 72 hours notice.

All lectures take place on Tuesdays from 12:00 to 1:30 pm at the offices at 600 Harrison Street (@ 2nd Street), Suite 120, San Francisco, California 94107.