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A Question of Ethics Conversation May 2022 This episode of A Question of Ethics will continue to explore diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), and NACM’s commitment to helping provide equal justice. This session was recorded after the Ethics Subcommittee Conference Call on April 28th, 2022. The questions the group explored include: · Does focusing on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion policies, and programs conflict with the court’s purpose to be a separate, independent, and impartial forum for resolving disputes? · How do courts keep political agendas out of its efforts to make court personnel and court process equitable for all? · How does implementing DEI policies and programs compare to Affirmation Action requirements? · How can courts today be more inclusive and accessible to those having business before it? Relevant Canons from the NACM Code of Conduct for Court Professionals: Canon 1.1: Performing Court Duties A court professional faithfully carries out all appropriately assigned duties, striving at al