Advocacy in Action: Skills for Workplace and Beyond

Join us for an empowering workshop led by Christopher Scott, J.D. Candidate at Howard University School of Law. This session is designed to equip participants with essential advocacy skills applicable both within and outside the workplace. Whether you're an emerging advocate or looking to refine your techniques, this workshop will provide valuable insights and hands-on practice.

Workshop Highlights:

• Techniques and Practices: Learn effective advocacy techniques and practices that can be applied in various settings.

• Understanding Your Rights: Gain clarity on your legal rights, workplace rights, and contractual rights. Explore how to navigate and assert these rights in different scenarios.

This workshop is perfect for anyone looking to strengthen their advocacy skills and make a positive impact in their professional and personal spheres.

Speaker Bio

Christopher Scott is a first-generation college graduate and law student from Third Ward, Houston, Texas. He is the first Black Public Defender Association Law Fellow at the Houston Public Defender Office. As a legal scholar, he focuses on Anti-Blackness, dehumanization, and the exploitation of marginalized groups through the American legal system. His scholarship and research have led him to countries such as England, France, Cambodia, Ghana, and the Netherlands. In addition, he has participated in discussions on the plight of African Americans and reparations for African Americans at the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland. Professionally, prior to attending law school, Christopher was a legal staffer and adjunct professor in the social science department, where he instructed both American Government and Humanities courses. He also served as a research assistant for a watchdog NGO to monitor the mismanagement of government funding for large corporations to hire low-income workers. As a law student at Howard University School of Law, Christopher spends time organizing around issues such as student accommodations, accessibility, and disability justice through the Atypical Law Students’ Organization (ALSO), which he co-founded. During his legal matriculation, Christopher served on several boards, such as the National Disabled Law Students Association (NDLSA), where he served as the Fundraising Chair, and Warner Music Group’s HBCU Advisory Board for the HBCU Intensive Program.