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On Monday, October 28th at 7:00 p.m. CST, please join the National Black Law Student Association’s virtual panel entitled “A Candid Conversation on Being LGBTQ+ and in the Legal Field.” Our Chair, Antonio Lee, will speak on behalf of the LGBTQ Division. This panel will focus on the unique challenges and opportunities facing LGBTQ individuals in the legal profession, with an emphasis on strategies for building a more inclusive and supportive profession. Please see the flyer below for more details, including the Zoom credentials to access the event. Antonio Lee Michael Tines National Black Law Students Association Advocacy SWBLSA #LGBTQ #BlackLawyers #DiversityInLaw #RepresentationMatters #LGBTQLaw #BlackExcellence #LawCommunity #LGBTQRights #EquityInLaw #LegalEquality #InclusiveLegalProfession

A report by HRC, released ahead of Trans Day of Remembrance, details the staggering scope of anti-transgender violence in the United States. https://lnkd.in/d4hB9YhY #transgender #trans #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA

Honouring Pride Month 🌈 Join us in celebrating diversity and inclusion with Jesus Enrique Vargas, CITMA Paralegal at Keltie. In our latest article, Jesús shares his journey, highlighting the significance of Pride Month and the challenges LGBTQ+ professionals face in the law industry. Learn how Keltie fosters an inclusive environment and Jesús' message to aspiring LGBTQ+ individuals considering a career in IP law. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eRsDyUt6 #DiversityandInclusion #IPLaw 

Happy Pride Month! At FLFCMO, we believe everyone deserves a safe workplace where they can be their authentic selves. As we celebrate this month, we’re heartened to see incremental improvements in LGBTQ+ representation in law firms. According to NALP, the percentage of LGBTQ lawyers has steadily increased since 2002, climbing to 4.5% in 2023.   Yet, LGBTQ representation is highest among summer associates and remains particularly slow at the partnership level, increasing just 0.1% in 2023. Despite some progress, there is considerable room for growth. How can we as allies keep advocating for equality in the legal field? It is imperative that law firms, law schools, and attorneys remain committed to inclusion and creating a safe environment for everyone—during Pride Month and every day.   To read the entire Report on Diversity at U.S. Law Firms: https://lnkd.in/gjpVRhnF.

Law firms and organizations with diverse teams tend to be more engaged, more productive, and attract top talent. Despite this, BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and other marginalized groups remain underrepresented in #BigLaw. In honor of #PrideMonth, we're highlighting six organizations and resources that support inclusive representation in the legal field: 1️⃣ National LGBTQ+ Bar Association 2️⃣ NATIONAL BAR ASSOCIATION 3️⃣ Equal Justice Works 4️⃣ Law for Black Lives 5️⃣ NCLR – National Center for Lesbian Rights 6️⃣ MCCA (Minority Corporate Counsel Association) Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gssmT8hw #LegalAI #LegalTech #BigLaw

As an LGBTQ-owned law firm, the Prather Ebner Wilson team is deeply attuned to the legal issues that affect our community. This Pride month, we're drawing focus to the 500+ bills currently targeting LGBTQ people in the U.S. Pride began as a protest, and it remains one. These bills show our work in ensuring equal rights for all has only just begun. Read more about anti-LGBTQ legislation in every state, and how you can join the ACLU in the fight: https://lnkd.in/ee2PXzXE #prideisaprotest #pridemonth #LGBTQlawfirm

Professor Susan Keller participated in a panel at the Association of American Law School's Annual Meeting in early January. The panel was entitled, "Legislative Attacks on LGBTQ Equality."  Professor Keller's talk examined the way that the rhetoric of recent legislation prohibiting participation by transgender women in women's sports teams perpetuates false narratives about gender.  The talk was based on an article Professor Keller has authored that is forthcoming in the Nevada Law Journal:  Doing Things with the Language of Law and Gender: Using Speech Act Theory to Understand the Meaning and Effect of the Gender Identity Backlash.      #WesternStateProud #WesternState #Law 

To help define the future you must be aware of the past. 🤔 How often have you seen visible #Black #LGBTQ+ Role Models in the workplace? The answer is not nearly enough in general and in the Financial Services industry - hardly at all. ⚫ We are shining a light on the extraordinary but often untold stories of Black LGBTQ+ heroes. At LGBT Great, we're working to empower 1 million people by 2030, and a critical part of our mission is to illuminate these powerful yet often invisible and untold stories.   ⚫ Part of our journey involves elevating the voices and contributions of Black #lesbian, #gay, #bisexual, #transgender, and #queer people. Together, we must work to encourage and inspire the visibility of more Black LGBTQ+ talent and leaders in the workplace. ⚫ Join us in this journey of discovery and recognition. Together, let's honour the legacies of Black LGBTQ+ trailblazers and push forward towards a future where every story is heard and every voice matters. Discover these 15 Black LGBTQ+ Trailblazers in The Root Magazine:   ➡ https://lnkd.in/ecKYKiHY   #RoleModels #TogetherWeCan #BlackHistoryMonth #LGBTQ #Diversity #Inclusion #RoleModels #FinancialServices #MakingHistory #LGBTGreat

‘We’ve gone a long way but are by no means complacent.’ Travers Smith partner and senior LGBTQ+ champion Daniel Gerring discusses with Legal Business the importance for law firms to avoid complacency and how they should continue to persevere with LGBTQ+ inclusion. Amy Ulliott reports. Read more at: https://lnkd.in/gZC_S_rA #legalbusiness #law #lawyers #pride #pridemonth

In the newest addition to the faculty blog, Professor Eliot Tracz discusses the dramatic increase in the censorship of content with LGBTQ+ themes since 2019. Tracz thoughtfully considers this trend through the lens of Tort Law, and ultimately proposes that individuals should be responsible for avoiding the content that offends them. READ NOW: https://lnkd.in/g2i5_hHg