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The legal and social challenges faced by older LGBT+ individuals are frequently overlooked. That's why Paul Maddock, Director at DWF and a member of the LGBT+ Lawyers Division committee, provides an overview of these important issues in this insightful article that we're pleased to share. By recognising and mitigating risks in areas such as probate, solicitor choice, and elderly care, we can help ensure that older LGBT+ people receive the respect and services they deserve. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dyZiUgQW #ElderlyLGBT #RespectForAll #LegalSupport #PrideMonth

The King County Bar Bulletin’s Executive Director shared her article space with me this month. I have much gratitude for Christina Coad. I wrote a piece from lived experience, which included parts of my personal and professional journey. It ultimately highlights the necessity of 2SLGBTQIA+ competent and affirming (not just or only identifying) attorneys in all practice areas statewide, including in King County. The article includes some potentially surprising statistics about our state’s bar and some anecdotal experience from yours truly that can shed some light on barriers queer attorneys may face making it to licensure. #diversity #representationmatters #diversifythelegalprofession #lgbtq #transattorneys #dei #deib #probono #pathwaysintothelegalprofession #hirelgbtqia #trainlgbtqia #mentorlgbtqia #lgbtqiaplus #lgbtqia2s #legalrecruitment #lawschooladmissions #allyship #practiceequity #leadershipdevelopment #allies #inclusiveculture #intersectionality #underrepresented #servantleadership #livedexperience

This article about #EDI, mental health and well being, and the legal professor by Sania Chaudhry is from 2021, and very salient today: “ I belong to a profession with high rates of mental-health problems and great stigma around discussing them. Racialized, disabled and LGBTQ lawyers face additional discrimination that compounds this mental-health burden. The experience of negative mental-health effects is inextricably linked to systemic disadvantage and the need for equity, diversity and inclusion, or EDI, in the legal profession.”

Thanks to The Legal Diary and Edward Fennell for picking up on my thoughts in relation to the announcement this week of changes in the law towards equality for people living with HIV and female same-sex couples in accessing IVF. A step towards fairness, perhaps, but some way to go to address some of the legal and financial inequalities, which can unwittingly lead to some particularly complex legal issues. https://lnkd.in/eKBdPgvX #michelmores #fertilitylaw #ivf #lgbtq+

Women in Law Section 2024 Annual Meeting Program Thursday, January 18, 2024 | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | 5.0 MCLE Credits | NYC Friday, January 19, 2024 | 10:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.| Award Reception | NYC For full meeting information, agenda and registration, please click here: https://lnkd.in/gMwW-fpF Each One Reach One – Educating Our Community About the ERA In November 2024, New Yorkers will vote on whether to amend the State Constitution to specifically codify equal rights as part of the foundational rights of citizens of New York. In addition, passing this amendment would make New York the 28th state to have constitutional equal rights protections for women and other communities on a state level. However, a basic understanding of civics is often lacking. Many New Yorkers are not aware of this potentially monumental change in state rights. The details of the proposed amendment, what communities are impacted, and the technical process for amending the State Constitution are also unknown by many residents of New York. During this Annual Meeting, WILS will bring together professors, legislators and practicing lawyers to educate our legal community on the content and potential impact of the ERA and encourage them to educate others ahead of the November vote. Speakers: Kim Wolf Price, Section Chair, Bond Schoeneck & King, PLLC Carolyn Maloney, New York Chapter of the National Organization for Women (NOW) Susan L. Harper, Esq., Founding Chair, NYSBA Women in Law Section Carol Jenkins, Carol Jenkins Media Kaelyn E. Gustafson, Friedman Kaplan Seiler Adelman & Robbins LLP Katharine Bodde, New York Civil Liberties Union Rebecca Seawright, Assembly District 76 Professor Julie Suk, Fordham University School of Law Brad Usher, Former Chief of Staff for New York State Senator Liz Krueger Laura Sulem, Practical Law at Thomson Reuters Sasha Ahuja, New Yorkers for Equal Rights Laura Dunn, L.L. Dunn Law Firm, PLLC Shira Gelfand, Outten & Golden LLP Laurie Coles, JD, EMBA, Paychex, Inc. Liz Abzug, Bella Abzug Leadership Institute Donna Lieberman, New York Civil Liberties Union Frettra de Silva, Standard Chartered Bank Allie Bohm, New York Civil Liberties Union Timothy Clune, Disability Rights New York Mirna S., Girls Rule the Law, Inc. Zakiya Thomas, Era Coalition and the Fund for Women's Equality Program Chairs Frettra M. de Silva, Esq. | Standard Chartered Bank | New York, NY Laura Sulem, Esq. | Practical Law at Thomson Reuters | New York, NY Thank you to our Sponsors! Diamond Sponsor Bond, Schoeneck & King PLLC Platinum Sponsor Labaton Sucharow LLP Silver Sponsors Barclay Damon LLP Friedman Kaplan Seiler Adelman & Robbins LLP NYSBA Family Law Section Friend of Women in Law Section Sponsors Flynn Financial Partners, Ltd. McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter, LLP Next Level Private NYSBA Dispute Resolution Section NYSBA Young Lawyers Section

Join the New York State Bar Association Women in Law Section in NYC next week (Th, Jan 18) to learn about the NY ERA (while meeting some amazing attorneys/soeakers and earning CLE credits). Please see below for more information. #womenlawyers #era #EqualRightsAmendment #newyorklawyer

There are 21 students in this year's class of Fordham Law Stein Scholars, who are devoted to everything from human rights, to gender equality and labor rights. Read more about their public interest legal work here: https://bit.ly/3ViSIKZ

Don't let your loved ones face unnecessary challenges. Our LGBTQ+ friendly estate planning ensures your wishes are respected and your legacy is protected.   Find out more information on how we can help: https://lnkd.in/eN7CtKFP   #KingsleyNapley #PrivateClient #PrivateClientLaw #ProbateAwards #Probies2024

🔍 Curious about the hidden complexities of will writing? 💼 Discover why being cautious when drafting a will is more crucial than ever in today's ever-changing society. 💡 Read our latest article to unravel the potential pitfalls and learn how to navigate them wisely. Click now to delve into the details! 👉 https://lnkd.in/gcdict-g Dive into the nuances of will writing and understand how societal shifts impact your estate planning. Learn about a real case involving transgender beneficiaries and the lessons it offers for crafting foolproof wills. #AylwardGameSolicitors #solicitorwillwriting #solicitorswillwriting #WillWriting #willwritingaustralia #willwritinglawyernearme #willwritinglawyers

#InspiringWomenInLaw: we spoke with Clara Serva, partner at TozziniFreire Advogados leading the Business and Human Rights practice, about her impactful pro bono work changing lives for the better in #Brazil 🇧🇷 Serva discussed some of the award-winning projects she coordinated – such as the provision of legal guidance in a marginalized community – and the human rights challenges that need to be tackled in supply chains, among other topics. Read the full interview below. #humanrights #ngos #probono #impact #sdgs #inclusion #equality #law #womeninbusiness #femalelawyers #interview #legal #sustainability