Get insights on how to ethically advocate for LGBTQ+ individuals in your office and the courtroom at ACA’s flagship event July 26-28 in Chicago.
06/22/2023 2:15 P.M.
3 minute read
Pride Month is here, and it’s the perfect time to celebrate diversity, promote inclusivity and advocate for LGBTQ+ individuals.
If you’re looking to take action, you’ll want to attend this engaging session, Cultural Competency and Humility: Ethically Representing LGBTQ+, at ACA’s 2023 Convention & Expo, Friday, July 28.
In this session, led by Caren Enloe, partner at Smith Debnam Narron Drake Saintsing & Myers, LLP, and Brit Suttell, shareholder at Barron & Newburger, P.C., you’ll gain invaluable insights and practical strategies to ethically advocate for LGBTQ+ individuals in both corporate and litigation settings. Our expert speakers will equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the legal landscape with sensitivity, respect and inclusivity.
Why is this session so important?
Despite significant advancements in legal protections for LGBTQ+ individuals over the past two decades, including marriage equality and anti-discrimination laws, unique challenges and struggles persist for this community. It is crucial for in-house corporate and litigation attorneys to be aware of these issues as they navigate various legal frameworks and address potential barriers to LGBTQ+ individuals’ rights in both office and courtroom settings.
Here’s what you can expect from this informative session:
- Deepen your understanding: Develop a solid understanding of gender identity and expression-related concepts and terminology. You’ll learn how to effectively interact with LGBTQ+ clients, consumers and coworkers, fostering stronger relationships and improving communication.
- Challenge assumptions and biases: Explore the intersections between gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation and other aspects of a client’s identity. Uncover potential biases, misperceptions and cultural messages that impact LGBTQ+ individuals in various contexts. By recognizing and addressing these biases, you can champion equal treatment and create a more inclusive workspace.
- Stay legally informed: Identify potential legal vulnerabilities for LGBTQ+ clients in corporate and litigation settings. We’ll review relevant case law focused on LGBTQ+ clients, ensuring you’re up to date with the latest precedents and legal developments.
- Ethical representation: Delve into how professional responsibility rules apply to the ethical representation of LGBTQ+ clients. We’ll explore best practices and guidelines that will enable you to navigate potential ethical challenges, ensuring your advocacy aligns with the highest ethical standards.
By attending this session, not only will you enhance your legal skills and expand your knowledge, but you’ll also move the needle forward by actively working toward a more inclusive legal profession.
Plus, this session allows you to earn continuing legal education (CLE) ethics credits! Note: This session is available to ACA members only.
Secure your spot today by visiting the 2023 Convention & Expo webpage.
Now for a few more details …
Hotel Reservations
Book your room at the Hilton Chicago online under the hotel tab on ACA’s convention website. The cutoff for access to ACA’s room rate is June 30. A limited number of rooms are blocked off for ACA attendees; therefore, we cannot guarantee rooms will be available through the reservation deadline. Make your reservations early!
Please note that no third-party company is authorized to take reservations on behalf of the hotel or ACA for this convention. Avoid hotel booking scams by always using the link provided by ACA.
For registration and general questions, visit the convention website or contact Member Services online here or at (800) 269-1607. Members will need to be logged in to the website when using the contact form. Non-members will need to create an online profile.
We can’t wait to see you in July!
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