LGBTQ Inclusion in the Legal Profession

  • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
  • Central Time (US & Canada)
  • By: Legal Services State Support, Legal Services of Northwest Minnesota
  • Source: Minnesota > ProJusticeMN.org
Topics:
  • Ethics

Presenter:
Eva Wood, Anti-Violence Program Director, OutFront Minnesota
Agenda:
Human bias impacts who is implicitly and explicitly included and excluded.  This CLE addresses overcoming bias to further LGBTQ inclusion in the legal profession.

Topics covered will include:
Recognizing the distinction between sex, cultural gender, gender identity, and sexual orientation;
Understanding the history of LGBTQ individuals and legal systems;
Understanding the barriers to service LGBTQ people experience; and
Tips and best practices for working with LGBTQ individuals.

CLE:  2.0 hours of Elimination of Bias MN CLE credit will be applied for.

For more information and to register, click here.