Sessions Information

  • April 28, 2025
    2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
    Session Type: Concurrent Sessions
    Session Capacity: N/A
    Location: N/A
    Room: Essex A & B
    Floor: Fourth Floor

    Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer-identifying, and intersex (LGBTQI+) people have faced historic discrimination in virtually every aspect of their lives, and have only very recently been recognized by some jurisdictions as people who warrant equal protection of the laws. While in some ways LGBTQI+ people are now more accepted throughout American society than in any time in history, there is still much work to be done. There has been a wave of anti-LGBTQI+ legislation and policies implemented in states across the U.S. that impact not only our clients, but our students. Law schools have a critical role to play in ensuring that all LGBTQI+ people are safe, that they are not subjected to discrimination, and that they are able to thrive in American society. And law school clinical programs have a special responsibility and unique opportunity to create spaces of solidarity, belonging, and inclusion for both our participating students and for our clients. Panelists will share personal experiences, as well as findings from the recent National LGBTQ+ Bar & Law School Admission Council (LSAC) LGBTQ+ 2023 Survey and the Bar's LGBTQ+ Bar Best Practices for Law Schools Guide to spark conversation about ways clinical programs can foster belonging, safety, and well-being of our LGBTQI+ students both inside and outside of the classroom.

Session Speakers
University of Baltimore School of Law
Concurrent Session Speaker

Harvard Law School
Concurrent Session Speaker

Advocates for Trans Equality (A4TE)
Concurrent Session Speaker

Drake University Law School
Concurrent Session Speaker

National LGBTQ+ Bar Association and Foundation
Concurrent Session Speaker

Session Fees

Fees information is not available at this time.