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Date:
March 26, 2018
Start:
11:45am
End:
1:15pm
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Location:
TNH 3.126 (Ratliff Classroom)
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03/26/2018

Diversity and Inclusion in the Legal Profession: ABA Findings on LGBT+ Lawyers and Lawyers with Disabilities

11:45 am -1:15 pm, lunch provided

Join us for a talk followed by discussion with Peter Blanck, chairman of the Burton Blatt Institute at Syracuse University.

In 2017, the American Bar Association launched a first-of-its kind nationwide longitudinal study, conducted by the Burton Blatt Institute, to identify biases encountered by disabled and LGBT+ lawyers in the legal profession, and to help develop and implement strategies to ameliorate such biases. This talk presents preliminary findings from this national study, based on responses from 1,000 lawyers across the United States. The initial findings suggest the need for continuing efforts to promote the full and equal participation of all diverse persons, including lawyers with disabilities and who are LGBT+, in the legal profession.

This event is free and open to the public. Registration required. Please RSVP here to reserve your spot and lunch.

Specific audiences:
  • Texas Law students
  • Faculty
  • Staff
Sponsored by:
  • William Wayne Justice Center for Public Interest Law
  • Richard & Ginni Mithoff Pro Bono Program
  • Center for Women in Law

If you need an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact the sponsor listed above or the Texas Law Special Events Office at specialevents@law.utexas.edu no later than seven business days prior to the event.