Hello Family Law Section members,
On
Friday, Sept. 27, NJICLE will present the following
Webinar: An LGBTQ Inclusive Workplace: What You Can do as an Attorney – and Why from
9:30 to 11:10 a.m.Successful firms are inclusive firms. Statistics demonstrate that inclusive businesses are generally more successful than businesses that don't practice inclusiveness. They attract a larger pool of talent, keep talented people longer so there are fewer recruiting and training costs, and foster innovation and creativity. Further, the NJ RPC's prohibit conduct that is discriminatory and ABA Model Rule 8.4g, which was adopted by many states, adds "gender identity" to the list of prohibited bases for discrimination.
Join
Celeste Fiore, the Immediate Past Chair of the LGBT Rights Section and long-time LGBTQ educator and activist, as Celeste discusses steps that attorneys and firm staff can take in creating an LGBTQ inclusive workplace. Celeste will provide you with a cultural and legal background that will help you understand the issues and the language of the LGBTQ community. One of the few non-binary legal professionals, Celeste will share their unique insights and also answer your questions candidly and directly.
Don't miss this opportunity to improve your firm's productivity and profitability. Register now for this important and timely program.
SPEAKER
Celeste Fiore, Esq.
Immediate Past Chair, NJSBA LGBT Right Section
Argentino Family Law & Child Advocacy, LLC, Montclair and Glen Rock
TOPICS
• Gaining awareness: some first steps to creating an inclusive space in your firm
• A road map to inclusivity – suggestions for making your firm more inclusive
• Gender-neutral pronouns – what are the pronouns, what do they mean and how can you confidently use them in the workplace and on legal documents
• Confidential records in light of R. 1:38 – Public Access to Court Records and Administrative Records
• Use of initials and sealing the record in name changes
• Answers to your questions.
CLE Credits:NJ CLE information: This program has been approved by the Board on Continuing Legal Education of the Supreme Court of New Jersey for 2.0 hours of total CLE credit.
NJ CLE: Please note - This program is presented as an alternative verifiable learning format, and has been approved for 2.0 credits (50 minute hour)
PA CLE: 1.5 substantive credits pending ($8 fee – separate check payable to NJICLE must be submitted at the end of the program)
NY CLE (Non-transitional): 2.0 Diversity, Inclusion and Elimination of Bias credits
The tuition for this webinar is $125.Click here to register for Webinar- An LGBTQ Inclusive Workplace: What You Can do as an Attorney – and Why.
Click here to download a form to register.
Click here for a form to register a group.
For questions or to register by phone, please contact an association representative at 732-214-8500.
All the best,
Barbara
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Barbara Straczynski
Director of New Media and Promotions
New Jersey State Bar Association
New Brunswick NJ
(732) 937-7524
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