{"id":1473,"date":"2012-01-06T17:59:51","date_gmt":"2012-01-06T17:59:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.lgbtqbar.org\/annual\/?page_id=1473"},"modified":"2019-07-28T10:09:26","modified_gmt":"2019-07-28T14:09:26","slug":"concurrent-workshops","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lgbtqbar.org\/annual\/concurrent-workshops\/","title":{"rendered":"2012 Concurrent Workshops"},"content":{"rendered":"

Each year, the National LGBT Bar Association\u2019s Lavender Law\u00ae conference provides a challenging and rewarding learning experience for our attendees and presenters. To cater to our highly diverse demographic of practitioners, legal scholars, members of the judiciary and law students, the latter of whom make up half of the conference attendees, both introductory and advanced content will be presented.<\/em><\/p>\n

2012 Workshop Schedule<\/h2>\n

\"\"In addition to day-long seminars focused on family law and transgender issues (the LGBT Family Law Institute<\/a> and the Transgender Law Institute<\/a>), the 2012 conference will feature workshops on cutting edge legal issues affecting LGBT individuals, families and the community.<\/p>\n

Current workshop list.<\/p>\n

Titles, descriptions and speakers subject to change:<\/em><\/p>\n

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Session One<\/a><\/h4>\n

Session Two<\/a><\/h4>\n

Session Three<\/a><\/h4>\n

Session Four<\/a><\/h4>\n

Session Five<\/a><\/h4>\n

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<\/a>Concurrent Workshops Session One<\/h3>\n

Friday, August 24 | 10:45am – 12:15pm<\/p>\n

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Advanced Issues in Safe Schools Law and Policy<\/strong><\/p>\n

Columbia Hall 1<\/em><\/p>\n

Attendees should have basic knowledge of safe schools law and policy, including knowledge about anti-bullying laws and first amendment speech issues in schools. This course will then explore advanced safe schools issues including the tension between bullying policies and the school to prison pipeline and criminalization, the interplay of first amendment issues and cyberbullying, and laws that stigmatize and isolate LGBT students.<\/p>\n

CLE Materials<\/a><\/p>\n

Speakers:<\/strong> Alison Gill<\/a>, Shawn Gaylord<\/a>, Asaf Orr<\/a>, Michael Lieberman<\/a><\/p>\n

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Brand Enforcement on the Internet for 2012<\/strong><\/p>\n

Columbia Hall 2<\/em><\/p>\n

The panel will present on cutting-edge brand enforcement issues on the Internet including: social media, the new generic top-level domain program, and recent related caselaw. The Internet continues to be a rapidly-growing environment for all companies as well as a challenge for both in-house and outside counsel to keep up with innovations in this constantly-changing space. The presentation will assist both groups with prioritizing issues in this ever-growing area.<\/p>\n

CLE Materials<\/a><\/p>\n

Speakers:<\/strong> Brian Winterfeldt<\/a>, Christian Dowell<\/a>, Eric Mueller<\/a>, Rick McMurtry<\/a>, Jennifer Golinveaux<\/a><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Basic Estate Planning<\/strong><\/p>\n

Columbia Hall 3<\/em><\/p>\n

Overview of the unique issues that arise when doing estate planning for same-sex couples, including ethical issues regarding joint representation, how to protect against claims of undue influence, document preparation, forms of property ownership, use of trusts, and an introduction to basic gift and estate tax rules as well as to probate procedure.<\/p>\n

CLE Materials<\/a><\/p>\n

Speakers:<\/strong> Kate Fletcher<\/a>, Pat Cain<\/a>, Tamara Kolz Griffin<\/a>, Joan Burda<\/a><\/p>\n

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Defending the Courts:\u00a0 Why the LGBT Community Should be Particularly Concerned about the Strength and Independence of the Bench<\/strong><\/p>\n

Columbia Hall 4<\/em><\/p>\n

This panel will explore why the LGBT community has a particularly vested interest in defending the courts against attack and in advocating for diversity on the bench. Speakers will assess the current attacks on the courts (jurisdiction-stripping legislation, attempts to break up circuits, calls for impeachment, etc), discuss why diversity on the bench might be important, and explore how we can more effectively speak about the importance of the courts and judicial diversity. In addition, the panel will explore the role that courts play in social justice movements and how this is similar (or dissimilar) to the roles played by other branches of government.<\/p>\n

CLE Materials<\/a><\/p>\n

Speakers:<\/strong> Praveen Fernandes<\/a>, Liz Seaton<\/a>, Eric Lesh<\/a>, Nan Hunter<\/a>, Judge Mary Celeste<\/a><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

(Sex) Stereotyping in Antidiscrimination Law<\/strong><\/p>\n

Columbia Hall 9<\/em><\/p>\n

This panel\u00a0explores the functioning of sex (and other) stereotyping in equal\u00a0protection\u00a0and statutory antidiscrimination law. \u00a0Specific topics include the\u00a011th\u00a0Circuit’s recent decision in Glenn v. Brumby, the first such reported case holding\u00a0anti-transgender discrimination to be sex discrimination prohibited by\u00a0the\u00a0Equal Protection Clause; the EEOC’s conclusion this year that Title VII’s ban on sex discrimination prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity or transgender status; alternatives to sex stereotyping claims in transgender equality litigation; and\u00a0harms of gender stereotypes\u00a0for\u00a0heterosexually identified men and the importance of universal freedom\u00a0from\u00a0sex stereotypes and gender norms as well as the value of non-identitarian approaches to securing equal freedom for all.<\/p>\n

CLE Materials<\/a><\/p>\n

Speakers:<\/strong> Sharon McGowan<\/a>, Mary Anne Case<\/a>, John Min Kang<\/a>, Jillian Weiss<\/a>, David Cruz<\/a><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Junior Scholars<\/strong><\/p>\n

Columbia Hall 10<\/em><\/p>\n

The objective of this panel is to encourage the development of the next generation of sexual orientation and gender identity scholarship by fostering cross-generational support and feedback from experts in the field. Topics from papers selected in the past include sexuality in public schools, polyamory as a sexual orientation, custody disputes with a non-homosexual parent, the race-sexual orientation analogy, political compromises made in the name of advancement, the relationship between same-sex marriage and religious exemptions, and the social constructs that hinder gender expression.<\/p>\n

Coordinators:<\/strong> Courtney Joslin<\/a>, Tony Varona<\/a><\/p>\n

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Adoption as a Battleground<\/strong><\/p>\n

Columbia Hall 11<\/em><\/p>\n

Following victories on LGBT adoption in both Arkansas and Florida, we\u2019ve seen a renewed assault on the ability of LGBT people to foster and adopt.\u00a0Arizonapassed legislation giving preference in adoptive and foster care placements to \u201ca married man and woman.\u201dVirginiapassed a \u201cconscience clause\u201d law allowing state-funded private agencies to deny placements based on the agencies\u2019 moral or religious beliefs.\u00a0Adoption has become a bargaining chip in statewide negotiations around relationship recognition in New York, Maryland and Illinois.\u00a0Join national advocates and practitioners for a discussion of the status and legal issues related to the renewed assault on LGBT adoption.<\/p>\n

CLE Materials<\/a><\/p>\n

Speakers:<\/strong>\u00a0Emily Hecht-McGowan<\/a>,\u00a0Elizabeth Gill<\/a>, Sarah Warbelow<\/a><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Diversity and Inclusion: Straight Allies and LGBT Law<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n

Columbia Hall 12<\/em><\/p>\n

An ally is not just a sympathetic listener who supports from behind the scenes, but is someone who proactively advocates for change to improve the quality of life for LGBT people within their organization, their profession, and their lives.\u00a0 It is critical for allies to find\/enlist other allies.\u00a0The brave HR champions in many organizations very much need the help of straight people to keep the organization competitive and progressing on protections that are important to LGBT people.\u00a0 Progress towards more equal protections benefits not only LGBT people, but makes the entire organization more inclusive. Straight allies are more likely to find where resistance to such progress exists, and typically realize that lack of knowledge is a primary problem. Straight allies armed with advocacy and some-self education can reduce resistance, and importantly can identify and enlist new allies.<\/p>\n

CLE Materials<\/a><\/p>\n

Speakers:<\/strong>\u00a0Theodore Furman<\/a>,\u00a0Cisselon Nichols Hurd<\/a>,\u00a0Meg Milroy<\/a>,\u00a0Wendell Chambliss<\/a><\/p>\n

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<\/a>Concurrent Workshops Session Two<\/h3>\n

Friday, August 24 | 2:00pm – 3:30pm<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Trends in Employment, Labor and Benefits Laws: What You Need to Know<\/strong><\/p>\n

Columbia Hall 1<\/em><\/p>\n

This presentation will analyze significant employment, labor and benefits decisions from recent years, including those relating to LGBT employees. Special attention will be given to cases applying Title VII to questions of gender identity, especially in light of the decision in Macy v. Holder<\/em>. The Macy case, which ruled that discrimination against transgender employees was included under the sex-discrimination clause of Title VII and violates federal law, will be explained. Members of this diverse panel of experts will provide an overview on the current practice of employment law including helpful tips on best practices for employers. Our panelists will refer to current cases as well as changes employees can expect to see in the future.<\/p>\n

CLE Materials<\/a><\/p>\n

Speakers:<\/strong> Laura Maechtlen<\/a>, Michelle Peak<\/a>, Kevin Kraham<\/a>, Kevin Madden<\/a>, William Thomas<\/a>, Rachel See<\/a><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

The Intersex (DSD) Movement:\u00a0 Developing Legal and Extra-Legal Strategies \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Columbia Hall 2<\/em><\/p>\n

The LGBT movement has adopted diverse legal strategies, including litigation, legislation, and appeals to the executive branch to end discrimination against the LGBT community.\u00a0 Often, community leaders and members have disagreed about the most effective approach.\u00a0 Similar discussions \u00a0have arisen in the intersex community.\u00a0 This newer, smaller, and less well-funded social justice movement does not have the financial capital or human resources to pursue its goals on a scale similar to the LGBT movement.\u00a0 Therefore, it must carefully consider what strategies may have the greatest likelihood of success. This panel will examine the efficacy of a variety of legal strategies, including appeals to the executive and legislative branches and litigation, as well as critical alliance building efforts that the intersex movement could use to accomplish its major goals.<\/p>\n

CLE Materials<\/a><\/p>\n

Speakers:\u00a0<\/strong>Julie Greenberg<\/a>, Ellen Feder<\/a>, David Knight<\/a>, Marybeth Herald<\/a><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

LGBTQ Intimate Partner Violence – Still in the Closet<\/strong><\/p>\n

Columbia Hall 3<\/em><\/p>\n

This workshop will provide an overview of LGBTQ Intimate Partner Violence for law students and practitioners. This introduction course will cover general dynamics, restraining orders, immigration relief, a judicial perspective, as well as an overview on federal legislative efforts to ensure LGBTQ inclusion in the Violence Against Women Act. This course is for beginners and\/or those who are not familiar with LGBTQ IPV.<\/p>\n

CLE Materials<\/a><\/p>\n

Speakers:<\/strong> Terra Slavin<\/a>, Morgan Lynn<\/a>,\u00a0Ty Cobb<\/a>, Hon. Zeke Zeidler<\/a>, Andrew Sta. Ana<\/a><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Trans and Gender Nonconforming Youth: Advocating for Our Most Vulnerable<\/strong><\/p>\n

Columbia Hall 4<\/em><\/p>\n

The number of American families seeking medical and\/or legal intervention on behalf of young gender variant children has skyrocketed in recent years, perhaps because of media coverage of the issue. We’ll discuss strategies for addressing the needs of trans and gender noncomforming kids, including safety, privacy, and respect at school (as impacted by school policies on recordkeeping, restrooms, locker rooms, sports, and peer harassment) as well as issues that arise in custody cases and for youth in out-of-home care. We\u2019ll also note how recent advances in medical and psychological research can inform legal approaches to serving children\u2019s best interests.<\/p>\n

CLE Materials<\/a><\/p>\n

Speakers:<\/strong> Amanda Goad<\/a>, Ilona Turner<\/a>, Dru Levasseur<\/a>, Jennifer Levi<\/a>, Asaf Orr<\/a><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

LGBT Families and US Immigration and Citizenship Law<\/strong><\/p>\n

Columbia Hall 9<\/em><\/p>\n

This panel will address numerous areas of immigration law that adversely affect LGBT immigrants and their families.\u00a0 First, the panel will describe how the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) tears apart same-sex couples in the context of US immigration and nationality law, assessing various paths forward including legislation (the Uniting American Families Act and\/or repeal of DOMA) and litigation (challenges to DOMA). It will describe administrative and judicial movement regarding gay bi-national families since DOJ decided last year that DOMA is unconstitutional. Next, it will examine the immigration system’s treatment of marriages involving one or more transgender spouses. The panel will also describe and critique the complex current immigration environment faced by same-sex couples and their children born with the assistance of reproductive technology and\/or surrogacy and possible national and international reform in that area.\u00a0 Finally, it will address the conditions facing LGBT immigrants in DHS detention facilities and the potential affect of regulations implementing the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA).<\/p>\n

CLE Materials<\/a><\/p>\n

Speakers:<\/strong> Scott Titshaw<\/a>, Mary Kenney<\/a>, Tom Plummer<\/a>, Shannon Minter<\/a>, Keren Zwick<\/a><\/p>\n

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Advanced Topics on the Intersections of Race, Sexual Orientation, and Gender Identity<\/strong><\/p>\n

Columbia Hall 10<\/em><\/p>\n

This workshop will present cutting-edge work by non-governmental and governmental organizations addressing the legal intersections between racial justice and LGBT equality, with an emphasis on case work and research involving issues facing children, youth, and families.\u00a0 Among the topics to be discussed are addressing discrimination at school faced by LGBT students of color (including school disciplinary policies and the school-to-prison pipeline); seeking asylum for immigrant LGBT youth; addressing the needs of underserved minority LGBT families and communities through advocacy of policies beyond marriage equality; and identifying the role of civil rights groups serving communities of color and the LGBT community in advocating for issues of common interest and concern.<\/p>\n

CLE Materials<\/a><\/p>\n

Speakers:<\/strong>\u00a0Joseph Wardenski<\/a>,\u00a0Susan Hazeldean<\/a>,\u00a0Aisha Moodie-Mills<\/a>, Allison Brown<\/a><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Building a Queer-Friendly Legal Academy: Accomplishments and the Road Ahead<\/strong><\/p>\n

Columbia Hall 11<\/em><\/p>\n

During the past 20 years, GLBTQ movements have made headway in the legal academy, which has been generally supportive. Upset about these modest gains, backlash groups have organized counter-movements to shore up anti-gay bias. Given this history and the current dynamics of legal education, workshop participants will examine what the relationship of the legal academy to GLBTQ movements is or should be.\u00a0 Participants will consider the following questions.\u00a0How can we recruit and enroll more GLBTQ law students?\u00a0What can the academy contribute to GLBTQ movements?\u00a0How do I become a law professor?<\/p>\n

CLE Materials<\/a><\/p>\n

Speakers:<\/strong>\u00a0Jos\u00e9 Gabilondo<\/a>,\u00a0Jos\u00e9 Bahamonde-Gonz\u00e1lez<\/a>,\u00a0Nancy Ota<\/a>,\u00a0Rey Valencia<\/a>,\u00a0John Culhane<\/a><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

CAUCUS: Legal Services for Low-Income LGBT Clients<\/strong><\/p>\n

Columbia Hall 12<\/em><\/p>\n

This caucus is a networking and informational meeting for legal advocates interested in providing services to low-income LGBT clients. All advocates involved in providing services to low-income individuals are invited to attend.\u00a0 In this caucus, we will discuss issues such as the challenges in serving and reaching the LGBT community, tips for providing competent services, strategies for effective outreach to the LGBT community, and examples of successful LGBT-focused projects started by legal services organizations.\u00a0 The organizers will provide an overview of a pilot LGBT competency training curriculum for legal aid offices being developed by the speakers.<\/p>\n

Coordinators:<\/strong> Cathy Sakimura<\/a>, Dan Torres<\/a><\/p>\n

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<\/a>Concurrent Workshops Session Three<\/h3>\n

Friday, August 24 | 3:45pm – 5:15pm<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Creating a Family through Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Columbia Hall 1<\/em><\/p>\n

The creation of a family by members of the LGBT community hardly happens accidentally — many couples take advantage of assisted reproductive technology (ART) to have children. The session will educate attendees about the various tools and techniques available (alternate insemination, co-maternity, in vitro fertilization, gestational and traditional surrogacies, among others). In addition, as these transactions often have multi-jurisdictional and ethical facets; panelists will discuss how to deal with these situations.<\/p>\n

CLE Materials<\/a><\/p>\n

Speakers:<\/strong>\u00a0William Singer<\/a>, Judith Sperling-Newton<\/a>, Tiffany Palmer<\/a>, Deb Guston<\/a>, Kim Surratt<\/a><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

LGBT and Other Considerations for the New Employee Benefits Frontier<\/strong><\/p>\n

Columbia Hall 2<\/em><\/p>\n

Just as the law with respect to LGBT rights is constantly evolving, so too have there been significant changes in the law governing employer-provided pension and health plans. From healthcare reform to a shift away from traditional defined benefit pension plans in favor of a 401(k) model, the manner in which employees receive benefits has changed dramatically in recent years. Our panel will provide a general overview of the current state of employee benefits law, including its evolution and future potential trends, while highlighting special considerations for the LGBT community. Our panel will be structured in a conversational manner to provide relevance not only to practitioners who encounter employee benefits issues, but also all other individuals who, as employees, would benefit from a better understanding of their own employer-provided pension and health plans.<\/p>\n

CLE Materials<\/a><\/p>\n

Speakers:<\/strong> Joseph Manicki<\/a>, Richard Segal<\/a>, Pat Cain<\/a>, Todd Solomon<\/a><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Evolving Transgender Issues in Legal Identity Documents and Employment<\/strong><\/p>\n

Columbia Hall 3<\/em><\/p>\n

Courts are increasingly interpreting sex-discrimination laws like Title VII to cover discrimination against trans people, and an increasing number of states are passing bills to add gender identity and expression to their state\u2019s nondiscrimination laws.\u00a0 In addition, there are new driver\u2019s license policies in several states, as well as finally new breakthroughs in birth certificate policies regarding gender markers. Panelists will describe the latest efforts to increase protections for trans employees through litigation and lobbying for inclusive laws and will discuss the exciting developments with regards to identity documents legislation and policy.<\/p>\n

CLE Materials<\/a><\/p>\n

Speakers:<\/strong> Sharon McGowan<\/a>, Lisa Mottet<\/a>, Matt Wood<\/a>, Janson Wu<\/a>, Greg Nevins<\/a><\/p>\n

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Making Up Working Women: Enforcing Gender Conformity through Workplace Appearance Codes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Columbia Hall 4<\/em><\/p>\n

Harrah\u2019s Casino fired Darlene Jespersen, who had worked for Harrah\u2019s nearly twenty years as a bartender, for not complying with a highly feminized appearance code. Jespersen sued.\u00a0The federal appellate decision in the case recognized that sex stereotyping in dress codes can violate federal law and set new evidence standards for such cases. Panelists will explore how appearance codes create barriers for workers based on gender identity and sex, how social science research may be used to meet the new evidence standards, and how employers can require a professional appearance while respecting employees\u2019 sex, gender identity and expression.<\/p>\n

CLE Materials<\/a><\/p>\n

Speakers:<\/strong> Jenny Pizer<\/a>, Jody Herman<\/a>, Jillian Weiss<\/a><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Emerging Issues and Practice Areas in Energy Law<\/strong><\/p>\n

Columbia Hall 9<\/em><\/p>\n

Energy law is one practice area that has thrived during the recession. \u00a0This is\u00a0due, in part, to\u00a0increased political and regulatory emphasis on energy reliability as well as developments in the industries themselves,\u00a0such as growth in the\u00a0renewable and clean-tech sectors, developments in battery storage technology and an emphasis on the smart grid. At the same time, the discovery of new low-cost shale gas fields in theU.S., and the resulting shift to natural gas combustion, has impacted \u00a0investment in other fossil fuels as well as renewable energy and efficiency. \u00a0It has never been a more exciting time to be an energy attorney. \u00a0Members of this panel will share how they came to practice in this ever changing and challenging practice area and explain to the audience the distinct practice areas and projects each of them focus on.<\/p>\n

CLE Materials<\/a><\/p>\n

Speakers:<\/strong> Matthew Rudolphi<\/a>, Charles Berardesco<\/a>, Judge Steven Kirkland<\/a>, Don Clarke<\/a>, Roni Epstein<\/a><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

GLBT Judicial Education Programming and How to Bring it to Your Jurisdiction<\/strong><\/p>\n

Columbia Hall 10<\/em><\/p>\n

This presentation will share GLBT judicial programming as presented across the country by various national and statewide Organizations, Institutes and Associations, including but not limited to, the Williams Institute, the American Judges Association, the American Bar Association, the Family Law Institute and state presentations across the country. Although this presentation is aimed at the judiciary, it is also relevant to attorneys as it provides an in-depth look at the judicial profession. The information will include a written and verbal synopsis of these programs and will also familiarize the audience with strategies on \u201chow to\u201d get the programming to their jurisdiction.<\/p>\n

CLE Materials<\/a><\/p>\n

Speakers:<\/strong>\u00a0Hon.\u00a0Mary A. Celeste<\/a>,\u00a0Hon. Mark King Leban<\/a>,\u00a0Todd Brower<\/a>,\u00a0Hon.\u00a0Zeke Zeidler<\/a><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

The LGBT Community and the Environment<\/strong><\/p>\n

Columbia Hall 11<\/em><\/p>\n

This workshop will be divided in two parts: A short introduction about the effects of pollution on our communities and how the Department of Justice is focused on the issue of Environmental Justice with examples of two cases we have settled where significant LGBT communities are located. Followed by a panel discussion with lawyers from ENRD, Civil Rights, and staff from HHS.\u00a0 Panel would be moderated by the DOJ Community Relations Service.<\/p>\n

CLE Materials<\/a><\/p>\n

Speakers:\u00a0<\/strong>Jeffrey Prieto<\/a>,\u00a0Cynthia Ferguson<\/a>,\u00a0Jeffrey Sands<\/a>,\u00a0Cara Mroczek<\/a>,\u00a0Gavin Hilgemeier<\/a>, Daria Neal<\/a>,\u00a0Kelly Collins-McMurry<\/a><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

LGBT Issues from an African-American Lens<\/strong><\/p>\n

Columbia Hall 12<\/em><\/p>\n

The way discrimination is experienced by black LGBT people is not simply discrimination based on race plus discrimination based on LGBT identity. It is a unique type of discrimination that is based on a person\u2019s identity as a black LGBT person. In order to truly build an inclusive movement that takes seriously the discrimination faced by the entire LGBT community, we must be actively involved in identifying and addressing this discrimination faced by black LGBT people. The goal of this panel is to move toward an understanding of the legal and policy needs of the black LGBT community to combat discrimination in way that is conscious of the experience of members of this community. This will often require going beyond what are traditionally understood as the most important issues for the LGBT community and, indeed, redefining that concept entirely. For example, targeting employment discrimination against black LGBT people needs more than just ENDA. It will also require policy changes that protect people against discrimination based on employment status and criminal background. Ensuring that black same-sex couples have true marriage equality cannot stop with a fight to remove marriage bans for same-sex couples. It must include work to increase equal opportunity to education (a factor we know makes it more likely that people will marry) and target unfair criminal justice policies that result in many black males especially spending their marriageable years in prison. This panel will discuss this issue and propose practical policy solutions to building a more inclusive LGBT legal movement.<\/p>\n

CLE Materials<\/a><\/p>\n

Speakers:<\/strong> Demetris Cheatham<\/a>, Natalie Chin<\/a>, Terra Moore<\/a>, Maya Rupert<\/a>, Garry Bevel<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

<\/a>Concurrent Workshops Session Four<\/h3>\n

Saturday, August 25 | 10:45am – 12:15pm<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Intersectionalities: Serving the Legal Needs of Spanish-Speaking and Latino LGBT Clients<\/strong><\/p>\n

Columbia Hall 1<\/em><\/p>\n

The Spanish-speaking and Latino\u00a0LGBT communities are an important, growing and increasingly visible part of\u00a0the LGBT movement.\u00a0 Many legal trends in the movement for LGBT equality directly impact Spanish-speaking and Latino LGBT people, including developments in marriage equality, challenges to the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), employment issues, bullying, trends in immigration protection for binational same-sex couples, and advances in the international arena.\u00a0LGBT groups are also increasingly collaborating and partnering with Latino and immigrants’ rights advocates, and international organizations. In fact, prominent\u00a0groups, including the NAACP and National Council for La Raza, have come out in support of marriage equality.\u00a0This workshop is designed to increase your capacity to meet the legal needs of Spanish-speaking and Latino LGBT clients, and build relationships with the Spanish-speaking communities and\u00a0organizations. The workshop will also help lawyers expand and deepen their intersectional analysis. This workshop will be conducted in Spanish.<\/p>\n

CLE Materials<\/a><\/p>\n

Speakers:<\/strong> Iv\u00e1n\u00a0Espinoza-Madrigal<\/a>, Tico Almeida<\/a>, Manuel R\u00f3denas<\/a>, Dan Torres<\/a>, Tom Plummer<\/a><\/p>\n

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Effective and Respectful Representation through Collaborative Law: Resolving Relationship Formation or Dissolution Issues when Laws are not Helpful to LGBTQ Families<\/strong><\/p>\n

Columbia Hall 2<\/em><\/p>\n

This workshop describes the Collaborative Law process and demonstrates how it differs from court-based representation.\u00a0 Same-sex families face many legal and practical obstacles in the formation and dissolution of relationships.\u00a0 Legal recognition varies greatly from state to state.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 If families go to court, outcomes are often unjust and poorly suited to their needs.\u00a0 Collaborative Law offers a non-adversarial alternative where families negotiate family formation\/prenuptial\/dissolution\/divorce agreements that are uniquely suited to their needs, with the assistance of specially trained legal, mental health and financial professionals.\u00a0 The focus is the needs and interests of the parties.<\/p>\n

CLE Materials<\/a><\/p>\n

Speakers:<\/strong> Mariette Geldenhuys<\/a>, Carol L. Buell<\/a>, Susan C. Silber<\/a>, Charles Spiegel<\/a><\/p>\n

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Religion-based Arguments Against Legal Protections for LGBT People<\/strong><\/p>\n

Columbia Hall 3<\/em><\/p>\n

Advocates for LGBT civil rights are doing increasingly well at achieving legal equality for LGBT people through legislation and court cases, but such progress is in serious jeopardy of being diluted in fundamental ways through the use \u2013 either written into legislation or imposed by courts \u2013 of broad religious exemptions that allow religiously affiliated organizations, or even just religious individuals, not to obey LGBT non-discrimination rules in employment, housing, public accommodations.\u00a0This could mean that people with religious views hostile to LGBT equality would be free not only to discriminate against LGBT people in employment, but to refuse to respect marriages of same-sex couples in any number of contexts. At the same time, religious liberty plays a vital role in our constitutional democracy.\u00a0 This panel will explore the tension between the accommodation of religious beliefs and the commitment to LGBT equality under the law, discuss current legal and legislative developments on religious exemptions, and discuss effective messaging against religion-based discrimination against LGBT people.<\/p>\n

CLE Materials<\/a><\/p>\n

Speakers:<\/strong>\u00a0Christine Sun<\/a>,\u00a0James Esseks<\/a>,\u00a0Tobias Barrington Wolff<\/a>,\u00a0Alan Brownstein<\/a>, Reverend Cedric Harmon<\/a><\/p>\n

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Progress through Partnership \u2013\u00a0Advanced Litigation<\/strong><\/p>\n

Columbia Hall 4<\/em><\/p>\n

A follow up to last year’s “Working in Partnership to Advocate for LGBT Students,” this workshop will focus on the groundbreaking settlement achieved in litigation brought on behalf of six public school students inAnoka-HennepinMinnesota. Topics to be discussed include the path which led to that settlement, the different but complementary roles of government, non-profit and\u00a0 private attorneys all working to enforce anti-bullying legislation, the path to settlement and the important precedent established by the broad-reaching consent decree. Professor Robert Salem will place the settlement in context based on his broad academic work.<\/p>\n

CLE Materials<\/a><\/p>\n

Speakers: Michael Ponto<\/a>, Robert Salem<\/a>, Tamica Daniel<\/a>, Sam Wolfe<\/a><\/p>\n

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Key Legal and Policy Issues in LGBT Aging Law<\/strong><\/p>\n

Columbia Hall 9<\/em><\/p>\n

The number of LGBT adults age 65+ is expected to double to three million by 2030. Older LGBT adults face significant barriers and profound disparities that impede successful aging: fewer sources of support; higher poverty rates; poor health and health access; and unequal treatment under laws, programs, and services. Many enter the aging system with the harmful physical and emotional health effects of a lifetime of discrimination. This workshop will address the numerous legal and policy issues impacting LGBT elders and discuss the cutting-edge and government-funded, nonprofit, and academic resources and policy solutions available to assist practitioners and older adults.<\/p>\n

CLE Materials<\/a><\/p>\n

Speakers:<\/strong>\u00a0Larry Chanen<\/a>,\u00a0Aaron Tax<\/a>,\u00a0David Godfrey<\/a>,\u00a0Nancy Knauer<\/a><\/p>\n

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Common Paths to the Judiciary<\/strong><\/p>\n

Columbia Hall 10<\/em><\/p>\n

This is the annual presentation geared toward those attendees who may someday be interested in ascending the bench. It covers both the appointed and elected process in different jurisdictions. The presenters will discuss ethics in the profession, and how those are similar and different between practitioners and members of the bench.<\/p>\n

CLE Materials<\/a><\/p>\n

Speakers:<\/strong> Judge George Silver<\/a>,\u00a0Judge Larnzell Martin, Jr.<\/a>,\u00a0Judge Mark King Leban<\/a>, Judge Linda E. Giles<\/a>,\u00a0Judge Linda Colfax<\/a>,\u00a0Judge Gary Cohen<\/a>,\u00a0Judge Phyllis Randolph Frye<\/a>, Judge Michael Fitzgerald<\/a><\/p>\n

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Corporate Counsel and Partners: An In-Depth Look at the Profession<\/strong><\/p>\n

Columbia Hall 11<\/em><\/p>\n

The job of corporate counsel has many key differences compared to lawyers at private law firms. Panel participants will be both in-house lawyers as well as partners at major law firms in order to provide both perspectives to attendees. They will discuss the professional path that brought them to their respective organizations as well as their various responsibilities and the work of their association as a whole. Attendees will learn about how legal professionals promote LGBT initiatives within their corporation in addition to how strong LGBT and diversity inclusion policies can make private firms more attractive to corporations.<\/p>\n

CLE Materials<\/a><\/p>\n

Speakers:<\/strong>\u00a0Barry Parsons<\/a>,\u00a0Ritchie Miller<\/a>,\u00a0Derek Windham<\/a>,\u00a0J.D. Fugate<\/a>, Therese Lee<\/a><\/p>\n

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Beyond Equality: The Future of the LGBT Movement<\/strong><\/p>\n

Columbia Hall 12<\/em><\/p>\n

Following past civil rights movements, the modern LGBT movement has advanced a rights-based, equality framework.\u00a0 From equal treatment in marriage and the military, advocates argue that what we want is equality —\u00a0 nothing more, nothing less. Yet, lessons from past movement teach us of the limitations of this framework in improving the lived experiences of individuals.\u00a0 And even assuming the value of a rights-based, equality framework, what is the future of our movement once those victories have been won?\u00a0 This panel will explore strategies and decisions of the LGBT movement, both to strengthen current strategies as well as explore future alternatives.<\/p>\n

CLE Materials<\/a><\/p>\n

Speakers:<\/strong>\u00a0Janson Wu<\/a>, Chai Feldblum<\/a>,\u00a0Shannon Minter<\/a>,\u00a0Nan Hunter<\/a>,\u00a0Maya Rupert<\/a>,\u00a0Jay Kohorn<\/a><\/p>\n

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<\/a>Concurrent Workshops Session Five<\/h3>\n

Saturday, August 25 | 1:30pm – 3:00pm<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

LGBT Issues in Federal Anti-Discrimination Law:\u00a0 An Inside Perspective from EEOC and DOJ Attorneys<\/strong><\/p>\n

Columbia Hall 1<\/em><\/p>\n

Federal enforcement agencies play a central role in advancing civil rights in employment and education and in combating discrimination in workplaces and schools acrossAmerica.\u00a0 Members of this expert panel, including both EEOC and DOJ attorneys, will provide an overview of current legal issues and case law under various civil rights statutes. In addition, the program will highlight strategic enforcement and litigation, targeted educational and outreach efforts, and internal workings of federal agencies. The panelists, as federal enforcement agency attorneys, will describe their unique roles and perspectives, and the challenges and opportunities for LGBT advocacy provided by their work.<\/p>\n

CLE Materials<\/a><\/p>\n

Speakers:<\/strong> Eduardo Juarez<\/a>, Justin Mulaire<\/a>, Anna Pohl<\/a>, Louis Lopez<\/a>, Sharon McGowan<\/a>, Chai Feldblum<\/a><\/p>\n

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Family Formation: Parentage<\/strong><\/p>\n

Columbia Hall 2<\/em><\/p>\n

All over the country, LGBT individuals and couples are forming families with children. The dizzying variation in state case law and statutes makes legal representation of these families challenging. This panel will discuss such representation both in states with broad protections and states with little or no protections, along with interstate recognition issues. Panelists will discuss legislative solutions, case law developments, and what to do when neither statutory reform nor litigation seem promising.<\/p>\n

CLE Materials<\/a><\/p>\n

Speakers:<\/strong> Nancy Polikoff<\/a>, Michele Zavos<\/a>, Claudia Work<\/a>, Kim Surratt<\/a><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Ending Transgender Exclusions in Health Care<\/strong><\/p>\n

Columbia Hall 3<\/em><\/p>\n

Panelists will discuss legal and policy efforts to end discriminatory exclusions for transgender people in health care plans, including private insurance plans and government employee plans, as well as the plans set up by the Affordable Care Act. America’s top corporations continue to lead the way on creating LGBT-inclusive workplaces, even while workplace laws and policies lag behind, and advocates continue to push those companies to do more. The Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Corporate Equality Index is the premiere national benchmarking survey on LGBT workplace inclusion, rating law firms and large corporations on their policies, benefits and practices. In 2012, achieving a 100% on the CEI became harder, with employers needing to provide transgender-inclusive health care options. Learn the business case and legal considerations for implementing these important changes.<\/p>\n

CLE Materials<\/a><\/p>\n

Speakers:<\/strong>\u00a0Ilona Turner<\/a>,\u00a0Brian Moulton<\/a>,\u00a0Jamison Green<\/a>,\u00a0Jenifer Cromwell<\/a>,\u00a0Harper Jean Tobin<\/a><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

HIV\/AIDS and Privacy<\/strong><\/p>\n

Columbia Hall 4<\/em><\/p>\n

This presentation will feature updates on HIV\/AIDS laws and policies generally moving to the recent case decided by the United States Supreme Court, decided during its 2012 Term, FAA v. Cooper, Docket No., 10-1024. The lawsuit was for the illegal disclosure of Plaintiff’s HIV status – Whether a plaintiff who alleges only mental and emotional injuries can establish “actual damages” within the meaning of the civil remedies provision of the Privacy Act, 5 U.S.C. 552a(g)(4)(A).<\/p>\n

CLE Materials Part 1<\/a><\/p>\n

CLE Materials Part 2<\/a><\/p>\n

Speakers:<\/strong> William McColl<\/a>, James Wood<\/a>, David Knight<\/a><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

How To Best Manage Your Intellectual Property:\u00a0 Patents, Copyright, and Trademarks<\/strong><\/p>\n

Columbia Hall 9<\/em><\/p>\n

This panel will discuss managing intellectual property (IP) portfolios and litigation from the in-house and outside counsel perspectives.\u00a0 The rising costs of managing IP —\u00a0<\/strong>Patents, Copyright, and Trademarks —\u00a0<\/strong>has lead in-house counsel to come up with creative ways to defend and assert their IP rights. \u00a0This CLE will encompass a lively discussion composing of in-house and outside counsel to give you their best practices. \u00a0The discussion will also cover recent developments in IP case law, the America Invents Act, and how in-house counsel choose outside counsel and whether diversity has a factor in their decision-making process.<\/p>\n

CLE Materials<\/a><\/p>\n

Speakers:<\/strong> David Tsai<\/a>, Todd Dickinson<\/a>, Wayne Sobon<\/a>, Denise Main<\/a>, Julius Towers<\/a><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Putting Our Heads in the Cloud: Legal Ramifications of Cloud Computing Across Public & Private Sectors<\/strong><\/p>\n

Columbia Hall 10<\/em><\/p>\n

Cloud computing is becoming an almost-ubiquitous phenomenon for organizations and individuals, and the legal ramifications for cloud use span across many industries and practices for lawyers, including in-house attorneys and their outside counsel, all levels of government, and the judiciary. This workshop will highlight some of the most pressing legal concerns for lawyers to consider as they work with clients (whether internal or external) to maneuver cloud computing implementation and use.<\/p>\n

CLE Materials<\/a><\/p>\n

Speakers:<\/strong>\u00a0Ritchie Miller<\/a>,\u00a0Matt Goodrich<\/a>,\u00a0Allison Stanton<\/a>,\u00a0Alex Tang<\/a>, Christopher Wolf<\/a>, Scott Griffin<\/a><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

The Evolving Role of Corporate and Securities Lawyers in the Post-Dodd Frank Act World<\/strong><\/p>\n

Columbia Hall 11<\/em><\/p>\n

In response to the financial crisis, Congress enacted the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, also known as the Dodd Frank Act, a far-reaching set of financial market reforms that represents a sea change in the corporate regulatory landscape. The Act imposes a variety of new statutory and administrative requirements on financial firms, public companies, markets, and regulators. Representing the financial sector, regulators, the bar, and academia, panelists will reflect on a range of issues currently facing regulated entities as they negotiate this evolving legal environment.<\/p>\n

CLE Materials<\/a><\/p>\n

Speakers:<\/strong>\u00a0Jose Gabilondo<\/a>,\u00a0Hope Adams<\/a>,\u00a0David Freedman<\/a>, Glenn Gordon<\/a><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

First Amendment Issues in Media & Entertainment Law<\/strong><\/p>\n

Columbia Hall 12<\/em><\/p>\n

Our expert panel of First Amendment scholars and entertainment lawyers examines recent developments in the regulation of content in various forms of media. \u00a0Topics include FCC enforcement trends, First Amendment jurisprudence in theRoberts Court, recent changes in defamation law affecting the LGBT community, the tension between privacy and free speech, and the portrayal of LGBT issues in the media.<\/p>\n

CLE Materials<\/a><\/p>\n

Speakers:<\/strong>\u00a0Paul Marchegiani<\/a>,\u00a0Daniel Brenner<\/a>, Elizabeth Glazer<\/a>,\u00a0Bryan Tallevi<\/a>,\u00a0Brita Strandberg<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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