LGBT Law Forum 2019: 1.75 Dual (Ethics) Hours

Courses Included

• LGBT 2019: Open Advocacy Panel
  
  

  Chris Sanders of the Tennessee Equality Project discuses legislative issues from the 2019 Tennessee Legislature. He will discuss the AG’s opinion on sentence enhancement for hate crimes against transgender individuals, Amendment to Bill SB 1304, House Bill 1274 and House Bill 563. Additionally, attorneys Regina Hillman and Tim Capria discuss advocating for LGBT attorneys in law firms.

  Course Information

  Format:Online VideoDual Credits:0.75General Credits:0.00

  Speakers/Producers

  

  • Regina Hillman, University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law,
    Professor Regina L. Hillman graduated summa cum laude from The University of Memphis in 1997 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English.  She graduated summa cum laude from the University of...
  • Chris Sanders, Tennessee Equality Project, Nashville
    Chris Sanders is executive director of Tennessee Equality Project, a statewide organization that works for the rights of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people.  Chris has lived in...
• LGBT 2019: Ethical Considerations and Non-Discrimination in Employment Law
  
  

  The struggle for full equality and inclusion of all Americans remains an ongoing challenge to our society. Among these outstanding issue is the need to enact and implement meaningful workplace discrimination protections for LGBT workers. The panel today will give an overview of Discrimination Law, discuss ethical considerations for lawyers, and the best practices for inclusion.

  Course Information

  Format:Online VideoDual Credits:1.00General Credits:0.00

  Speakers/Producers

  

  • Lucas Cameron-Vaughn, American Civil Liberties Union of Tennessee, Nashville
    From working at the American Civil Liberties Union of Tennessee and Transgender Law Center to opening his own practice, Lucas has represented clients in civil rights matters. He made headlines as a...
  • Maureen Holland, Holland & Associates, PC, Memphis
    Ms. Holland graduated from Vermont Law School, cum laude. She is licensed to practice law in Tennessee and Vermont state courts, the U.S. District Court for Western Tennessee, and the Fifth and Sixth...
  • John Rice, Lincoln Memorial University Duncan School of Law, Louisville
    Practice Areas:Civil Litigation and Appellate Practice; Commercial and Business Disputes, Civil Defense, Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Admitted:2013 Tennessee; 2014 U.S. District Courts,...