The American Bar Association's Commission on Sexual Orientation & Gender Identity is committed to diversity, inclusion & the participation of LGBTQ+ persons in the legal profession.
Addresses the experiences of LGBTQ+ attorneys, academics & jurists in the legal profession. Celebrates LGBT members of the bar by recognizing their contributions & struggles.
A resource for UofL students, faculty, staff, alumni & guests. Aims to create a safe, inclusive community for everyone regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity/expression.
A peer-led support group for those who support LGBTQ+ people. Promotes the health & well-being of gay, lesbian, bisexual & transgendered persons, their families & friends.
This group is focused on winning passage of legislation that extends protections based on sexual orientation & gender identity within the Kentucky Civil Rights statute.
A community effort dedicated to equal rights, whose primary goal is comprehensive civil rights legislation prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation & gender identity.
This article by Professor Judith Fischer examines whether judges are framing their opinions in gender-neutral language. It explains why gender-neutral language is important & discusses ways of constructing it.
This article by Professor Judith Fischer analyzes the extent to which Supreme Court justices used gender-neutral language. It examines both biased & gender-neutral phrasing in the justices’ opinions for the 2010 term.
Out and About: The LGBT experience in the legal profession by