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Strategies for Supporting Deaf Clients and Colleagues: What Attorneys Need to Know

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OnDemand
58 minutes
Amy West
Kelly "Briar Rojas
With Amy E. West from Genesis Family Law, APC + 1 other
Recorded January 21, 2025
Product ID 100387

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Overview

Supercharge Your Client Relations and Communication Skills

Enhance your understanding of Deaf culture! In this insightful CLE course, our accomplished faculty provide you with best practices for providing legal services for Deaf clients. Gain strategies for accommodating Deaf colleagues and clients, demonstrate best practices for cultivating an inclusive workplace, and find out how you can advocate for legal reform. Ensure you meet your Deaf clients' needs - register today!

  • Discover the fundamentals of Deaf culture.
  • Receive tips for communicating with hard-of-hearing and Deaf clients.
  • Determine when and how to seek the aid of a certified interpreter.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Getting Acquainted With Deaf Culture and Identity
  2. Accommodating Deaf Clients: Key Concepts, Legal Rights, and Strategies
  3. Tips for Communicating With Deaf Clients and Colleagues
  4. Seeking the Assistance of an Interpreter: When and How
  5. Fostering a Supportive Legal Workplace for Hard-of-Hearing and Deaf Coworkers
  6. Advocating for Legal Reform and Policy Changes

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Product ID 100387

Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Alaska CLE Approved 1 Total
Alabama CLE Approved 1 Total
Arkansas CLE Approved 1 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 1 Total
California CLE Approved 1 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 1 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 1 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 1 Total
Florida CLE Approved 1 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 1 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 1 Total
Iowa CLE Approved 1 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 1 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 1 Total
Indiana CLE Approved 1 Total
Kansas CLE Approved 1 Total
Louisiana CLE Approved 1 Total
Maine CLE Approved 1 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 1 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 1.2 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 1 Total
Montana CLE Approved 1 Total
North Carolina CLE Approved 1 Total
North Dakota CLE Upon Request 1 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 1 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 1 Total
New Jersey CLE Approved 1.2 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 1 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 1 Total
New York CLE Approved 1 Total
Ohio CLE Approved 1 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 1 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 1 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 1 Total
South Carolina CLE Approved 1 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 1 Total
Utah CLE Approved 1 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 1 Total
Washington CLE Approved 1 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 1 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 1.2 Total
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Agenda

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  1. Strategies for Supporting Deaf Clients and Colleagues: What Attorneys Need to Know

    1. Getting Acquainted With Deaf Culture and Identity
    2. Accommodating Deaf Clients: Key Concepts, Legal Rights, and Strategies
    3. Tips for Communicating With Deaf Clients and Colleagues
    4. Seeking the Assistance of an Interpreter: When and How
    5. Fostering a Supportive Legal Workplace for Hard-of-Hearing and Deaf Coworkers
    6. Advocating for Legal Reform and Policy Changes

Who Should Attend

This program is designed for attorneys. Paralegals may also benefit.

Speakers

Amy E West
Amy E.
West
Genesis Family Law, APC
Kelly
Kelly "Briar
Rojas
C4 Communications
Speaker bio
Amy E West

Amy E. West

Genesis Family Law, APC
Amy West

has 20 years of experience in both family and criminal law, and is certified by the California Board of Legal Specialization as a specialist in family law. She joined Genesis Family Law APC, in April 2023. For the six years prior to joining Genesis, Ms. West worked as a senior litigation attorney in local firms. She also owned West Maldonado Law Group and was an owner-partner at Rhoads & West for 11 years. Ms. West has been the lead attorney on 30-plus trials, including countless family law trials, rape and criminal domestic violence jury trials, fraudulent conveyance and partition actions, and multiple contempt trials. She has also been the lead attorney on over 50 domestic violence restraining order and/or civil restraining order evidentiary hearings. Ms. West has written four and argued two appeals in front of the Fourth DCA. She earned her B.A. degree from the University of Arizona and her J.D. degree, cum laude (Dean's List; Moot Court Honors Board; Pro Bono Honors; Amnesty International President) from California Western School of Law. Ms. West is admitted to practice in California and U.S. District Court, Southern and Central districts. She is a member of the California State Bar Association, San Diego County Bar Association, San Diego Family Law Bar Association, Foothills Bar Association, Association of California Family Law Specialists, Association of Family and Conciliation Courts and Consumer Attorneys of San Diego.

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Speaker bio
Kelly

Kelly "Briar Rojas

C4 Communications
Kelly "Briar Rojas

is a dedicated and skilled American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter with a strong commitment to fostering effective communication and inclusivity. They graduated from Imperial Valley College with several degrees including associates in American Sign Language and Applied Sciences. They are also currently enrolled in the University of Northern Colorado. Briar is passionate about continuous learning and growth in their field. They are fluent in English, Spanish, and ASL. They aim to bridge language and cultural gaps to ensure clear and meaningful interactions in diverse settings including but not limited to concerts, conventions, seminars, and educational settings.

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