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Strategies for LGBTQIA+ Representation and Inclusive Client Service in Law Firms

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57 minutes
Spiro Verras
With Spiro J. Verras from Verras Law, P.A.
Recorded October 21, 2024
Product ID 99244

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Overview

Take a Client-Centric Approach to LGBTQIA+ Representation

Join our distinguished faculty as they unveil tips for providing comprehensive LGBTQIA+ representation and inclusive client service in legal practice. Review key laws concerning LGBTQIA+ legal rights, hear tips for identifying bias, and examine best practices for building trust with LGBTQIA+ clients. Heighten your awareness and better serve your clients - register today!

  • Uncover practical guidance for interrupting bias in client interactions.
  • Discover tactics for practicing culturally competent communication.
  • Discuss best practices for creating inclusive law firm policies.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Primer on LGBTQIA+ Terminology
  2. Key Laws to Know Concerning LGBTQIA+ Rights
  3. Strategies for Identifying and Combatting Bias in Client Interactions
  4. Tips for Practicing Culturally Competent Communication and Building Trust With Your Clients
  5. Creating Inclusive Law Firm Policies and Practices: Essential Guidelines
  6. Tactics to Create an LGBTQIA+ Friendly Firm and Online Presence

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Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Alaska 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
Hawaii CLE Approved 1 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 1 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 1 Total
Kentucky CLE Upon Request 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 Dakota CLE Upon Request 1 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 1 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 1 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 Upon Request 1 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 1 Total
Rhode Island CLE Upon Request 1 Total
Tennessee 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 LGBTQIA+ Representation and Inclusive Client Service in Law Firms

    1. Primer on LGBTQIA+ Terminology
    2. Key Laws to Know Concerning LGBTQIA+ Rights
    3. Strategies for Identifying and Combatting Bias in Client Interactions
    4. Tips for Practicing Culturally Competent Communication and Building Trust With Your Clients
    5. Creating Inclusive Law Firm Policies and Practices: Essential Guidelines
    6. Tactics to Create an LGBTQIA+ Friendly Firm and Online Presence

Who Should Attend

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

Speakers

Spiro J Verras
Spiro J.
Verras
Verras Law, P.A.
Speaker bio
Spiro J Verras

Spiro J. Verras

Verras Law, P.A.
Spiro Verras

is the founding attorney and president of Verras Law, P.A., which maintains locations in Palm Harbor, St. Petersburg and Tampa. His current practice focuses on estate planning, probate and trusts, elder law, guardianships, corporate, and commercial transactions. Mr. Verras is active in bar organizations, including the Clearwater Bar Association and the Hillsborough County Bar Association. He is also a member of the Real Property Probate and Trust Law, and Elder Law sections of The Florida Bar; Trusts, Estate, Probate and Immovable Property Law Section of the Louisiana State Bar Association; and Real Estate, Probate and Trust Law and LGBT Law sections of the State Bar of Texas. In addition to his state bar memberships, he has been admitted to practice in local and federal district courts, U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, U.S. Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals and U.S. Supreme Court. Mr. Verras is also a member of the Academy of Florida Elder Law Attorneys and the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. He earned his B.A. degree from Yale University and his J.D. degree from Tulane Law School.

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