Ongoing Legal Issues For The LGBTQ Community

Tuesday, August 2, 2022

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM EDT

Location: 207AB - Convention Center

Moderator(s)

Eugene M. Giudice, MBA, MLIS

Research and Information Services Training Specialist
Dentons US LLP
Chicago, Illinois, United States

Presenter(s)

Connie J. Vetter, Esq.

Attorney at Law
Connie J. Vetter, Attorney at Law, PLLLC
Luke Largess

Partner
Tin Fulton Walker and Owen, PLLC

PDF Handouts
Kelly Durden Posey

DEI Consultant/NC Licensed Attorney
Inspired Inclusivity Consulting
Mint Hill, North Carolina, United States

Same-sex marriage, while a great victory for the LGBT community, is not the only legal challenge that LGBTQ individuals face. This session will raise awareness of information professionals about other issues facing the LGBTQ community and give them the tools to ally themselves with this community.

Learning Objectives:

Describe the ongoing legal issues faced by member of the LGBTQ community
Advocate for legal protections for the LGBTQ community.
Demonstrate alliance with members of the LGBTQ community