Join our speakers as they discuss the battles for LGBTQ2S+ rights they faced early in their careers and how they overcame hurdles as members of the community. Topics will include notable cases, ethics in dealing with incivility related to sexual and gender identity, and practice tips for litigating LGBTQ2S+ issues from experts.

Speakers:
barbara findlay, K.C., The Law Office of barbara findlay, KC
The Honourable Kael McKenzie, Manitoba Provincial Court

Moderator:
Tuma Young, K.C., Cape Breton University

The Present (No Recording)
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This session looks at the state of where LGBTQ2S+ rights are today, and analyzes some of the most important cases working their way through the courts. Panelists will also discuss legal issues currently facing the LGBTQ2S+ community and trends in litigation, as well as legislation both recently passed and tabled that may affect the queer community. If released by this date, the CBA A2J for Trans People Report will also be discussed.

Speakers:
Frances Mahon, Pender Litigation
Samuel Singer, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Law, University of Ottawa

Moderator:
Zachary Rudge, Articling Student, Stikeman Elliott LLP

The Future (Recording)
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Where do we go from here? What are the next battles, legal and political, for the LGBTQ2S+ community. How do lawyers and legal academics use their power and privilege to advance these causes? Cases to watch. Discussion of the implementation of the recommendations from the A2J for Trans People Report, if the Report is released by this date. 

Speakers:
Doug Stollery, C.M., K.C., Reynolds Mirth
Florence Ashley, University of Toronto, Faculty of Law

Moderator:
Jonathan Griffith, Law Society of Alberta