“He” used to be a universal descriptor, setting a masculine tone for legal language. Though it has evolved over time, the legal profession continues to be linguistically exclusive, particularly for nonbinary people. In this blog, we share best practices to ensure that every client feels seen, respected, and valued, both in how we communicate and […]
For over 60 years, the U.S. Supreme Court has been a battleground for LGBTQ+ rights, shaping constitutional law and impacting the lives of millions of individuals nationwide. In One, Inc. v. Olesen (1958), the Court tackled obscenity laws against gay publications and, in a one-line order, indicated that speech addressing gay subjects and concerns was not inherently […]
In Parts I and II of this series, we discussed the factors that contribute to the wage gap and how the gap developed over time, including intersectional considerations that make the wage gap worse for women of color, older women, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and those with a disability. Today, women are paid 16% less on average […]
Around the country, Women’s Bills of Rights have emerged as a mechanism to spread anti-transgender policy under the guise of women’s rights. These laws redefine terms like gender, sex, woman, and man to binary definitions that exclude protections and recognition of transgender, nonbinary, and in some contexts, intersex individuals. The focus of these laws is […]
In the first part of this series, we discussed the wage gap and how it has formed and changed over time and in different industries. Gender discrimination continues to persist in the United States and heavily contributes to the pay gap. When comparing men and women of equal educational attainment, experience, and income bracket, we […]
What is “Outing”? “Outing” refers to the act of disclosing someone’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or gender non-binary identity without their consent. For many LGBTQ+ and queer employees in America, keeping their gender identity and sexuality a secret from their employers is a critical survival mechanism. The Harvard Business Review conducted a study that found […]