April is recognized as Autism Inclusion Month. This post has been updated since its original publication in 2021. Awareness is a necessary first step toward the ultimate goal of creating more inclusive spaces, which also requires us to listen…
March 31st is International Transgender Day of Visibility. Transgender Day of Visibility was created by trans advocate Rachel Crandall, the head of Transgender Michigan, in 2010. As explained in this discussion about visibility and representation from GLAAD, with most media stories…
We're highlighting three free key programs recognizing International Women's Day for the legal profession. March 8th at 1:30pm -- INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY 2022: ENDING GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE AND HARASSMENT IN THE WORLD OF WORK (ABA) In recognition of International Women's…
Black Health and Wellness is the theme highlighted for Black History Month 2022 by the Association for the Study of African American Life and History. As the ASALH website explains, "This theme acknowledges the legacy of not only Black scholars…
Each year, Transgender Awareness Week runs from November 13th leading up to Transgender Day of Remembrance on the 20th. Transgender Awareness Week is an annual event celebrated from November 13th through 19th, with Transgender Day of Remembrance observed on…
National Disability Employment Awareness Month is recognized each October, with Disability Mentoring Day on the 20th. The week of the 17th is also recognized as Invisible Disabilities Week. The theme for this year's National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)…
'Global Diversity Awareness Month' is another reflection point for the work need to improve the legal profession. The recently released 2021 ABA Profile of the Legal Profession shows some measures of diversity in the profession have declined over the…
Being intentional and paying attention are key starting points for allyship. We thank Bernardo G. Cuadra for contributing this guest post. . . . In June, the SJC Standing Committee on Lawyer Well-Being hosted a program called…
We're sharing the work of some key organizations and individuals along with resources as this year's BIPOC Mental Health Month wraps up. This post was written in collaboration with Gavin Alexander, Esq., Fellow at the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court…
The Massachusetts SJC Lawyer Well-Being Committee is hosting this town hall to better understand the lived experiences and challenges lawyers and law students with disabilities face. 5:30pm - 7pm | Thursday, August 5 REGISTER HERE The goal of these…