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first-ever LgbtQ LegaL aiD suMMit a resounDing suCCess
Diversity Committee Chairs : Timothy C . Martin – Martin Law Office & Victoria Oguntoye – Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney
the summit ’ s focus was on educating attendees about legal issues faced by the LgbtQ community , showcasing LgbtQ advocates and service providers , and furthering collaboration .
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On October 2-3 , 2017 , the first-ever Florida LGBTQ Legal Aid Summit was held in Fort Lauderdale . Sponsored by The Florida Bar Foundation , and presented by Legal Aid Service of Broward County and Legal Services of North Florida , this statewide summit brought together legal aid programs , community organizations
( including representatives from the HCBA ’ s Diversity Committee ), and advocates from around Florida . The Summit ’ s focus was on educating attendees about legal issues faced by the LGBTQ community , showcasing LGBTQ advocates and service providers in and outside of Florida , and furthering collaboration among organizations and advocates to identify and address the LGBTQ community ’ s systemic issues and statewide needs .
The Summit began with a training session to increase attendees ’ cultural competency . This training included an overview of basic concepts and terms used within the LGBTQ community , as
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Support the HCBA Annual Diversity Networking Social
Saturday , February 10 , 2018 , 1 - 3:30 p . m . Chester H . Ferguson Law Center , 1610 N . Tampa St ., Tampa
the HCBA diversity Committee ’ s annual networking event showcases what the tampa Bay area has to offer by connecting law students with attorneys , judges and members of local legal organizations in a casual , friendly and low-pressure environment .
How You Can Help :
• Become a sponsor . Showcase your commitment to diversity and inclusion , offer career advice and potential mentors to law students , and discuss job or volunteer opportunities available within your organization .
• Spread the word to other organizations , firms or students .
• Volunteer to help organize or assist with the event .
To learn more , visit www . hillsbar . com .
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