By Megan Reilly-Dreas and Niya Fonville It’s no secret that the ability to form a trusting relationship with clients is one of the most important skills a lawyer can have. As a rule, “when a client’s capacity to make adequately considered decisions in connection with a representation is diminished because of minority . . . […]
By Allison Thomas and Niya Fonville Social isolation creates an increased risk for elder abuse.[1] Thus, with the emergence of the pandemic and with the number of elderly individuals in our society, lawyers may experience an influx of elderly clients. It’s important to note at the onset that not every elderly client will have diminished […]
By Collins Saint Recent studies indicate that more than 1.4 million transgender adults live in America. That’s around 0.5% of adults. If you’ve encountered 200 clients in your practice, odds are at least one of them is transgender, even if you didn’t know it. Transgender people are those whose gender identity is different than the […]
“A provider should ensure that its staff has the skills, knowledge and resources necessary to provide assistance in a culturally competent manner.” – ABA Standard 2.4 For the Provision of Civil Legal Aid By Nisel Desai Diversity and Inclusion trainings seem to have surged since the tragic killings of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor. The […]
Pro Bono Project: LANC Lawyer on the Line/Legal on the Line By Sidney Thomas A paralegal is an advocate, a teacher, an advisor, a valuable team member, and everything else in between. Katie Riddle exemplifies all of these characteristics through her dedication to her profession, her clients, and volunteering with the Legal on the Line […]
By Niya Fonville As humans, we are multi-dimensional beings made up of several identities, including race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ability. Cultures are inextricably connected to these identities and are learned from what we see, read, hear and experience. We carry them with us wherever we go and, collectively, they […]