OBA Sexual Orientation, and Gender Identity Community PROGRAM | 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM (ET)

In recognition of the International Transgender Day of Visibility, celebrated annually on March 31st, join us for this important discussion on pronoun use in the courtroom. Our experienced faculty will provide helpful insights on current issues such as whether using an individual’s chosen pronouns constitutes ‘compelled speech’, as well as share their own experiences in navigating legal careers as members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community.

PROGRAM CHAIR

Meg Pearson, Law Commission of Canada

PROGRAM SPEAKERS

Samuel Singer, Assistant Professor at the University of Ottawa, Faculty of Law
Lee Nevens (Mx/they/them), First Vice President, CBA, BC Branch; Senior Counsel, Department of Justice Canada
Florence Ashley, Assistant Professor at the University of Alberta, Faculty of Law