Breaking Barriers: Disability Perspectives in Legal Practice
Breaking Barriers: Disability Perspectives in Legal Practice
Room 349: 11:15 AM to 12:30 PM
Join us for a dynamic session that brings together legal professionals with disabilities and an ADHD coach for an in-depth exploration of thriving in the legal field. This interactive workshop combines personal narratives with collaborative discussion to address both individual and systemic challenges. Our diverse panel will share their journeys, highlighting how they've navigated professional obstacles through mentorship, coaching, technology, and personal strategies. The ADHD coach will offer specialized insights into executive functioning strategies and workplace accommodations that support success in legal careers.
The session begins with panelists sharing their experiences of overcoming challenges, discussing systemic barriers in the profession, and presenting their vision for truly inclusive workplace cultures. The second half transitions into an engaging dialogue where participants and panelists together explore practical solutions. Topics will include effective tools for navigating legal careers with disabilities, strategies for organizations to create more inclusive hiring practices, and actionable steps to better support disabled legal professionals.
This workshop aims to provide both inspiration and practical takeaways for legal professionals with disabilities and organizations committed to inclusive excellence.
Panelists:
- Adam Curtis, ACE Coaching
- Hon. Ana Hernandez, District Court of Maryland for Baltimore City
- Richard Shermanski, Ethics & Compliance Leader
Moderator: Gary C. Norman, CMS