Historically, there have been several issues confronting LGBTQ families with regards to family and family-building laws, including the area of reproductive rights. Many are unaware of some of these issues and where they stand today. However, due to the continuously changing federal laws in favor of LGBTQ rights, it is more important than ever for attorneys to understand these new laws and how to approach them.

In this practical webinar, you will examine the historical issues that have confronted LGBTQ families and evaluate how they relate to present-day issues. You will also explore current issues facing LGBTQ families, and discuss how attorneys can best protect and safeguard their LGBTQ clients.

Upon course completion, you will be able to:

  • Identify the appropriate language to use with your LGBTQ clients to ensure a welcoming and accepting environment for your practice
  • Define historical issues confronting LGBTQ clients in the areas of family law and reproductive rights
  • Determine whether additional measures are necessary for protecting and safeguarding LGBTQ families
  • Advocate for continued changes and protections in federal LGBTQ family-building laws

This course is eligible for CLE credit. Please be sure to check the Credits tab prior to enrolling to confirm this course has been approved for CLE credit in your state.

Faculty Member
Colleen Quinn
Locke & Quinn

Colleen Marea Quinn is a partner and equity owner in the firm of Locke & Quinn, and has represented thousands of adopting parents, birth parents, adoptees, agencies, intended parents, surrogates, gestational carriers, donors, and clinics for almost 30 years. She has been awarded top “Women in the Law” by Best Lawyers in America (2014-18) and as the “Adoption Attorney of the Year” By Lawyers Monthly magazine (2018). She has served as President of the Academy of Adoption & Assisted Reproduction Attorneys (“AAAA”) and on the Family Formation Charitable Trust Board. She is the co-author of the Fifth & Fourth Editions of the Virginia CLE book, Adoption Procedures and Forms. Ms. Quinn is a graduate of the College of William and Mary and UVA Law School.

CLE Credits (Law)

Credit Value Type Format
NALA - - Credit not available
NFPA - - Credit not available
AL 1.5 General
On-Demand/Recording
AK 1.5 General
On-Demand/Recording
AR Not Available General
On-Demand/Recording
AZ 1.5 General
On-Demand/Recording
CA 1.5 General
On-Demand/Recording
CO 1.8 General
On-Demand/Recording
CT 1.5 General
On-Demand/Recording
DE 1.5 General
On-Demand/Recording
FL 2 General
On-Demand/Recording
GA 1.5 General
On-Demand/Recording
HI 1.5 General
On-Demand/Recording
IA 1.5 General
On-Demand/Recording
ID 1.5 General
On-Demand/Recording
IL 1.5 General
On-Demand/Recording
IN 1.5 General
On-Demand/Recording
KS Not Available General
On-Demand/Recording
KY 1.5 General
On-Demand/Recording
LA 1.5 General
On-Demand/Recording
ME 1.5 General
On-Demand/Recording
MN 1.5 General
On-Demand/Recording
MO 1.8 General
On-Demand/Recording
MS Not Available General
On-Demand/Recording
MT 1.5 General
On-Demand/Recording
NC 1.5 General
On-Demand/Recording
ND 1.5 General
On-Demand/Recording
NE 1.5 General
On-Demand/Recording
NH 1.5 General
On-Demand/Recording
NJ 1.8 General
On-Demand/Recording
NM 1.5 General
On-Demand/Recording
NV 1.5 General
On-Demand/Recording
NY 1.5 General
On-Demand/Recording
OH 1.5 General
On-Demand/Recording
OK 2 General
On-Demand/Recording
OR 1.5 General
On-Demand/Recording
PA 1.5 General
On-Demand/Recording
RI 1.5 General
On-Demand/Recording
SC Not Available General
On-Demand/Recording
TN 1.5 General
On-Demand/Recording
TX 1.5 General
On-Demand/Recording
UT 1.5 General
On-Demand/Recording
VA Not Available General
On-Demand/Recording
VT 1.5 General
On-Demand/Recording
WA 1.5 Law and Legal Procedure
On-Demand/Recording
WI 1.5 General
On-Demand/Recording
WV 1.8 General
On-Demand/Recording
WY 1.5 General
On-Demand/Recording

In some CLE states, the course will be submitted to the bar after you register. If for any reason the course is not approved, we will fully refund your registration fee. If a state is listed on this course, then we are confident the course fits that state's standards and already is or will be approved for credit.

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