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New diversity push aims to increase representation of attorneys with disabilities in U.S. law firms Attorneys with disabilities are vastly underrepresented at U.S. law firms, but a new diversity push aims to change that. Just 1.4% of law firm lawyers identified as having a disability, according to a 2023 report from the National Association of Law Placement. Those numbers are far below the national figure of 21% of the U.S. working population who identify as having a disability. Diversity Lab, an organization promoting diversity and inclusion within law firms and legal departments, has announced its Disability Inclusion Commitments, a pledge signed by over 90 law firms in the U.S., U.K., and Canada. The firms have committed to removing barriers affecting lawyers with disabilities, increasing hiring of disabled individuals, and conducting annual surveys. Attorneys with disabilities often hesitate to self-identify due to fear of judgement. The signatories include?Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates;?Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP; and?Mayer Brown. "The barriers to disability inclusion [in the legal profession] are systemic," said Haley Moss, an attorney with autism. Subscribe to Legal Slice if you want to stay up-to-date on the latest news and trends in the legal world: ???https://lnkd.in/dZp_tvpt #DisabilityInclusion #LegalDiversity #AttorneysWithDisabilities #LawFirmDiversity #InclusiveHiring #LegalProfession #DiversityAndInclusion #LawyerDiversity #LegalInclusion #DiversityCommitment #LegalIndustry #LegalAccessibility #NationalAssociationOfLawPlacement #InclusiveLawFirms #LegalTrends

ABLE Accounts are an excellent way to create a savings account for your qualifying disabled family member. If the individual was disabled before age 26, they can open an ABLE account. This account provides added security for your loved ones without jeopardizing their state and federal disability benefits. Check out this blog to learn more about who qualifies, contribution limits, and more! ?? https://lnkd.in/gqg2bJAp #ableaccounts #texasdisability #disabilities #disabilityfacts

I proud to share my most recent law review article that was just published in the Boston College Law Review--Intellectual Disability, Mitigation and Punishment. Thank you to the many colleagues, law students, friends, and family who helped me get this done! https://lnkd.in/eqxxyxan

"Just 1.4% of law firm lawyers identified as having a disability, according a 2023 report from the National Association of Law Placement. That number was so small that NALP said it couldn’t draw any conclusions about long-term trends. Still, that figure increased from 0.6% of all law firm lawyers reporting a disability in 2019." #lawfirm #legalindustry #lawfirmnews

If you suspect your ADA rights have been violated, consider the invaluable expertise of attorneys with experience litigating cases under the Americans with Disabilities Act. The legal professionals at Mizrahi Kroub LLP focus on disability rights law. We can assess your circumstances and guide you on the best legal path. Learn more by visiting mizrahikroub.com.

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Interested in learning more about Harvard Law School Project on Disability and how you can get involved in our exciting #disabilityrights work? Join us in person for our annual #openhouse event on September 12th from 12:15-1:15pm in Harvard Law School's Hauser Hall to learn how HPOD is advancing #disabilityclimatejustice, the #humanrights of #olderpersons, #inclusiveresearch, #selfadvocacy, global #peaceandsecurity, and much, much more! #ASL provided.

??LexMed Launches Hearing Echo ?? We're excited to announce the rollout of Hearing Echo to select Social Security Disability (SSD) law firms in Arkansas. This launch marks a significant step in our mission to improve legal practice through advanced technology. ??Hearing Echo: Your New Legal Ally Hearing Echo provides high-accuracy transcription by capturing complex legal, medical, and occupational terminology with precise speaker identification and timestamps for easy reference. But Hearing Echo isn't just transcription - it's the foundation for a suite of powerful advocacy tools: ? AI-powered hearing summaries ? Expert testimony validation ? Procedural auditing ? Decision analysis By building on precise hearing transcripts, we're developing tools that will help attorneys dive deeper into cases, spot critical details, and construct more compelling arguments and ultimately better advocate for deserving clients. To our early adopters: your feedback will shape the future of Hearing Echo. Together, we're redefining SSD law practice. As someone who's seen the challenges in SSD law firsthand, I'm thrilled to see Hearing Echo come to life! Join the waiting list at (www.lexmed.ai) to experience the future of legal practice! #LegalAI #SSDLaw #LegalTech #HearingEcho #LexMed #SocialSecurityDisability

Law firms have been slow to create clear pathways for those with disabilities to enter and then thrive in the legal profession. Things are changing, but is the pace fast enough? Many thanks to those who contributed to this article focused on students and those at the junior stage of their legal careers: Pippa Rogerson at Gonville & Caius College, Cambridge, Penny Morrison, Chris Seel, Reena Parmar, Chris Edwards, Paul Bennett and Millie Hawes. Find the article here: https://lnkd.in/e6qK6JHH

A specialist court for parents with Learning Disabilities? We've had family drug and alcohol courts for a long time, bringing together specialists to provide more tailored support for parents. What about a similar model for parents with learning disabilities? It could make the whole court process far more accessible to parents by routinely using intermediaries, slowing down and explaining what is happening to parents and bringing together children's social workers and specialists in learning disabilities to ensure that parents get the support that they need for as long as they need it. The article states that assessments for parents with learning disabilities are done using PAMS. PAMS is an outdated model, which has closed and is no longer providing training or support. Miles & Partners, you can find out about ParentAssess, the specialist framework for parents with learning disabilities, by signing up to a free legal workshop on the website at www.parentassess.com.