PRESENTERS LIVE via WEBCAST
Legal Name Change in Philadelphia:
Serving Low-Income Members of the Transgender, Non-Binary, and Gender-Nonconforming Community
Co-hosted by the Philadelphia Bar Association LGBT Committee and the Philadelphia LGBTQ Bar Association
VOLUNTEER for the NAME CHANGE CLINIC to be held VIRTUALLY on Saturday, April 9, 2022. See below for more details.
For many members of the transgender, non-binary, and gender-nonconforming community, a legal name change is not merely a choice, it’s a necessity. Presenting identification documents that do not match an individual’s identity can lead to confusion, discrimination, harassment, and even violence.
This CLE, geared toward attorneys interested in providing pro bono representation to low-income residents of Philadelphia who are seeking a legal name change relating to gender identity, will cover the following topics, among others:
• Culturally competent representation of transgender, non-binary, and gender-nonconforming clients
• The nuts & bolts of the adult name change process in Pennsylvania, with a focus on the process in Philadelphia County, including a discussion of the publication requirement and under what circumstances this requirement may be waived
• Issues unique to minor will be discussed, but main focus will center on the process for adults
• The cost of being trans: ethically seeking waivers of court fees for low-income name change clients
This CLE program is Free of charge to any attorney who commits to volunteer for clinic being held VIRTUALLY, Saturday, April 9, 2022. The clinic, organized by the LGBT Rights Committee of the Philadelphia Bar Association, will be held from 11:00 AM-4:00 PM. Those who wish to volunteer for the clinic, please click below the box or QR code and complete the attorney registration form.
Featured Speakers:
Thomas W. Ude, Jr., Esq.
Pronouns: he/him/his
Legal and Public Policy Director
Mazzoni Center Legal Services
Krystal Kane, Esq.
Pro Bono Attorney
Blank Rome, LLP
* This CLE is eligible to be taken for free as part of the six free CLE credits given to members in good standing. To take advantage of this benefit, enter the promo code MBRSFREE22 at checkout.
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