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Workshop: "LEGAL LANDSCAPES: GLOBAL & DOMESTIC LAWS SHAPING LGBTQIA2S+ RIGHTS"

This comprehensive workshop, led by distinguished legal scholars Craig Konnoth and Suzanne Goldberg, provides a nuanced analysis of the complex legal frameworks governing LGBTQIA2S+ rights across diverse jurisdictions worldwide. Through comparative examination of landmark cases, emerging legislation, and strategic litigation, participants will gain valuable insights into both the advancement and erosion of legal protections that directly impact LGBTQIA2S+ lives and communities.

Participants will:

•            Examine critical developments in constitutional and statutory protections across different legal systems

•            Analyze the interplay between healthcare access, religious exemptions, and anti-discrimination laws

•            Explore emerging legal strategies for protecting family formation and recognition rights

•            Identify patterns in judicial reasoning that either expand or limit LGBTQIA2S+ protections

•            Develop frameworks for anticipating and responding to legal challenges in rapidly shifting environments

This expert-led session combines scholarly rigor with practical implications, drawing on Konnoth's extensive experience in health law, civil rights litigation, and LGBT advocacy before the U.S. Supreme Court. Special attention will be given to understanding how different legal systems are responding to similar challenges, and how advocates can effectively leverage comparative approaches.

Join us for this essential analysis of how legal landscapes are shaping both opportunities and obstacles for LGBTQIA2S+ communities worldwide. This workshop embodies the conference's commitment to equipping changemakers with sophisticated understanding of the systems that govern our rights, providing crucial context for developing effective advocacy strategies across diverse legal environments.

Legal experts Craig Konnoth and Suzanne Goldberg take a deep dive into the current state of laws affecting LGBTQ+ people across the U.S. and around the world. From healthcare access and anti-discrimination protections to freedom of expression and family rights, this session unpacks the legal developments that are shaping daily life for LGBTQ+ communities. With thoughtful analysis and real-world context, Konnoth and Goldberg explore how recent shifts in legislation and court rulings are driving both progress and new challenges.