Accessible Justice: Legal Protections, Workplace Inclusion and Resources for Attorneys with Disabilities
Total Credits: 2
- Categories:
- Diversity & Inclusion | Labor & Employment
- Faculty:
- Sean Deskins | Jeremy S. Rogers | P. Stewart Abney | Jennifer Lampton | Kimberly M. Maraman
- Duration:
- 2
- Format:
- Audio and Video
- Original Program Date:
- May 21, 2025
- License:
- Access for 30 day(s) after purchase.
Description
The LBA’s Diversity and Inclusion Committee presents a vital two-hour program offering practical guidance, personal insights and essential resources for creating a more inclusive legal workplace. This comprehensive session brings together employment law experts and attorneys with lived experience to address critical aspects of disability inclusion in the legal profession. Join us for:
- Legal Framework and Best Practices Employment attorneys Jeremy Rogers and P. Stewart Abney provide an in-depth analysis of the ADA KCRA and related laws governing disability accommodations. Rogers shares actionable strategies for law firms to foster inclusion, while Abney delivers practical guidance for attorneys seeking reasonable accommodations.
- Personal Perspectives and Available Resources Attorney R. Sean Deskins (and others, TBA) shares firsthand insights on navigating the legal profession with a disability. Jennifer Lampton from the Kentucky Office of Vocational Rehabilitation explains how KOVR's services can support attorneys with disabilities and details the regulations governing available grants.
Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your understanding of disability inclusion in the legal profession. Whether you're an employer, employee or advocate, this program offers actionable strategies to create a more accessible and equitable legal community.
Speakers include P. Stewart Abney, Abney Law, R. Sean Deskins, Oldfather Law Firm, Jennifer Lampton, Kentucky Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, Kimberly M. Maraman, Waters Tyler Hofmann Scott and Jeremy S. Rogers, Dinsmore & Shohl
Handouts
| Accessible Justice: Legal Protections, Workplace Inclusion and Resources for Attorneys with Disabilities (6 MB) | 22 Pages | Available after Purchase |
Faculty
Sean Deskins Related Seminars and Products
Oldfather Law Firm PLLC
Jeremy S. Rogers Related Seminars and Products
Dinsmore & Shohl, LLP
Jennifer Lampton Related Seminars and Products
West Central Regional Program Manager
Office of Vocational Rehabilitation
Jenny Lampton is the Regional Program Manager for the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, where she oversees program services to assist individuals with disabilities to obtain and/or maintain employment for Louisville, Elizabethtown and surrounding counties. With over 20 years of experience in rehabilitation, Jenny has been instrumental in driving the region’s growth and successful outcomes. She holds a Masters in Rehabilitation Counseling from the University from Kentucky and is a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor. Jenny is also the President of the Kentucky Rehabilitation Association and is a recent 2024 graduate of the Executive Leadership Seminary in Rehabilitation Administration from the National Rehabilitation Leadership Institute.
