“People with disabilities face significant barriers to pursuing careers in law. Despite the enactment of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) over three decades ago, which sought to expand opportunities for disabled Americans throughout the workforce, people with disabilities make up less than 2% of practicing lawyers, despite representing about 25% of the U.S. adult population. It’s proven that the legal profession has long struggled to hire and retain lawyers with disabilities. What are the key obstacles to achieving equality in the legal profession? What role can law firms, corporate legal departments, government agencies, and law schools play in addressing these disparities?

This is an excellent chance to learn from prominent leaders in the legal community about how we can collaboratively foster a more inclusive environment for lawyers with disabilities.”

Advancing Disability Inclusion in the Legal Profession < Southeast ADA Center (adasoutheast.org)