Become a better lawyer for nonbinary clients
Are you prepared to serve clients of all genders?
Over twice as many nonbinary people have had a negative experience with a lawyer as binary transgender people.* At the same time, an increasing number of people describe themselves as nonbinary, due to increased societal awareness and acceptance creating fewer barriers to living authentically. As a lawyer or legal worker, the chances are high that you have had or will have a nonbinary client.
Yet, a lack of experience working with gender diverse people prevents many lawyers and legal service providers from feeling prepared to serve those clients.
We’re here to help.
Training on best practices for working with gender diverse people, including those who are nonbinary, gender nonconforming, and intersex can lead to more positive outcomes for clients and lawyers alike.
Everyone at Beyond Binary Legal is a part of the nonbinary community and has experience working alongside many lawyers and legal workers who do not have the same background. We understand the unique challenges of the legal industry and the needs of gender diverse people.
Schedule a training to learn practical skills for building trust.
We can customize our trainings to address the specific context of your practice. Throughout all of our presentations, we emphasize cultural responsiveness as a tool for building trust, which is essential for competent representation in any legal work. Additional topics can include:
Best practices for intake interviews;
Gender-inclusive legal writing;
Tips for telling a nonbinary client’s story before a court;
Supporting colleagues of all genders;
And more.
Learn better practices so that people of all genders can count on you.
Please contact us to set up a consultation.
* According to one National Center for Transgender Equality survey, 12% of nonbinary people reported having negative experiences with legal services providers in the past year, compared to 5% of trans women and men.