During 2014, the Campaign for Southern Equality will offer at least 12 free Community Law Workshops (CLW). The goal of a CLW is to empower LGBT people in the South to protect our rights to the full extent possible under current laws.
CLWs take two forms: (1) community education sessions led by attorneys about special topics in LGBT law, such as name changes and family rights; and (2) legal clinics at which volunteer attorneys provide pro bono services. We are proud to collaborate with community partners and law firms to provide these free workshops.
Starting in June 2014, CSE is also excited to launch a partnership with the Freedom Center for Social Justice’s LGBTQ Law Center to jointly provide free health care power of attorney clinics at Pride celebrations across North Carolina.
UPCOMING CLWs:
- Salisbury Pride (June 21, Salisbury, NC); Health Care Power of Attorney offered with LGBTQ Law Center.
- Gender Benders Summer Camp (July 18, Piedmont, SC); Name change & Health Care Power of Attorney offered
- Charlotte Black Gay Pride (July 19, Charlotte, NC); Health Care Power of Attorney offered.
- Charlotte Pride (August 16, Charlotte, NC); Health Care Power of Attorney offered with LGBTQ Law Center.
- Blue Ridge Pride (October 4, Asheville, NC); Health Care Power of Attorney offered with LGBTQ Law Center.
- Pride Winston-Salem (October 18, Winston-Salem, NC); Health Care Power of Attorney offered with LGBTQ Law Center.
2014 Completed Community Law Workshops
Topic: Stand up for Equality When You File Your NC Taxes (February 5, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.)
Led by: Todd Greene, CPA of Brader Greene
Location: First Congregational UCC | 20 Oak Street, Asheville, NC, 28801
Description: Because of Amendment One, North Carolina is instructing married same-sex couples to file taxes as single. Join us for this workshop about specific, lawful strategies you can use to stand up for equality when you file your state taxes. Please note: Individual tax consultations will not be provided.
Topic: “LGBT in the South Conference: Advocacy Within and Beyond the Law” – A two-day conference about LGBT advocacy and legal issues in the South (February 28 – March 1, 2014)
Learn more: Visit the conference website for a full agenda, location, registration and scholarship information
Lead sponsors: The Hart Law Group, the Campaign for Southern Equality and the National Center for Lesbian Rights. Full list of co-sponsors available at the conference website.
Overview: Join us for this dynamic two-day conference which will provide education about LGBT law in the South, on topics ranging from Name Changes in NC; to transgender rights; to estate planning.
Topic: LGBT Rights – Drop-In Clinic, Hattiesburg, MS (March 26, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.)
Location: Jackie Dole Sherril Community Center (downtown Hattiesburg)
Overview: Meet with CSE’s Legal Team to learn more about your rights and connect to resources.
Topic: Free Health Care Power of Attorney Clinics (May 22, 6 – 8 p.m.)
Location: North Star LGBT Community Center, 704 Brookstown Avenue, Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Led by: CSE’s Legal Team
Co-Sponsor: North Star LGBT Community Center
Complete your health care power of attorney form for free! Please bring a valid driver’s license or state-issued photo ID.
