Please join the Mile High Chapter Education Committee at our monthly luncheon on Thursday, September 21, 2023.  Our own MHC ALA member Joel Duran will present on "LGBT+ Core Essentials."  

Keeping Diversity in mind is an essential practice in our world - not only does it create a more effective workplace, but it is the ethical choice to make.  In order to realize a vision of inclusivity, education on LGBT + people is a vital step.  This conversation is meant to cover concepts of sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, and how the understanding of these concepts allows for a more inclusive workplace.  Attendees will be allowed to ask questions, whether directly or anonymously, regarding topics which may not have arisen in natural conversation previously.

Key Takeaways:

• Historical background to the dangers which face LGBT people
• Foundations on sex versus gender expression
• Language and Pronoun etiquette
• Tips for applying gender inclusiveness

Our Speaker:

Joel Duran (He/Him/His) is a Latino Queer Man who has been an advocate for the LGBT + community since he first came out in college.  Being a passionate student and educator, Joel's approach to equity work is founded on removing ignorance through compassionate lessons and moments of humor.  The love for advocacy came not from desire, but from need, as a child of a single immigrant mother, learning how to speak up for others was a necessity.  This necessity only developed as Joel became a first-generation college student learning how to maneuver a system not built for the success of all.  Joel graduated with B.A.s in Philosophy and Mathematics and is currently attending UCD to receive their Master of Public Administration with an emphasis in Social Equity.  Currently working for the Denver City Attorney's Office as a Legal Administrator, he is an active member of his local community by being a lead volunteer at Out Boulder County, Chair of the City Attorney's Office EDI Team, Co-Chair of the MHC ALA DEIA Committee, and participating in the local NY ballroom scene.

 Please join us at the Wells Fargo Building, 1700 Club, Lower Level 2 Assemble Room, 1700 Lincoln Street, Denver, CO.  Validated parking is available in the Wells Fargo Center Building located at 225 E. 17^th Avenue, Denver. Please indicate in your registration if you will be using that service.  Registration begins at 11:30 am.  Announcements begin at 11:50 and Presentation starts at 12:00 noon.

The Mile High Chapter of the Association of Legal Administrators is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible event.  If you need a reasonable accommodation, please get in touch with Christine Hashemi or Janet Wulf at [email protected].  All requests must be made by Monday, September 18.  We will make every effort to implement the requests made.

This session has been approved for: CLM Application Credit for Functional Specialists:  1.0 hour in the subject area of Human Resources Management toward the additional hours required of some Functional Specialists to fulfill the CLM application requirements.  CLM Recertification Credit for 1.0 hour in the subject area of Human Resources Management.
This program is valid for 1.0 PDCs toward SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP recertification.
This program has been approved for 1.00 General HR recertification credit hour toward aPHR™, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®).

Our monthly educational sessions would not be possible without the generous support of our Business Partners.

Official Luncheon Sponsor:

Mt. Elbert Sponsors:

Mile High Sponsors:

Tickets

$25.00 MHC Member Ticket-in person

$25.00 Guest In-Person Ticket

$10.00 Member Virtual Ticket