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Toby Adams, Esq.   
Senior Attorney | Law Office of Toby Adams  
Rebekah T. Scherr
Partner | Debevoise & Plimpton LLP

The LGBTQ+ Lawyer Experience: Bias, Belonging & Building an Inclusive Legal Profession | Live CLE Legal Webinar

Broadcast Date: Monday, October 26, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM (ET)

LGBTQ+ lawyers and legal professionals continue to navigate unique challenges involving workplace bias, professional identity, belonging, career advancement, and inclusion within the legal profession. From addressing implicit and explicit bias to fostering respectful workplace communication and creating meaningful opportunities for professional growth, law firms and legal organizations must take proactive steps to build more inclusive environments.

In this CLE Diversity, Inclusion and Elimination of Bias (CLE) webinar organized by The Knowledge Group, Toby Adams, Esq., Senior Attorney at the Law Office of Toby Adams, and Rebekah Scherr, Partner at Debevoise & Plimpton LLP, will examine the evolving LGBTQ+ lawyer experience and discuss practical strategies for promoting inclusion, addressing discrimination, and strengthening professional culture. Participants will gain valuable insights into recognizing barriers to belonging, supporting LGBTQ+ colleagues, and developing effective approaches to creating a more equitable and inclusive legal profession.

What You Will Learn in this Webinar:

  • Key challenges faced by LGBTQ+ lawyers
  • Recognizing bias, discrimination, and barriers to belonging
  • Strategies for fostering LGBTQ+ inclusion
  • Supporting career growth and retention
  • The role of legal leaders in promoting inclusion
  • Addressing workplace concerns and strengthening professional culture

Why Attend This Webinar?

By attending this CLE Legal webinar, you will:

  • Earn CLE credit online from the comfort of your office or home.
  • Access both the live webinar and the on-demand recording at your convenience.
  • Fulfill continuing legal education requirements in a practical, engaging format tailored to legal professionals.

Agenda

Toby Adams, Esq., Senior Attorney, Law Office of Toby Adams

Rebekah T. Scherr, Partner, Debevoise & Plimpton LLP

Who Should Attend

  • LGBTQ+ and Ally Attorneys
  • Employment and Labor Attorneys
  • Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility Attorneys
  • In-House and Corporate Counsel
  • Law Firm Leaders and Managing Partners
  • Practice Group Leaders and Legal Department Leaders
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Professionals
  • Human Resources and Talent Management Professionals
  • Professional Development and Attorney Development Professionals
  • Other Legal Professionals Involved in Workplace Inclusion and LGBTQ+ Issues
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Credit:

Course Level: Intermediate | Advance Preparation: Print and review course materials

Method of Presentation: Live Webinar | Prerequisite: None

Course Code: 1411895 | Total Credit: 1.0

CLE Credit:

CA 1.00 General – Approved Until: 11/10/2028
PA 1.00 General – Approved Until: 11/10/2028
VT 1.00 General – Approved Until: 12/31/2027
NJ 1.00 General – Credits through Reciprocity
NY 1.00 Skills – Credits through Reciprocity
AR 1.00 General – Credits through Reciprocity
CT 1.00 General – Credits through Reciprocity
NH 1.00 General – Meets the requirements of NH Supreme Court Rule 53
MO 1.00 General – Approved Until: 11/10/2026

Pending CLE Application: GA, TN, WI

Self-Apply: AL, CO, DE, FL, ID, IL, IN, IO, KS, KY, LA, NC, ME, MN, MS, MT, NE, NV, NM, ND, OH, OK, OR, SC, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV, WY

If you’d like us to apply for CLE, you may opt to pay the CLE processing fee here.

No MCLE Requirements: DC, MD, MA, MI, SD

Not Eligible for CLE: AK, AZ, HI

CLE, Continuing Legal Education

Instructions for Participating the Live Webinar

    • Please Register for the course by clicking the "Take the Course" button if you have not already registered.
    • Check Your Email – 24 hours before the webinar, you will receive an email with all necessary instructions, including access details and course materials. This information will also be posted on lesson when it is available.
    • Download Course Materials – Course materials will be available for download **24-48 hours before** the live webinar. Be sure to review them in advance. The Link to download is available by clicking the lesson tab.
    • Join the Webinar – Follow the instructions in the email to access the live broadcast at the scheduled time.
    • Note the Secret Words – During the webinar, secret words will be announced periodically. Please write them down.
    • Take the Quiz – After the webinar, click on the quiz link below and enter the secret words to complete the quiz.
    • Print Your Certificate – Upon completing the quiz, you will be able to print your Certificate of Attendance, which includes instructions on how to obtain CLE, CPE, or other applicable credits for the course.
    • On-Demand Access – The on-demand version of this course will be available 24-48 hours after the live webinar. If you miss the live presentation or need to review the content, you will have access to the on-demand version as an enrolled student. To access on-demand content, click the lesson and follow the instructions.
    • Support: If you have any questions, please refer to the email instructions or contact support: support@theknowledgegroup.zohodesk.com.