Hear from legal professionals who received disability diagnoses during law school or practice and how they managed this journey during busy professional times.  Panelists will discuss numerous topics including receiving accommodations and support, advice for others receiving diagnoses during busy phases in life, and how they use their disability to their benefit in practice.  Individuals without disabilities are also encouraged to attend to learn how to better support their colleagues and gain an understanding of disability.

Panelists:

• Darnell Cage, Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath

• Jennifer Coates, Dorsey & Whitney

• Kaitlyn Dennis, Gustafson Gluek

• Eleanor Frisch, Cohen Milstein Sellers & Toll

• Chase Webber, Judicial Law Clerk

• Moderator: Brianna Chamberlin Patterson, Cooley

Attendance options:

• Remote - free (Zoom link to be sent by email)

• In person with box lunch - free for MDisBA members.  If you have not yet become a member, you can join at the link here.

• In person with box lunch (not MDisBA member) - $25.  You will receive a separate link requesting payment.

• In person (no box lunch, bring your own lunch) - free

Please email Ann Motl at ann.motl@gtlaw.com with any accommodation needs or dietary restrictions.