The 2024 Morelli Colloquium

12 April 2024

The Morelli Colloquium: LGBTQ Plus the Law is hosted by the University of Cincinnati College of Law and presents three dynamic panels addressing critical issues facing the LGBTQ+ community. Registration is open. Registration is required for CLE credits, and please RSVP by 4/5/24 if you’ll be joining for lunch. Join us for an engaging exploration of these crucial topics at the Morelli Colloquium, where legal experts and activists come together to drive positive change for the LGBTQ+ community.

Panel One: “This is Where We Are” delves into the landscape of LGBTQ+ rights in Ohio, contextualizing them within national trends and recent judicial decisions. Expert panelists will offer insights into the current legal framework and its implications for LGBTQ+ individuals.

Materials for the Panel

  • “Which Bathroom Can I Use?” LGBT Law Notes, LGBT Bar NY Foundation, February 2024 (PDF here)
  • “7th Circuit Jeopardizing the Safety of LGBTQ+ People in Prison?,” LGBT Law Notes, LGBT Bar NY Foundation, December 2023 (PDF here)

Panel Two: “Healthcare Access” explores the challenges surrounding gender-affirming care, including common restrictions and their disproportionate impact on transgender and gender non-conforming individuals. The discussion will highlight the need for inclusive healthcare policies and address carve outs for cisgender and intersex individuals.

Panel Three: “Expanding the Family” examines the intersection of family law and LGBTQ+ rights, focusing on issues such as parentage, adoption, custody, and social services. Panelists will analyze how existing legal frameworks affect LGBTQ+ families and explore avenues for progress and inclusivity.

Materials for the Panel