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2015 Out & Equal Workplace Summit

du 5 au 8 October 2015

Dallas, TX

Corporate Partners in Equality: Policy & Practice - Standing Up for LGBT Inclusion amidst Religious Freedom Restrictions

mardi 6 octobre 2015 à 15:30–17:00 CDT
Grand Ballroom DE (Featured Panel)
Workshop Description

As LGBT citizens gain more protections and rights including the right to civil marriage, state and local measures seek to curtail or limit protections of LGBT residents by allowing legal denial of access to goods and services based on religious objection. Proposed state sponsored modifications of the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act, such as occurred in Indiana & Arkansas, have sparked both media attention as well as an opportunity for civic, local business, and corporate leadership to promote inclusive, non-discriminatory policies. Following the recent U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on marriage equality, this panel will explore the importance and impact Corporate Partners have in supporting LGBT equality and standing up to state and local policy initiatives that are potentially anti-LGBT. The panel will include the role corporate LGBT ERGs and allies play in decisions to speak up for diversity, non-discriminatory practices and values as the best alternative to adversity.

Has this workshop been presented before?

No

Contact (primary)

Emily Odenberg, Out and Equal Workplace Advocates

Presenters

Mr. Bob Witeck, Witeck Communications, Inc.
Professional Title

President, Witeck Communications

Kenneth Upton, Jr, Lambda Legal
Professional Title

Senior Counsel

Andrea Shorter, Out & Equal Workplace Advocates
Professional Title
Mike Harrington, Eli Lilly and Company
Professional Title

Senior Vice President and General Counsel

Jessica Shortall, Texas Competes
Professional Title

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