PROTECTING OUR FUTURE β POST-ELECTION LEGAL ESSENTIALS FOR THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY
Saturday, December 14, 2024 (11:00 AM - 1:00 PM) (CST)
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PROTECTING OUR FUTURE - POST ELECTION LEGAL ESSENTIALS FOR THE LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY
Saturday, December 14, 2024 | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
MarMo, 2121 Market Street, Galveston, TX 77550
Join the Greater Houston LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce in Galveston for an important discussion post-election.
With potential legal and societal shifts on the horizon, staying informed and proactive is essential for the LGBTQ+ community. The Chamber invites you to an important discussion on post-election legal strategies and protections designed to empower LGBTQ+ individuals, couples, and families.
π What Happens if Marriage Equality is Reversed?
π Essential Estate Documents for LGBTQ+ Couples
π‘οΈ Immigration & Criminal Law Issues Affecting LGBTQ+ Citizens
π Real Estate Documents to Safeguard Your Property
πΌ Adoption Recommendations for LGBTQ+ Parents
πΌ Exploring Living Trusts as a Protection Strategy
πΊπΈ Federal Respect for Marriage Act: What It Means for Your Marriage
Online registration closes at Noon on Thursday, December 12.
Plus! There will be door prizes including:
- Overnight stay at Hotel Lucine & swag
- $150 kayaking trip for 2 with Artist Boat
- Plus some other gift baskets of swag, gift cards, etc.
SPEAKERS
Thank you to our speakers, Mitchell Katine & John Nechman with Chamber Member, Katine Nechman and McLaurin LLP, who are esteemed legal experts in family law, estate planning, and LGBTQ+ rights.
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| Mitchell Avila Katine (he/him) Mitchell Katine is a founding partner with the law firm of Katine Nechman McLaurin LLP Over the course of his career, Mitchell has not only distinguished himself as an outstanding professional with unique talents and expertise in a myriad of legal fields, he has also been a community leader and advocate for many of the most marginalized in our society. He is perhaps best known as having served as local counsel for John Lawrence and Tyron Garner in the landmark United States Supreme Court case of Lawrence v. Texas, which created new paradigms in U.S. privacy law jurisprudence. Read more about Mitchell here. | John Nechman (he/him) John Nechman is a partner in the Houston law office of Katine Nechman McLaurin LLP, where he focuses on immigration and criminal law. Born in Korea, he received a Bachelor of Arts in business from the University of Texas in Austin in 1983, an associate’s degree in Spanish literature from the Universidad Autónoma de México in Mexico City in 1984, and a doctor of jurisprudence from South Texas College of Law in Houston, Texas in 1995. Read more about John here. |
This event is being provided complimentary for the community thanks to our generous sponsors.
π Register today and reserve your spot. A light lunch will be provided.
By registering and/or attending a Greater Houston LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce program or event, you agree to the Chamber's Terms of Use & Policies.
This event is complimentary for Chamber members and guests.
2121 Market Street
Galveston, TX 77550 United States