Monday, October 7, 2013

Prof. Brandeis discusses constitutional issues at Alaska Bar Association continuing legal education program

L to r: Prof. Brandeis, Cynthia Kuno, Lea McDermid,
Eric Croft, and Allison Mendel.
Prof. Jason Brandeis, J.D., Justice faculty, was a panelist at the October 1 Alaska Bar Association continuing legal education (CLE) program, "Out of the Closet and Into Your Office." 

He addressed constitutional issues related to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) clients in light of the U.S. Supreme Court's recent ruling in U.S. v. Windsor. The program covered serving LGBT clients and their specific needs and concerns related to finance, family law, immigration, and other topics.