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Legal Concerns for Queer Architects: A Conversation - hosted by The LGBTQIA+ Alliance of AIA Nothern Virginia

  • 1.  Legal Concerns for Queer Architects: A Conversation - hosted by The LGBTQIA+ Alliance of AIA Nothern Virginia

    Posted 9 days ago
    Edited by Spencer E. Lepler AIA 9 days ago

    Hi folks,

    I wanted to announce an event that we are hosting in February.

    Legal Concerns for Queer Architects: A Conversation

    Tuesday, February 18, 2025 – 5 to 6 PM Eastern Time

    Cost: Cost: FREE - All AIA & AIAS Members; $5 - Students who are not AIAS Members; $20 - Not an AIA member

    1.0 AIA LU | Elective (pending)

    Via Zoom

    Organized by the LGBTQIA+ Alliance

    In light of the current legal uncertainties and the potential rollback of many hard-earned LGBTQIA+ rights, many of us are considering ways to best protect ourselves, our families, and our livelihoods.

    Join us for an insightful conversation with Julie Snell from the LGBT Life Center. We will explore the history of LGBTQIA+ rights in the United States and the Commonwealth of Virginia, discuss essential legal documents and directives that LGBTQIA+ architects should consider to safeguard their personal and professional rights, and examine state-specific rights, such as non-discrimination laws, that our community should be aware of.

    More information and the sign up for the event can be found here: Legal Concerns for Queer Architects: A Conversation | AIA Northern Virginia

    While the content of this session will be focused on legal concerns of Virginia and the Greater DC Metro Area, there are take aways that folks in other states and regions may find beneficial.  Please share with anyone you know who may benefit from this presentation.  Your participation will help us build on future events!

    Thanks!



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    Spencer Lepler, AIA, NCARB, PMP
    Vice President, Architectural & Engineering Services
    Adaptive Property Solutions
    Herndon, VA
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  • 2.  RE: Legal Concerns for Queer Architects: A Conversation - hosted by The LGBTQIA+ Alliance of AIA Nothern Virginia

    Posted 8 days ago

    Thanks for sharing, Spencer! I just signed up.

    Hope you are well!



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    Ethan Coverstone, AIA (he/him)
    Project Architect @ ProgressiveAE
    Sole Practioner @ www.ethancoverstone.com
    Los Angeles ➡️ Grand Rapids
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  • 3.  RE: Legal Concerns for Queer Architects: A Conversation - hosted by The LGBTQIA+ Alliance of AIA Nothern Virginia

    Posted 5 days ago
    Edited by Christopher Bovee de Soto Assoc. AIA 5 days ago

    Thank you Spencer!

    The resources and acceptance I've found since moving to the Richmond area are outstanding. I've gone ahead and shared this with two of our internal culture/community groups (Pride & Gender Identity) just in case those members didn't see this announcement.

    I don't know how I would keep myself sane during these trying times if it weren't for being able to organize, strategize, and share information like this. Keep up the excellent work and we'll see you in about two weeks!

    Thank you again!



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    Chris Bovee de Soto, M.S., CCSP, MIEEE, Assoc. AIA.
    Associate @ Page
    Senior IT Systems Administrator
    Glen Allen, VA
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