Main Article on Name/Gender Change

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Professional Organizations

  • QLaw Arkansas (Arkansas's LGBT Bar Association), 2019 to Present

  • National LGBT Bar Association, 2009 to Present (law student member 2007-2009)

  • LGBT Family Law Institute (Nat'l LGBT Bar Association & National Center for Lesbian Rights), 2013-Present 
  • Arkansas Bar Association, 2009 to Present
  • Arkansas Trial Lawyers Association, 2010 to 2015 (certificate)
  • American Bar Association, 2009 to 2015 (certificate)
  • Pulaski County Bar Association, 2009 to 2015

Non-Profit Organizations

  • Arkansas Public Law Center, President, 2010 - 2012
  • Lucie's Place, Board Member and Legal Committee Chair, 2010 - 2012
  • VOCALS, Pro Bono Attorney

Current Areas Of Practice

  • Wills & Trusts
  • Estate Planning
  • Guardianships
  • Adoptions
  • Assisted Reproductive Technology
  • Surrogacy
  • Transgender Law
  • LGBT Law
  • Name/Gender Changes
  • Powers of Attorney
  • Advanced Health Care Directives
  • Individual Rights and Liberties.

Former Areas Of Practice

  • General Family Law (Divorce, Custody, etc.)
  • Ad Litem (representing children in custody disputes)
  • Bankruptcy
  • Traffic Violations

Professional Licenses & Certifications

  • State Bar of Arkansas, 2009 to Present
  • Federal District Court – Eastern and Western Districts of Arkansas
  • U.S. Bankruptcy Court
  • Arkansas Domestic Relations Ad Litem, 2011 to 2014 (Inactive)

Professional Employment Experience

  • Lauro Law, PLLC,   2009 - Present
  • Barrier Peak Company, Owner,  2001 - Present
  • Arkansas Teacher Retirement System:
    • Independent Contractor, 2002-2014
    • Information Systems Manager, 2014-Present
  • IBM, Software Programmer,  1996 - 2001

Professional Achievements

  • Co-Founder of Bowen Lambda, William H. Bowen School of Law, University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Education

  • Juris Doctorate, William H. Bowen School of Law, University of Arkansas at Little Rock  2009
  • B.A. English, University of Arkansas at Little Rock 1996.  Honors - Magna cum laude 

Awards

  • Distinguished Service and Leadership Award –  Bowen Lambda, April  2009
  • ALI-ABA Scholarship & Leadership Award –  Bowen Lambda, May 2009
  • C.O.O.L Student of the Year Award (for Outstanding Leadership and Dedication to Community Service) 2008

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