Episode 2 of Foundation of Justice provides a rich conversation on identity, intersectionality, and belonging with lawyers and members of the LGBTQ+ community. Discussions include a reflection on the 2022 OSBF Unity Summit: LGBTQ+ Education, Law and Policy, and dialogue on how to be affirming and an ally in practice. Panelists explore how important issues and challenges facing the LGBTQ+ community impact their life, practice and work. 

Hosted by OSBF Trustee Joseph Wenger, with OSBF 2021 Fellows Amy Flowers (attorney w/ Ice Miller), Jane Messmer (Assistant State Public Defender) with special guest Karen Hewitt (Associate Director, Leadership Columbus).

In this episode, OSBF board trustee and host Joseph Wenger speaks with Julie Boylen, a board member with TransOhio and a general support specialist at Community AIDS Network/Akron Pride Initiative about her transition and what it's like to be a member of the transgender community in Ohio.

In the second half of the episode, Joseph speaks to James Knapp, Ohio attorney and Chair of the Board of TransOhio, and Judge Jeffrey Mackey of the Franklin County Probate Court to get insight on the legal issues facing the trans community and perspectives from the bench.