The Importance of Pronouns

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Each person has an identity unique to them. Part of that identity includes the use of particular pronouns. By asking someone their preferred pronouns, you are showing them a sign of respect for how they identify and it reduces the risk of coming across as disrespectful or hurtful. Here are some resources that can help guide you when you are working toward being inclusive in the use of pronouns in your workplace.

• Human Rights Campaign Foundation: Talking About Pronouns in the Workplace — Human Rights Campaign Foundation
• Using Your Employees’ Preferred Pronouns Helps Build Your Firm’s Inclusivity — Legal Management
• He/Him, She/Her, They/Them: Why Pronounces Matter — Legal Management
• 5 Ways to Make Your Law Firm More Inclusive for the Transgender Community — Legal Management
• How to Build a Meaningful Pride Campaign (And Why It’s Important) — Legal Management
• Drafting a Nonbinary and Other LGBTQ Lawyer’s Biography — Legal Management

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