Topic: Understanding Neurodiversity – Key Considerations for Paralegals

This session highlights the concept of neurodiversity, its relevance in the legal profession, and the unique ways neurodivergent individuals contribute to enriching the workplace. Through engaging discussions and real-world examples, participants will explore how ableism affects individuals with disabilities, including neurodivergent people, and learn why addressing these barriers is essential for a more inclusive legal field.

In addition to understanding these systemic challenges, you’ll walk away with practical tools to navigate executive functioning demands, create self-accommodations, and foster empathy in your interactions. These strategies will help you better support yourself, your clients, and your colleagues, building a more collaborative and equitable legal community.

Speaker: Sierra Grady

Sierra Grandy is an international speaker, attorney, advocate, and congressional candidate for Minnesota District 6. Her career focus is on neurodiversity, disability, and mental health recovery topics. As a neurodivergent and disabled person herself, Sierra draws on her lived experiences and educational background to teach, inspire, and motivate others towards positive change. As an avid volunteer and leader in her community, with leadership roles within the National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI), the Minnesota State Advisory Council on Mental Health, and the Minnesota Disability Bar Association, she uses her connections and resources to make a difference in the lives around her. Her mission is to empower disabled and neurodivergent individuals by fighting for greater inclusion, acceptance, and access to essential tools for success.

Remote attendance only.

• Member Cost: Free
• Non-Member Cost: $15

DEI CLE credit has been applied for this session.

Please RSVP by October 21, 2025.

Sponsored by: Family Law Sectional

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Amanda Bean at amandab@hllawfirm.com.