Full disclosure: I am disabled. Legal documents have been written by wealthy, cis-het, abled, white, English-speaking, landowning Christian men for centuries in language designed to be inaccessible to everyone else. But it doesn’t have to be that way. By incorporating Universal Design from the outset, we can create legal documents that are more accessible to everyone. At Sarah Kelman Law, to the extent allowed within the system of laws we work in, we’re going to use words and communication modes that as many folks as possible can understand. And when our system of laws requires us to use less understandable language, we’ll explain it as best we can until our clients feel completely confident in their understanding.

Full disclosure: I am a third-generation queer antifascist. Yup, that’s right. My grandmother was a lesbian. My aunts are lesbians. And all my ex-girlfriends would disagree if you characterized me as straight. Am I married to a man now? Yup. What can I say, love is love. At Sarah Kelman Law, we love all the letters in the alphabet soup of LGBTQIA+. We use words that reflect that inclusivity. We also work with you to make sure the words in your documents reflect the language and culture of your unique set of clients. We are fully versed in the state and federal laws surrounding the civil rights of folks who are not wealthy, cis-het, abled, white, English-speaking, landowning Christian men.

I got into this because I love talking to my best friend, the therapist. Why would I not want to talk to you? That’s the whole point. So when you want to talk, we’ll talk. From the moment you sign your engagement letter until the scope of your legal representation ends, Sarah Kelman Law will email you regular updates on the legal issues you hired us to work on. If you want even more communication, sign up for the Sarah Kelman Law newsletter.

That said, I do have boundaries. I hear therapists dig those. Please schedule an appointment for a phone call or video chat. The best way to communicate with me outside of an appointment is by email. Also, I close up shop for holidays and vacations and rest. You will have plenty of notice when that happens. Maybe it will remind you to take time to rest, too. You can’t pour from an empty cup.

Advancing anti-racism in our work is essential to providing equitable, inclusive, and effective care for our clients. Sarah Kelman Law’s goal is to empower you to implement anti-racist principles that strengthen your professional impact and protect your practice. Creating a practice that serves diverse populations starts with intentional policies and systems. I can help you safeguard and grow your practice while making a meaningful impact.