University of North Carolina School of Law

Policies and Practices that Impact the Student Experience

Nondiscrimination Policy

This school has a nondiscrimination policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of:

• Sexual Orientation
• Gender Identity
• Gender Expression

Chosen Name

Chosen name can be used. Chosen name appears:

• Upon student’s request, on orientation name tag/materials
• Upon student’s request, on faculty class rosters

Pronouns

• Faculty and staff are allowed to include in email signatures
• Students can indicate on name tags during orientation

Scholarships

Students are eligible for general diversity and inclusion financial aid based on:

• Sexual Orientation

Resources and Opportunities

• LGBTQ+ student organization(s)
• Funds for LGBTQ+ student organization(s)                 
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) student committee that includes LGBTQ+ representation    
• LGBTQ+ focused project or pro bono group
• Funds for students to attend the Lavender Law Conference and Career Fair

Classroom Experience

• Offers courses that include but do not focus exclusively on LGBTQ+

Faculty

• School has a diversity, equity, and inclusion faculty committee
• School has faculty member(s) who conduct research primarily focused on LGBTQ+ topics

Facilities

This law school provides all-gender-inclusive single-occupancy restroom(s), which include the following features:

• In main law school building
• In the law library
• ADA accessible

Local Community

• LGBTQ+ specific events   
• Pride events           
• Readily identifiable LGBTQ+ friendly businesses (e.g., pride flag sticker)    

Navigating University of North Carolina School of Law

Questions about financial aid

Van Hecke-Wettach Hall, Rm 5029
Vanda Chou
vanda.chou@unc.edu
919.962.5919

Questions about LGBTQ+ resources available on and/or off campus

Van Hecke-Wettach Hall, Rm 5021
Lakethia Jefferies
lgore@email.unc.edu
919.962.4118

Questions about usage of chosen name or pronouns

Van Hecke-Wettach Hall, Rm 5031
Bianca D. Mack
bianca.mack@unc.edu
919.843.2409

Questions about connecting with LGBTQ+ student organization(s)

Van Hecke-Wettach Hall, Rm 5021
Lakethia Jefferies
lgore@email.unc.edu
919.962.4118

Questions about connecting with LGBTQ+ alumni

Van Hecke-Wettach Hall, Rm 4065
Shawn McKenna
smckenna@unc.edu
919.843.8384