Last Updated September 29, 2022
Edward J. Hanley Hall, 900 Locust Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219,
United States
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:
- Automatically on orientation name tag/materials
- Automatically on faculty class rosters
Pronouns
- Faculty and staff are encouraged but not required to include in email signatures
Resources and Opportunities
- LGBTQ+ student organization(s)
- Funds for LGBTQ+ student organization(s)
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) student committee that includes LGBTQ+ representation
- Emergency funds that LGBTQ+ students can request if they are in crisis
- Funds for students to attend the Lavender Law Conference and Career Fair
Faculty
- 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+ owned businesses
- Readily identifiable LGBTQ+ friendly businesses (e.g., pride flag sticker)
Navigating Duquesne Law
Questions about financial aid
Maureen Stokan, Assistant Dean of Admissions
stokanm1@duq.edu
412.396.2477
Questions about LGBTQ+ resources available on and/or off campus
Ella Kwisnek, Dean of Students
kwisneke@duq.edu
412.396.6300
Questions about usage of chosen name or pronouns
Ella Kwisnek, Dean of Students
kwisneke@duq.edu
412.396.6300
Questions about connecting with LGBTQ+ student organization(s)
Maureen Stokan, Assistant Dean of Admissions
stokanm1@duq.edu
412.396.2477
Questions about connecting with LGBTQ+ alumni
Jeanine DeBor, Director of Alumni Affairs
deborj@duq.edu
412.396.6300