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Conner W. Suddick

LGBTQIA+ Activism & Policy

Photo Courtesy of Foyle Pride.

Peace Bridge, Derry-Londonderry, Northern Ireland  

Professional Overview

I graduated from Hamline University summa cum laude with university honors and departmental distinction in legal studies. While at Hamline, I was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa, Omicron Delta Kappa, and the Residential Hall Honorary. I studied legal studies, social justice, and obtained an ABA - approved paralegal certificate. 

 

My research interests are two-fold: LGBTQ+ activism and policy, and building more community-driven changes in our criminal and civil legal systems through transformative and restorative justice, community education, and community mediation.

I have completed over 11 internships and volunteer opportunities in legal aid and public interest organizations. I serve on the board of OutFront Minnesota, one of the largest state LGBTQ+ advocacy organizations in the country.

 

I am passionate about transforming barriers in the legal system to become spaces for reconciliation and collective liberation. I am deeply invested in building equity and using restorative, transformative, and social justice frameworks for approaching current issues in the legal system.

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Personal Overview

I have deep ties to the Great Lakes Region, where my immediate family has lived in Detroit MI, Suamico WI, and Lindenhurst, IL. While I am deeply critical of the cultural norms of the midwest, I have a deep love for the region, its people, and its potential.

 

I am a musician, a writer, and a traveler. I have had the opportunity to study or perform in over seven countries, including Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland, Scotland, England, Germany, Austria, and the Czech Republic. I am an avid reader, ranging from fantasy to anarchist theory.

 

I love pomegranates, dragons, and pretending to improve my chronic RBF. 

 

Please explore my site! 

LGBTQIA+

LGBTQIA+

Communities

Exploring the intersection of identity, activism, and policy

Through my concentration, I explored the intersection between LGBTQIA+ identity and policy. From my coursework, I developed an expertise in LGBTQIA+ identities, how laws have shaped LGBTQIA+ peoples' lives, and what policy changes should occur. 

Access to Justie

Access to

Justice 

Transforming Justice Disparities into Equity

While not the focus of my social justice major, combining my knowledge of legal systems with a critical social justice lens allows me to envision a more equitable civil legal system. 

Media

Graphic Design

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