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Specializing in LGBTQ Rights and Diversity Issues
AttorneyAre you looking for an attorney that will work hard to represent your interests with care and compassion? Christine Yared has over 30 years of experience practicing law. Her specialization is in LGBTQ rights, sexual harassment, discrimination and civil rights.
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WriterDo you need expert content from the perspective of a lawyer and educator? Christine Yared has written articles about legal issues, diversity, social justice, political and historical topics. She is available to write ongoing or one-time content for magazines, journals, websites, or other purposes.
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SpeakerChristine Yared is a dynamic speaker for your next event. Whether it is helping your audience understand the law and its ramifications, or inspiring audiences to live their truth, Christine will deliver content and information that your audience will love.
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Christine has been practicing law for over three decades. She has consistently been an advocate for the LGBTQ community, as an attorney, writer, speaker, educator, and activist. Christine has fought against discrimination based on gender, race, religion, ethnicity, LGBTQ identity, and against sexual harassment. As a writer, public speaker, and trainer, she has shared her expertise and experiences with social and nonprofit organizations, educators, students, social service professionals, religious groups and businesses.
Christine obtained her law degree from Stetson University, and her undergraduate degree in business administration from Michigan State University. She has taught courses as an adjunct professor in constitutional law, LGBTQ law, civil rights history, cultural communication and diversity at Grand Valley State University. Christine has also taught criminal procedure at GVSU’s Police Academy. She has engaged in community service for national, state and local nonprofit organizations and professional service for legal and educational associations. Her work has been informed by her personal experience as an Arab American, lesbian, parent, and wife.
Christine has had leadership roles with nonprofit and professional boards and committees, including:
Christine obtained her law degree from Stetson University, and her undergraduate degree in business administration from Michigan State University. She has taught courses as an adjunct professor in constitutional law, LGBTQ law, civil rights history, cultural communication and diversity at Grand Valley State University. Christine has also taught criminal procedure at GVSU’s Police Academy. She has engaged in community service for national, state and local nonprofit organizations and professional service for legal and educational associations. Her work has been informed by her personal experience as an Arab American, lesbian, parent, and wife.
Christine has had leadership roles with nonprofit and professional boards and committees, including:
- Healing Children of Conflict, founding board member, current
- Lesbian & Gay Community Network of West MI, President, Board of Directors
- Gay, Lesbian, & Straight Education Network (GLSEN), West MI, co-chair, Board
- American Civil Liberties Union, West Michigan Chapter, Lawyers Committee
- Grand Rapids’ Civilian Appeal Board, deciding Police Dept’s Internal Affairs appeals
- Gay and Lesbian Task Force, GVSU
- President's Advisory Committee on Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Issues, GVSU
- Faculty Advisor, GVSU student LGBTQ organization
- Michigan Bar Association, Character and Fitness Committee
- Grand Rapids Bar Association, served on numerous committees
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