[blindlaw] RE Guide Dogs in the Workplace

[Shannon Geihsler]

		I totally agree with James's and Elizabeth's sentiments.  My
guide dog has been a total asset in my legal career.  I have been practicing
with him for 7 years now.

Shannon

Law Office of Shannon Brady Geihsler, PLLC
1001 Main St., Suite 803
Lubbock, TX 79401
Phone: 763-3999
Fax: 749-3752

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-----Original Message-----
From: blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blindlaw-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Elizabeth Rene
Sent: Friday, December 17, 2010 4:22 PM
To: blindlaw at nfbnet.org
Subject: [blindlaw] RE Guide Dogs in the Workplace

Andrew,

I practiced Law with guide dogs for 16 years, and partnered with them for 
two years in major medical centers during seminary while training for 
hospital chaplaincy.  And I laughed out loud when I read James's post.

He's absolutely right about guide dogs in the law office and in court.  I 
want to add, as a woman attorney, that the presence of my dog ensured that 
my criminal defendants treated me with respect!  Having had a dog in court 
has left me with some of the best stories to tell, too.  Every judge reacted

positively towards my dogs, and my canine colleague added to the general 
bonhomie of the office.

The medical teams I worked with loved my dogs, and with only an exception or

two, all of my patients (kids especially) loved my dog.

My dogs had a vastly expanded life, many adventures, and an ever-growing 
network of friends and fans because of their dual-career status.  They 
weren't just mobility tools, they were my partners in everything I did, and 
have been remembered by others decades after their passing.

Go for it!

Elizabeth





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