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BDSM & the Law 

People participate in Bondage, Discipline, and Sadism/Masochism, all the time not knowing the potential legal pitfalls. It is time to get down to brass tacks. What legal dangers are inherent to what it is we do? The simple truth is, legal issues abound when it comes to participating in BDSM and always have. It can affect several areas in our lives, including family, criminal, civil, estate planning, healthcare, and even business law. How can you prepare yourself for the worst-case scenario? Find out as Lady Steele tells us about BDSM and the Law, which will also include the newest updates from the National Coalition of Sexual Freedom.

Lady Steele is a femme lesbian Alpha leather slave with multiple neurodiversities. She is an international presenter and resides in Atlanta, where she is the only open, out, and practicing attorney in the United States who specializes in the issues that arise in the BDSM and ethical non-monogamy (ENM) communities. Education is her passion, and she has taught hundreds of classes over fifteen years, both in person and virtually. She is the founder of the Center of Learning and School of Success (C.L.A.S.S.), the Worthless Bastards (Cigar) Club (W.B.C. – Atlanta), and The Leather Coterie  (Coat-er -re)  (T.L.C.) and proudly leads all of these groups under the umbrella of the West Inclusive Georgia Socials (WINGS) group. Lady Steele has held various positions in both the former chapter of NLA-Atlanta and the Leather Leadership Conference. Lady Steele is also a proud Associate Member of the Southern Leather chapter of the Onyx Pearls.

D/S 101: An Introduction To Authority-Transfer Relationships

We often hear terms like "D/S," "Authority," and "Power Exchange" when talking about kinky relationships. But what do these terms mean, and how can they apply to our daily lives?

Whether you're new to the idea of these kinds of relationships or you're a longtime veteran looking for a refresher, this guided discussion can help anyone gain a clearer understanding through the context of our personal experiences and stories.

Dave!! Aka 20-20Hindsight - Since entering the kink scene in 2008, Dave!! (he/him) has seen a lifetime’s worth of growth. As a former leader of St Louis TNG (a group for kinksters ages 18-35), Dave worked to bridge the age gap and provide a safe, welcome, and valued resource to younger or newer members of the lifestyle. 

Dave serves on STL3’s Executive Board, currently as Chair of the Membership Committee. He is also one of the founders and Executive Officers of QaNDI - Queer and Neuro-Diverse Inclusion (pronounced “candy” when spoken aloud), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to education and creating more fully-inclusive spaces. Dave has taught classes in-person for a variety of groups and organizations throughout the St. Louis, MO area and surrounding regions and online for groups across the United States.

In addition to being a pansexual polyamorous, rope-slinging, needle-piercing, boot-blacking kinkster, Dave also enjoys cigars and whiskey, the Rocky Horror Picture Show, resin crafts, and tabletop RPGs. 

Red Flags 101 For Kink
Red flags are behaviors that serve as a warning sign for future issues, & enough red flags mean you should run the other way! How do you identify trouble before you suffer harm while being open to connection? What are common red flags? How do I know who to trust? How do I identify risk & walk away?

Mistress Cas is an intersectional scientist-practitioner, educator, & love/pleasure guide who lives with her partners in San Antonio. Starting her career as a public health scientist, she is now a mental health professional & sex therapist dedicated to helping people understand themselves & others. She is a fat, disabled, mixed-race, crazy, Queer Leathermaster active in kink/polyamory her whole life. She offers workshops on mental/relationship health, consent, & sexual wellness. She offers mental health counseling/sex therapy via her maiden name at Respark Therapy.