The Ethical Genealogist: Seeking Truth with Care, Context, and Compassion

26 March 2026
4:00–5:00 PM Eastern
Presenter: Gary L. Ball-Kilbourne, PhD, CG®, CGL®
Free; Open to All

Almost everyone wants to do what is right and ethical. However, the right and ethical are not always clear or simple. Professional genealogists sometimes face situations requiring their discernment of what is right and ethical as they interact with clients and colleagues.

Presenter Gary L. Ball-Kilbourne will provide principles and guidance for acting within such situations. A portion of the webinar will address questions submitted in advance by participants concerning the ethical quandaries encountered in their genealogical work.

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About the Presenter
Gary L. Ball-Kilbourne, PhD, CG®, CGL®, is a researcher, author, and educator. He is a trustee and the secretary of the Board for Certification of Genealogists and serves as the editor of BCG’s publication, OnBoard. He is on the faculty for the genealogical courses offered online by Boston University, and has taught at SLIG and GRIP. He holds a PhD in religion and ethics from Vanderbilt University. Gary lives in Fargo, North Dakota.