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We continue to envision a world where being a member of the LGBTQ+ community in and of itself will not subject someone to additional legal barriers to creating a family, accessing healthcare, and working in one’s chosen profession.

In advance of the November 5, 2024, general election, The Judiciary Committee of the LGBT Bar Association of Greater New York is pleased to announce its ratings of all candidates for elective judicial office in New York City, New York State Supreme Court in 9th Judicial District, and New York State Supreme Court in the 10th Judicial District.

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LGBT Bar NY joined a friend-of-the-court brief urging the Supreme Court to affirm that laws targeting transgender people are unlawful sex discrimination.

The LGBT Bar Association of Greater New York congratulates the Honorable Adam Silvera on his appointment as Deputy Chief Administrative Judge for the New York City Courts. As Deputy Chief Administrative Judge, he will continue to promote fairness and accessibility in the judicial system for all New Yorkers by overseeing the administration of New York City’s extensive trial courts.

We are proud to be a host site for the NYS Attorney Emeritus Program and support its mission to enhance the capacity of legal service providers in New York State to provide quality legal representation to low-income New Yorkers.

Attorney members in good standing are eligible to vote for LGBT Bar NY's 2024-2025 Board of Directors members through electronic ballot. Election results will be announced virtually at LGBT Bar NY's Election Meeting on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at 1:00 p.m.

Announcing our Ratings of Candidates for Judges of the New York City Civil Court and Surrogate’s Court on the Ballot for the June 25, 2024, Primary Elections.

LGBT Bar NY is proud to announce that Board Members Daniel Chavez, Joseph Evall, and Janice Grubin have been named to City & State's 2024 Above & Beyond: Pride list!

We're looking for energetic and committed candidates for the Board of Directors of the LGBT Bar Association of New York.