Join us on May 12 at City Winery New York City for the LGBT Bar NY 2026 Annual Gala!

Our Work in Action

For over 35 years, the LGBT Bar NY Foundation has provided a safe harbor for LGBTQ+ New Yorkers, regardless of their legal issue. Your support directly fuels these flagship programs:

Direct Legal Support

• Weekly Walk-In Clinic: For nearly 40 years, we have provided a free weekly walk-in clinic dedicated to the unique legal challenges of the LGBTQ+ community.
• By the Numbers: In 2025, we helped over a thousand clients through our pro bono clinics.
• Proven Impact: A Diamond Sponsorship ($20,000) alone provides the equivalent of crucial legal assistance to over 150 LGBTQ+ New Yorkers.
• Case Advocacy: We frequently serve as a "friend of the court," providing insight and amicus briefs for cases nationwide to protect LGBTQ+ rights.

Education & Scholarship

• LGBT Law Notes: We publish the oldest continuously running law journal dedicated to LGBTQ+ scholarship, a tradition that began in 1980.
• LSAT Scholarships: We help defray the costs of preparatory courses and exam fees for the next generation of LGBTQ+ and ally attorneys.

Professional Mentorship

• Mentoring Program: We connect LGBTQ+ law students with role models and mentors to help them navigate the early stages of their legal careers.
• Judicial Fellowship: We sustain a competitive fellowship program to diversify the bar, create pathways to the bench and provide a unique and fulfilling public service experience to law students.

Voices of Our Community

"I have LeGaL to thank for creating the spark and for being mine and my son's superhero as we await a verdict. I will never forget their support and love." — Brooke Barone, Pro Bono Client

"You gave me the confidence to fight my legal battle. It is a very crucial service which you provide—always there, professional and knowledgeable." — Aquanetta Wright, Legal Clinic Client