Committees & Sections

Lead. Connect. Advocate: Join a Committee or Section

LGBT Bar NY’s Committees and Sections are the engine of our Association. They are where our members connect, mentor one another, and drive the legal advocacy that defines our community.

We are currently revamping our organizational structure to better reflect the evolving needs of the New York legal landscape. We aren’t just looking for members; we are looking for founding leaders to help shape this new chapter. Whether you want to lead a practice-specific Section or help steer the Association's community outreach, there is a seat for you at the table.

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Why Get Involved?

Joining a Committee or Section is the most effective way to maximize your membership:

Establish Leadership: Gain visibility within the New York legal community by chairing programs or leading policy initiatives.
Curate Programming: Directly influence the CLEs, mixers, and panels we host throughout the year.
Expand Your Network: Build deep, lasting professional relationships with LGBTQ+ and allied practitioners across every practice area and career stage.

Explore Our Opportunities

Our groups are divided into two categories to ensure every member finds their niche:

Substantive Practice Sections Focus on your area of expertise. These sections (such as Family & Matrimonial Law, Public Interest, and our newly forming Transgender Law Section) provide deep-dives into case law, legislative updates, and specialized networking.

Mission & Operational Committees Help us run the "business" of the Bar. From the Judiciary Committee (screening candidates) to the New Lawyers Committee and the LGBT Law Notes Committee (writing articles for and editing LGBT Law Notes), these groups are perfect for those who want to impact LGBT Bar NY's operations and community presence.

Ready to make your mark? All members in good standing are eligible to participate. We invite you to share your interests and help us build a more robust, connected bar.

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Questions? Reach out to us at info@lgbtbarny.org.

Judiciary Commitee

Co-Chairs: Janice Grubin, Esq., Alexandra P. Kolod, Esq.

Vice Chair: Michael J. Weiner, Esq.

Secretary: James Naumann, Esq.

Executive Team Members: George D. Adames, Esq., Christina M. Browne, Esq.

Oversee LGBT Bar NY screening panels that evaluate candidates for judicial office and provide ratings; recruit and select designees to serve on judicial screening panels of other organizations; promote the interests of members of the LGBTQ+ community interested in serving within the judiciary; liaison with the judicial community and promote the advancement of judges dedicated to equality and full representation of the LGBTQ+ legal community.