Rollercoaster Ride: The Evolution of LGBTQ Public Policy in New York State Over the Past Decade

As we head into a critical year where voters will determine the future of New York State, join us as we take a look back at the major LGBTQ accomplishments in the areas of family law, transgender rights, criminal justice reform, and the judiciary during the last decade.  The panel will highlight lessons learned and preview the work that still needs to be done going forward.

Panelists:

Hon. Marcy Kahn (ret.), Former Justice, Appellate Division, First Department

Melissa Sklarz, Longtime Advocate and Queens District Leader

Susan Sommer, Esq., Former Director of Constitutional Litigation, Lambda Legal

Jared Trujillo, Esq., Policy Counsel, New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU)

moderated by Matthew Skinner, Esq., Executive Director, The Richard C. Failla LGBTQ Commission