Whether you are a law student finding your footing, an experienced practitioner, or a member of the judiciary, there is a place for you in the LGBT Bar Association of Greater New York and our 501(c)(3) Foundation. Pick a path below, choose one thing to try, and we will help you take it from there.
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Current Opportunities
- Student Internship Program: apply by November 15, 2026. Learn more →
- LGBT Law Notes Editor-in-Chief: priority deadline December 31, 2026. See the posting →
- Year in Review CLE: January 2027 — details coming soon.
- 2027 Annual Gala: May 19, 2027, City Winery NYC. Sponsorship opportunities available.
Join a Committee or Section
Drive legal work, policy advocacy, programming and community building. Tell us your interests on the form and a chair will follow up.
Standing Committees
Sections
Judicial Screening & Evaluations
Serve on Judiciary Committee panels that interview and evaluate judicial candidates, helping promote a qualified, inclusive and diverse bench across New York's courts.
Email the Judiciary Committee →
Judicial evaluations are conducted with no involvement of the Association's President, the Honorable Eric J. Wursthorn.
Serve on the Board of Directors
Help guide the strategy, governance and finances of the Association or Foundation. Board service is a natural next step for active committee members.
Partner as a Firm or Organization
Connect your firm's pro bono or DEI leadership with LGBT Bar NY to sponsor the Annual Gala, co-host a program, or support our community work.
Volunteer at the Tuesday Night Legal Clinic
Every Tuesday, 6:00–8:00 p.m., at The Center, 208 West 13th Street. Volunteers provide free consultations, guidance and referrals on housing, family, immigration, civil rights and more. We also host a monthly youth clinic at the Church of St. Luke in the Fields.
Name & Gender Marker Changes
Help transgender, non-binary and gender non-conforming community members secure affirming legal documents.
Lawyer Referral Network
Join our referral panel to receive case referrals and represent community members who need an attorney.
NYS Attorney Emeritus Program
Attorneys age 55 or older with at least 10 years of practice can put their experience to work through our clinic and referral network.
Write for LGBT Law Notes
Contribute case summaries and commentary to the nation's oldest continuously published legal journal on LGBTQ+ law, published quarterly and indexed on Westlaw and ProQuest.
Speak on a CLE Panel
Share your practice expertise as an instructor or panelist in our accredited Continuing Legal Education programs.
Mentorship & Judicial Pathways
Mentor law students and newer attorneys, or help prepare qualified attorneys for the bench.
Host a Career Workshop
Offer insight on practice areas, judicial clerkships, or resume and interview preparation for students and early-career attorneys.
Seasonal Networking Mixers
Build professional and personal relationships at our complimentary gatherings each spring, summer and fall across NYC.
March with Us at NYC Pride
Stand visible and proud alongside LGBTQ+ judges, attorneys, clerks and students in the annual NYC Pride March.
Signature Events
Join colleagues at our Annual Pride Party, Annual Judicial Reception, Holiday Party, and the Annual Gala.
Plan or Host an Event
Partner with us on practice-area roundtables, law firm receptions or cross-affinity bar events.