The LGBTQ+ Mentoring Program is a joint initiative of the New York State Bar Association’s LGBTQ+ Law Section and the LGBT Bar Association of Greater New York (LeGaL). Designed to support the professional growth of LGBTQ+ law students, emerging attorneys, and early-career practitioners, the program fosters meaningful, sustained mentorship relationships within our legal community.
Through thoughtful mentor-mentee matching, structured guidance, and ongoing engagement opportunities, the program aims to:
- Cultivate supportive professional relationships within the LGBTQ+ legal community
- Provide career development, networking, and leadership opportunities
- Strengthen pathways for LGBTQ+ attorneys across practice areas
- Increase visibility, inclusion, and community-building between NYSBA and LeGaL members
Whether you are seeking mentorship or looking to give back as a mentor, this program offers a structured and rewarding way to build connections and uplift the next generation of LGBTQ+ legal professionals.
Applications for LGBT+ Mentoring Program are now open.
Please click below for a sample of the mentoring manual.
