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We are thrilled to announce Linda Harvey (she/her), from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Class of 2027, and Matthew Zucker (they/them), from Cornell Law School Class of 2026, as this year’s recipients of the Dr. M.L. "Hank" Henry, Jr. Judicial Fellowship!

LGBT Bar NY is proud to have joined with the National Alliance of State and Territorial AIDS Directors and other HIV, LGBTQ+ and Healthcare Organizations in support of access to necessary and life-saving preventative medication such as pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP).

On April 21, 2025, The Supreme Court will be hearing arguments in Kennedy v. Braidwood Management. At the District Court level ...

Statement Against Removal of Transgender from Stonewall Memorial Website

Congratulations to our 2025 Gala Awardees - Chase Strangio, Esq. & Hon. Adam Silvera

In the wake of President Trump's Executive Orders targeting our LGBTQ+ family, particularly our Transgender, Non-Binary, and Gender Non-Conforming siblings, we want to remind you of something crucial: We are here for you, every step of the way.

We want to highlight that our organization is continuing to operate effectively, and this realignment is designed to position us for future success, allowing us to grow and expand our services and offerings. We are genuinely excited about the potential for growth and improvement that comes with this renewed focus on our mission and the critical services we provide. Our commitment to our mission ...

Farewell Letter

We continue to envision a world where being a member of the LGBTQ+ community in and of itself will not subject someone to additional legal barriers to creating a family, accessing healthcare, and working in one’s chosen profession.

In advance of the November 5, 2024, general election, The Judiciary Committee of the LGBT Bar Association of Greater New York is pleased to announce its ratings of all candidates for elective judicial office in New York City, New York State Supreme Court in 9th Judicial District, and New York State Supreme Court in the 10th Judicial District.

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