Highlights from Our Winter Social and Historic SCOTUS Admissions Ceremony
Relive the pride and excitement of NTBA’s most recent events.
These images capture not only individual accomplishments but also the collective progress of our community. We hope these glimpses into our shared experiences inspire you as we step into the new year. Special thanks to NTBA Board Member, Jessie McGrath for capturing these images.
Winter Social 2024
A night of celebration that reflects the power of community, bringing together trans legal professionals and allies for an vening of laughter, networking, and shared joy. Let these moments remind us of the strength we find in each other.
SCOTUS Admissions Ceremony
This landmark occasion celebrated the achievements of our members as they were sworn in, marking another step forward in increasing trans representation in the highest levels of the legal field.
NTBA Book Club: December 16th
Mark your calendars! Join us on December 16 at 7 PM EST for our next NTBA Book Club meeting. We’ll be diving into Confessions of the Fox by Jordy Rosenberg, a captivating exploration of history, identity, and resistance. After the discussion, we’ll vote on our next book selection. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, share ideas, and explore great literature. Link to follow closer to the date—see you there!
Skrmetti Supreme Court Watch Party Today
Join TGI2S+, Trans, Gender Nonconforming/Nonbinary, Intersex, Two Spirit and gender expansive community members and advocates as we playback the December 4th oral arguments while working on a creative arts project (panels for a giant quilt that will be displayed at the National Mall in Washington D.C. during Trans Day of Visibility this coming March). We will be joined by lead attorney from the ACLU of Tennessee on U.S. v. Skrmetti Lucas Cameron-Vaughn for a Q&A unpacking the recent Supreme Court hearing.
RVSP at bit.ly/SkrmettiWatchParty
Accessibility Details: Parking available in lot underneath the building – entry available until 6PM. Yummy food (vegan + gluten free options available) and live Spanish language interpretation provided. Building is ADA (Americans with Disability Act) compliant. For any questions, email jchai@aclusocal.org.
Únase a miembres y defensores de comunidad TGI2S+, Trans, Género No conforme/No binario, Intersexual, Dos Espíritus y de género expansivo mientras reproducimos los argumentos orales del 4 de diciembre y trabajamos en un proyecto de arte creativa (paneles para una colcha gigante que se exhibirá en el National Mall en Washington D.C. durante el Día de la Visibilidad Trans el próximo mes de Marzo). Nos acompañará el abogado principal de la ACLU de Tennessee en el caso Estados Unidos contra Skrmetti, Lucas Cameron-Vaughn, para una sesión de preguntas y respuestas sobre la reciente audiencia en la Corte Suprema.
Confirma asistencia en bit.ly/SkrmettiWatchParty
Detalles de accesibilidad: Estacionamiento disponible en el lote debajo del edificio; entrada disponible hasta las 6:00 p. m. Comida deliciosa (opciones veganas y sin gluten disponibles) e interpretación en Español en vivo. El edificio cumple con la ADA (Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidades). Para cualquier pregunta, envíe un correo electrónico a jchai@aclusocal.org.
Special Town Hall on December 5th: Advocacy, Community, and a Potential Guest Speaker!
Join us for a special Town Hall on December 5th at 5 PM PST / 8 PM EST! This event will focus on Skrmetti and letter-writing initiatives for trans individuals in prison.
We’re honored to welcome Professor Alexander Chen, Founding Director of the LGBTQ+ Advocacy Clinic at Harvard Law School, as our keynote speaker for the NTBA Town Hall. A leading expert in LGBTQ+ civil rights, Prof. Chen has dedicated his career to impactful legal advocacy, achieving groundbreaking victories that have shaped protections and rights for LGBTQ+ communities nationwide.
To bring our community together for this important event, we’ll be canceling the previously scheduled 11/15 and 12/20 sessions.
NTBA Town Hall
December 5, 2024
8-9pm EST Alex Chen Talk + Q&A
9pm-9:45pm EST potential community service activity
RSVP to get the Zoom link 
[https://bit.ly/4cMEEhO]
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect and advocate together – see you there!
NTBA October Town Hall
We’re continuing our monthly Town Hall series and gearing up for another important conversation this month!
Join us on October 18th, 12-1pm EST, for our next NTBA Town Hall via Zoom. Stay tuned for this month’s topic – we promise it will be a discussion you won’t want to miss!
NTBA Town Hall
Recurring Every Third Friday of the Month
12-1pm EST
RSVP to get the Zoom link [https://bit.ly/4cMEEhO]
Keep the conversation going – see you there!
Law Student Welcome Back Mixer
Join us for the Law Student Welcome Back Mixer: A Back-to-School Mixer for all JD/LLM Students on Thursday, September 26, 2024, from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM (EDT) at 3 Dollar Bill in Brooklyn, NY! Co-sponsored by the National Trans Bar Association (NTBA), this casual in-person social event is the perfect opportunity to meet your future LGBTQ+ legal colleagues and learn how our bar associations can support your career goals.
LGBT Bar NY invites all JD/LLM students to attend. Plus, if you pre-register, you’ll receive a free drink ticket while supplies last!
Location: 3 Dollar Bill, Brooklyn, New York
Date: Thursday, September 26, 2024
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM (EDT)
Don’t miss out—register now!
NTBA Monthly Town Hall
We’re excited to keep up the energy from last month’s “TLI Part 2” with a new monthly town hall series! This month, on September 20, from 12pm-1pm EST, we’re going to dig into some conversations that we began at Lavender Law around racial justice within the trans legal community. We want to find actionable ways to move through the profession with awareness of intersectionality and strong advocacy for those who are marginalized in multiple ways. We hope you can join us!
NTBA Monthly Town Hall
Every Third Friday of the Month
12pm-1pm EST
Please RSVP HERE [https://bit.ly/4cMEEhO] to receive the Zoom link.
NTBA Virtual TLI Part 2 Event
One week after the Lavender Law Conference concludes in D.C., the National LGBTQ Bar Association and the NTBA, along with partners in the trans rights legal movement, will be hosting a virtual “TLI Part Two.” This event will allow those who were unable to attend TLI in person this year to convene virtually with trans attorneys, trans rights advocates, and some of our most highly engaged allies. We will be discussing some recommendations for the field that emerged out of the Trans Rights Convening last October in New Orleans.
Date: Friday, August 16
Time: 9am – 11am Pacific / 11am – 1pm Central / 12pm – 2pm Eastern
Where: Zoom; link to follow
NTBA Social – Washington, DC
Join us for our annual NTBA Social on August 9, 2024, from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM.
Get ready to connect, celebrate, and be inspired as we gather at the historic True Reformer Building in Washington, DC. This year, we’re honored to feature a keynote address by our inaugural Trans Trailblazer honoree, the esteemed criminal defense attorney and civil rights activist, Mia Yamamoto.
Event Details:
Time: 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM (hard stop at 9 PM)
Location: Public Welfare Foundation’s True Reformer Building, 1200 U St NW, Washington, DC 20009
Note: Alcohol is not permitted at the venue and will not be served.
Tickets: The ticket cost helps us cover a catered dinner and soft drinks, and contributes to our fundraising for the speakers we brought to TLI this year. Please purchase your tickets in advance so we can ensure an accurate headcount for catering! Purchase Tickets Here
After Party: The celebration continues at Trade Bar DC (1410 14th St NW) after the event. Join us for more fun and community!
Whether you’re coming to network, to celebrate our community, or simply to enjoy a great evening with fellow professionals, this event promises to be unforgettable.
If you haven’t already, please make sure to RSVP here and secure your spot.
And if you can’t make it, you can still be a part of this special evening by supporting us through a donation on our website: www.transbar.org.
2024 Trans Law Institute
Save the date for the Transgender Law Institute (TLI), a collaborative initiative between the LGBTQ Bar and the leadership of the National Trans Bar Association.
Join us on August 7th for an in-depth exploration of the challenges and opportunities within this vital area of law. This is a unique opportunity to engage with legal experts, share insights, and contribute to the ongoing dialogue around transgender rights and protections.
Whether you’re a legal professional, advocate, or ally, your presence at this event will make a difference.
Register now to secure your spot and ensure you’re part of this important conversation.
NTBA Pride Social Hour!
Happy Pride, NTBA Members!
One of the things we love about Pride Month is that it provides a great opportunity for intentional community-building.
To that end, NTBA is hosting another NTBA Members Pride Month Social Hour via Zoom next Thursday, June 20, from 2:30 – 4:00 PM PT / 3:30 – 5:00 PM MT / 4:30 – 6:00 PM CT / 5:30 – 7:00 PM ET to help our members across the country make connections and just chat with each other.
We’ll lead with a short Pride-themed trivia game—each member of the winning team will receive a $25 Grubhub gift card—and then hold the rest of the time for lightly facilitated discussions in breakout groups.
We hope to see you there! You can register here, and the Zoom link is copied below. Please reach out to Beck Zucker (bzucker27@gmail.com) or Lilly McGuire (lmcguire@jenner.com) with any questions.
Zoom Link: https://jenner.zoom.us/j/3128407266?pwd=c1IyQUo5SzJyYTM5aGFFVU96Q3M2UT09&omn=86396549931&from=addon#success
Meeting ID: 312 840 7266
-Beck & Lilly
NTBA Board of Directors
Creating More Welcoming Workplaces for nonbinary individuals: Practical Steps Towards Gender Inclusion in the Legal Profession – March 28th
EVENT DETAILS
March 28, 2024
2:00 pm/EST
Exciting panel alert! Join us for an enlightening discussion introducing “Creating More Welcoming Workplaces,” a guide tailored for nonbinary legal professionals and their allies. Hosted by Harvard Law School LGBTQ+ Advocacy Clinic and Beyond Binary Legal, in collaboration with National LGBTQ+ Bar Association, National Transgender Bar Association, and American Bar Association. Our esteemed panelists will share insights into their journeys as nonbinary attorneys and offer actionable strategies for fostering inclusivity at every level within legal workplaces.
Moderated by Andy Izenson from Chosen Family Law Center, our distinguished speakers include D Dangaran, August Hieber, Rafael Langer-Osuna, and Rebekah Tobison Scherr.
Join us to explore the experiences of nonbinary individuals in legal settings, gain practical inclusion tactics for organizational and interpersonal dynamics, and empower yourself with self-advocacy strategies. Don’t miss out on this invaluable opportunity!
Brought to you by The ABA Commission on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity, Harvard Law School LGBTQ+ Advocacy Clinic, Beyond Binary Legal, National LGBTQ+ Bar Association, National Trans Bar Association, and National Association for Law Placement, Inc. (NALP).
NYC SOCIAL WITH NTBA & LGBT BAR OF NY
Join us for NTBA’s New York Social taking place on Friday, March 1!
Please mark your calendars for our upcoming social gathering hosted by the National Trans Bar Association (NTBA) in collaboration with the LGBT Bar of New York. Details of the event are as follows:
Date: Friday, March 1
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Playhouse in the West Village (100A 7th Ave South)
RSVP here to secure your spot: [https://funraise.org/give/National-Trans-Bar-Association/65b10188-bba9-4f60-8d90-8b92768b6dc3]
Join us for an evening filled with trans joy and camaraderie! This social gathering provides a wonderful opportunity to connect with fellow trans, queer, and allied lawyers and law students in a welcoming and inclusive environment. We look forward to seeing you there and sharing in the celebration of community and solidarity.
Creating More Welcoming Workplaces: Practical Steps Towards Gender Inclusion in the Legal Profession Panel
EVENT DETAILS
February 29, 2024
2:00 pm/EST
This panel will serve as an introduction to Creating More Welcoming Workplaces,” a guide for nonbinary legal professionals and their allies recently released by the Harvard Law School LGBTQ+ Advocacy Clinic and Beyond Binary Legal in conjunction with the National LGBTQ+ Bar Association, the National Transgender Bar Association, and the American Bar Association. Panelists will share their experiences as nonbinary attorneys and discuss strategies for inclusion at the organizational and interpersonal level that can be implemented in any legal workplace.
Attendees will learn more about the experiences of nonbinary people in legal workplace. They will leave with specific strategies on how to intentionally include nonbinary employees on an interpersonal and organizational level. Nonbinary attendees will learn self-advocacy strategies they can bring back to their workplaces.
Moderator:
Andy Izenson, Senior Legal Director, Chosen Family Law Center
Panelists
August Hieber: Senior Program Manager, Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts
Rafael Langer-Osuna, Partner, Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Trans Night at As You Are DC
Date: Tuesday January 23, 2024
Time: 6pm
Where: As You Are DC, 500 8th St SE, Washington, DC 20003
Members and friends of the NTBA are gathering for camaraderie at As You Are DC, a beautiful safe space for LGBTQ people in the Eastern Market area. Join board members D Dangaran and Jen Jenkins and enjoy the food and drink of As You Are at their weekly trans night. NTBA will cover the first drink or food order per attendee.
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