This Month and every month, we celebrate you, exactly as you are. Thank you for being a part of this community! Happy Pride Month 🏳️‍⚧️

We are thrilled to announce that Ja’Terra Scott, a third-year law student at Willamette University College of Law, and Owen McCall, an Ignatian Scholar at Loyola New Orleans College of Law, have been selected as the recipients of the NTBA Bar Exam Scholarship.

NTBA Welcomes New Members to their Board of Directors We are thrilled to announce that five new members have joined the NTBA Board. Please welcome: Zane McNeill (he/they) m boulette (they/them) Luna Isaiah Floyd (they/he) Leah Druckerman (she/her) 🔗 www.transbar.org/board

Webinar: LGBTQ+ Legal Fellowships – May 27 at 4pm ET Join us for an illuminating discussion about LGBTQ+ legal fellowships! Learn how to find positions, navigate interviews, & obtain funding for public interest LGBTQ+ civil rights fellowships. Register: bit.ly/4tyCZoA

Trans Legal Professionals Networking Program has become a global lifeline: 120 trans legal pros (law students to judges) global. Pilot seminar was held with Rafael Langer-Osuna (NTBA) at Mintz NYC. Learn More: 🔗https://bit.ly/4uKAuRi drulevasseur.com/trans-legal-...

Share Your Name‑Choosing Story for a New Trans Workbook 📘 Anonymous submissions wanted for agender, trans, non‑binary, & genderfluid folks navigating the name‑change journey. 📌 Submit your story anonymously here: forms.gle/dCBE8Yaj43e2...

⚖️ NTBA Bar Exam Scholarship – $1,000 For July 2026 bar takers committed to advancing trans equality through law. Includes 1 yr free NTBA membership. Deadline: April 29, 5pm EST Apply: forms.gle/yAAhWpR3LW1o...

🎓NTBA Bar Exam Scholarship ⚪️$1k for July 2026 bar prep ⚪️Free 1-yr NTBA membership For candidates committed to advancing trans equality through law. Deadline April 29, 5pm EST Apply: forms.gle/yAAhWpR3LW1o...

Join the Williams Institute's 25th Anniversary Gala on April 18, 2026 at Carnesale Commons, UCLA. Honoring California Attorney General Rob Bonta and co-founder Bill Rubenstein. Celebrate 25 years of LGBTQ research and look ahead. RSVP: giving.ucla.edu/WilliamsInstitute25

Join the Williams Institute's 25th Annual Update Conference on April 17, 2026. Celebrating 25 years of rigorous LGBTQ law and policy research. Afternoon panels, Moot Court Competition finale, and evening reception. Free and open to all. RSVP: tinyurl.com/AU26uclalaw

Celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility with NYC’s Legal Community! 📅Tuesday, March 31 ⏰ 6–8 PM 📍 Henrietta Hudson, NYC Co-sponsored by NTBA, the LGBTBarNY, NYSBA, and HenriettaHudson. Register here lgbtbarny.glueup.com/event/transg... Use code: TDOV (free drink ticket!)

NTBA Celebrates TDOV 🏳️‍⚧️ Today, we celebrate the fullness of trans lives and the courage it takes to step into your truth. Trans visibility is not just about seen, it’s about being valued, celebrated, and embraced for the joy, resilience, and love you bring to the world.

Join us next week for the Trans Legal Professionals Leadership & Business Development Seminar on March 31st. This full-day summit offers executive coaching, CLE credit, and community. NTBA members save $200. Register here: 🔗https://www.drulevasseur.com/2026seminar

The National Trans Bar Association is sharing a research opportunity from Dr. Karoline Anita Anderson (they/them) at EdUHK. Seeking professionals & advocates for confidential interviews on transgender rights discourse. 40–60 min. No compensation. QR code for full details Or visit bit.ly/4byxxuV

🤝 Calling all attorneys and law students, our NTBA Mentoring Program needs YOU. Right now, we're especially looking for mentor applicants to match with eager mentees. But both mentors and mentees are encouraged to apply. Questions? Reach out to [email protected].

Celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility with NYC’s Legal Community! 📅Tuesday, March 31 ⏰ 6–8 PM 📍 Henrietta Hudson, NYC Co-sponsored by NTBA, the LGBTBarNY, NYSBA, and HenriettaHudson. Register here lgbtbarny.glueup.com/event/transg... Use code: TDOV (free drink ticket!)

Trans Legal Professionals Leadership Seminar – March 31 Join us in NYC for a full-day summit on authentic leadership & business growth. Executive coaching, CLE credit, networking. ⭐️ NTBA Members: $200 off! 📍 Mintz, NYC 💰 $1,195 🔗 www.drulevasseur.com/2026seminar

Berkeley Law School’s Queer Caucus Presents: Trans Law Mixer on Feb. 26th Berkeley Law School’s Queer Caucus is organizing a Trans Law Mixer on Feb 26, 6-7:30 pm in Berkeley, California, at Freehouse. Details in the QR code on flyer. RSVP Here: 🔗bit.ly/4b0jOhk

The Williams Institute seeks attorney judges for its national Moot Court Competition on 3/14 at UCLA Law. This year’s topic: the federal ban on transgender military service. We especially need judges for the morning rounds. RSVP: 🔗 bit.ly/4c2zW32 Info: 🔗 bit.ly/40ji6S6

Pacific Center is thrilled to offer a Weekly Mindfulness Meditation group created for and by the Trans community. 📍 Two Ways to Join: Zoom: Every Thursday, 7 PM In-Person @ Pacific Center: 2nd & 4th Thursdays each month For more details, please contact Andie: 📧 [email protected]

February is a time to honor the legacy and ongoing contributions of Black communities. We celebrate the profound impact of Black LGBTQ+, Trans, & Non-Gender Conforming visionaries, whose courage and creativity have been foundational to the fight for justice and belonging for all.

🚨Corrected Day 🚨 Join us Tuesday, March 31, 2026 for the Trans Legal Professionals Leadership & Business Development Seminar in NYC. A full-day summit for trans legal pros & allies. 🔗www.drulevasseur.com/2026seminar Special Offer: NTBA members save $200!

Trans Legal Professionals Leadership & Business Development Seminar - March 31st A transformative full-day in NYC for trans legal pros & allies. CLE, coaching, networking. Invest in your growth! 📆March 31, 2026 ⏰9:00am - 5:30pm EST 📍 Mintz, New York, NY ☑️Investment: $1,195

⏰ Apply for the NTBA Board by Jan. 28! ⏰ The NTBA Board has 4 open positions, and we’re looking for dedicated members like you to join us. 🚨Deadline Applications are due Sunday, January 28, at 5pm EST. We’re conducting rolling interviews, so apply as soon as possible!

day, we remember and reflect. Dr. King’s words remind us that our freedom, dignity, and humanity are bound together, inescapably. What we do unto one, we do unto all. On this day of service and reflection, let’s honor his legacy by building the beloved community, together.

Join the National Trans Bar Association (NTBA) at the U.S. Supreme Court on December 1, 2026 a historic moment of visibility. We are now accepting applications for our 2026–2027 group admission to the Supreme Court Bar. Learn more and apply at: bit.ly/4pGexzD

⚖️Join NTBA's mentoring program for TGNC law students & new attorneys! We're seeking mentors to provide career guidance & support. Mentees are also encouraged to apply. Apply here: transbar.org/mentoring Questions? Email: [email protected]

On Dec. 2, the NTBA sponsored 11 trans & nonbinary attorneys to be sworn in before the U.S. Supreme Court, bringing our total to 41 attorneys admitted. We thank Kristen Browde for her foundational vision. Jessie McGrath will organize future ceremonies. Details to come. [email protected].

Calling all DC/DMV members: There will be a rally led by a national coalition including A4TE, ACLU, Lambda Legal, the Transgender Law Center (TLC), and the GSA Network. Together, we’ll be making it clear: We Fight for Team Trans Youth. Sign-Up Form: bit.ly/4rNZE0n

The NTBA Winter Social is today, December 1. Join us at Orrick in Washington DC from 7-9 PM EST for a night of networking and celebration. RSVP or confirm your attendance: bit.ly/47TyOen

ONE WEEK TO GO! ⏳ The NTBA Winter Social is next Monday, and the excitement is building. Mark your calendars and RSVP now! 🗓 Date: Monday, December 1 ⏰ Time: 7:00 - 9:00 PM 📍 Place: Orrick, 2100 Pennsylvania Ave NW, DC RSVP: bit.ly/47TyOen

⚖️Join NTBA's mentoring program for TGNC law students & new attorneys! We're seeking mentors to provide career guidance & support. Mentees are also encouraged to apply. Apply here: www.transbar.org/mentoring Questions? Email: [email protected]

Save the date! 🗓️ Join NTBA & @Orrick for a Winter Social in DC on Dec 1, 7-9pm EST. Connect with legal professionals before our next SCOTUS bar swearing-in. Light refreshments provided. RSVP (free, but required): bit.ly/47TyOen

📣OPEN POSITIONS The ACLU’s LGBTQ & HIV Project and the Equal Rights Advocate (ERA) are both seeking senior litigation attorneys to join their fight. To learn more and apply follow the links or QR codes or visit the jobs section of our website at: www.transbar.org/jobs-fellowships-scholarships/

Join the Lawyers March for Democracy, and stand with lawyers worldwide who are courageously standing up for justice. This moment of crisis demands courage, and we, as the legal community, have an obligation to act. Nov 15, 1PM | Outside the Supreme Court bit.ly/47VaubS

NTBA Winter Social Join the NTBA for a social hosted by Orrick, the evening before our next cohort is sworn into the Supreme Court bar. Light refreshments will be provided. Registration is free, but we would like to get a headcount, so please RSVP! Date: Dec 1, 2025 RSVP: bit.ly/47TyOen

You're invited to a networking event for transgender lawyers, law students, and legal pros in LA. Let's connect, share experiences, and strengthen our community. Hosted by the LA LGBTQ+ Lawyers Association. RSVP now: [email protected]

Join the NTBA Board in Chicago for a keynote speech, panel conversation, and networking event! The NTBA Board is gathering in person in Chicago for a board retreat, after which a keynote speech by Dee Farmer. Please RSVP by Nov. 13th! RSVP: bit.ly/4ovDZIs

📣Our book club discussion on Jeanette Winterson’s “Frankissstein” is happening on Monday! Book: Frankissstein by Jeanette Winterson When: Monday, November 3rd Time: 7:30 PM EST Link to Join: meet.google.com/wtm-wgth-iyp

NTBA Mentoring Program Calling all attorneys & law students! Join the NTBA Mentoring Program to support trans & gender non-conforming peers. Be a mentor or find one. Apply now: transbar.org/mentoring/ If you have any questions, please reach out to [email protected].

We're diving into Jeanette Winterson's brilliantly witty and thought-provoking novel, 'Frankissstein'. Get ready for a conversation that explores love, technology, gender, and what it means to be human. Book: Frankissstein by Jeanette Winterson Link: meet.google.com/wtm-wgth-iyp

Interested in anonymously sharing your experiences about navigating your gender identity? Are you 18 or older? Participants will be compensated with $20 gift card for their time. To participate visit: form.jotform.com/252755168354...

The NTBA mourns Miss Major Griffin-Gracy, who passed 10/13/25. A Stonewall veteran & community mother, her 50+ years of ferocious compassion shaped our movement. Rest in Power, Miss Major. Your work continues through us. transbar.org/missmajor

October is LGBTQ History Month. To the trailblazers who came before us: we see you, we thank you. To the next generation shaping the future: we are with you. While the fight for equality continues, it is fortified by our enduring spirit and unyielding joy.

🚨TODAY! There’s still time to join UCLA’s Williams Institute & the Dukeminier Awards Journal for a panel on the best LGBTQ legal scholarship of the year. Winners present on topics from abortion/trans care bans to erasing nonbinary data. 📅 Sept 17 | 3 PM EST RSVP: bit.ly/Dukeminier2025

🚨TOMORROW! Join Williams Institute and the Dukeminier Awards Journal for a panel on the best LGBTQ legal scholarship of the year. Winners present on topics from abortion/trans care bans to erasing nonbinary data. 📅 Sept 17 | 12 PM PT RSVP: bit.ly/Dukeminier2025 Approved for 1 hr CA MCLE credit.

The 2025 Dukeminier Awards winners present their groundbreaking work on LGBTQ law. Articles explore trans rights, gender-affirming care bans, and challenging the gender binary. Sept 17 @ 12pm PT. RSVP: bit.ly/Dukeminier2025 (1hr CA MCLE)

Our book club returns TONIGHT with a twist! Instead of one book, we’re doing a show & tell. Share whatever’s moved you recently. See you at 7:30pm ET! 🔗 meet.google.com/wtm-wgth-iyp

📚 The first NTBA book club of the season is just 5 days away! We’re kicking things off with a fun, low-pressure “Show & Tell” night. Come share whatever has been sparking joy to you lately. 🗓️ Monday, September 8th ⏰ 7:30 PM ET 🔗 Join via Google Meet: meet.google.com/wtm-wgth-iyp

Join NTBA for our 4th annual rebuke to the Court's war on trans rights. Deadline to apply is near! Contact Kristen Browde: [email protected] Why join? NTBA's Jessie McGrath: "A highlight of my 40-yr career." bit.ly/4IwSfOE