LGBTQ+ Law Section
The LGBTQ+ Law Section strives to:
- Support understanding among WSBA members of the legal needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender residents of Washington
- Assist LGBTQ+ residents and those who represent them
- Better understand how their legal needs can be met
- Support research, education, and collaboration by section members on issues of sexual orientation and gender identification
- Promote the study of LGBTQ+ law and report on changing law and regulations as they affect LGBTQ+ people and communities
- Assist in legislative work undertaken within the scope of GR 12
- Act as a liaison between the WSBA, its Board of Governors, LGBTQ+ organizations, and the public
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The LGBTQ+ Law Section offers many resources and benefits for members. On this page you will find information about the section, their upcoming events and offerings, as well as information about the section's executive committee.
Upcoming ProgramsJoin Our List Serve | Executive CommitteeExecutive Committee Meetings |
Upcoming Programs
NEW Webinar! Name Change and Estate Planning
Developed in partnership with the WSBA LGBTQ+ Law Section
This panel-style CLE will review things to be aware of when helping transgender individuals complete name changes and a talk on estate planning for queer couples.
When: Dec. 6, 2024
Time: Noon–2 p.m. PT
Credits: 2.00 Law & Legal Procedure
Executive Committee
Chair: Adriena Clifton (2024-2025) Chair-Elect: Vacant (2024-2025) Immediate Past Chair: Sean Dong (2024-2025) Secretary: Sara Epler (2024-2025) Treasurer: Jonathan McCoy (2024-2025) Young Lawyer Liaison*: Vacant | At-Large Members: Peder Punsalan-Teiger (2023-2025) *Nonvoting member |
Executive Committee Meetings
The WSBA LGBTQ+ Law Section Executive Committee generally conducts meetings bi-monthly via Zoom at 4-5 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month.
Join the Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 813 8373 7978
Passcode: 350283
Join Our List Serve
To join the section list serve and for general questions, please send your email address and Bar number to sections@wsba.org. For more information and to get involved with the section, please contact Section Chair Adriena Clifton.
