Event Overview

Tuesday, January 14, 2025

2:00 PM – 5:00 PM – CLE Program
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM – Off-Site Reception & Awards | Holland & Knight LLP
787 Seventh Avenue, 31st Floor, New York, NY 10019

Safeguarding LGBTQ+ Rights: Trans Youth & Drag Legislation

Advocating for Trans Youth: Navigating Legal Challenges and Protections
This program offers a comprehensive exploration of the legal battles surrounding gender-affirming medical care for transgender and gender-diverse youth. Participants will gain insights into the intricacies of statutory bans, the constitutional arguments at play, and the evolving status of related litigation in both federal and state courts. Emphasis will be placed on recent case developments and the nuanced intersectional factors influencing impact litigation in this crucial area of law.

Protecting Artistic Expression: Legal Challenges and Responses to Anti-Drag Legislation
This CLE program will delve into the legal ramifications and advocacy strategies surrounding recent anti-drag bills that aim to criminalize drag performances. Attendees will gain a clear understanding of the constitutional issues at play, explore the current legal landscape, and discuss practical strategies for defending artistic expression and LGBTQ+ rights. This session will feature expert insights from legal scholars, practitioners, and activists, providing a concise yet comprehensive overview of how to address these legislative threats.

Highlights and Objectives:

  • PANEL 1
    • Analyze the constitutional arguments involved in challenges to bans on gender-affirming healthcare for transgender youth.
    • Understand the evolving legal landscape regarding transgender rights, particularly in healthcare contexts.
    • Explore intersectional factors that affect impact litigation in cases concerning gender­affirming medical care.
  • PANEL 2
    • Grasp the core legal issues and constitutional arguments against anti-drag legislation.
    • Identify key case studies and current challenges related to such bills.
    • Learn effective advocacy and legal strategies to support LGBTQ+ rights and artistic freedom.

LGBTQ+ Law Section Chair:
Sam Buchbauer

Program Chairs:
Nicholas Loza

General Registration Fee

Required for all Annual Meeting attendees.

Early Bird through December 13, 2024After December 13, 2024
NYSBA Members$150$250
Non-members$250$350

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$150 Program Registration Fee