Event Overview
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. – LGBTQ+ Vanguard Award Ceremony and Reception
Holland & Knight LLP | 787 Seventh Avenue, 31st Floor, New York, NY 10019
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Virtual Annual Meeting Program – Hidden Threats to LGBTQ+ Inclusion: AI and DEI Rollbacks
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Virtual CLE Program
This two-part program addresses emerging challenges for LGBTQ+ attorneys in a rapidly changing legal landscape. Panel one explores the ethical use of AI in law practice and the risks of algorithmic bias impacting LGBTQ+ individuals. Panel two examines the evolving future of DEI across firms, companies, and public entities, including legal and political pressures and their effects on LGBTQ+ inclusion. Together, these panels offer insight and strategies for resilience, advocacy, and ethical practice.
Highlights and Objectives:
- Attendees will learn how emerging technologies and shifting DEI policies create new risks for LGBTQ+ attorneys and communities
LGBTQ+ Law Section Chair:
Samuel W. Buchbauer, Esq., Porzio, Bromberg & Newman, P.C.
Program Chair:
Nicholas Edward Loza, Esq., Cammisa Markel PLLC
General Registration Fee
Required for all Annual Meeting attendees.
| Early bird through December 12, 2025 | After December 12, 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| NYSBA Members | $150 | $250 |
| Non-members | $395 | $395 |