The Government Law Center at Albany Law School hosted the third and final program in the series, Transcending Gender, Sex, and the Law, on December 7, 2023. In this program, panelist discussed the future of legal rights and protections for transgender, gender non-conforming, and intersex (TGNCI) people in New York State, including potential statutory reforms, regulatory reforms, and litigation that may impact rights and protections. Panelists also discussed lessons learned from other states and the role of New York State government and the broader legal community in upholding legal for TGNCI people.

Participants:

Prof. Ava Ayers (moderator) – Albany Law School

Allie Bohm – New York Civil Liberties Union

Shain Filcher – LGBT Bar Association of Greater NY

Faris Ilyas – The NEW Pride Agenda

Melissa Sklarz – Equality New York

Hon. Seth M. Marnin (closing remarks) – New York State Court of Claims

This series was presented with support from the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Albany Law School.