Advocacy work is in a crisis of burnout. To keep movements healthy & provide service to clients they deserve, we need to take better care of our people. Sliding scale. Approval pending for 1.5 NY CLE credits, open to non-lawyers. Visit our website to register! chosenfamilylawcenter.org/cle-courses
Chosen Family Law Center
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Providing legislative advocacy & direct legal services to empower the LGBTQIA+ community & diverse families linktr.ee/chosenfamilylawcenter
@culturelablic.bsky.social 5-25 46th Ave, LIC 🗓November 8, 2026 ⏰11AM-2PM Join @dianaadamsesq.bsky.social and author and journalist Anna Louie Sussman for the workshop you need if you're considering becoming a parent in the difficult times we're living through. events.humanitix.com/the-baby-dec...
The Baby Decision and Beyond: Reimagining Family in an Unstable World
The Baby Decision and Beyond: Reimagining Family in an Unstable World. A community workshop w/ guest speakers Anna Louie Sussman and Diana Adams.
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Together we’re building a world where TGNCNB clients are treated fairly, and know they’re represented by advocates with the skills to fight for them. Visit our website to learn more! chosenfamilylawcenter.org/cle-courses
Trans people deserve advocates who are educated on the unique challenges they face. Become the advocate these clients need in times of crisis. Non-lawyers welcome, sliding scale pricing available. Share and help us spread the word! 🏳️⚧️ chosenfamilylawcenter.networkforgood.com/events/10295...
Join Chosen Family Law Center’s Senior Legal Director Andy Izenson Esq. for our second Continuing Legal Education course “Supporting Transgender Clients in Divorce and Custody Matters.” 📅 October 20 | 4:00–5:30PM 💙Sliding scale registration 💻Virtually on Zoom chosenfamilylawcenter.org/cle-courses
Check out this beautiful article about chosen family activist Louise Hay with a beautiful tribute to our work at CFLC, by the legendary @urbantantrika.bsky.social urbantantrika.substack.com/p/how-chosen...
How Chosen Family Can Heal Your Life: In Celebration of Louise Hay’s 100th Birthday
Louise Hay and I met when she was 63 and I was 35.
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Rave reviews on our last CLE! There’s still time to register for our next course: ‘Supporting Transgender Clients in Divorce and Custody Matters!’ 📅October 20 | 4:00–5:30PM 💙Sliding scale registration available 💻Virtually on Zoom chosenfamilylawcenter.networkforgood.com/events/10295...
📍 NYC Pride Headquarters - 154 Christopher St., suite 2A, New York, NY 🗓 Thursday, October 29, 2026 ⏰ 3:30PM - 5:30PM, Followed by the NYC Pride October Open House from 6-9PM Space for the clinic is limited! Register Here for Queering Death www.eventbrite.com/e/queering-d...
Join Chosen Family Law Center’s Senior Legal Director Andy Izenson Esq. for our second Continuing Legal Education course “Supporting Transgender Clients in Divorce and Custody Matters.” 📅 October 20 | 4:00–5:30PM 💙Sliding scale registration 💻Virtually on Zoom chosenfamilylawcenter.org/cle-courses
🔊 From Solidarity to Action 🗓️ Date: Tuesday, October 6, from 1:30 to 2:30 PM ⏰ Time: 1:30 to 2:30 PM 📍 Location: Steps of New York City Hall ✊Registration is not required! Join Us!
You can hear Andy discuss the importance of chosen family, the LGBTQIA+ community, and more on the latest episode of “Out In The Valley” on Radio Kingston. Tune in & listen their interview, or learn directly from Andy by registering for our CLE this Wednesday. www.radiokingston.org/non-nuclear-...
📅 September 30 | 2:00–3:30PM 💙Sliding scale registration available 🖥️Virtually on Zoom A better future for transgender youth is possible, and you can be part of it. Reserve your spot today to become a better advocate tomorrow! chosenfamilylawcenter.networkforgood.com/events/98106...
📅 Sunday, 9/29 📍 2 Wyckoff Ave 🕑 12-6PM Chosen Family Law Center is so excited to be tabling at the House of Yes block party this Sunday! Stop by and learn about our services or make a donation to support our public education, legislative work, and free legal services for low-income New Yorkers
Instructor Spotlight: Andy Izenson Esq. (they/them) is a nationally recognized advocate, educator, and attorney working at the intersection of family law, LGBTQIA+ rights, and transformative justice. There’s still room for you to join! chosenfamilylawcenter.networkforgood.com/events/98106...
📅 September 30 | 2:00–3:30PM 💙Sliding scale registration available Register now and become the attorney that families with transgender children need. chosenfamilylawcenter.org/cle-courses
Learn how to better serve TGNCNB clients from experts in the field. Strengthen your workplace by learning to address secondary trauma. Join Chosen Family Law Center for CLE courses designed to give you the tools that most attorneys never learn. chosenfamilylawcenter.org/cle-courses
Wills are just one way that Chosen Family Law Center is here to help make sure that all families can be protected and secure. Visit our website to see if you qualify for free legal services, or make a donation to give other families the gift of security. chosenfamilylawcenter.org/request-services
Registration is open for Chosen Family Law Centers’ first CLE’s! Taught by our Senior Legal Director, Andy Izenson Esq. Learn what families need you to understand, from professionals with years of experience advocating for their own communities. 🔗 chosenfamilylawcenter.org/cle-courses
🌟Gender & Family Project’s Virtual Caregiver Resource Series: Featuring Andy Izenson from the Chosen Family Law Center 🌟 Learn more at www.genderandfamilyproject.org/virtual-resource-series RSVP by emailing Sanniel at ssanabia@ackerman.org
📣 We're excited to launch Chosen Family Law Center's new Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Series! Join us in building a legal profession that recognizes, protects, and advocates for all families. Registration is open! Learn more and reserve your spot today chosenfamilylawcenter.org/cle-courses
🚨 New Yorkers! 30 Seconds – Community Call to Action! Please use this link to send a letter to New York City Council members and urge them to invest in this critical fund: bit.ly/LGBTQImmigra... It’s fast, easy, and makes a real difference!
You may have spotted our Executive Director, @DianaAdamsesq.bsky.social riding on the first float of the NYC Pride Parade! This honor is reserved for leaders serving queer community in NYC. CFLC is so grateful to NYCPride for their support and the experience of being part of this incredible event.
We’ll never stop fighting for your right to be yourself🏳️⚧️ Today’s SCOTUS ruling enables states to choose to ban trans student athletes. Nothing has changed about your protections in NY and many other states where trans people are still protected from discrimination.
www.chosenfamilylawcenter.org/donate-1 Your gift provides critical legal support and advocacy for families who would otherwise be unable to access the services they need to protect and secure their families. Join us in creating a future where every family is recognized, protected, and celebrated
Last week our Executive Director @DianaAdamsesq.bsky.social was honored by the NYC Bar Association as a 2026 recipient of the Arthur S. Leonard Award for their leadership in advancing LGBTQIA+ equality through the law Congratulations Diana, and their co-awardees Danielle C King and Charlie Arrowood
NYC, use your voice! In less than one minute of your time, send this pre-written letter to all 21 NY City Council Members on the Budget Negotiation Team to make sure they keep queer immigrants prioritized in the NYC budget. Please share!!! 🏳️⚧️✊🏼✊🏾✊🏿 actionnetwork.org/letters/fund...
Fund LGBTQIA+ Immigrant Legal Services - The NYC Trans and Queer Coalition
This is our final push! LGBTQIA+ Immigrants need access to legal services quickly and affirm their identities. The time is now, our neighbors cannot wait until next year. The Caribbean Equality Projec...
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Pride is the perfect time to make a commitment to standing in solidarity with the queer community! All donations will be matched for Pride so donate today and help us stand up for those most vulnerable. We need you in this fight with us! chosenfamilylawcenter.networkforgood.com/projects/224...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=DhTH... Watch our Executive Director, @DianaAdamsesq.bsky.social, on ABC Nightline discussing the rise of platonic co-parenting. CFLC is proud to support individuals seeking to build families together without a romantic relationship.
Growing trend of best friends co-parenting and raising kids together
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CFLC’s Executive Director @DianaAdamsesq.bsky.social was a featured policy expert last night on ABC Nightline as part of a story about the rise of platonic co-parenting. Diana spoke powerfully on the prevalence, beauty, and stability of the non-nuclear families that are on the rise
The NYC legal community will honor our Executive Director @dianaadamsesq.bsky.social at the NYC Bar Pride Reception on Monday June 15! Register to join the celebration & see Diana recognized for their leadership in advancing LGBTQIA+ equality through the law. services.nycbar.org/EventDetail?...