by BALIF Admin | Mar 14, 2025 | News
BALIF opposes the recent revision to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Intelligence and Analysis (I&A) Policy Manual which removes gender identity from its list of protected classes in DHS’ personnel’s intelligence gathering. Previously, the...
by BALIF Admin | Mar 4, 2025 | News
The Trump administration’s recent Executive Orders broadly targeting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts—and those specifically attacking the rights and dignity of transgender individuals—are an affront to the core values of BALIF, the Asian American Bar...
by newmooncreative | Dec 23, 2024 | News
Nation’s first transgender trial judge Victoria Kolakowski to receive Stonewall Award Congratulations to BALIF member, Judge Victoria Kolakowski! Read Full Article Sign up for the BALIF Newsletters Sign up...
by BALIF Admin | Apr 6, 2022 | News
We write on behalf of BALIF, as the nation’s oldest LGBTQIA+ bar association, to express our rage, grief, and condolences for the victims and their families affected by the shootings on March 16, 2021 in the Atlanta area at three massage parlors, the Gold Massage Spa,...
by BALIF Admin | Apr 6, 2022 | News
Dear BALIF Member, This fall, Californians will decide on whether to recall Governor Gavin Newsom from office. As members and allies of LGBTQI+, BIPOC, immigrant, and other marginalized communities and identities, we cannot sit out this important election. If more...
by BALIF Admin | Apr 6, 2022 | News
BALIF’s New Lawyers Committee is accepting applications for the 2021-2022 Mentorship Program! BALIF’s New Lawyers Committee is accepting applications for the 2021-2022 Mentorship Program! BALIF’s incredibly successful mentorship program is back and...
