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Our Members:
Membership in GAYLAW is open to lawyers, law students, and
other legal professionals without regard to age, race, religion,
sex, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, political
affiliation, sexual orientation, or transgender status. GAYLAW
members include legal professionals from large law firms,
solo and small practices, government agencies, non-profits,
academia, and the judiciary. GAYLAW does not sell its membership
list and will keep any member’s information confidential
upon request.
Dues:
Membership dues support all GAYLAW activities and are due upon
joining GAYLAW and at the beginning of every calendar year. Dues
vary according to annual income or student status. Please consider
joining as a “Sustaining
Member” and/or making an additional donation to support
GAYLAW’s programs and services. You may pay dues online or mail a check payable to GAYLAW
and this form to P.O. Box 34072, Washington, DC 20043.
| Student or annual income less than $40,000 |
$15.00/year |
| Annual income $40,000 to $70,000 inclusive |
$35.00/year |
| Annual Income more than $70,000 |
$50.00/year |
| Sustaining Member |
$150.00/year |
Sustaining members receive a one-year membership; one ticket
to the Holiday Gala; the option to be listed in the Holiday
Gala’s event program and promotional material; and
admission to the summer pool party.
Committees:
GAYLAW does not employ any staff and relies
solely on the generosity of its volunteer members to support
all its activities through one of its Committees. Members
are encouraged to E-mail one of the Board or Committee members
to learn about volunteer opportunities.
- Programs / Socials
- Organizes member socials and coordinates events with
other professional organizations. Also, plans and organizes
educational and legal programs for members and the community.
Events@gaylaw.org
- Communications - Writes,
edits, and publishes news releases, web content and other
material. Reviews GAYLAW’s use
of media and makes suggestions to the Board of Directors
about publicizing events and activities to members and the
community. Communications@gaylaw.org
- Law Student Outreach
and Mentoring - Works with local law school GLBT organizations
to develop student programs, including job workshops and
other networking opportunities. Administers the "Mentor-Mentee" program,
which pairs law students, law graduates and junior lawyers
with experienced attorneys. LawStudents@gaylaw.org
- Membership – Develops
plans for recruiting and retaining members. Organizes the
annual Membership Appreciation Event. Membership@gaylaw.org
- Public
Service & Policy – Reviews GLBT policies
and positions and makes recommendations to the Board of Directors
about whether GAYLAW should write or endorse amicus briefs,
join coalitions, lobby legislators, etc. Policy@gaylaw.org
- D.C. Bar Candidates Forum & Endorsements – Coordinates
the D.C. Bar Candidates Forum, develops standards for review
of the nominees and makes recommendations to the Board of
Directors regarding such nominees. Nominations@gaylaw.org
- Attorney Referral – Recruits
attorneys as needed and recommends to the Board of Directors ways to increase
visibility and usage of the referral service. GAR@gaylaw.org
- Whitman-Walker
Clinic Volunteer - Volunteers at Whitman-Walker Clinic
to assist people with HIV/AIDS prepare simple planning
documents (Wills, Medical Directives and Powers of Attorney).
Training and mentoring are available. Volunteer@gaylaw.org
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