International Association of LGBTQ Judges

07/22/2026

As her tenure comes to a close, the International Association of LGBTQ+ Judges thanks its outgoing President, Judge Amy Sakalauskas (Nova Scotia), for her leadership, dedication, and passion, which have helped guide our organization. We are grateful for her time, talent, and heart. Thank you, Judge Sakalauskas, for your remarkable service and lasting impact!

07/21/2026

Last week, the Association held its annual Judicial Education Institute, hosted by the National LGBTQ+ Bar Association at its Lavender Law conference in Chicago, where we welcomed our judicial officer colleagues from around the world.

06/29/2026

Tal Khan Valbuena to make history as California’s 1st gay Muslim judge

Tal Khan Valbuena to make history as California's first gay Muslim judge. He declared victory in the race for LA Superior Court Office No.2.

06/24/2026

Member Acting Supreme Court Justice Chris Ann Kelley (NY) featured in the news: https://www.amny.com/news/suffolk-county-courts-recognize-pride-month-during-annual-ceremony/

Suffolk County Courts on Long Island recently celebrated Pride month with a special event in Central Islip.

06/24/2026

UK Member Nicholas Allen KC is a featured presenter in "A Panel Discussion Concerning the Fairer End to Relationships Consultation" on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at 5:00pm BST. Register here:

Join an expert panel chaired by HHJ Hess to discuss the Government’s proposals for reform of financial remedies, cohabitation and inheritance law. Date: Thursday 25th June 2026 Time: 5pm to 6pm Location: Zoom REGISTER NOW SPEAKERS HHJ Edward Hess Edward is co-chair of the Pensions Advisory Group a...

06/18/2026

Member Judge Harvey Brownstone's story is set to become a movie

Memoir by Harvey Brownstone, Canada’s first openly gay judge, is becoming movie.

06/18/2026

A congratulations to our member, Justice Gisele Miller of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice - as she commences her term as President of the Canadian Chapter of the International Association of Women Judges.

05/31/2026

Congratulations to the 2026 International LGBTQ+ Judges Foundation Scholarship Recipients!

https://lgbtqjudges.org/scholarship/recipients/

04/13/2026

Members! Have you renewed your membership for 2026 yet?
Renew today!
https://lgbtqjudges.org/membership/

01/29/2026

Judges, are you looking for resources to help address LGBTQ+ youth in your courtrooms? The Judicial Council of California Advisory Committee on Providing Access and Fairness recently updated its bench card and can be found here: https://mcusercontent.com/0d4bedbf3d0ee0b80639584c0/files/0412120c-5a0a-51cf-7ea9-45c23e1021f4/Bench_Reference_Guide_What_Do_I_Need_to_Know_About_LGBTQ_Youth_in_Juvenile_Court.pdf