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LGBTQ+

Purpose

The LGBTQ+ Interest Group has a dual-fold purpose.  First, the group will work to strengthen the profession by creating an environment where LGBTQ+ legal professionals can grow and succeed to their full potential.  Second, the group will work to strengthen our community by improving access to high quality legal services tailored to the unique needs of LGBTQ+ individuals and families.  The group will achieve these aims through a combination of educational programming, community engagement, and network development.

 

 

Gerhardstein and Branch LGBTQ+ Legal Advocacy Award

The CBA LGBTQ+ Interests Group created the Gerhardstein and Branch LGBTQ+ Legal Advocacy Award in honor of area practitioners, Alphonse A. Gerhardstein and Jennifer L. Branch, whose support of LGBTQ+ rights has been monumental both locally and nationally. The Gerhardstein and Branch LGBTQ+ Legal Advocacy Award is an annual recognition given to area practitioners furthering the cause of LGBTQ+ rights in celebration of National Pride Month.

Past Recipients

2023 - Jack B. Harrison

2022 - Scott Greenwood, Esq.

2021 - M. Freeman Durham, Esq.

2020-Richard Buchanan, Esq.

2019- Lisa T. Meeks, Esq.

2018- Scott E. Knox, Esq.

2017- Robert "Bob" Laufman, Esq. & Kathy Laufman

2016- Alphonse A. Gerhardstein, Esq. & Jennifer L. Branch, Esq.

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