International Association of LGBTQ+ Judges

Founded in 1993, our Association provides networking, judicial education, and visibility for #LGBTQ judges and judicial officers.

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Tal Khan Valbuena to make history as California’s 1st gay Muslim judge #lgbtqjudges @QVoiceNews
https://t.co/pAjyLupkL2

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Member Acting Supreme Court Justice Chris Ann Kelley (NY) featured in the news: https://t.co/ZFNldiny0o #lgbtqjudges

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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: https://t.co/WdTZa3esrg @ClassLegalUK

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

https://t.co/kZNd0GgEAs

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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. @IntlWomenJudges

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

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Members! Have you renewed your membership for 2026 yet?
Renew today!
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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://t.co/Wu5E6FdSl7 #lgbtqjudges #lgbtqyouth

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It's membership renewal season! If you are a current member needing to renew, or you want to join us, head over to https://t.co/7fKQ4jyq42

As a thank you, we are sending you two customized lens cleaning cloths to keep your eyeglasses, camera lenses, and phone screens clean.

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Members in the News: First Asian & LGBTQ WA Supreme Court justice retires

Congratulations, Justice Yu, and happy retirement!

https://t.co/cucQFufbNy #lgbtqjudges #happyretirement

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Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces a judicial appointment in the province of Nova Scotia

Congratulations, Your Honour!

https://t.co/iUzx98yh3S

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Association Members! Join us for a members-only event Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026: Jury Trials... and Tribulations, bringing experienced criminal trial judges from the United States, Canada, and England for a discussion on the realities of jury trials. #lgbtqjudges #judicialeducation

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Members In The News: Judge Barbara McDermott of the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas Announces Retirement

Judge McDermott is pictured here with former Association President Judge Dan Anders.

Happy retirement, Your Honor!

https://t.co/jA8wY4HPEX #lgbtqjudges

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Judges Can Conduct Traditional Weddings While Declining Same-Sex Ones, Texas Supreme Court Says #lgbtqjudges #samesexmarriage #judicialethics https://t.co/IWgumVEthJ

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Member in the News: Judge Daniel J. Clifford

Six O’Clock Series: Judge shares journey from small-town politics to LGBTQ+ representation

https://t.co/LgGpXe6fTF

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Member Judge Javier E. Vargas featured in the news...

Court of Claims Judge Is Appointed as Co-Chair of LGBTQ Commission

https://t.co/RXABaItuoH #lgbtqjudges

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Member Jill Rose Quinn in the news...

Chicago advocates stress urgent need for both resources and resilience at Trans Day of Remembrance event

https://t.co/XJfm5gGeHc

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US Supreme Court rejects bid to overturn same-sex marriage right
https://t.co/gBZeQJpfTa

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The Association’s president, Judge Amy Sakalauskas, is featured this month in @IntlWomenJudges podcast, #JusticeBeyondTheBench. Have a listen! #lgbtqjudges #lgbtqpodcasts #lgbtqpride

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🎙 New #JusticeBeyondTheBench!
We speak with Judge Amy Sakalauskas, President of the @LGBTQJudges , on building a more inclusive and representative judiciary — where every voice leads with pride. 🏳️‍🌈⚖️

🎧 Tune in and listen today:
🔴 https://t.co/AyOF9kyXJt
🟢https://t.co/iW7kEvvXzo
@coimpactcollab

#IAWJ #WomenJudges #GenderEquity #JudicialLeadership #WomenImpactJustice

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Congratulations, Judge Wilensky!
https://t.co/FgYDcDr66d