LGBTQ+ Legal Resources Project
LGBTQ+ Legal Resources Project
Overview
The LGBTQ+ Legal Resources Project of the City Bar Justice Center provides free legal information, advice, referrals, and occasional limited-scope representation to income-eligible LGBTQ+ New Yorkers in a variety of subject areas like discrimination, estate planning, and family and housing law.
The Project also offers periodic legal clinics and information sessions on a range of topics. Sign up here if you would like to be notified about these events.
If you need assistance on a specific LGBTQ+ legal issue, contact the City Bar Justice Center’s Legal Hotline by phone during its operating hours at 212-626-7383 or anytime via its online intake form. Our Hotline staff are LGBTQ+ affirming and trained on LGBTQ+ legal issues. Our Hotline additionally includes bilingual attorneys who speak English and Spanish, and we can accept calls in any language through interpreting services.
For any additional questions and inquiries, you can email the LGBTQ+ Legal Resources Project here. Emails will be reviewed and receive replies as soon as possible, generally within 1 week.
Latest news
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September 9, 2026
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Upcoming events
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NELP Intellectual Property Presentation
A small business virtual legal presentation will be held over Zoom in partnership with the Washington Heights Business Solutions Center. This presentation will provide small business owners with an overview of intellectual property rights through a discussion of Trademarks, Copyrights, Trade Secrets, and Patents. The webinar will delve into the process of obtaining legally recognized IP protections as well as discuss common IP pitfalls for microentrepreneurs. Registration is required. Please click here if interested in participating.
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NELP Small Business Remote Legal Clinic
A small business virtual legal clinic will be held over Zoom in partnership with the Brooklyn Library Business & Career Center and Pace University Small Business Development Center. Registration is required. Please click here if interested in participating.