From Stonewall to Windsor: New York’s March to LGBTQ Rights

Free In-Person and Online Event at the New York City Bar Association — Open to the Public

Part of the Judith S. Kaye Program series, sponsored by Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom LLP.

PROGRAM

See the landmark New York LGBTQ cases through the eyes of those who know them best – the judges and attorneys who lived this history. Get grounded with a presentation on New York’s march toward LGBTQ rights, and dive into a panel discussion featuring leading legal luminaries who will share their personal recollections; give insight into cases like Onofre, Braschi, and Hernandez; and look to the future of LGBTQ rights in New York.

WELCOME
Hon. Jonathan Lippman, Former Chief Judge of New York State; Of Counsel, Latham & Watkins LLP; and President, Historical Society of the New York Courts
Stephen P. Younger, Esq., Partner, Foley Hoag LLP; and Chair of the Board, Historical Society of the New York Courts

INTRODUCTION 
Henry M. Greenberg, Esq., Shareholder, Greenberg Traurig LLP and Vice Chair, Historical Society of the New York Courts

PRESENTATION
Christopher R. Riano, Esq., President, Center for Civic Education and Lecturer, Constitutional Law & Government, Columbia University and Of Counsel, Holland & Knight LLP

PANEL DISCUSSION
Moderator: Henry M. Greenberg, Esq.
Hon. Rosalyn Richter, Former Associate Justice, Appellate Division, First Department and Senior Counsel, Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP 
Hon. Matthew J. Titone, Surrogate, Surrogate’s Court, Richmond County
Roberta A. Kaplan, Esq., Partner, Kaplan Hecker & Fink LLP and Trustee, Historical Society of the New York Courts
Christopher R. Riano, Esq.

This event is co-sponsored by The Richard C. Failla LGBTQ Commission of the New York State Courts, New York State Bar Association’s LGBTQ Law Section Committee and New York City Bar Association’s LGBTQ Rights Committee.

Watch the Program Video