I,    First Name     Last Name    want to promote the purpose of this organization:
● Establish and nurture a network of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender,
queer, sexual/gender diverse, and allied legal professionals who support
LGBTQ+ equality and the other goals of the organization;
● Maintain and publicize a directory of legal professionals who are members
of the organization;
● Provide and promote positive role models in an atmosphere of
equality and diversity for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer,
sexual/gender diverse communities;
● Provide opportunities for legal professionals in our communities to meet and
network;
● Encourage fellowship and support and promote the professional
advancement of members of our communities;
● Research, discuss and exchange information on and promote sensitivity to
legal issues that affect the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer,
sexual/gender diverse communities;
● Promote and stimulate the practice and professional expertise of
lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, sexual/gender diverse legal
professionals;
● Promote legislative, administrative and judicial reforms for the purpose
of eliminating discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender
identity, gender expression, and other intersectional issues that affect the
LGBTQ+ community;
● Develop liaison with other legal and legal-related organizations, including but
not limited to being an affiliate of the National LGBT Bar Association;
● Represent lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and sexual/gender
diverse clients in cases of particular public interest that advance the rights of
LGBTQ+ North Carolinians.
● Establish a fund to allow PMBA to sponsor one or more North Carolinian law
student(s) to attend Lavender Law by paying the registration fee and/or National
LGBT Bar Membership dues, travel , and hotel/housing accommodations.
Selection of law students shall be done by the Lavender Law Fund Committee
as established in Article VI.