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Being Trans+ can come with additional barriers, including various forms of discrimination that result in the need for legal representation. This page is dedicated to organizations, programs, and law firms working to advocate on behalf of Trans+ rights in policy and law. Contacts may also include ways to get involved in making spaces safer, more equitable, and more Trans affirming.
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Description:
The ACLU works to ensure that lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people can live openly without discrimination and enjoy equal rights, personal autonomy, and freedom of expression and association.
Location(s):
United States
Contact:
(212) 549-2500
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This document provides non-regulatory guidance regarding compliance with the Act in the context of a school setting, with specific focus on how the Act protects the rights of transgender, nonbinary, and gender nonconforming individuals to equal enjoyment of and access to educational opportunities, programs and activities under Article 5 of the Act. The guidance is intended for school districts, students and their families and caregivers, to better understand their rights and responsibilities under the Act.
Illinois specific
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Description:
Center on Halsted's Legal Clinic provides free and confidential information and referrals from local volunteer attorneys and legal organizations. Sessions are 45 minutes in length. Depending on your legal issue, you may be provided with basic information about the issue, possible options and/or referrals to other legal advocacy groups, attorneys that have been assessed for LGBTQ competency or other social service resources.
Location(s):
Chicago, IL
Contact:
773.472.6469 ext 436
legal@centeronhalsted.org
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Description:
TransLegal helps participants with name change or gender identity documents, assistance in obtaining public benefits, criminal legal advocacy, workshops and clinics, civil rights/discrimination advocacy and employment matters
Location(s):
Chicago, IL
Contact:
773.248.5200 x 414
mpahl@chicagohouse.org
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Description:
law firm serving members of the LGBTQ community in the following areas: Real Estate, Bankruptcy, Criminal and Traffic Law, Family Law, Wills, Estates and Probate, Assistance with issues related to lesbian and gay partnerships, transition issues for the transgendered.
Location(s):
Chicago, IL
Contact:
773.777.9277
JRQuinnAtty@aol.com
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Useful for consumers and job-seekers, national benchmarking tool on corporate policies and practices pertinent to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender employees.
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Description:
The goal at the Human Rights Campaign is to ensure that every LGBTQ person is free to live their life openly, with their equal rights ensured. We know that goal requires that we keep educating, supporting and inspiring ourselves and each other. In the spirit of that continual growth, we’ve compiled information and advice on a range of topics,
Location(s):
United States
Contact:
(202) 628-4160
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Description:
public education, networking, and government petition
Location(s):
Illinois
Contact:
630.219.0526
IGA@genderadvocates.org
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Description:
promote safety, support and healthy development for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) youth, in Illinois schools and communities, through advocacy, education, youth organizing and research.
Location(s):
Illinois
Contact:
312.533.2624
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Description:
Lambda Legal, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is a national organization committed to achieving full recognition of the civil rights of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender people and those with HIV through impact litigation, education and public policy work
Location(s):
Midwest Region
Contact:
312 663 4413 ex 350 (legal help desk)
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Answers many questions that transgender people and their advocates may ask as they navigate through life.
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Description:
The attorneys at Metz & Jones LLC provide help to clients who want to work with someone who understands how legal issues can affect Illinois’ transgender community. They are strong advocates who will protect your rights and help you educate others on what it means to be transgender. They invite you to speak with their firm today if you need a family lawyer who will not only represent your interests in court, but also be a friend and ally who is dedicated to helping you achieve your goals.
Location(s):
5443 North Broadway #2-North Chicago, IL 60640
Contact:
Transgender family law attorneys can be reached online or by calling 773-878-4480
Website:
https://www.metzandjoneslaw.com/
Content:
This PDF contains details on ways you can change your name in Illinois.
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Description:
Committed to prison abolition, transformative justice, and gender self-determination
Location(s):
Chicago, IL
Contact:
773.272.1822
legal@tjlp.org
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This resource contains links and information on trans athletic policies in Illinois
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Description:
From employment and housing discrimination to criminalization and violence, transgender people are often forced to engage with a legal system that wasn’t built for us. Even something as basic as correcting our identity documents to reflect who we truly are can be a confusing, overwhelming, and isolating process.
By maintaining a robust collection of resources and publications, TLC does our best to guide you through some of the more common legal challenges and questions transgender people encounter. If you can’t find an answer in our publications, our Legal Information Helpdesk is here to respond to your questions and refer you to other resources and members of our pro bono network for support.
Location(s):
United States
Contact:
510-587-9696
info@transgenderlawcenter.org
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Content:
The Trans Health Project takes a comprehensive, systematic approach to expanding access to transgender-related health care by educating affected individuals about their legal rights; cultivating a robust movement to achieve health care equity; expanding enforcement of existing legal protections; and driving clinical policy changes among insurance carriers.
The Trans Health Project's primary activities include developing a network of attorneys capable of challenging exclusions and medical necessity denials; launching a national health care helpline for transgender individuals and advocates to receive timely assistance; and educating individuals, transgender organizations, medical and mental health providers and billing offices.
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Description:
Offers Microgrants for name changes, as well as commissary deposits and post-release support for trans people who are incarcerated.
Location(s):
United States
Canada
Contact:
(877) 565-8860
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Description:
Trans Up Front was founded with a powerful commitment to educate, advocate, and support the LGBTQIA+ community, with a particular emphasis on fostering inclusion for transgender and gender-expansive individuals. With a mission to promote understanding, safety, and equality, they aim to break down barriers and challenge societal norms that have historically marginalized trans and gender-nonconforming people. Their focus is not just on awareness, but on creating tangible, lasting change across all areas of society.
At Trans Up Front, they understand that the needs of each client are unique, which is why we prioritize a personalized, collaborative approach. Whether working with an educational institution to establish comprehensive anti-discrimination policies, supporting a corporation with diversity and inclusion training, or offering guidance to families navigating the complexities of gender identity, they tailor their services to align with the specific goals and challenges of each individual or organization.
Location(s):
Chicago
Contact:
Asher McMaher (they/them) Executive Director
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