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LGBT Outreach Feature: NCLR

The National Center for Lesbian Rights is a national legal organization in the U.S. committed to advancing the civil and human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people and their families through litigation, public policy advocacy, and public education.

Thirty-one years ago, two brave and determined women fresh out of law school and eager to make a difference decided to put their knowledge to good use. As legal scholars, Donna Hitchens and Roberta Achtenberg saw the courtroom as a way to change the world. As lesbians, they had experienced frustrations and fears both personal and professional and didn’t want others to suffer the same. And as future parents, they knew they would face even more challenges ahead.

Today NCLR is a non-profit, public interest law firm which litigates precedent-setting cases at the trial and appellate court levels; advocates for equitable public policies affecting the LGBT community; provides free legal assistance to LGBT people and their legal advocates; and conducts community education on LGBT legal issues. NCLR serves more than 5,000 lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people and their families in all fifty states each year, including LGBT seniors, immigrants, athletes, and youth. And their impact litigation serves all LGBT people in the United States.

Need Help?

Do you have legal questions related to your sexual orientation or gender identity?

NCLR has many useful publications. We encourage you to look over these materials prior to contacting us…

elder law
employment
families & parenting
immigration
marriage
relationship recognition
sports
transgender
youth

If you are unable to find what you need in our publications, you can contact NCLR’s legal information helpline by filling out our online form which is the fastest and most convenient way to get assistance.

NCLR’s Legal Helpline is also available via phone during regular business hours (9AM-5PM PST). Please call 415.392.6257 or toll-free 1.800.528.6257 and ask for the Legal Helpline.

If we are not available to take your call, leave us a message. Please allow three to five business days for us to do the necessary research and get back to you, though we may be in touch sooner if we need additional information to assist you.