Posted on 01 June 2012.
June is LGBT month.? Attention to the rights of lesbians, gays, bisexuals, and transgender people has increased, especially in the areas of military service, insurance benefits, and employment non-discrimination.? In honor of all members of this group, the following is a list of resources to help effectively represent them:
Westlaw
- Joslin and Minter: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Family Law
In terms of both federal and state law, this treatise addresses aspects of LGBT relationships such as: marriage, divorce, adoption, custody, and parenting. (Database identifier: LGFAMLAW) - For purposes of current awareness, Westlaw summarizes recent court decisions and other legal occurrences in Westlaw Topical Highlights ? Gay Lesbian Bisexual Transgender Law. (Database identifier: WTH-GLBT)
- Westlaw has several periodical databases devoted to LGBT issues, such as: Gay and Lesbian Review (Database identifier: GAYLESREV); Scholar: St. Mary?s Law Review on Minority Issues (Database identifier: SCHOLAR); and Tulane Journal of Law & Sexuality (Database identifier: LSEX)
Lexis
- Columbia Journal of Gender and Law (Library/File: LAWREV/COLJGL)
This journal focuses on the intersection of gender and law, including issues related to sexual orientation. - Mega News, Gender and Sex Discrimination in Employment (Library/File: MEGANW/GSDMGA)
This sources combines general and legal news on employment discrimination due to sexual orientation or gender.
Books/Periodicals
- Hertz, Doskow, and Clifford: A Legal Guide for Lesbian and Gay Couples (ISBN 9781413316810)
For the layperson, this guide (updated for 2012) addresses traditional as well as novel aspects, such as estate planning, living together contracts, and legal matters in the event a relationship ends. - Gilreath: Sexual Identity Law (ISBN 9780314279224)
Also current as of 2012, Gilreath?s book includes chapters on military service, freedom of expression, and sexual identity and the Constitution. - The Dukeminier Awards: Best Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Law Review Articles (http://williamsinstitute.law.ucla.edu/dukeminier-awards-journal/)
Each year, the Williams Institute at UCLA gathers law review articles that discuss sexual orientation and public policy, then chooses the very best to publish in an annual volume.
Websites of interest
- http://www.aclu.org/lgbt-rights
Among many other sections, the ACLU website features sections on LGBT parenting, how to create safe environments for LGBT youth, and the state of ENDA (the Employment Non-Discrimination Act). - http://www.hrc.org/
In addition to its work for ENDA (see above), the Human Rights Campaign also advocates for legislation to include same-sex partners in their texts.? A small sampling of the bills it aims to change include: immigration, the tax code, protection from discrimination in creditworthiness decisions, and equal access to spousal insurance benefits. - http://www.lgbtbar.org/
The LGBT Bar Association, a section of ABA, has an active Twitter feed, a job board for LGBT-friendly employers, as well as online CLE credits in many practice fields.
Join me in celebrating LGBT month this June.
Jennifer Dismukes Vail
Diversity Committee Chair, SLA Legal Division
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