International Association of LGBTQ Judges

08/23/2026

Congratulations, Judge Wood!

08/22/2026

The International Association of LGBTQ Judges mourns the passing of longtime member, Judge Barbara McDermott, 14-year jurist on Pennsylvania's Court of Common Pleas. Thank you, Judge McDermott, for your service to your community, and for your commitment to our organization. https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/inquirer/name/barbara-ann-mcdermott-obituary?id=62201228

View HON. BARBARA ANN MCDERMOTT's obituary, send flowers and sign the guestbook.

08/13/2026

The International Association of LGBTQ Judges mourns the passing of Justice Marsha G. Slough (ret.), Associate Justice on California's Fourth District Court of Appeal, and also the first openly gay justice to serve on that court. Thank you, Justice Slough, for being a trailblazer for those of us that follow!

Justice Marsha G. Slough, who served on California's Fourth District Court of Appeal and was a two-decade veteran of the state judiciary, died on Saturday following an illness. She was 68.

07/22/2026

As her tenure comes to a close, the International Association of LGBTQ+ Judges thanks its outgoing President, Judge Amy Sakalauskas (Nova Scotia), for her leadership, dedication, and passion, which have helped guide our organization. We are grateful for her time, talent, and heart. Thank you, Judge Sakalauskas, for your remarkable service and lasting impact!

07/21/2026

Last week, the Association held its annual Judicial Education Institute, hosted by the National LGBTQ+ Bar Association at its Lavender Law conference in Chicago, where we welcomed our judicial officer colleagues from around the world.

06/29/2026

Tal Khan Valbuena to make history as California’s 1st gay Muslim judge

Tal Khan Valbuena to make history as California's first gay Muslim judge. He declared victory in the race for LA Superior Court Office No.2.

06/24/2026

Member Acting Supreme Court Justice Chris Ann Kelley (NY) featured in the news: https://www.amny.com/news/suffolk-county-courts-recognize-pride-month-during-annual-ceremony/

Suffolk County Courts on Long Island recently celebrated Pride month with a special event in Central Islip.

06/24/2026

UK Member Nicholas Allen KC is a featured presenter in "A Panel Discussion Concerning the Fairer End to Relationships Consultation" on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at 5:00pm BST. Register here:

Join an expert panel chaired by HHJ Hess to discuss the Government’s proposals for reform of financial remedies, cohabitation and inheritance law. Date: Thursday 25th June 2026 Time: 5pm to 6pm Location: Zoom REGISTER NOW SPEAKERS HHJ Edward Hess Edward is co-chair of the Pensions Advisory Group a...

06/18/2026

Member Judge Harvey Brownstone's story is set to become a movie

Memoir by Harvey Brownstone, Canada’s first openly gay judge, is becoming movie.

06/18/2026

A congratulations to our member, Justice Gisele Miller of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice - as she commences her term as President of the Canadian Chapter of the International Association of Women Judges.