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Mission
The
North Carolina Attorneys Institute for Equal Rights advocates for lesbian,
gay, bisexual and transgender individuals in North Carolina through
education, policy reform, and direct legal services, toward the goal of
eliminating legal barriers to full equality.
History
The NC GALA Institute for Equal Rights was founded in 2003 by the
Board of the North Carolina Gay and Lesbian Attorneys, as a non-profit
organization to expand the programs and goals of NC GALA beyond the limited
scope of the organization as a professional membership entity. After almost
10 years as a referral source for LGBT-friendly attorneys and a provider of
continuing legal education on topics of LGBT interest, the Board determined
that a more expanded program was needed. In 2003, the NC GALA Institute was
incorporated, and as of January, 2004, the NC GALA Institute is able to
accept donations as a charitable 501(c)(3) organization as designated by the
Internal Revenue Service.
Programs
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To conduct and participate in legal seminars throughout the
state for LGBT citizens, the legal profession and the community.
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To partner with area law schools to develop a legal clinic that
can utilize students to provide information to the public, assist
attorneys with research on LGBT-related cases and operate a legal hotline
and referral service.
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To disseminate legal information through a website, newsletters,
columns in LGBT newspapers, listservs, brochures and other formats.
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To educate community leaders and public officials on how to
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Contribute
There are two ways to contribute to NC GALA Institute for
Equal Rights. By joining NC GALA as a Matron/Patron Member, $100.00
of your membership fees will contribute to the Institute for Equal Rights. If you are not a North Carolina Attorney or Law Student, but you would
like to contribute to NC GALA Institute for Equal Rights, click here
to use PayPal and contribute
using your credit or debit card. You can also send a check to NC GALA Institute for Equal
Rights, P.O. Box 13152, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709.
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