Announcements

On April 6, 2026, Q Law NJ, Inc. joined several other bar associations across the country in opposing a Notice of Proposed Rule Making by the United States Department of Justice ("DOJ"). The proposed rule would give the DOJ primary authority to review misconduct allegations against its attorneys before state bar regulators can act. If enacted, this rule would greatly undermine accountability by delaying or blocking state bar investigations, potentially shielding DOJ attorney

"[B]ecause the majority plays with fire in this case, I fear that the people of this country will get burned.” Chiles v. Salazar , 607 U.S. ___ (2026) (Jackson, J., dissenting). On March 31, 2026, Trans Day of Visibility, the United States Supreme Court issued yet another blow to the LGBTQIA+ community and to the ability of states to legislate certain protections for LGBTQIA+ people. In an 8-1 ruling, the Court held that Colorado’s ban on conversion “therapy” impermissibly im

In an unwavering commitment to queer and trans liberation, we as members of the Board of Directors are proud to announce the formation of Q Law NJ, Inc. (“Q Law”), New Jersey’s independent LGBTQ+ affinity bar association. We take these steps with the firm belief that now more than ever we need an independent voice for LGBTQ+ legal professionals in New Jersey. Until today, our State has remained one of the few states in the country without an LGBTQ+ affinity bar association. F