It is truly an honor and privilege to serve as chair for one of the newest Sections of the New York State Bar Association. Providing a state-wide community for LGBTQ+ identified legal professionals and allies through CLE programming, live events and advocacy work strengthens our Section's purpose to promote equality in the law for LGBTQ+ people. I am looking forward to our Section's continued growth to be a leading voice for the LGBTQ+ legal community.