Transgender Law Center

mission

Transgender Law Center changes law, policy, and attitudes so that all people can live safely, authentically, and free from discrimination regardless of their gender identity or expression.

vision

We envision a future where gender self-determination and authentic expression are seen as basic rights and matters of common human dignity.

values

Justice

Transgender Law Center values making concrete change in the lives of those most vulnerable in our communities and honors the multiple identities we hold.

Empowerment

Transgender Law Center values empowering transgender and gender nonconforming people to lead a movement for social change.

Self-Determination

Transgender Law Center respects everyone’s right to self-determination and to live as our true selves.

Integrity

Transgender Law Center is community-driven, valuing accountability and transparency in everything we do.

Fiercely Compassionate

Transgender Law Center is fiercely compassionate. This compassion extends to ourselves, our community, and our many movements.