TRANSGENDER LEGAL DEFENSE AND EDUCATION

The name change project provides pro bono legal name change services to low-income transgender and non-binary people through partnerships with some of the most prestigious law firms and corporate law departments. For many transgender people, securing a legal name change is a significant step towards ensuring their legal identities match their authentic selves. Tldef provides its clients with access to pro bono legal representation to navigate the process and successfully secure a legal name change.

The public education program leverages tldef's staff expertise on a range of issues to empower transgender and non-binary people who are often routinely subject to discrimination. Tldef seeks to build the competency and expertise of individual attorneys, law firms, and business leaders committed to better serving transgender and non-binary people through "know your rights" workshops, corporate trainings, and continuing legal education opportunities. Tldef dissolved as of 9/30/2024 and transferred its remaining assets to a4tef.