Transgender Athletes: Title IX and the Dynamic Legal Landscape

Thursday, May 9, 2024 | 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm

Format: Webinar

Program Co-Chairs:

Jeffrey P. Metzler
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

Jennifer Darmody
Paul Weiss

Gabriella Larios
New York Civil Liberties Union

Ettie Ward
St. John’s University

  • This program will provide an overview of the changing state of the law governing transgender athletes’ participation in sports in the k-12 and higher education contexts. The program will analyze the latest Title IX regulations, state laws, and lawsuits on this topic, and offer practical guidance for schools and practitioners in this field.

    Program Fee:
    Free for Members | $79 for Nonmembers



  • Joshua Block

    American Civil Liberties Union

    Erin Buzuvis
    Western New England University School of Law

    Thays Prado
    Centre for Sports and Human Rights

  • 12:30-12:35:       Introduction

    12:35-12:50:       State Regulations and Litigation Regarding Transgender Sports

    12:50-1:05:         Title IX and NCAA Rules

    1:05-1:20:           Rules of International Sports Bodies (International Olympic Committee, etc.).

    1:20-1:30:           Questions

  • New York: 1.0 Professional Practice
    New Jersey: 1.0 General
    California: 1.0 General
    Pennsylvania: 1.0 General
    Connecticut: Available to Licensed Attorneys

  • Sponsoring Association Committees:

    Bioethical Issues, Anne Zimmerman, Chair
    Education & the Law, Rebecca Berkebile & Jonathan D. Glater, Co-Chairs
    Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender & Queer Rights, Hayley J. Gorenberg & Jared M. Trujillo, Co-Chairs
    Sports Law, Joshua Fox & Bonnie L. Jarrett, Co-Chairs

    Sponsorship Opportunities are Available! Please Contact:
    Yelena Balashchenko, Manager, Business Development & Sponsorships | (212) 382-6608 | ybalashchenko@nycbar.org