Diana Adams, Esq

05/05/2026

After being on the team that drafted these model ordinances, its so incredible & empowering to see these laws pass all across the country at a municipal level, in Portland, West Hollywood, and beyond, thanks to grassroots organizing by community partner OPEN - Organization for Polyamory and Ethical Non-monogamy.

In my opinion, US democracy still functions best at a local level-may this encourage you to utilize that power! 💪 And if you're interested in these laws, follow along and join the movement!

Our Executive Director Diana Adams, Esq was interviewed by The Guardian for their latest piece covering the rapidly expanding legal protections for polyamorous families. Our lawyers Diana and Andy Izenson were on the team at Polyamory Legal Advocacy Coalition that drafted the model ordinances for multi-partner domestic partnership and relationship status/family structure nondiscrimination, which are now being adopted across the country. As Portland becomes the largest U.S. city to pass these protections, momentum is building with cities like West Hollywood and Berkeley recently doing the same. This work is about more than recognition; it’s about ensuring that all people, regardless of family structure, have access to housing, employment, and safety without discrimination.

We’re incredibly proud to be part of this movement and watch the work rippling out nationwide to create positive policies for polyamorous and non-nuclear families! When you support us by donating or sharing our posts, you’re directly supporting the advancement of these protections and the continued push for inclusive, equitable family law. Spread the word and make a donation today to help us keep the fight going to protect our community!

https://chosenfamilylawcenter.networkforgood.com/projects/224938-donate-to-chosen-family-law-center

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/may/03/polyamory-legal-protections

05/04/2026

Our rally last week in the news! The q***r and trans communities of NYC deserve funding to meet this moment. Follow along with us at Chosen Family Law Center, Inc. to get involved.

05/01/2026

I was glad to rally at NYC City Hall yesterday with our amazing team at the NYC Trans Q***r Coalition! https://www.instagram.com/nyctransq***rcoalition/

Two years ago, NY City Councilmembers said 'look, if all you q***r activists could just agree on what you want and come to us with an agreed upon list of priorities, we'd be more able to help.' Probably thinking- totally no way that's happening.

But the positive side of terrifying times in the news is that its much easier to get people to push aside infighting and come together! We created a coalition of all the nonprofits serving q***r people in NYC (over 70) and got them to AGREE on priorities for our legislative asks last year. And again this year. Can you imagine??

And as a result, last year we were granted a record $13.7 million by NYC in new emergency funds to meet the intense demand, which caused ripples around the country and helped other activists ask their cities to step up too! This year, we're out rallying for $38 million. Why do we need so much??

NYC has the largest q***r population in the USA, over 5% of the city population. We're asking, in this time of national attack and q***r people fleeing to the safe harbor of NYC in a massive influx, that we be granted 0.03% of the city budget, less than $2 per adult in NYC.

Remember those images and stories from 1970s NYC of all the piers on the westside of Manhattan full of homeless q***r teenagers? We're at risk right now of going back to that. And we cannot let that happen. When people come to the safe harbor of NYC, they deserve a warm welcome. We don't just need lip service about supporting q***r people- we need resources.

I’ve been an attorney serving LGBTQIA+ people in New York City for over 20 years. We’ve always been understaffed in providing free services to low-income q***r and trans people, but I’ve seen this issue become an emergency in the last year. As q***r and transgender people move from other states to New York City, we need additional funding urgently to provide them with the safety and welcome they deserve in our great city.

I'll be posting more about how you can testify, show up to rallies, and support!

04/22/2026

As trans people are treated as scapegoats nationwide, many flee to safer places in the US like NYC. With our high cost of living, there's a risk they could face homelessness or lack of medical care. They deserve a much better welcome to this great city, and our city needs to live up to its legacy as the birthplace of the worldwide pride movement.

Join the leaders of the NYC LGBTQIA+ community as we rally for city funding to address this!

I've been glad to take on leadership as policy co-chair and advisory board member in this wonderful coalition of the 80+ nonprofits in NYC serving LGBTQIA+ people, so that we can speak with one voice in our asks for legislation and budgetary allocations to protect our q***r and trans communities. (Imagine how challenging and rare it is for this enormous and diverse community to manage to speak with one voice!) We've been able to achieve historic wins that have rippled nationwide, including $13.7 million last year in new funding allocated to address the urgent needs of our trans community. At this rally, a number of wonderful leaders from our coalition as well as supportive NY City Council members will be speaking.

Come get informed and get inspired, and with your presence and voice there, help us let NY City Council and Mayor's Office know this is important to you as a NYC community member.

NYC, it’s time to show up! ✊🏽 🏳️‍⚧️ 🏳️‍🌈

We're proud members of the NYC Trans & Q***r Coalition! Join us as we rally to demand real investment in TGNCNB New Yorkers! Because our communities deserve more than visibility, we deserve resources, care, and protection.

We’re building momentum and asking the NY City Council for:
💰 $10M for the Trans Equity Initiative
💜 $15M for gender-affirming care for youth
⚖️ $15M for people in the s*x trade fund
📢 A new LGBTQIA+ Immigrant Legal Services Fund

📍City Hall Park (Broadway & Chambers St.)
🗓 April 30
⏰ 12 PM

Our lives, our futures, & our communities are worth investing in. Show up, speak out, & stand with us!

04/13/2026

I hope to see you at Frankie Fest in Brooklyn, a q***r and ally rock festival honoring the life of trans icon Frankie Rex, my dear friend and member of my favorite q***r rock band The FMs who will be playing. I'll be speaking briefly on trans activism & sharing legal resources with Chosen Family Law Center, Inc. (and rocking out). Join me!

Chosen Family Law Center is honored to be part of the third annual Q***r and Ally Rock Music festival Frankie Fest, celebrating the life of Frankie Maddox Rex of The FMs

We’ll be tabling at House of YES on Sunday, May 3rd at 6PM to share information and fundraise for the “Frankie Maddox Rex Memorial Fund” which supports our free legal services for low-income TGNCNB community members.

Get your tickets now for an exciting night of live music, drag, burlesque, and circus performances, celebrating a beloved trans icon and benefiting the causes they cared about!

🎟️Early bird prices are available and won’t last long!

https://shotgun.live/en/events/3rd-annual-frankie-fest-may-3-2026?fbclid=IwY2xjawRJ_NxleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFXQTFmWVJ5RU9mNXFLdkRFc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHq5gYPNMfbO2i6nw1x2fo9ByMZrfJhmIVgrymNv9LIXTf6471clTGCmnSbPu_aem__rm1msjRG5viEeMw6J9aIw

04/10/2026

How do we cultivate aliveness in a time defined by disruptions? What are the forces impacting our desire and our relationships?

At the 20 year anniversary of Esther Perel's groundbreaking book ‘Mating in Captivity’, I'm honored to explore these questions with Esther, Dan Savage, Jean Malpas, and other leading thinkers whom I admire tremendously. I hope you'll join us for this fascinating conversation, whether you're a therapist, a coach, or anyone who enjoys reflections in the realm of relating and being our best selves. Attend in-person in NYC or virtually from anywhere.

I’m happy to share a discount with you: for $100 off in-person tickets, use code “Adams100”, and for $50 off virtual tickets, use code “Adams50”.

How do we cultivate aliveness in a time defined by disruptions? What are the forces impacting our desire and our relationships?

Our Executive Director Diana Adams, Esq writes: At the 20 year anniversary of Esther Perel's groundbreaking book ‘Mating in Captivity’, I'm honored to explore these questions with Esther, Dan Savage, Jean Malpas, and many other leading thinkers whom I admire tremendously. I hope you'll join us for this fascinating conversation, whether you're a therapist, a coach, or anyone who enjoys reflections in the realm of relating and being our best selves. Attend in-person in NYC or virtually from anywhere.

I’m happy to share a discount with you: for $100 off in-person tickets, use code “Adams100”, and for $50 off virtual tickets, use code “Adams50”.

Learn more about Sessions Live 2026 at https://sessionslive2026.estherperel.com

03/23/2026

Join us for this lovely Trans Day of Visibility event in NYC! Our trans community deserves to be loved on and I'm glad we can be part of it.

Chosen Family Law Center will be tabling at “Love On Us 2026: Radiant Roots, Resilient Hearts!”

In celebration of Trans Day of Visibility, we’re proud to support “Love On Us 2026”, hosted by the Caribbean Equality Project. We’ll be there connecting low-income LGBTQIA+ New Yorkers with free legal services!

This powerful evening will center healing, joy, culture, and community care for trans and non-binary Black, Latinx, AAPI, Afro- and Indo-Caribbean, Indigenous, and Immigrant communities.

Together we’ll celebrate our radiant roots, resilient hearts, and the community bonds that help us thrive.

What to expect:
• Health, immigration & community resources
• Intergenerational panel & performances
• FREE pop-up clothing shop
• $20 gift cards for the first 50 attendees
• Community dinner & healing space

153-10 Jamaica Ave, Jamaica, NY 11432
March 26, 2026
5PM – 8PM

Join us for an evening of connection, resources, performances, and collective care.

This event is free, but registration is required
Register Here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/love-on-us-radiant-roots-resilient-hearts

03/18/2026

I often hear from folks in corporate jobs that they can't help with justice movements, with regret. But corporate employees have SO much power to push their employers to do better! Seize it!

1 way: Push your employer to host a pride event for employees or clients. In our case, speaking fees for pride events go straight to our nonprofit expenses, and its a way you can fundraise without opening your own wallet.🏳️‍🌈

Book us now for Pride month and beyond—all profits directly support free legal services and legislative advocacy for low-income LGBTQIA+ New Yorkers!

Speakers Diana Adams and Andy Izenson are attorneys at Chosen Family Law Center and also with the renowned boutique LGBTQIA+ family law and mediation firm Diana Adams Law & Mediation, PLLC, both based in New York City.

Our attorneys are internationally recognized thought leaders and keynote speakers who regularly speak about current legal LGBTQIA+ issues around the world on topics including: the legal landscape related to transgender rights, family diversity and evolving family structure, same s*x marriage, the international LGBTQIA+ movement, and cultural competency and sensitivity for attorneys and other professionals serving transgender and gender non-conforming clients. They also have extensive experience in corporate consulting to ensure workplaces are supportive of diverse families & LGBTQIA+ employees, clients, and customers. Booking us for a Pride talk or CLE provides crucial support for our legislative advocacy, public education initiatives, and legal services, all of which support low-income LGBTQIA+ individuals and non-nuclear families with urgent legal needs.

Would your company or organization benefit from specialized education in LGBTQIA+ issues and cultural competency? Ask your employer to show their support for the LGBTQIA+ community this year by booking our Executive Director Diana Adams, Esq and Senior Legal Director for a Pride talk!

Reach out today by email to book us: [email protected]

03/16/2026

These humans are incredible and inspiring, and I'm so honored to be in international LGBTQIA+ movement with them. This event was soul nourishing and invigorating, just when I needed it. Thank you Outright International!

The world LGBTQIA+ movement is fierce and united! We're not backing down.

Last week, LGBTQIA+ leaders from 6 continents & over 20 countries met at the historic Stonewall Inn to convene as an international movement, one month after the removal of the Pride Flag from the Stonewall National Monument. We’re proud that our Executive Director Diana Adams was invited as one of the community leaders representing the USA. The gathering was part of Outright International's annual Advocacy Week. It was a powerful experience of coming together in solidarity for a raw and honest conversation about the state of LGBTQIA+ rights through an international lens.

Diana says: “Our movement for LGBTQIA+ justice is united internationally with solidarity and mutual care that buoys all of us in these times of backlash. We aren’t backing down for a minute.”

03/16/2026

I'm honored and humbled to be part of this incredible lineup. And these two days of conversations are going to be fantastic!

There will be a full track of CE credits for therapists and a simultaneous more interactive panel discussion track and lots of time for networking and meeting great people. Great not just for therapists but also those like me who are fascinated by the world of relationships and connection.

Live in NYC and virtually anywhere. I hope you'll register and join us.