Brian Sims

www.GALLOPLaw.org

GALLOP was formed in 1986 as the Philadelphia Attorneys for Human Rights (PAHR), an organization of LGBT legal professionals serving the Philadelphia metropolitan area. GALLOP's purpose is to advocate for and promote the civil and human rights of the LGBT community; to improve access to LGBT attorneys; and to improve and enhance business opportunities, advancement and employment of LGBT attorneys.

The business of GALLOP is conducted by a Board of Directors elected annually by the membership. The Board of Directors elects a Chair, Treasurer and Secretary from among its members, and includes law school representatives from the various Law Schools in the region. The Board establishes committees to undertake the program work of GALLOP.

In 1994, GALLOP secured a designated voting seat on the Executive Committee of the Philadelphia Bar Association's Young Lawyers Division. In 1997, GALLOP successfully lobbied the Board of Governors of the Philadelphia Bar Association to create a special committee on the Legal Rights of Lesbians and Gay Men. Our representatives have also met with leaders of the legal community to improve relations with the courts, justice system, law firms, law schools and political forums.

Amicus Support

GALLOP files amicus curiae briefs in significant cases. Past cases have included the U.S. Supreme Court's review of the Colorado anti-gay initiative, Romer v. Evans, and a challenge to a Texas Sodomy Law, Lawrence v. Texas.

Community Educational Forums

GALLOP has hosted annual forums during Philadelphia's Equality Forum and at the National Lesbian and Gay Law Association's Lavender Law Conference.

Outreach to Other LGBT Organizations

GALLOP is represented at, and has co-sponsored events with, the national and local Freedom to Marry coalitions, the Domestic Partnership Coalition, Equality Forum, the National Lesbian and Gay Law Association, the Greater Philadelphia Professional Network, Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund, the Delaware Valley legacy Fund, Equality Advocates, the Philadelphia Chapter of the National Gay & Lesbian Journalists Association, the ACLU of Delaware, the ACLU of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia Area Physicians for Human Rights, PACE and various student groups at area law schools.

Become a GALLOP Member!

To become a member of GALLOP, just fill out our online membership form.  You will have the option to pay by major credit card or by check.

MEMBERSHIP FOR STUDENTS AND RECENT GRADUATES IS FREE!

Student Membership Form

General Membership Form

Membership Policy

Membership in GALLOP is open to all lawyers, law students and other legal professionals who live, practice or attend law school in the metropolitan Philadelphia area, or who are admitted to practice at any bar or court located in the Philadelphia metropolitan area, including the Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware bars. GALLOP actively seeks the involvement of all individuals in our community, regardless of age, race, religion, gender, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, political affiliation or sexual orientation.