Continuing Legal Education at Chosen Family Law Center
Instructors
Diana Adams Esq.
Andy Izenson Esq.
Andy Izenson Esq.
Diana Adams (they/them) is an international legal leader in advocacy for LGBTQIA+ families and an inclusive definition of family beyond the romantic couple and their children. Diana is the Executive Director of the Chosen Family Law Center, a nonprofit providing free legal services for low-income transgender communities, LGBTQIA+ asylees,
Diana Adams (they/them) is an international legal leader in advocacy for LGBTQIA+ families and an inclusive definition of family beyond the romantic couple and their children. Diana is the Executive Director of the Chosen Family Law Center, a nonprofit providing free legal services for low-income transgender communities, LGBTQIA+ asylees, and LGBTQIA+, non-nuclear, & polyamorous families, as well as advocacy for expansion of laws supporting an inclusive definition of family nationwide. Diana is a co-founder of the Polyamory Legal Advocacy Coalition, through which they helped draft and pass the first laws in the U.S. for plural domestic partnership as well as the first law regarding non-discrimination based on family status. While living in Germany and serving U.S. Americans living overseas, Diana founded the Euro LGBTQ+ Family Law Institute, a network of lawyers serving LGBTQIA+ families across Europe, in collaboration with a worldwide network of lawyers and policy makers collaborating for the advancement of LGBTQIA+ rights. Diana is Managing Partner of Diana Adams Law & Mediation, PLLC, providing representation in NY state and mediation services nationwide for those hoping to negotiate intentional families. Diana’s popular TED talk ‘Why U.S. Laws Must Expand Beyond the Nuclear Family’ has been viewed worldwide and explains their expansive vision of family. They are proud to be a 2023 Ashoka Fellow.
Andy Izenson Esq.
Andy Izenson Esq.
Andy Izenson Esq.
Andy Izenson (they/them) is the Senior Legal Director for Chosen Family Law Center, Inc. and Partner at the family law and mediation firm Diana Adams Law & Mediation, PLLC, both based in New York City. Andy works with and advocates for LGBTQIA+, polyamorous, and non-traditional families, and was formerly a Clinical Instructor on Policy at
Andy Izenson (they/them) is the Senior Legal Director for Chosen Family Law Center, Inc. and Partner at the family law and mediation firm Diana Adams Law & Mediation, PLLC, both based in New York City. Andy works with and advocates for LGBTQIA+, polyamorous, and non-traditional families, and was formerly a Clinical Instructor on Policy at the LGBTQ Advocacy Clinic at Harvard Law School. Andy is a co-founder of the Polyamory Legal Advocacy Coalition, through which they helped draft and pass the first laws in the U.S. for plural domestic partnership as well as the first law regarding non-discrimination based on family status. Andy is a leader on LGBTQIA+ issues, and a popular speaker who gives talks on issues including: same-sex marriage; transgender and gender non-conforming youth issues; the Supreme Court and the fate of LGBTQIA+ Americans; cultural competency and sensitivity for attorneys and other professionals serving transgender and gender non-conforming clients; and opportunities for corporate leadership with LGBTQIA+ employees.