About Us
Who are the
Lawyers Against Transphobia?
Lawyers Against Transphobia is a coalition of lawyers, teachers, parents, organizers, and community workers founded on the unceded lands of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh peoples (so-called British Columbia) and active across so-called Canada. Our mission is to address and combat transphobia by advocating for the rights and dignity of transgender people within the justice system and through public education. We respond to incidents of transphobia as they happen and offer support and resources to those who need them.
Our Vision
We envision a society where Two-Spirit, trans, non-binary, and gender-diverse people can live openly and authentically without fear of discrimination or violence. By working together with schools, communities, and policymakers, we strive to ensure that the rights of transgender people are upheld and respected.
Our Efforts Include
- Advocacy: Speaking out against transphobia in legal, educational, and public forums.
- Legal Support: Providing guidance and representation in cases involving transphobic actions or legislation.
- Education: Offering resources and training to help schools and organizations create inclusive environments.
- Community Engagement: Collaborating with various stakeholders to promote understanding and acceptance of transgender individuals.
Kylie Walman
Kylie Walman is a queer cis lawyer practicing solely in family law. Kylie practices in the Okanagan on the unceded territory of the Syilx, Secwépemc, and Nlaka’pamux peoples.
Jadine Lannon - they/them
Jadine Lannon is a queer nonbinary lawyer practicing human rights, labour, and employment law on the territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) nations, in an area with the colonial name of “Vancouver”.
Susanna Quail
Susanna Quail is a labour and human rights lawyer. She is a queer parent raising her family on the unceded territory of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil Waututh nations.
James Chamberlain
James Chamberlain is a retired school principal. He’s been a gay primary teacher and union activist helping BC school boards to develop 2SLGBTQIA+ policies and educating teachers for more than 25 years.
barbara findlay
barbara findlay KC is a queer cis lawyer who has been working on trans rights for more than 30 years.
Join Us!
If you are interested in being part of the team, please email us!