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We do not see reform or direct services alone as a solution to systemic oppression. https://www.tjlp.org/contactus daily 0.75 2022-12-07 https://www.tjlp.org/workshops-curricula daily 0.75 2022-06-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60257543fbad072020c522aa/1618255626902-G2GNV8QZBP48UACNSEJU/unsplash-image-MkxWUzCuYkE.jpg Workshops & Curricula https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60257543fbad072020c522aa/1618539662555-JDXZM06U7M001Y4TH52A/unsplash-image-NFIr2oxYmns.jpg Workshops & Curricula - Support Our Advocacy Work. Our work only exists because of community support and financial backing. https://www.tjlp.org/education daily 0.75 2022-09-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60257543fbad072020c522aa/1619499208023-N2302CJHP4W42NJ6XFPZ/unsplash-image-niIrDR9ifrc.jpg Education Education is the first step to becoming an ally for trans communities. To further enhance learning for your organization or classroom, sign up for one of our workshops. https://www.tjlp.org/about-us daily 0.75 2023-04-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60257543fbad072020c522aa/1618287953577-NN082WTPQJPVTGA2H0AS/unsplash-image-PyaEhfnWv_0.jpg About Us https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60257543fbad072020c522aa/1617858009423-N0BWVERJJSSS63GS60US/unsplash-image-Fsgzm8N0hIY.jpg About Us https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60257543fbad072020c522aa/1617858213193-6EUK51E2SH7ZMWGAX1SR/unsplash-image-eS72kLFS6s0.jpg About Us https://www.tjlp.org/volunteer daily 0.75 2022-06-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60257543fbad072020c522aa/1618287721415-FYKMIR973K55O47KLBJN/unsplash-image-7J7x8HLXQKA.jpg Volunteer https://www.tjlp.org/programming-events daily 0.75 2026-03-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60257543fbad072020c522aa/cf729ef3-c816-468e-9273-0198bc564928/Name+Change+Mobilization+-+Donate+Page.jpg Programming & Events - 2026 Name Change Mobilizations Puerto Rican Cultural Center Trans Chicago 2753 W Division St. Chicago, IL 60622 1pm-4pm January 14th February 11th April 8th May 13th June 10th August 12th September 9th October 14th November TBD December 9th Brave Space Alliance 1515 E 52nd Place 3rd Floor Chicago, IL 60615 1pm-4pm January 28th February 25th April 15th May 20th June 17th August 19th September 16th October 21st November 18th December 16th Please arrive by 4pm - Since these are drop-in events, we cannot predict wait times Ahead of time you will need to prepare the following: ID Documents: Bring OR take clear pictures of your Birth Certificate & Government Issued ID (even if you don't have these you can still come to start the process!) Proof of Residency (if applicable): If you DO NOT have an Illinois ID or Driver’s License, please bring proof of residency in Illinois and in Cook County. You must be a resident in Illinois for 6 months to be eligible for a name change. Criminal Convictions: If you have any criminal convictions, please provide any information you may have regarding the conviction, including: where the conviction occurred (i.e., county and state), case number if you know it, sentence, and name of crime(s) (i.e., possession of a controlled substance, robbery, retail theft, etc). Intake: Fill out our online intake form (you can also fill it out on your phone when you arrive). Fee Waiver: If you would like to apply for a waiver of court fees, be prepared to discuss your income in the past 30 days and in the past 12 months (bring proof of income if possible - Examples include: Proof of SNAP and/or SSI, W2, 1099, pay stubs, etc.) https://www.tjlp.org/join-our-team daily 0.75 2025-05-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60257543fbad072020c522aa/1618539308906-WFH4Y3C3RAFR68BEIYGN/unsplash-image-eGxhtNjeM_M.jpg Join Our Team - Intern with Us <3 Depending on staff capacity and the needs of the organization we often have internship opportunities during the summer and academic year. Interns are selected based on their commitment to TJLP’s three core values, their critical understanding of privilege and oppression, and their ability to complete needed tasks. We accept undergraduate, graduate, social work, legal and non-academic related interns. Unfortunately, all internships are unpaid at this time. Sound like you? https://www.tjlp.org/gender-marker-information daily 0.75 2024-08-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60257543fbad072020c522aa/1618858194292-U5X39KC5OOGP10YJJE9T/unsplash-image-IDxuUey3M5E.jpg Gender Marker Information (Old) UPDATING YOUR GENDER MARKER https://www.tjlp.org/legal-services daily 0.75 2022-09-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60257543fbad072020c522aa/1655217905818-QZOEH91VVA6BP3QB29G3/unsplash-image-L9U5UUScnHY.jpg Legal Services - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.tjlp.org/team-3 daily 0.75 2024-03-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60257543fbad072020c522aa/b870b376-8a09-43fa-ae57-d916ed1d07b1/Headshot.jpg Our Team - Avi Rudnick Director of Legal Services Tobias Keene, D.D.S. Hailing from Richmond, Virginia, Dr. Tobias Keene brings a bit of unabashed Southern hospitality to all his patients. He moved to Washington, D.C. over thirty years ago as a freshman at Ivy College. Right after graduation, he attended World University’s School of Dentistry. Before opening Keene Dental in 1994, he worked for free clinics and some of the finest practices in the District. He is part of the 123 Dental Association and stays up-to-date on the latest dental discoveries. When not striving to keep his patients happy and healthy, he’s enjoys hiking with his family in Rock Creek Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60257543fbad072020c522aa/3b5ed1f8-44d9-4ccd-9740-7f7b2ae72dfc/headshot2022.jpg Our Team - Carolyn Wahlskog Director of Programs (She/They) carolyn@tjlp.org https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60257543fbad072020c522aa/1620224933005-2K60DKDKXJ40RWERNGGD/Alexis+Picture.png Our Team - Alexis Martinez Director of Admin & Court Support (She/Her) alexis@tjlp.org https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60257543fbad072020c522aa/559c836b-eac3-48a0-bc04-d93e69351c38/Fresh+CEE+Headshot.JPG Our Team - Chef Fresh Roberson Director of Finance and Development (They/She) financesteward@tjlp.org https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60257543fbad072020c522aa/1621270851423-OYNXTMA4NUDWRI7ZJ04N/unnamed-5.jpg Our Team https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60257543fbad072020c522aa/1621270873826-2OOP7M82BKH3LDUOWIP4/10491202_10101736814262115_9221903912622899239_n+%281%29.jpg Our Team https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60257543fbad072020c522aa/1621271125623-HE25RB8WIPZ17B4AWC43/CJC_0828+%281%29.jpg Our Team https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60257543fbad072020c522aa/1621271165842-T3ON50UX9Q8LH9R0ZNRF/ME%21.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60257543fbad072020c522aa/7af9552a-79bf-4f14-bf7b-3c11de7439ac/Headshot.jpg https://www.tjlp.org/allies daily 0.75 2022-06-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60257543fbad072020c522aa/1620335107761-3F2FUQVNO6PM74V1B5MU/unsplash-image-MTvPWhQKZK4.jpg Allies TJLP collaborates with our allies to reach trans and gender non-conforming folks throughout Chicago, in the collar counties, and in prisons across Illinois. https://www.tjlp.org/dezi-bio daily 0.75 2021-09-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60257543fbad072020c522aa/1631740423448-LUXHAA68A7RK27S8O2KH/dezi+4.jpg Dezi Bio - “As the Program & Impact Coordinator, Dezi hopes to help create spaces that are welcoming, supportive, and a helpful resource for folks in need.” Dezi Gillon (they/them) is an educator, artist, and creator currently residing on the unceded territories of the Council of Three Fires. Their spiritual and political practices are cultivated by eco-womanist and black feminist frameworks and is also situated in the intersections of healing justice, ecology, and womanism. As well as being an outdoor enthusiast, they have a deep fondness for sci-fi and fantasy and believe these genres will help folks unfasten a radical imagination of what is possible in their world. Some of their favorite activities include outdoor and garden-based play, collecting zines, and sharing plant-based food and sweets with their friends and family. As the Program & Impact Coordinator, Dezi hopes to help create spaces that are welcoming, supportive, and a helpful resource for folks in need. https://www.tjlp.org/molly-bio daily 0.75 2021-09-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60257543fbad072020c522aa/1631740523565-VTY602SW8SD784DSIUJM/molly+4.jpg Molly Bio - “Mol believes interdependency is the path forward in making sure people have what they need, are safe, and able to thrive.” Mol Parker-Kafka (they/them/theirs) is a queer, non-binary attorney who dreams of the day the legal system and prisons no longer exist. Mol believes interdependency is the path forward in making sure people have what they need, are safe, and able to thrive. They graduated from CUNY School of Law in 2014. Their time at CUNY shaped their commitment to lawyering as a method of harm reduction. They feel strongly that the people they support through the legal process are experts of their own lives and should be respected and honored as such. Along with lawyering, they also love to quilt, sing, and connect with people over a delicious meal. https://www.tjlp.org/alexia-bio daily 0.75 2021-05-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60257543fbad072020c522aa/1620835440347-7NERO5E6L96OWIIYEI79/20210420_154459.jpg Alexia Bio - “As the People Operations Coordinator, Alexia hopes to continue to work and develop systems that are people-centered and rooted in care and respect.” Alexia Rice-Henry (she/her) is a black queer southern transplant, living and working in Atlanta, GA. She has supported social justice non-profit administration for well over a decade and enjoys working behind the scenes on everything from finance, operations, and fundraising to support those doing movement work. As well as finding ways to push the NPIC to support organizations and individuals doing that work. Her love of Jesus and justice is the foundation of how she moves through the world. Some of the things that bring her pleasure are tennis, afro-futurism, powerlifting, being in nature and water, and enjoying gluten-free treats she does not have to bake. As the People Operations Coordinator, Alexia hopes to continue to work and develop systems that are people-centered and rooted in care and respect. https://www.tjlp.org/alexis-bio daily 0.75 2021-05-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60257543fbad072020c522aa/1620835724304-QSETKJ5Q7QG5SVLH3UNL/alexis+photo.jpg Alexis Bio - Alexis Martinez (she/her) is a Latinx and Apache trans woman who has served the Chicago community for many years. She is passionate about trans health and economic equality. Alexis is a respected trans leader in Chicago and has worked on many organizing campaigns including Marriage Equality and the Chicago Dyke March Collective for the past 10 plus years. Alongside her organizing, Alexis is studying to become a paralegal at the City Colleges of Chicago. 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