Say Gay: A Reading List - by Veronica S.
[ The New Press Blog on June 9, 2023 ]
With Respect for Marriage Act about to become law, same-sex South Florida couples relieved but not sanguine - by Anthony Man
[ Originally for the South Florida Sun-Sentinel on December 3, 2022, reposted on MercuryNews.com via AP McClatchy ]
"LGBTQ Families in Court" - Newsletter for KidSide's Judges Corner - by Hon. Scott Bernstein & Elizabeth Schwartz
[ KidsideMiami.org, September 2022 ]
Ahead of the Curve: With Human Rights Under Attack, Can Law Schools Help? - by Christine Charnosky
[ Law.com, July 11, 2022 ]
What’s next after Roe’s reversal? LGBTQ couples fear their marriages could be the next target. - by Brooke Baitinger
[ South Florida Sun-Sentinel, July 1, 2022 ]
After Supreme Court ends Roe v. Wade, fears in Florida that same-sex marriage is next - by Douglas Hanks
[ Miami Herald, June 25, 2022 ]
She Has Their Back - by Kevin Kaminski
[ Lifestyle Magazine, June 2022 - Pages 122-125 ]
16 Thought Leaders on LGBTQ Financial Wellbeing
[ Queer Money Podcast - Season 1, Episode 300 | February 8, 2022 ]
Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Bias - by Elizabeth F. Schwartz
How to Make Sure Your Estate Leaves a Legacy with Our Fund's Help - by Christiana Lilly
[ South Florida Gay News - July 6, 2020 ]
Facing Discrimination When Adopting in America - by Abigail Bassett
[ shondaland.com - June 29, 2020 ]
[ Our-Fund.org - June 16, 2020 ]
Road to Miami Wasn’t Short (Or Straight) For Elizabeth Schwartz - by Damon Scott
[ South Florida Gay News - May 26, 2020 ]
Federal Protections Still Needed for Members of the LGBT Community - by Elizabeth F. Schwartz
[ Daily Business Review - December 6, 2019 ]
Lawyers: Be Aware of These Legal Needs of the LGBTQ Community - by Elizabeth F. Schwartz
[ Daily Business Review - September 10, 2019 ]
[ Download Audio - Recorded March 6, 2019 ]
15 Benefits Of Marriage, Gay And Otherwise - by Elizabeth F. Schwartz, Author of Before I Do
[ Huffington Post - July 10, 2017 ]
Finances for same-sex couples: 7 things to consider before ‘I Do’ - by Emily Starbuck Crone
[ USAToday - June 14, 2017 ]
Radio Interview by Hopeton Hay on Economic Perspectives, KAZI 88.7FM Austin
[ Download Audio - Recorded January 22, 2017 ]
Review: Guide to gay marriage - by Terri Schlichenmeyer
[ Washington Blade - January 19, 2017 ]
Four LGBT FAQs in the Trumpocalypse - by Michele Karlsberg
[ San Francisco Bay Times - January 12, 2017 ]
Florida settles federal birth certificate suit, agrees to recognize same-sex married parents
[ Miami Herald / LGBTQ South Florida - January 11, 2017 ]
Has the Fight for Queer Equality Gone Bank Into the Closet?
[ Queer Money Podcast - Season 1, Episode 29 | December 14, 2016 ]
Review: Wholly matrimony - by Jim Piechota
[ Bay Area Reporter - November 24, 2016 ]
What’s Next? LGBT Equality In A Trumpocalypse - by Elizabeth F. Schwartz
[ Huffington Post Queer Voices - November 15, 2016 ]
Interview with TheLStop.org - by Kathy Guzman
[ TheLStop.org - November 12, 2016 ]
Civil-rights attorney discusses new book, career, upcoming event - by Carrie Maxwell
[ Windy City Times - November 9, 2016 ]
Before I Do: In Conversation with Author Elizabeth Schwartz at the Center on Halsted Wednesday, November 16th - by Rosemarie Piser
[ eNews Park Forest - November 1, 2016 ]
Radio interview with Emmy Winning host Charlotte Robinson on OUTTAKE VOICES™
[ Download via iTunes - Recorded October 31, 2016 ]
Miami lawyer Elizabeth Schwartz: Gay or straight, read my book before you say ‘I do’ - by Steve Rothaus
[ Miami Herald / LGBTQ South Florida - October 22, 2016 ]
Radio Interview on The Michelangelo Signorile Show on Sirius XM
[ Download Audio - Recorded October 17, 2016 ]
The Many Faces of Transgender Discrimination - by Elizabeth Schwartz
[ Trial Magazine - October 2016 ]
10 Things LGBT People (And Everyone Else) Should Consider Before Getting Married - by Elizabeth F. Schwartz, Author of Before I Do
[ Huffington Post Queer Voices - October 13, 2016]
Radio interview on WNYC's The Brian Lehrer Show
[ Download Audio - Recorded October 4, 2016 ]
Attorney, Author and Advocate Liz Schwartz’s Miami
[ HauteLiving.com - September 8, 2016 ]
Review: "Before I Do" by Elizabeth F. Schwartz — Considering Marriage - by Amos Lassen
[ ReviewsByAmosLassen.com - July 25, 2016 ]
From bathrooms to birth certificates: New front in battle for trans rights - by Carol Marbin Miller and Mary Ellen Klas
[ Miami Herald - July 15, 2016 ]
After Obergefell: How the Supreme Court ruling on same-sex marriage has affected other areas of law
[ABA Journal - June 1, 2016]
The Lost History of Gay Adult Adoption
[The New York Times Magazine - October 19, 2015]
Married same-sex couples sue Florida for moms to be listed on babies’ birth certificates
[The Miami Herald, Gay South Florida Blog - August 13, 2015]
Gay marriage and real estate: What changed because of the Supreme Court's ruling?
[Bankrate.com - June 30, 2015]
In South Florida, Supreme Court decision on gay marriage amazes many, angers others
[The Miami Herald, Gay South Florida Blog - June 26, 2015]
Same-sex couples in financial limbo until Supreme Court rules
[CNBC.com - May 11, 2015]
Attorneys united in 'aggressive' push to overturn Florida adoption ban
[The Miami Herald, Gay South Florida Blog - January 5, 2015]
Elizabeth Schwartz: Battle for Gay Marriage Starting to Pay Off
[Daily Business Review - December 15, 2014]
Appeals court: gay-marriage stay in Florida to end Jan. 5; weddings could begin next day
[The Miami Herald, Gay South Florida Blog - December 2, 2014]
Yours, Mine, Or Ours? How Money Wrecks Your Marriage
[Forbes - November 12, 2014]
'Rock star' litigators at forefront of same-sex marriage fight
[Daily Business Review - July 7, 2014]
Gay marriage case assigned to Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Sarah Zabel, a veteran family law specialist
[The Miami Herald, Gay South Florida Blog - January, 2014]
Six South Florida gay couples sue in Miami-Dade circuit court for right to marry
[The Miami Herald - January 21, 2014]
6 So Fla same-sex couples seek to overturn state's ban on gay marriage
[Local10.com - January 21, 2014]
6 Gay Couples Sue to Overturn Florida Same-Sex Marriage Ban
[nbcmiami.com - January 21, 2014]
Married gay couples to get art tax breaks
[The Art Newspaper - October 2013]
The Gay Divorce Trap: When Same-Sex Marriage Goes Wrong
[The Daily Beast - September 30, 2013]
Ruling on Same Sex Marriage May Help Resolve Status of Divorce
[The New York Times - July 2, 2013]
With federal marriage law struck, same-sex couples now to turn to state
[Daily Business Review - June 27, 2013]
Court ruling leaves Florida same-sex couples in limbo
[The Miami Herald - June 26, 2013]
Supreme Court rulings thrill Orlando gay community
[The Orlando Sentinel - June 26, 2013]
Range of South Florida voices, pro & con, on same-sex marriage rulings
[South Florida Sun-Sentinel - June 26, 2013]
S. Fla. gays cheer Supreme Court rulings, conservatives object
[South Florida Sun-Sentinel - June 26, 2013]
Composer Desmond Child and partner Curtis Shaw: Gay people can be parents, too
[The Miami Herald, Gay South Florida Blog - April, 2013]
[The Daily Business Review - February 11, 2013]
MiamiDade circuit judge OK's plan for gay man, lesbian couple to be on daughter's birth certificate
[The Miami Herald, Gay South Florida Blog - February 7, 2013]
National Gay and Lesbian Task Force to honor Miami Beach attorney Elizabeth Schwartz
[The Miami Herald, Gay South Florida Blog - October 2, 2012]
The Gay Pioneer: Elizabeth Schwartz is honored with the 2012 Eddy McIntyre Community Service Award
[Miami Living Magazine - Issue 36/Fall 2012]
After Gay Marriage Comes Gay Divorce
[The Atlantic Wire - June 25, 2012]
In Anita's Wake: The Irrational War on Florida's Gay Families
[South Florida Gay News - February 7, 2012]
[AARP VIVA - December 14, 2011]
A transformação da nova família americana
[O Globo - November 6, 2011]
Inaugural broadcast of the radio show "OutLaw: America's Alternative Voice with Dean Trantalis"
[out-lawshow.com - October 30, 2011]
Adoptions spike among gay couples in decade
[Daily Business Review - October 25, 2011]
Adoptions spiked among gay couples in past decade
[Wall Street Journal online - October 20, 2011]
Families forming a year after end of gay adoption ban
[South Florida Sun-Sentinel - October 3, 2011]
Gay divorce a higher hurdle than marriage [Click here for audio]
[NPR's Morning Edition - July 20, 2011]
Varied views given on Jews and tattoos
[Jewish Journal - March 30, 2011]
State agency won't fight to keep Florida's ban on gay adoptions
[South Florida Sun-Sentinel - October 12, 2010]
Gay couples face myriad hurdles
[The Miami Herald - August 27, 2010]
Lavender Law Career Fair & Conference draws 1,600 LGBT attorneys, students to South Beach
[The Miami Herald Gay South Florida Blog - August 26, 2010]
Miami Law Alumna Elizabeth Schwartz to Receive Alumni Achievement Award
[Miami Law Alumni News - August 23, 2010]
[The Miami Herald - June 19, 2010]
Q & A with Attorney Elizabeth Schwartz
[The Bilerico Report - April 19, 2010]
Minority Groups Form With Eye on Diverse Judiciary
[Daily Business Review - July 15, 2009]
Wills of the Rich and Vengeful
[ABC News - August 29, 2007]
Gay lawyers sought for diversity, gay clients
[The Miami Herald - July 8, 2007]
Parents Group Learn about the Law & their Families
[Independent Gay News - June 22, 2006]
[The Express Gay News - March 18, 2005]
Five Questions: Devoted to Justice, Miami
[The Miami Herald - March 6, 2005]
Lawyers hope to push for repeal of adoption ban
[July 15, 2004]
La polemica repercute en la ciudad
[El Nuevo Herald - February 25, 2004]
Lesbians network at chamber mixer
[The Miami Herald - August 9, 2003]
Beyond the ruling: PFAW, Equality Florida conduct community forum
[The Weekly News - July 10, 2003]
Nominations sought for women's award
[The Miami Herald - January 2, 2003]
VIP dinner may relieve pinch at gay charities
[The Miami Herald - October 19, 2002]
Attorney spends much of her time fighting injustice
[Jewish Star Times - September 4, 2002]
Businesswomen apply professional skills to aid community
[Miami Today - August 29, 2002]
Oscar Fete Brings Out the Stars for Dade Charities
[April 8, 2002]
SAVE Dade Rallies Community Against Ordinance Repeal
[April 8, 2002]
Couple's deaths bring a special pain
[The Miami Herald - September 2001]
Gables center gives lesbians family rate
[The Miami Herald - June 21, 2001]
Sex-based bias target of gathering
[The Miami Herald - June 20, 2001]
Getting Your Legal Protections In Order
[Dyke Notes - May 1, 2001]
[Miami Metro Magazine - May 1, 2000]
Gay couples need to plan for estate in case of death
[The Miami Herald - April 27, 2000]
Companion of dead cameraman sues family
[The Miami Herald - March 15, 2000]
[Miami Metro Magazine - July 1, 1999]
[Miami Daily Business Review - April 30, 1999]
Sunny Isles strips nude dancing from Boardwalk
[The Miami Herald - March 14, 1999]
President Joe Biden signed the Respect for Marriage Act, which federally protects same-sex marriage.
[ NBC6 News - December 13, 2022]
Jorge Diaz-Johnston and his husband were among six couples who helped pave the way for same-sex marriage in Miami-Dade County.
[ NBCNews - January 14, 2022]
[ WPLG, Local10.com - June 11, 2021]
[The Miami Herald - January 21, 2014]
Elizabeth is presented with the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force Eddy McIntyre Community Service Award at Sparkle, the 16th annual Miami Recognition Dinner.
[The Miami Herald - October 8, 2012]
Just over two years since a lawsuit brought by the ACLU of Florida and the ACLU LGBT project challenging Florida's ban on adoption by gay men and lesbians resulted in a federal judge striking down the law, the ACLU of Florida produced this video to recount the story of how and why Martin Gill and the ACLU challenged the law, describe what the monumental change has meant for other gay men and lesbians who want to provide kids with loving homes, and celebrate the new opportunities for children to find forever families in the wake of the decision.
[ACLU of Florida - November 16, 2012]
2012 9th Annual Picnic - Kozyak Minority Mentoring Foundation from KMMFoundation on Vimeo.
The Kozyak Minority Mentoring Foundation aims to provide assistance and support to minorities interested in pursuing legal careers. Elizabeth represented the Gay and Lesbian Lawyer's Assocation at their signature event, the Annual Picnic.
[kmmfoundation.org - January 9, 2013]