Announcing Kroll Proukou, LLP as Our Second Inclusivity Sponsor
We are thrilled to welcome Kroll Proukou, LLP as the second Inclusivity Sponsor for this year’s Rochester Queer Arts Festival!
Why This Partnership Matters
At the heart of the festival’s mission is the belief that art thrives when everyone can participate fully and freely. With the support of Kroll Proukou, LLP, we are taking critical steps toward that ideal: providing ASL interpreters at our stages, creating sensory-friendly zones, and implementing additional accessibility upgrades. Their support ensures our festival remains a safe, inclusive, and empowering space for all attendees.
As an Inclusivity Sponsor, Kroll Proukou will be prominently recognized—spanning our website, social media, and on-site signage at sensory areas and alongside interpreter services.
About Kroll Proukou, LLP
Kroll Proukou, LLP is a trusted law firm based in Rochester, New York, specializing in trusts & estates, elder law, special needs planning, guardianships, and more. Their practice is well regarded for combining legal expertise with compassionate, accessible service in a welcoming environment.
Importantly, the firm has a long history of serving LGBTQ+ clients and families. They consistently adapt their legal approaches to meet the evolving needs of LGBTQ+ individuals—particularly around healthcare, parenthood, inheritance, and elder law in the wake of societal and legal changes.
Marcus W. Kroll, one of the firm's attorneys, explicitly includes LGBTQ+ couples among the diverse families he assists in estate planning cases—emphasizing inclusivity across second marriages, special needs families, and more.
Their Commitment to Inclusivity
Kroll Proukou’s dedication goes beyond legal strategy to cultural competency. They recognize the unique planning concerns that LGBTQ+ couples face—whether it's navigating prior relationships, ensuring medical decision‑making rights, or securing estate outcomes that truly reflect their intentions.
By championing inclusive estate planning and elder law for LGBTQ+ individuals, the firm is actively contributing to legal equity and dignity for often-marginalized communities.
Thank You, Kroll Proukou, LLP!
We are proud and grateful to have Kroll Proukou, LLP support the Rochester Queer Arts Festival as an Inclusivity Sponsor. Their values align with ours: fostering accessibility, honoring diversity, and affirming the presence and participation of all community members.
Please join us in thanking them for helping make the festival a more inclusive, affirming, and joyful experience.
