National LGBTQ+ Bar Association

Hear from Deshawn Cook on their experience with the National LGBTQ+ Bar's Trans in BigLaw (TiBL) Monthly Networking Program. This program is an affirming space made up of nearly 100 trans and nonbinary attorneys and business professionals from the largest law firms in the world. The program aims to increase trans and nonbinary inclusion in the legal profession by providing support and mentorship to trans and nonbinary legal professionals, and resources for firm DEI leadership and recruiters. For more information about the TiBL program and sponsorship opportunities, please visit lgbtqbar.org/tibl

A heartfelt congratulations to Mary Bonauto and Evan Wolfson, who were awarded the prestigious Presidential Citizens Medal yesterday by President Biden. We are elated that their groundbreaking work has been recognized with this esteemed honor. Mary Bonauto, Senior Director of Civil Rights and Legal Strategies at GLAD, has been a trailblazer in the fight for marriage equality. She led GLAD’s legal teams in historic victories across Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Maine, culminating in her powerful argument before the U.S. Supreme Court in Obergefell v. Hodges. This landmark decision established marriage equality as a constitutional right, transforming the lives of countless individuals, families, and communities nationwide. Evan Wolfson, a distinguished civil rights lawyer and LGBTQ+ advocate, is renowned for his tireless efforts to advance marriage equality in the United States. As the founder and president of Freedom to Marry, he spearheaded the legal and cultural movement that paved the way for the Obergefell v. Hodges decision. Wolfson’s visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to justice have solidified his legacy as a champion of civil rights. We are thrilled to celebrate this well-deserved recognition for both Mary and Evan. Watch the ceremony here: https://lnkd.in/eHr-MYM9

Did you know that the National LGBTQ+ Bar Foundation has a need-based grant program to assist LGBTQ+ law students with travel expenses to and from our annual Lavender Law® Conference and Career Fair, the largest LGBTQ+ legal conference in the country with over 2,000 attendees and 200+ recruiters attending annually? Apply here: https://lnkd.in/eM2GVkBz #lavlaw #lavenderlaw

Register now for the largest gathering of LGBTQ+ legal professionals in North America! https://lnkd.in/e3W8BXPU Join us for three days of lively CLE and gatherings, networking opportunities, and the largest diversity career fair with LGBTQ+ law students and professionals interested in internship and full-time opportunities. Members of the National LGBTQ+ Bar Association receive substantial discounts on registration. You can join or renew your membership online here: https://lnkd.in/en7-_WzA #lavenderlaw #lavlaw

Today, the National LGBTQ+ Bar opened applications for the following opportunities: Lavender Law® Student Travel Grant Fund; Trans/Nonbinary Law Graduates of Color Grant Fund; Tyron Garner Memorial Scholarship; National LGBTQ+ Bar Scholarships; and the Student Leadership Award! Learn more on our website: https://lnkd.in/epbAP74M

Happy New Year and Welcome to 2025! 🎉 2025 Lavender Law® Workshop Proposal Submissions are Now Open! Our conference is known for its stellar programming, and we depend on you to help make that happen! Are you interested in hosting a workshop at Lavender Law®? Start thinking now about engaging topics for discussion and potential speakers - submissions will close at midnight on Friday, February 28, 2025. This is your opportunity to share your expertise with leading legal professionals by developing a program for presentation at the annual conference. Proposals must present a diverse group of speakers in order to be considered. Programs which offer innovative teaching techniques, and cutting-edge LGBTQ+ related content are strongly preferred. 2025 Workshop Proposal Guidelines: https://lnkd.in/eyUzTs3m 2025 CLE Guidelines: https://lnkd.in/e-5rgEBC SUBMIT YOUR PROPOSAL: https://lnkd.in/eNnVrRnD

Start the new year with purpose, pride, and a powerful community by your side. Join us and make 2025 a year of strength through community! https://lnkd.in/eurK4iuZ?

There is a lack of LGBTQ+ representation in our nation's legal and political systems, and many LGBTQ+ people experience discrimination and bias navigating our legal systems. LGBTQ+ people deserve equal treatment under the law, and we need your support to ensure justice in and throughout the legal profession. By making a gift to the National LGBTQ+ Bar Foundation, you’re supporting programs that work toward a more inclusive, diverse, and equitable legal landscape. Donate today and help ensure that everyone’s rights are respected and upheld. https://lnkd.in/eZfngPUR

LGBTQ+ representation and inclusion in all aspects of the legal process are key to ensuring that our rights are protected, and the National LGBTQ+ Bar is increasing our education and advocacy efforts in the new year. If you haven’t seen it yet, we encourage you to watch our new video honoring the 10th anniversary of SmithKline Beecham v. Abbott Laboratories. We’re also building our community’s strength by creating resource databases, writing best practice guides, and helping LGBTQ+ attorneys move into the judiciary. Your gift funds our work to ensure full equality for LGBTQ+ people under the law. Thank you for your support! https://lnkd.in/dYR8eh9?

🕯️✨ Happy Kwanzaa! ✨ We honor the Seven Principles of Kwanzaa — Unity, Self-Determination, Collective Work & Responsibility, Cooperative Economics, Purpose, Creativity, and Faith — and recognize the profound connection between these values and our work. #HappyKwanzaa