LAGBAC is one of the nation’s largest and most respected LGBTQ+ bar associations, proudly serving Chicago and its surrounding areas. Our diverse membership includes attorneys, judges, elected officials, law students, and legal professionals committed to advancing equality and excellence in the legal field.

For over three decades, LAGBAC has fostered a strong, inclusive legal community by:

• Hosting dynamic social and professional networking events;

• Providing hundreds of hours of continuing legal education (CLE);

• Awarding scholarships to support the next generation of LGBTQ+ legal talent;

• Partnering with organizations like Lambda Legal, the Public Interest Law Initiative, and Cook County’s State’s Attorney and Public Defender Offices to connect students with meaningful internships;

• Offering mentoring for law students and early-career attorneys; and

• Participating in the judicial evaluation process through the Alliance of Bar Associations for Judicial Screening.

Join us in building a more inclusive legal profession together.