2025 Lawyers for Diversity Celebration
2025-09-11 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Sidetrack, 3349 N Halsted St., Chicago, IL, 60657, United States
Lawyers for Diversity Celebration

When: Thursday, September 11, 2025
Time: 6 – 9 PM
Where: Sidetrack
Members: FREE
Non-Members: $50

You can get your tickets early HERE now!

***** Please visit here to donate to the LAGBAC Foundation *****
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!

Become a Sponsor of the 2025 Lawyers for Diversity Celebration

Each year, the LAGBAC Foundation hosts the Lawyers for Diversity Celebration to raise critical funds for scholarships that support LGBTQ+ law students working in unpaid internships at organizations dedicated to equality and justice. This is our largest annual fundraiser, and your sponsorship helps develop the next generation of LGBTQ+ legal advocates.
Why Sponsor?
Sponsors receive recognition throughout the event and on our website, while enjoying premium access, visibility, and networking opportunities with Chicago’s legal and professional community. This is your opportunity to align your firm or business with a powerful mission and show visible support for diversity and inclusion in the legal field.

Lawyers for Diversity’s sponsorship levels are as follows:

PRESENTING: One, exclusive sponsor that contributes $7,000 may invite an unlimited number of guests, offer remarks at the event, include prominent signage at the event, and is recognized as the Presenting Sponsor at the event and on the LAGBAC Foundation’s website and related communications.

PLATINUM: Sponsors that contribute $5,000 may invite an unlimited number of guests, include an advertisement in the program, and are recognized as Platinum Sponsors at the event and on the LAGBAC Foundation’s website and related communications.

DIAMOND: Sponsors that contribute $3,500 may invite six (6) guests and are recognized as Diamond Sponsors at the event and on the LAGBAC Foundation’s website and related communications.

GOLD: Sponsors that contribute $2,000 may invite three (3) guests and are recognized as Gold Sponsors at the event and on the LAGBAC Foundation’s website and related communications.

ALLY: Individuals and sponsors with 10 employees or fewer that contribute $500 may invite one (1) guest and are recognized as Ally Sponsors at the event and on the LAGBAC Foundation’s website and related communications.

****** If you or your firm are interested in sponsoring Lawyers for Diversity, please contact Nick Furtwengler. We thank you for your continued support and look forward to celebrating with you.******

Meet the Bar - September 26, 2025
2025-09-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Sidetrack, 3349 N Halsted St., Chicago, IL, 60657, United States
Come out and enjoy networking and cocktails with LAGBAC members and LGBTQ+ lawyers and legal professionals at LAGBAC’s first “Meet the Bar” of the season on Friday, September 26, 2025, from 6:00 – 8:00 P.M. at Sidetrack! Active LAGBAC members are FREE. Non-members are $25. Get your tickets here. We hope to see you there!
Interested in sponsoring one of LAGBAC’s “Meet the Bar” events? Please email us at info@lagbac.org for details.

Meet the Bar - October 24, 2025
2025-10-24 18:00 - 20:00 | Sidetrack, 3349 N Halsted St., Chicago, IL, 60657, United States
Come out and enjoy networking and cocktails with LAGBAC members and LGBTQ+ lawyers and legal professionals at LAGBAC’s “Meet the Bar” on Friday, October 24, 2025, from 6:00 – 8:00 P.M. at Sidetrack! Active LAGBAC members are FREE. Non-members are $25. Get your tickets here. We hope to see you there!
Interested in sponsoring one of LAGBAC’s “Meet the Bar” events? Please email us at info@lagbac.org for details.

2025-2026 Mentorship Program Kickoff Event
2025-11-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Michael Best, 444 W. Lake St. Ste. 3200, Chicago, IL, 60606, United States
RSVP for the 2025-2026 Mentorship Program Kickoff Event to start this year’s Mentorship Program!

When: Wednesday, November 19, 2025
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Where: Michael Best
444 W. Lake Street
Suite 3200
Chicago, IL 60606

This will be a great opportunity for you and your Mentor/Mentee to meet in person, along with the other individuals in the program. We will have beer, wine, and light snacks, so if your schedule allows we would love to see you! Please contact Jared Reynolds at jreynolds@lagbac.org if you have any questions.

You must RSVP before 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, so that your name can be provided to security.

Meet the Bar - November 21, 2025
2025-11-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Sidetrack, 3349 N Halsted St., Chicago, IL, 60657, United States
Come out and enjoy networking and cocktails with LAGBAC members and LGBTQ+ lawyers and legal professionals at LAGBAC’s “Meet the Bar” on Friday, November 21, 2025, from 6:00 – 8:00 P.M. at Sidetrack! Active LAGBAC members are FREE. Non-members are $25. Get your tickets here. We hope to see you there!
Interested in sponsoring one of LAGBAC’s “Meet the Bar” events? Please email us at info@lagbac.org for details.

2025 Medical Legal Mixer
2025-12-11 18:00 - 21:00 | Replay Andersonville, 5358 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL, 60640, United States
The 2025 Medical Legal Mixer will be at Replay Andersonville located at 5358 N. Clark St. on Thursday, December 11, 2025, from 6:00 – 9:00 P.M. Tickets are $60.00 for Members and 75.00 for Non-Members. Tickets include a 2-hour hosted bar and light refreshments. You can purchase your tickets here.

*** There is a cap on ticket sales. Tickets are likely to sell out and will not be available for purchase at the door. Be sure to purchase your tickets while tickets are available online. ***

This event is in support of The Night Ministry’s “The Crib”, an essential overnight shelter for young adults (18-24) facing homelessness, serving a large LGBTQ+ population. It provides a safe, welcoming space with beds, showers, and vital support. Learn more here.

Donations are accepted at this event. Please consider donating some of the following toiletries/necessities:

Toothbrushes/toothpaste
Deodorant
Hand cream/hand warmers
Stretchy gloves
Flannel lounge/PJ Pants
Small packs of tissue/bandages
Lip balm
Adult thermal socks/long underwear
Deck of cards
Gift cards for Amazon, Target, Dunkin’, CTA Passes, Starbucks, Subway, etc.

Would you like to add a monetary donation through LAGBAC to help support “The Crib”? If so, you can do so here.

Meet the Bar - January 30, 2026
2026-01-30 18:00 - 20:00 | Sidetrack, 3349 N Halsted St., Chicago, IL, 60657, United States
Enjoy networking and cocktails with LAGBAC members, LGBTQ+ lawyers and legal professionals at LAGBAC’s “Meet the Bar/Membership Renewal Kickoff” on Friday, January 30, 2026, from 6:00 – 8:00 P.M. at Sidetrack! Active LAGBAC members are FREE. Non-members are $25. Get your tickets here. We hope to see you there!
Interested in sponsoring one of LAGBAC’s “Meet the Bar” events? Please email us at info@lagbac.org for details.

Queer Black History Month Legal Mixer
2026-02-12 17:00 - 20:00 | Nobody’s Darling, 1744 W Balmoral Ave., Chicago, 60640, United States
Enjoy networking and cocktails with LAGBAC, AIJ, CBA and CCBA for our
2nd Queer Black History Month Legal Mixer
at Nobody’s Darling, a Black LGBTQ+ owned establishment.

ALL ARE WELCOME!

WHEN: Thursday, February 12, 2026
TIME: 5:00 – 8:00 pm
WHERE: Nobody’s Darling

Active LAGBAC/AIJ/CBA/CCBA Members: FREE
Non-Members: $30.00
CASH BAR & LIGHT APPETIZERS
Reserve or Purchase Tickets HERE!

Interested in sponsoring? Please email info@lagbac.org.

Meet the Bar - March 27, 2026
2026-03-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Sidetrack, 3349 N Halsted St., Chicago, IL, 60657, United States
Enjoy networking and cocktails with LAGBAC members and LGBTQ+ lawyers and legal professionals at LAGBAC’s “Meet the Bar” on Friday, March 27, 2026, from 6:00 – 8:00 P.M. at Sidetrack! Active LAGBAC members are FREE. Non-members are $25. Get your tickets here. We hope to see you there!

This “Meet the Bar” is sponsored by the MCS Group.

Interested in sponsoring one of LAGBAC’s “Meet the Bar” events? Please email us at info@lagbac.org for details.

Women+ Sunday Social
2026-03-29 16:30 - 19:00 | Whiskey Girl Tavern, 6318 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL, 60660, United States
LAGBAC invites you to our Women+ Sunday Social at Whiskey Girl Tavern on Sunday, March 29, 2026, from 4:30 – 7:00 P.M.
Active LAGBAC members are FREE and non-members are $25. Your membership must be active to attend this event for free. If your membership is inactive, you can renew here.
Reserve or purchase your tickets here today as space is limited.

Meet the Bar - April 24, 2026
2026-04-24 18:00 - 20:00 | Sidetrack, 3349 N Halsted St., Chicago, IL, 60657, United States
Enjoy networking and cocktails with LAGBAC members and LGBTQ+ lawyers and legal professionals at LAGBAC’s “Meet the Bar” on Friday, April 24, 2026, from 6:00 – 8:00 P.M. at Sidetrack! Active LAGBAC members are FREE. Non-members are $25. Get your tickets here. We hope to see you there!

Interested in sponsoring one of LAGBAC’s “Meet the Bar” events? Please email us at info@lagbac.org for details.
