Queer Black History Month Legal Mixer
2026-02-12 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | 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.

LAGBAC Board Installation Ceremony
2026-04-02 17:30 - 19:30 | Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP, 151 North Franklin Street, Chicago, IL, 60606, United States
LAGBAC Board Installation Ceremony

📅 When: Thursday, April 2, 2026⏰ Time: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.📍 Where: Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP

Join us for an evening of celebration as we install the new Executive Board and Board of Directors for the 2025-2026 term.

🍸 Drinks & light refreshments will be provided.

LAGBAC Members and Judges | FREENon-Members | $25
******* TICKETS ARE LIMITED! RSVP OR PURCHASE HERE TODAY! *******

2026 Meet the Bench Series - Judge Maryam Ahmad
2026-04-16 17:45 - 19:30 | Daley Center, 50 W. Washington St., Chicago, IL, 60602, United States
LAGBAC’s Mentorship Committee invites you to join us for our “Meet the Bench” Series! This is your opportunity to meet Illinois judges at the Circuit Court, Appellate Court, and Federal Court levels. Our host judges have graciously agreed to provide their perspectives of life on the bench and answer all our questions.
All active LAGBAC members, student members and judges are welcome to attend any/all of the series installments for FREE. Non-members are also welcome to attend for $30. You must RSVP at least 5 days prior to the event to secure your spot.
We will adjourn to a local establishment for a social hour afterwards.

Judge Maryam Ahmad – Circuit Court of Cook County
Thursday, April 16, 2026
5:45 P.M.
The Daley Center | 50 W. Washington – Room 1401
Chicago, IL
160 N. LaSalle St.
Chicago, IL

2026 Meet the Bench Series - Justice Cynthia Cobbs
2026-04-23 17:45 - 19:30 | Illinois Appellate Court, 160 N. LaSalle St., Chicago, IL, 60601, United States
LAGBAC’s Mentorship Committee invites you to join us for our “Meet the Bench” Series! This is your opportunity to meet Illinois judges at the Circuit Court, Appellate Court, and Federal Court levels. Our host judges have graciously agreed to provide their perspectives of life on the bench and answer all our questions.
All active LAGBAC members, student members and judges are welcome to attend any/all of the series installments for FREE. Non-members are also welcome to attend for $30. You must RSVP at least 5 days prior to the event to secure your spot.
We will adjourn to a local establishment for a social hour afterwards.

Justice Cynthia Cobbs – Illinois Appellate Court
Thursday, April 23, 2026
5:45 P.M.
160 N. LaSalle St.
Chicago, IL

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.

2026 Meet the Bench Series - Judge Mary Rowland
2026-04-28 17:30 - 19:30 | Federal Dirksen Building, 219 S. Dearborn St., Chicago, IL, 60604
LAGBAC’s Mentorship Committee invites you to join us for our “Meet the Bench” Series! This is your opportunity to meet Illinois judges at the Circuit Court, Appellate Court, and Federal Court levels. Our host judges have graciously agreed to provide their perspectives of life on the bench and answer all our questions.
All active LAGBAC members, student members and judges are welcome to attend any/all of the series installments for FREE. Non-members are also welcome to attend for $30. You must RSVP at least 5 days prior to the event to secure your spot.
We will adjourn to a local establishment for a social hour afterwards.

Judge Mary Rowland – U.S. District Court
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
5:30 P.M.
Federal Dirksen Building | 219 S. Dearborn
Chicago, IL
