2025 Medical Legal Mixer
2025-12-11 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | 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.

Judge Sophia Hall Celebration
2026-01-23 18:00 - 22:00 | Whiskey Girl Tavern, 6318 N. Clark St., Chicago, IL, 60660, United States
Please join the Alliance of Illinois Judges (AIJ), Chicago’s LGBTQ+ Bar Association (LAGBAC), the Cook County Bar Association (CCBA), and the Chicago Bar Association (CBA) for a special jam session celebrating the remarkable career and well-deserved retirement of the
Honorable Judge Sophia Hall
This gathering is an opportunity to honor Judge Hall’s years of dedicated service, leadership, and lasting impact on our legal community, while sharing music, memories, and gratitude with colleagues and friends.
When: Friday, January 23, 2026
Time: 6:00-10:00 p.m.
Where: Whiskey Girl Tavern

**** You must RSVP here to be part of this joyful celebration as space is limited! We hope to see you there!*****

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.

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
