Submissions for 2027 will open January 1, 2027.

The 2027 Lavender Law® Conference & Career Fair, to be held in Philadelphia from July 19-21, is calling for proposals from LGBTQ+ legal professionals and allies ready to shape the future of advocacy. Our conference is known for its stellar programming, and we depend on you to help make that happen.

This is your opportunity to share your expertise with leading legal professionals by developing one of the following for presentation at the annual conference: 

• A 75-minute traditional CLE program (3-5 speakers expected, maximum of 5 allowed, all from different organizations). Want to present in this traditional format on a topic relating to LGBTQ+ law or the needs of LGBTQ+ legal practitioners? Submit with this option. Please suggest at least 3 proposed speakers with the required diversity as outlined below. 
• A 30 minute “Hot Topics” program (maximum of 2 speakers allowed, can be from the same organization but racial and gender diversity is expected). Have a timely legal issue, emerging trend, or innovative idea to share? Submit a proposal for a 30-minute Hot Topics presentation: a focused, engaging opportunity to explore pressing developments, share practical insights, and spark conversation with conference attendees. PLEASE SEE #5 below for more information before submitting. 
• or a 30 minute “Skills Lab” program (maximum of 2 speakers allowed, can be from the same organization but racial and gender diversity is expected). Have a practical skill to teach or a useful technique to share? Submit a proposal for a Skills Lab session: an interactive, hands-on opportunity for conference attendees to build skills, explore new approaches, and gain practical tools they can put to use in their professional practice. PLEASE SEE #5 below for more information before submitting. 

As always, proposals with a diverse group of speakers are mandatory and innovative teaching techniques, and cutting-edge LGBTQ+ or DEI-related content are strongly preferred. 

The Hot Topics and Skills Labs programming will provide a new opportunity for practitioners at all types of organizations to highlight an area of expertise that will be beneficial to the Lavender Law® audience. We are excited to see your ideas!

Be sure to carefully review our 2027 Workshop Proposal Guidelines prior to submitting a proposal. As a friendly reminder, all accepted workshops MUST include speaker-provided CLE materials by May 1, 2027 unless you receive specific approval to submit a proposal that will not be offered for CLE credit (write to Judi O’Kelley, Chief Program Officer, at judi@lgbtqbar.org, BEFORE the workshop submission deadline of February 28, 2027 for such approval.)

Submissions will close midnight on February 28, 2027.