Become a Member of the National LGBTQ+ Bar Association or Renew your Membership.
LGBTQ+ Bar membership is open to all legal professionals and law students without regard to age, race, religion, gender, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or gender identity. The LGBTQ+ Bar actively seeks the involvement of individuals from every segment of our diverse community, and particularly welcomes the participation of people of color and persons with disabilities.
Membership Benefits
Receive Breaking News
Members receive not only the LGBTQ+ Bar e-newsletter, but also news alerts and invitations targeted by geographic region and practice area.
Build Relationships
The LGBTQ+ Bar maintains various resources, including directories and online community platforms, intended to help members build the relationships they need to succeed. These communities include Family Law, Trust & Estate Planning, Law Professors and Legal Scholars, Patent Law, and Corporate Counsel.
Outstanding CLE at a Reasonable Cost
As a member, you will receive discounted registration to attend the annual Lavender Law® Conference and Career Fair, which includes over 40 workshops available for continuing legal education (CLE) credit in approved jurisdictions. The LGBTQ+ Bar also periodically offers video and audio programs available for CLE credit.
Access our Job Board
The National LGBTQ+ Bar Association’s Job Board allows LGBTQ+ legal professionals and law students to connect with employers interested in LGBTQ+ diversity and inclusion.
Connect with and Celebrate Friends and Colleagues
The LGBTQ+ Bar hosts events like the Lavender Law® Conference and Career Fair, Out & Proud Corporate Counsel Award receptions and the Allies for Justice Award receptions, which provide unique opportunities to honor esteemed colleagues and network with LGBTQ+ legal professionals and law students.
Participate in our Committees and Working Groups
One of the many benefits of an LGBTQ+ Bar membership is the opportunity to be part of the action! Volunteering on a committee or working group is a great way to join colleagues with whom you share interests and work responsibilities. Committee work provides an ideal way to get involved in the work of the LGBTQ+ Bar as well as opportunities for networking and for sharing information, ideas and best practices.
Membership Rates
| Membership Levels | Yearly Dues* |
|---|---|
| Law Student | $40 |
| Prospective Law Student | $40 |
| Retired | $50 |
| Young Lawyer, less than 5 years in the profession | $50 |
| Professional: 5 – 10 years in the profession | $100 |
| Professional: 10+ years in the profession | $200 |
| Professional: Other legal professional | $200 |
| Family Law Institute | Usual LGBTQ+ Bar Membership dues** + additional FLI dues.*** |
*The National LGBTQ+ Bar Association is a non-profit trade association exempt from income tax pursuant to Internal Code Section 501(c)(6).
**FLI members must renew their general membership through the FLI link on this page or the FLI page. Upon completion, you will receive an email with a link to pay the additional FLI dues.
***FLI dues are based on income: Income level $30,000 to $50,000 has a dues rate of $35.00. Income level $50,000 to $70,000 has a dues rate of $50.00. Income level of over $75,000 has a dues rate of $75.00. Income level of under $30,000 has a dues rate of $20.00. Please contact Lia Pedro-Cirabisi at lia@lgbtqbar.org if you have any questions or concerns regarding becoming an FLI member or FLI dues.
Special Discount for Members of LGBTQ+ Bar Affiliates!
Members of the LGBTQ+ Bar’s Affiliates or Law School Student Group Affiliates may join the LGBTQ+ Bar or renew their membership dues at 50% off the standard dues rate. Please contact your affiliate for the discount code and then reach out to us at info@lgbtqbar.org to receive the special affiliate membership form.
Members of the LGBTQ+ Bar also receive a discounted rate for a subscription to the Tulane Journal of Law & Sexuality. Please contact programs@lgbtqbar.org for more information.
If you encounter any issues joining the National LGBTQ+ Bar or would like to update your membership information, please contact us at info@lgbtqbar.org.