Take a look at what we accomplished in November.
- We released a Statement of Solidarity following the election
- We attended NAPABA’s annual conference and connected with its LGBTQ+ Division
- We met with our state and local LGBTQ+ Bar Affiliate groups and developed resources for our Affiliates to support their year-round strength. Learn more about our affiliates
- We convened our Family Law Institute members for several virtual calls to be in community and strategize together: https://lgbtqbar.org/programs/member-practice-area-groups/family-law-institute/
- We gathered with our Law Student Congress Executive Board members to plan their agenda for the rest of this school year
- We conducted advocacy outreach in Ohio in support of trans and nonbinary law students following the enactment of terrible legislation enforcing a bathroom ban in all institutes of higher education within the state
- We finalized our government and nonprofit prospectus for the 2025 Lavender Law Conference & Career Fair. Learn more
- We welcomed 4 returning members and 1 new member to the Justice Council, the LGBTQ+ Bar’s major giving circle. Learn more about the Justice Council
- We received a grant from Exelon to support the LGBTQ+ Bar’s critical work promoting justice in and through the legal profession for the LGBTQ+ community. Thank you, Exelon!
- We presented a firmwide CLE to Thompson Coburn called, “Navigating the Post-Election Landscape: Legal Challenges and Opportunities for LGBTQ+ Communities”
- We shared information about our Trans in BigLaw Monthly Networking Program with a network of AmLaw 50 Chief Talent Officers. Learn more about the program and how we support trans and nonbinary lawyers and business professionals