Lesbian and Gay Bar Association of Chicago

The Lesbian and Gay Bar Association of Chicago (LAGBAC) is one of the nation's largest and most respected LGBTQ+ bar organizations, serving Chicago and the surrounding metropolitan area. As a comprehensive professional organization for LGBTQ+ legal professionals, LAGBAC provides an extensive range of services designed to advance careers and strengthen the legal community.

LAGBAC's core offerings include hundreds of hours of continuing legal education (CLE) programs that support ongoing professional development for attorneys, judges, and legal professionals. The organization hosts dynamic social and professional networking events that facilitate meaningful connections among members and build community within the Chicago legal landscape. For law students and early-career attorneys, LAGBAC offers dedicated mentoring programs and guidance to support professional growth and career advancement.

The organization actively works to connect students with meaningful career opportunities through partnerships with leading organizations including Lambda Legal, the Public Interest Law Initiative, and the Cook County State's Attorney and Public Defender Offices. LAGBAC also administers scholarship programs to support the next generation of LGBTQ+ legal talent. Additionally, the organization participates in judicial evaluation processes as a member of the Alliance of Bar Associations for Judicial Screening, contributing to the selection of qualified judicial candidates in Chicago and Cook County.

With a membership base comprising attorneys, judges, elected officials, law students, and legal professionals, LAGBAC serves as a vital resource for professional development, networking, and advancement within Chicago's legal community.