LGBTQ+ Lawyers Association of Los Angeles

The LGBTQ+ Lawyers Association of Los Angeles is a premier professional organization dedicated to advancing the legal profession through advocacy, education, and community engagement. Based in Los Angeles, CA, the organization serves gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer, and gender-expansive legal professionals through comprehensive programming and professional development opportunities. LGBTQ+ Lawyers LA provides judicial endorsements, contributes expert analysis through amicus briefs, and maintains a strong voice in legal advocacy efforts that impact the broader community. The organization functions as a State Bar certified Continuing Legal Education provider, regularly offering CLE events to support attorney professional development. Members benefit from extensive networking opportunities, educational seminars with topical speakers, and social events including the prestigious Annual Gala and specialized receptions. The association administers two significant scholarship programs: the William J. Clayton Student Mentorship Program, which connects law students with experienced mentors, and the Donald L. Snow Scholarship, awarded annually to deserving law students. As an active member of The Multicultural Bar Alliance of Southern California—an affiliation of more than fifteen minority bar associations—LGBTQ+ Lawyers LA works collaboratively to promote diversity within the legal profession and broader community. The organization's commitment extends beyond professional development to active participation in political and civic activities, positioning it as a beacon for justice and equality in Los Angeles and throughout Southern California.