Massachusetts LGBTQ Bar Association

The Massachusetts LGBTQ Bar Association serves the Boston, MA legal community and beyond as a comprehensive professional resource for LGBTQ attorneys and their allies. Since its founding in 1985, Mass LGBTQ Bar has established itself as a vital organization dedicated to promoting justice throughout Massachusetts for all persons regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression. The organization provides extensive educational programming that keeps the Massachusetts legal community informed about emerging legal issues impacting LGBTQ individuals and communities. Mass LGBTQ Bar actively monitors legal trends, participates in legislative hearings, and engages in judicial proceedings that affect LGBTQ community members. The organization maintains a strong presence in advocacy efforts, offering professional support networks that enable lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer lawyers to advance their careers across all areas of legal practice. Through specialized mentoring programs, scholarship opportunities including the Alec Gray Scholarship, community programs, and professional social events, Mass LGBTQ Bar creates meaningful opportunities for career development and peer connection. The organization also champions the appointment of qualified LGBTQ individuals to the judiciary, actively working to increase LGBTQ representation in judicial positions throughout Massachusetts. As an established, non-partisan voice within the legal profession, Mass LGBTQ Bar encourages leadership opportunities for LGBTQ attorneys and provides the professional infrastructure necessary for LGBTQ legal professionals to thrive in their careers.