National LGBTQ+ Bar Association and Foundation

The National LGBTQ+ Bar Association and Foundation, based in Washington, DC, serves as a comprehensive resource for legal professionals and organizations seeking to advance LGBTQ+ rights through the legal system. With over 1,700 members, the organization operates as the largest LGBTQ+ bar and ally lawyer association in the country, providing extensive networking opportunities, professional development, and career advancement for lawyers, judges, law students, and legal professionals committed to serving the LGBTQ+ community.

The organization facilitates connections between legal professionals and clients through its network of state and local bar affiliates, helping individuals find LGBTQ+-friendly attorneys in their areas. For those requiring specialized family law representation, the LGBT Family Law Institute offers an interactive directory of competent family law attorneys. The National LGBTQ+ Bar Association hosts the Lavender Law® Conference annually, attracting over 1,700 attendees and serving as the largest LGBTQ+ legal conference in the country. This premier event provides unparalleled access to talent, job opportunities, information sharing, and pro bono work across the legal profession. Members benefit from structured practice area groups, law school affiliates, corporate counsel networks, and volunteer opportunities that foster professional growth and community advocacy. Since becoming an official American Bar Association affiliate in 1992, the organization has worked closely with the ABA's Section on Individual Rights and Responsibilities and its Committee on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity to advance equality within the legal profession.