Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the ABA SOGI Commission has further extended the deadline to submit applications for the LGBT Public Interest Scholarship for Summer/Fall 2020. Follow link to learn more about the scholarship criteria, and how to apply.
Application Process - Information & Application Form
The SOGI Commission is now accepting nominations for the 2021 Stonewall Award, which will be presented to recipients at ABA Midyear Meeting 2021 in Chicago. Follow link below for more information, criteria and nomination form.
Nomination Process - Information & nomination form
The National Center for Transgender Equality has put together a coronavirus guide (COVID-19) with resources that address issues that trans people and the LGBTQ community face during this pandemic.
Congratulations to Bryanna Jenkins and Elisabeth Hieber, recipients of SOGI Commission's first LGBT Public Interest Scholarships for 2019-2020.
The SOGI Commission is excited to announce this year's Stonewall Award Recipients: Jim Holmes, Carmelyn P. Malalis, and Chase Strangio. Honorees will be presented with awards at the Stonewall Award reception at Midyear Meeting in Austin, Texas.
Your support of the Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Commission's work is greatly appreciated and will help expand on our accomplishments and activities to date.
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2015-2016 SOGI Commission Goal III Report quantitative and qualitative analysis of LGBT participation at the ABA.
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