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ABA Midyear Meeting | Jan 23-28 | Las Vegas
Saturday, January 26, 2019
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm: CLE Panel on Conversion Therapy
3:45 pm - 5:15 pm: Movie screening on conversion therapy
6:00 pm - 7:15 pm: Stonewall Awards Receptionion; to be followed by Commissioner's Dinner (TBD)
Sunday, January 27, 2019
10:00 am - 2:00 pm: SOGI Business Meeting
3:00 - 5:00 pm: LGBT Caucus
Room assignments pending. Check back for updates.
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Gay, Lesbian and Transgender Clients: A Lawyer's Guide
ABA Commission on Sexual Orientation, and Gender Identity | 321 N. Clark St. | Suite 1700 | Chicago, IL 60654 | Email: sogi@americanbar.org
This program is about the advances and set-backs to LGBT laws and the effect they have had on individuals and the country. A panel of top LGBT legal experts will discuss transgender issues that include the military ban, public accommodations and inmate rights. | Click button on the lower bottom to view recorded CLE.
2015-2016 SOGI Commission Goal III Report quantitative and qualitative analysis of LGBT participation at the ABA.
2014-2015 SOGI Commission Goal III Report
2013-2014 SOGI Commission Goal III Report
2012-2013 SOGI Commission Goal III Report
2011-2012 SOGI Commission Goal III Report
The ABA's SOGI Commission leads the Association’s commitment to diversity, inclusion and full and equal participation by lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons in the Association, the legal profession and society. Created in 2007, the SOGI Commission seeks to secure equal treatment in the American Bar Association, the legal profession, and the justice system without regard to sexual orientation or gender identity.
We must honor those who defend our country. No room for discrimination in military on basis of LGBT status - ABA President Linda Klein, July 26th, 2017 Statement of ABA President Linda Klein Re: Department of Justice brief in Title VII case. For inquiries contact sogi@americanbar.org
Visit ABA news for statement from - ABA President Linda Klein
Sexual Orientation question may be added to George Washington University of Law applications for LGBT applicants.
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The links below provides an overview of the progress that the American Bar Association has made in advancing sexual orientation and gender identity issues and policies.
Did you know that the American Bar Association supports 11 different LGBT groups or projects that address LGBT issues? From foster care to senior care, become a member and your efforts could help LGBT people across the country.
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