Lavender Law 2007 - Chicago

Register Early and Receive Discounted Fees!

Lavender Law Hotel Selling Out!

The Hilton Chicago Hotel, site for Lavender Law 2007, is nearly sold out!

If you hope to stay at the conference site,

you should reserve your hotel room immediately.

About the Hilton Chicago:

720 South Michigan Avenue

Chicago, IL 60605

Hilton Chicago is a landmark downtown, pet-friendly property located on the ''Cultural Michigan Avenue Mile'' overlooking Grant Park and Lake Michigan, Millennium Park and Museum Campus. It is the closest luxury hotel to the city's shopping and theatre. The hotel features richly appointed guest rooms, full service business center, fitness facilities, and diverse dining options.

To book your room(s) now, please visit hilton.com.

Won't You Join Us?

Lavender Law is extending the invitation to everyone this year for an Opening Night Reception!

Over the last two years, this event was an exclusive invite-only to Lavender Law recruiters and sponsors. 

This year everyone is invited.

Wednesday, September 5, 2007

6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Winston & Strawn LLP

35 W. Wacker Drive

Chicago, IL 60601-9703

Remember to plan for this special event when booking your travel!

New to Lavender Law 2007:

Transgender Networking Lunch

After a number of requests, LavLaw has added a Transgender Networking Luncheon Reception

to this year's

Lavender Law schedule --

created by members of the transgender legal community for the transgender legal community.

Come network and meet with other transgender law students and legal professionals.

Friday September 7th, 12:15 PM to 1:30 PM.

Support LGBT Programs and Events at the

2007 ABA Annual Meeting and Conference!

The 2007 ABA Annual Meeting and Conference in San Francisco features an unsurpassed number of programs and events for the LGBT legal community. LGBT issues cut across all types of practices, from business law to litigation to real estate to employment law. Attend one of these panels, gain practical advice and learn the legal developments that impact LGBT individuals. All of these programs are co-sponsored by NLGLA.

Please support diversity in the legal profession by attending these programs!

• Friday, August 10th
  • 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM. "Altared" States: Effective Strategies for Business Counsel in the Changing Legal Landscape of Same-Sex Couples. Section of Business Law.
  • 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM. NLGLA's Allies for Justice Award Reception. Co-sponsored by the Section of Individual Rights and Responsibilities.
• Saturday, August 11th
  • 8:30 - 10:00 AM. Same Sex, Same Rights? Section on Litigation.
  • 12:00 - 5:00 PM. Achieving a Diverse Judiciary: The Path to Becoming a Judge. Judicial Division.
  • 2:00 - 3:00 PM. Domestic Partner Benefits, Rights and Responsibilities: What Every Lawyer Needs to Know. Tort, Trial and Insurance Practice Section.
  • 3:45 - 5:30 PM. Sex, Drugs and the Law: The ABA's Response to the HIV/AIDS Pandemic. ABA AIDS Coordinating Committee.
  • 6:00 - 7:30 PM. Section of Business Law Welcome Reception.
• Sunday, August 12th
  • 3:45 - 5:15 PM. Respect for Same-Sex Couples and their Relationships: Navigating the Hurdles Posed by Lack of Federal and State Recognition. Section on Individual Rights and Responsibilities.
  • 6:00 - 7:30 PM. Section of Business Law Business Card Diversity Networking Reception.