Become a Member of the National LGBT Bar Association
Membership in LGBT Bar is open to all lawyers, legal professionals, law students, law student groups, and others in the legal profession without regard to age, race, religion, gender, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or gender identity. The LGBT Bar actively seeks the involvement of individuals from every segment of our diverse community, and particularly welcomes the participation of people of color and persons with disabilities.
| Membership Levels | 2009 Yearly Dues |
| Law Student | $40 |
| Law Student Group | $100 or $0* |
| Young Lawyer, less than 10 years in the profession | $50 |
| Professional: Income under $60,000 | $100 |
| Professional: Income $60,000-$120,000 | $150 |
| Professional: Income $120,000-$180,000 | $200 |
| Professional: Income over $180,000 | $250 |
*Law Student Groups are eligible for complimentary membership by agreeing to disseminate information about the LGBT Bar's Annual Career Fair and Conference to their members.
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Member Benefits
- Discounted registration to attend the Annual Career Fair and Conference.
- E-newsletters
- Listing and access to members-only online directory, calender and bulletin boards (ability to hide profile, if desired) - great referral, communication and advocacy tools.
- Participation in LGBT Bar committees
- Ability to impact ABA policies
- Law Notes subscription, opt-in only
Special Discount for Members of LGBT Bar Affiliates!
- Members of LGBT Bar Affiliates may
join the LGBT Bar or renew their membership dues at 50% off the standard
dues rate.
Please contact your affiliate for the discount code.
LGBT Bar Online Community
Only LGBT Bar members can take advantage of all aspects of the LGBT Bar Online Community.
What's in the LGBT Bar Online Community?
Membership Directory
- Practitioners at impact litigation groups, small firms and especially solos love our membership directory. Looking for someone to handle an estate across the country? Trying to find that certain presenter from Lavender Law years ago? Find it here!
- Use our online membership directory to establish professional contacts in your jurisdiction and across the nation. You can add your practice area, your photo, your alma mater.
- Please note: the LGBT Bar membership directory is only accessible to members. The LGBT Bar does not provide referrals for legal counsel.
Event Calendar
- This calendar will let you know what LGBT legal events are happening in your area. At present, LGBT Bar has over twenty five affiliates and they develop new members by posting their events on our national calendar.
Bulletin Boards
- Looking for career advice from those who have "been there"? Seeking to share information about current LGBT legal issues and litigation? The LGBT Bar is the only discussion board in the nation dedicated to LGBT legal professionals.
How Do I Get In?
Only LGBT Bar members can take advantage of all aspects of the LGBT Bar Online Community.
To log into the LGBT Bar Online Community, please enter your LGBT Bar username and password (or click on "Forgot Password?" to retrieve your password).
If you do not know your LGBT Bar username and/or password, you can request it by emailing juan@LGBTbar.org.
Not yet a member of the LGBT Bar?
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Moved? Changed Jobs? Membership Questions?
Please send your inquiries to Juan@LGBTbar.org.