Members of the International Association of LGBTQ+ Judges are cordially invited to attend our 2023 Annual Meeting and Conference. We will meet at the Marriott on the Magnificent Mile in Chicago, Illinois, from July 23 to 26, 2023, in conjunction with the National LGBTQ+ Bar Association’s Lavender Law Conference and Career Fair.
The following is a tentative agenda for our 2023 Annual Meeting and Conference:
Sunday, July 23rd:
Late morning/early afternoon – Chicago Architecture Foundation River Cruise
Voted the #1 river cruise in America, join fellow LGBTQ+ Judges for this informative 90-minute adventure. (Pre-registration will be required)
6pm to 8pm – President’s Reception
Join LGBTQ+ Judges, Alliance of Illinois Judges and LAGBAC at the Chicago Bar Association for an incredible, welcome gathering.
Monday, July 24th:
8:00am to 9:00am – Strategic Planning Session
Engage in a lively discussion about how to improve our Association including how to build membership and member engagement
9:00am to 12:00pm – Judicial Education Institute
12:00pm to 2:00pm – Annual Meeting/Luncheon
Annual meeting of the Association and election of new officers and directors. Buffet lunch will be served.
Early evening – Lavender Law Reception
Tuesday, July 25th:
9:00am to 5:00pm – Lavender Law Conference
Panels featuring LGBTQ+ Judges: Pathways to the Judiciary, Judicial Nuts & Bolts Academy
5:00pm to 8:00pm – Annual Dinner
Pre-registration will be required
9:00pm to 11:00pm – Karaoke with Special Guests
Wednesday, July 26th:
In the works – Art Institute Private Tour, Field Museum Tour, LGBTQ History Tour