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 23^rd:

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 24^th:

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 25^th:

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 26^th:

In the works – Art Institute Private Tour, Field Museum Tour, LGBTQ History Tour