Lavender Law 2005
San Diego, October 27 - 29, 2005

Every year, the sharpest legal minds in the LGBT community gather at Lavender Law, the annual conference of National Lesbian and Gay Law Association. More than 500 practicing attorneys, law professors, students and members of the judiciary are expected to attend Lavender Law 2005.

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Allies for Justice Awardee Harold Hongju Koh

The National Lesbian and Gay Law Association (NLGLA) today announced its 2005 Allies for Justice Awardee, Harold Hongju Koh, Dean of Yale Law School. Dean Koh receives the award in recognition of his longstanding commitment to promoting equality and justice for the LGBT community. The bar association also noted Dean Koh’s stewardship of Yale Law School in its leadership role challenging the anti-gay Solomon Amendment and his visible role as one of the amici in Lawrence v. Texas, the U.S. Supreme Court decision that struck down state sodomy laws.  NLGLA co-sponsors its Allies for Justice Award with the American Bar Association's Section on Individual Rights and Responsibilities, and will present the Award to Dean Koh at the American Bar Association’s Annual Conference on August 5th, 2005 at 6:00 p.m. at the Acapulco Room of the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Chicago, Illinois. Please join us.

One of a Kind Legal Education

Lavender Law 2005 - San Diego will host over 36 small workshops to teach attendees practical hands-on, nuts and bolts information on LGBT black letter law presented by leading litigators, policy analysts and legal careers specialists.

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The Only National LGBT Career Fair

This table top-style recruiting event allows students to meet with over 50 of the top employers from all of the country, from both the private and public sector. Read more...

Inspirational Keynote Address

Lavender Law is proud to present Ambassador James C. Hormel. Hormel served as the first out United States Ambassador to Luxembourg.

He received his J.D. from the University of Chicago where he subsequently was the Assistant Dean and Dean of Students.

Celebrating our Leaders

The Dan Bradley Award is presented annually by NLGLA to recognize the efforts of a member of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex legal community whose work, like attorney Dan Bradley's, has led the way in our struggle for equality under the law.

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Networking for Your Future

Lavender Law is committed to providing networking opportunities for thought-provoking and frank discussions among peers and mentors. We offer special receptions for women, law students and people of color to celebrate diversity within our community.

Sunny San Diego Location

Welcome to San Diego — "America's Finest City" — where blue skies keep watch on 50 miles of beaches and a gentle climate begs for a day of everything and nothing. San Diego welcomes travelers with a vast array of activities, and a vibrant LGBT community. Get hooked on the spirit of a city where people from all walks of life come together to meet, shop, dine and enjoy the area's arts, culture and nightlife. The Hillcrest neighborhood is home to San Diego's LGBT community and celebrates San Diego's hip and wild side with a mix of exotic bistros, eclectic coffeehouses and cafés, urban-style boutiques, nightspots and so much more.

Registration is now open
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Hotel reservations may be booked through the Website.

E-mail us at info@nlgla.org with any questions. We look forward to seeing you there!