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Have questions
about LGLA or your membership? You're always welcome to e-mail
us, or leave us a message at (213) 486-4443, but for answers
to common questions, please look below:
How can I join LGLA?
How many members of LGLA are there?
How much does membership cost?
How can I renew my membership?
I need a gay-friendly attorney,
can LGLA help?
I need a pro-bono referral for
no-cost or low-cost legal help, can LGLA help?
I just moved to Southern California,
how can I meet other LGBT attorneys?
I am a law student, can I become
involved in LGLA?
What does LGLA offer to law students?
What kinds of events does LGLA put
on?
Does LGLA offer MCLE?
What does LGLA do to champion LGBT
civil rights?
How can I become more involved
in LGLA?
How is LGLA organized?
How
can I join LGLA?
LGLA
has adopted a new and more convenient way to join. Just click
on our online
membership center and follow the prompts. For more information
on how to use the online membership center, including detailed
instructions, click
here.
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How
many members of LGLA are there?
LGLA
has a diverse membership base, numbering roughly 350.
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How
much does membership cost?
LGLA
strives to keep membership affordable and has adopted a progressive,
income-based dues structure. Our 2004 membership and renewal
rates are:
Law Student..................................................................Free
Affiliate (for non-attorney members)................................$30
General (income of $0-25,000)........................................$20
General (income of $25,000-50,000)................................$40
General (income of $50,000-75,000)................................$55
General (income of $75,000 and up)................................$85
Supporting (includes recognition at the annual Dinner)……$130
Lifetime (NEVER pay dues again!)...............................…$1000
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How
can I renew my membership?
LGLA
has adopted a new and more convenient way to renew your membership.
Just click on our online membership center and follow the
prompts.
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I
need a gay-friendly attorney, can LGLA help?
Unfortunately,
LGLA is not a licensed referral service and therefore cannot
refer you to an attorney. However, some LGLA members have
chosen to make their practice areas and contact information
available to the public. You may search for an attorney practicing
in the field you need through our online membership center.
Please keep in mind that LGLA cannot vouch for any attorney
member, cannot guarantee they will accept your case, and makes
no representation about the outcome of your case.
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I
need a pro-bono referral for no-cost or low-cost legal help,
can LGLA help?
LGLA
is primarily a networking and social organization for gay
attorneys. LGLA does not employ staff attorneys and cannot
offer pro-bono legal assistance. The Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian
Center (323.993.7400) and Los Angeles County Bar Association
(213.243.1525) may be able to help you. Also, some LGLA members
have chosen to make their practice areas and contact information
available to the public. You may search for an attorney practicing
in the field you need through our online membership center.
Please keep in mind that LGLA cannot vouch for any attorney,
cannot guarantee they will accept your case, and makes no
representation about the outcome of your case.
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I
just moved to Southern California, how can I meet other LGBT
attorneys?
LGLA
maintains an active continuing education and social calendar
including our Annual Dinner, Annual Luncheon, Holiday Party,
Hollywood Bowl events, Women's events, Del Mar events, Happy
Hours, Summer Associate reception, Fall Student reception,
and more. Please click here to view our current calendar of
events.
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I
am a law student, can I become involved in LGLA?
Absolutely!
LGLA has many active law student members and many of attorney
members who have been active since they were students. LGLA
offers free membership to area law students (including those
studying for the Bar exam). Please click here to learn more
about LGLA's student outreach, scholarships, and mentorship
program.
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What
does LGLA offer to law students?
In addition
to free membership to law students, and regular networking
opportunities (most at a reduced price for students), LGLA
offers special events for law students including our annual
Fall Students Reception and Summer Associates Reception. LGLA
also offers annual scholarships, and a mentorship program.
Please click here to learn more about LGLA's student outreach,
scholarships, and mentorship program.
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What
kinds of events does LGLA put on?
LGLA
has a diverse calendar of events, ranging from Happy Hours
at the Abbey, concerts at the Hollywood Bowl, Financial Planning,
Downtown luncheons, MCLE, an Annual Dinner and Holiday Party,
even a cruise to Mexico!
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Does
LGLA offer MCLE?
LGLA
is an authorized Continuing Legal Education provider, and
offers regular MCLE events. Upcoming MCLE and other events
are listed on our calendar of events page. Past events have
included courses on legal ethics, transgender issues, elimination
of sexual orientation bias, updates on domestic partnership
laws, and substance abuse in the legal profession.
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What
does LGLA do to champion LGBT civil rights?
LGLA
promotes the interests of its members, and the GLBT community
as a whole, by preparing and/or joining amicus briefs filed
in legal cases raising issues of importance to the community.
These activities are coordinated by LGLA's Amicus Committee.
Please click here to learn more about LGLA's recent efforts
or e-mail us if you'd like to become more involved.
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How
can I become more involved in LGLA?
Members
can either join the LGLA Board of Governors or join a committee
which interests them. The Board of Governors holds monthly
meetings of roughly 10-15 boardmembers and officers on the
second Tuesday of each month. For those with less availability,
or who want to focus on specific issues, LGLA has a number
of standing committees that concentrate on issues of concern
to women, law students, and other groups, work on putting
on social events or the Annual Dinner, and coordinate amicus
briefs, to name a few. If you would like to become more join
the Board or a committee, please e-mail us. For more information
on LGLA's committees, click here.
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How
is LGLA organized?
LGLA's
officers include two Co-Presidents (one female, one male),
two Incoming Co-Presidents (one female, one male), a Secretary,
and Treasurer. LGLA's Board of Governors includes these officers
and others who meet on a monthly basis. LGLA also has standing
committees, each headed by a member of the Board and comprised
of members. Finally, from time to time the Board authorizes
task forces to address various issues and projects.
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