Hawaii’s First Lesbian & Gay Legal Association
December 2, 2008 by James Hipps · Leave a Comment
The first Hawaii Lesbian & Gay Legal Association (HLGLA) mixer will be held on December 3, 2008 at the Brasserie Du Vin Restaurant in Downtown Honolulu. The event will be co-sponsored by Westlaw and the Lambda Law Student Association. All persons interested in supporting Hawaii’s first LGBT law association are invited to attend this important occasion.
The HLGLA will be scheduling its first official meeting, directly after the mixer. During the first meeting, topics such as administrative issues, electing a board of directors, establishing bylaws, setting specific goals, and delegating projects will be addressed.
The HLGLA is made up of a volunteers from professional organizations including LGBT legal professionals and allies. This association is the first of its kind in Hawaii. The stated mission of HLGLA is to establish and maintain a group to support LGBT law practitioners and provide resources on LGBT issues.
Co-founder Kate Doty stated;
“We formed the organization because we felt that the LGBT members of Hawaii’s legal community lacked visibility and support. We hope that the organization will provide professional support and networking opportunities as well as increase awareness about issues faced by LGBT people working with the law.”
Find more information about the HLGLA’s at their temporary website by clicking here.
