On January 22nd, something historic happens in the Inland Empire.

For the first time ever, we will gather as a community to celebrate the Inaugural Board of Directors of our LGBTQIA+ Bar Association at the Ontario DoubleTree Hotel—and this night is going to be nothing short of extraordinary.

This isn’t just a formal installation.

This is the birth of something that will grow, evolve, and strengthen year after year.

And while this is only our first, it’s already setting a powerful standard.

An Evening You Won’t Want to Miss

We didn’t want this to be another stiff legal dinner. We wanted it to feel like us—bold, expressive, artistic, and deeply connected.

That’s why the evening is expected to feature:

• Ballet
• Opera
• And live performances that reflect the beauty, resilience, and diversity of our community

This is the kind of entertainment you don’t stumble into—it’s the kind that stays with you.

But the real magic of the night won’t just be on stage.

It will be in the room.

A room filled with people who identify as LGBTQIA+ and allies, gathered in a space where we don’t have to explain ourselves, soften ourselves, or shrink ourselves. A space where we get to show up fully—and be met with respect, warmth, and belonging.

This is what legal community should feel like.

Nine Months of Work. Years of Impact.

Behind this moment are nine months of tireless work by a board that believed this was possible before most people even knew it existed.

We didn’t just form an association—we formally filed as a 501(c)(3) so that we can begin raising funds and building something sustainable and powerful for the future.

Why?

Because we know how many talented, brilliant people never make it into this profession simply because they didn’t have the support we all wish we’d had.

We are committed to changing that.

Our goal is to fund:

• Scholarships
• Professional development
• Pipeline programs
• Support for law students, paralegals, and early-career attorneys

We want to be the resource we didn’t always have.

We want to open doors that used to stay shut.

A Legal Family for the Inland Empire

This organization exists for one simple reason:

So that no one in this region ever has to navigate the legal profession alone.

This is a place to find mentors.

To find support.

To find opportunity.

To find family.

And January 22 is where it all officially begins.

Join Us

Come celebrate our First Board of Directors.

Come witness the start of something that will only grow stronger with time.

Come be part of a legal community that finally reflects who we really are.

This is our moment.

This is our space.

And we cannot wait to share it with you.

See you on January 22 at the Ontario DoubleTree. Tickets and sponsorships are still available!