About OGALLA
2008 Board Members
Board members from left to right: Back - John McVea, Bryan Allan, Doug Friend. Middle - Christy Martin, Percy Wise. Front - Sarah Adams, Emilie Edling.
Organization Purpose
- To promote the fair and just treatment of all people under the law regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity
- To further the professional development and advancement of LGBT lawyers, legal workers and law students
- To offer social opportunities for LGBT lawyers, legal workers and law students
- To identify and eliminate the causes and conditions of prejudice in our society
- To educate the public, the legal profession and the LGBT community about legal issues affecting the LGBT community
- To promote a spirit of unity, while valuing the diversity of our community
The purpose of this organization is also to increase the popularity of our common interests. We hope to add new members so we will be able to grow and expand. We also want to have fun while when we are together and working on projects. By developing relationships and friendships, the organization will become even stronger.