Who We Are

Founded in January of 1991, OGALLA’s mission is promote a legal system that is more just, equitable, and reflective of our community, by supporting the development and advancement of LGBTQIA2S+ legal professionals throughout Oregon.

Our goals and values:

  • Encouraging and supporting the professional development and advancement of LGBTQIA2S+ lawyers, legal workers, and law students

  • Offering social opportunities and building connections among LGBTQIA2S+ lawyers, legal workers and law students

  • Educating the public, the legal profession and LGBTQIA2S+ persons about legal issues affecting our community

  • Promoting the fair and just treatment of all people under the law regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity

  • Promoting a spirit of unity, while valuing the diversity of our community