Tom Homann LGBT+ Law Association
About Tom Homann LGBT+ Law Association
Built on a foundation of care and genuine community connection, the Tom Homann LGBT+ Law Association represents San Diego, CA's most inclusive gathering place for LGBTQ+ legal professionals and their allies. Named to honor its legacy, THLA is fundamentally committed to protecting LGBTQ+ communities and advancing their legal rights throughout California and across the nation. What sets this organization apart is its deep emphasis on building authentic friendships and lasting professional relationships alongside career development. Members span diverse sectors including the judiciary, private law firms, district attorney offices, federal government positions, and community leadership roles, creating a uniquely interconnected network of legal talent united by shared values. The association recognizes that legal professionals thrive when they feel genuinely supported and connected to their peers. Through its acclaimed mentor program, THLA goes beyond typical professional development to offer real encouragement, meaningful guidance, valuable insight, and authentic friendship to law students and early-career attorneys. The organization's annual events—including the prestigious Awards Dinner, networking gatherings, law student receptions, and involvement in LavLaw—create ongoing opportunities for members to strengthen bonds and celebrate collective achievements. For LGBTQ+ and allied legal professionals seeking more than transactional networking, THLA offers a true community where personal connections flourish, careers develop naturally, and the work of advancing LGBTQ+ rights feels grounded in genuine human relationships and mutual support.