Midwest Region
Thank you for stepping up and keeping our community united.
We can only secure all of our victories because of your support. One Lambda means each and every one of us.
Get to know the Midwest Region
Illinois
Since 1993, Chicago has been home to Lambda Legal's Midwestern office. The office was founded after local volunteer and civic leader, Bon Foster, selflessly bequeathed his estate upon his passing. Each year, a group of dedicated volunteers continue that legacy by raising funds to continually push forward for equality. 2021 is no exception; we hope you join us, inspired by those who fought before us.
Indiana
Lambda Legal's Indiana volunteers raise critical funds in support of full lived and legal equality in the Midwest and nationally. In 1999, a cohort of supporters established the annual Indiana Benefit to cement the Hoosier state on the front lines in Lambda Legal's critical work. Indiana is here and we're ready. United. As one. Are you with us for the win?
Michigan
In 1996, Michigan volunteers established Lambda's Legal's inaugural Into the Woods event in Lakeside, Michigan. An event like no other, for over 15 years Into the Woods brought together Michiganders in support of Lambda Legal and the fight for equal protections for the LGBTQ community and everyone living with HIV. We know when we work as one, we win for all. Will you join us?
Minnesota
Minnesota knows that Lambda Legal has been in courtrooms across the country, advocating for us, for 47 years. Our volunteers raise funds to directly impact the lives of the LGBTQ community and everyone living with HIV. Through our efforts, Lambda Legal will continue to be at-the-ready to take the stand when our rights are put on trial. Are you with us for the win?
Meet the Co-Chairs
Indiana
Geovani Bonilla
Minnesota
Brian Harrison
Michigan
Hannah Kendall
Indiana
Amber Maynard
Illinois
Richard Wester
Thank you to our Midwest Sponsors
MINNESOTA SPONSORS​
Benefactor
Anonymous
Brian and Shawn Harrison
District
Mary Harper and Marigene Arnold
Defender
​Howard Israel and Henry Grix
Laureate​
​Allan Gilmour and Eric Jirgens
Liberty Circle
Paul J. Holoweski
Hannah Kendall
Partner
​Kara Nic
MICHIGAN SPONSORS
INDIANA SPONSORS
Defender
Claudette and Larry Einhorn
​Jeffrey P. Sandoe and Brent Hendrix
Amicus
Constance and Michael Buran
Christel DeHaan Family Foundation
Nate Shinneman and Peter Fulgenzi and The Patmor-McGuire Fund
Krisztina and Ken Inskeep
Nancy E. Kalina and Kim Davis
Keller & Keller LLP
David Nelson and John Charles
Linda Quasney
Steve Thorton
Gray Tweedy and Steven Verfaille
Richard Weiss
Laureate​
​Barbara J. Baird, JD
Geovani Bonilla
Tony Davey and Dennis Benge
Steve Herker
Jae Park
N. Kent Robinson
Elcira Villarreal and Jeanette Frazier
Liberty Circle
Neil Bagadiong and Kevin Warren
Linda Daley and Paula Susemichel
Doug Dilling
Alex Van Gorp
The Health Foundation of Greater Indianapolis
Rick Kissel
Kristen Matha and Kendra Schmitz
Amber Maynard and Kimm Spaugh
Linda Perdue and Suzannah Walker
Mary C. Weber in honor of Nedra Soltow, M.D.
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ILLINOIS SPONSORS
District Plus
Dan Curtin in honor of Jerry Delaney
District
John F. Jennings and Stephen P. Molinari
Norman L. Sandfield
Heather Steans and Leo Smith
Benefactor
Charles Morcom
Defender
Marvin Decker
Amicus
Arnold & Porter LLP
Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Philip P. Burgess and James T. Nutter
DLA Piper
Tim Downing, Ulmer & Berne LLP
Jordan Mitchell Heinz
Jane E. Jarcho and Miriam Pickus
William M. Libit and Duane A. Lisowski
Brian T. May and Kirk Moore
Rudolph Mayer, Jr. and Christopher L. Moses
Timothy O'Keefe
Robert Ollis and Richard Gibbon
​Perkins Coie
Prather Ebner LLP
Reed Smith LLP
Jack Schwab and Dave Sandelin
Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP
Schiff Hardin LLP
George Sloan and Dougal D'Souza
Spencer Stuart International
Laureate​
Austin Baidas
Gary Belkin and Edward Tuder
Jim Bennett and Terry Vanden Hoek
Jack Butler and John VanderLinden
Timothy and Patryk Carwinski
Gregory Fine
Brenda and Robert Flynn
Ramon Gardenhire and Cecil Dearborne
Kevin Keene
Ray J. Koenig III and Johnny Song
Latham & Watkins LLP
Kevin C. McGirr
Mona Noriega and Evette Cardona
Greg Rose
Paul Sanders
Howard Suskin
Richard Wester and Rick Tivers
Darrell Windle and Dave Samber
Liberty Circle​
Leo G. Aubel and Aaron J. Dennison
Scott Burgh and Milton Davis
Julius Carter
Bob Cohn
Doug Curtis
Daniel Dempsey
Eli Lilly & Company
Xavier Esters
Patricia Ewert and Susan Blake
C. Douglas Ferguson and Chip Howard
Michael J. Fischer
Claude A. Foreit
David P. Germaine and Robert LoPrete
James Heiser
Greg Hinz and Mel Austin
Douglas R. Hoffman and Kevin Baldwin
David R. Jablonowski and John Peller
Leslie and Jacqui Johnson
Jones Day
Jess Jose and Eric Nelson
Branko Jovanovic and Brian Jacobson
Carol E. Kennedy
Franco LaMarca
Abel León
Stephen J. Lewis and E. Patrick Johnson, Ph.D.
Brian C. Lighty and Andy Bigelow
Ronald L. Marmer
Shanita Martha, Byline Bank
Abby McEnany
Condon McGlothlen and Victor Saporta
John McGowan and Dave Robbins
Mesirow Financial
Michael Best & Friedrich, LLP
Frederick Miller and Christopher Winder
Michael Mock
Craig A. Nadborne and Michael Spencer
Daniel Nisbet
John Nordwall
Channyn Parker
Jason Z. Pesick
William L. Pry
Tom Segal
Richard Shoemaker and James Ruud
Debra Shore
Barry C. Taylor and Marvin J. Pollack
Jeff Torres and Jean Louis Ledanois
Karriem Watson and Clarence Brown
Michael W. Weaver and Paul J. Ruffino
Keith A. Weller
Corey M. Williams
Stephen Winters and Don Curtis
Vedder Price PC
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Advocate
Croke Fairchild Morgan & Beres
Elser Financial Planning, Inc.
Nancy B. Foster
J. Mark Pellegrino
Geoffrey Stone
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Partner
Stephen Hnatow and Kenneth Nunes
Nancy Katz and Kathleen Wildman
Kalev Peekna
Jerome Pesick
Advocate
Jeff Barron
Kightlinger & Gray, LLP
Partner​
Stacy Cook
Joe Everhart
Kristen Highfield and Linda Green
Michael Laudick and Allan Misch
Pacers Sports & Entertainment
Steve Thornton and Bradley Coomer
Lewis Wagner
Midwest Committee
Austin Baidas
Diane Bell & Shawna Van Trease
Geovani Bonilla
Timothy R. & Patryk Carwinski
Douglas Curtis
Linday Daley & Paula Susemichel
Brian & Shawn Harrison
Jordan M. Heinz
Brian Jarman & Joey Box
Hannah Kendall
Richard O. Kissel
Bill Libit & Duane Lisowski
Trevor Mason & Jonathan Richards
Brian May & Kirk Moore
Amber Maynard & Kimm Spaugh
Kevin C. McGirr
Kimberly C. Metzger
Craig Nadborne & Michael Spencer
Robert Ollis & Richard Gibbons
Jason Z. Pesick
Howard Suskin
Steve Thornton & Brad Coommer
Alex Van Gorp
Richard Wester & Rick Tivers
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