Dallas LGBT Bar Association

08/25/2026

Come join us at the Warwick Hotel on October 10, 2026.

06/09/2026

Join us on June 20, 2026 for a fun, pride-filled night at Medieval Times—knights, cheers, and good vibes all around! Purchase tickets in the link in bio!

04/08/2026

Join us at on Wednesday, April 8, 2026! No RSVP required!

11/09/2025

Thank you for hosting President Thomas McMillian and incoming Director Zack McConnell at “Luminosity” - DWLA’s 2025 Awards Gala last night!

10/17/2025

10/17/2025

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

Roberto “Bobby” Candelas was elected Secretary of the Dallas LGBT Bar Association at the annual meeting on October 15th. Bobby is an associate in the Dallas office of McGuireWoods LLP. His practice focuses on private equity and corporate transactional matters, representing private equity funds, independent sponsors, emerging managers, and institutional investors. Prior to joining the firm, Bobby earned a BA in Government from the University of Texas at Austin and a JD from Texas A&M School of Law, cm laude. During his time at Texas A&M, Bobby was a staff editor on the Journal of Property Law, a teaching assistant, and an Admissions Student Ambassador. Bobby also served as the president of Texas A&M’s OUTLaw chapter and as a Student Director for the Dallas LGBT Bar Association.

Bobby was the recipient of a Dallas LGBT Bar Association Scholarship in 2023. We are currently accepting applications for our next round of scholarships to be awarded at Visibility Ball on November 22, 2025. Applications are due October 31, 2025. Visit https://dlgbtba.org/scholarships/ for the application and more information.

10/14/2025

Application: https://dlgbtba.org/scholarships/

10/07/2025

Join us at on Wednesday, October 15, 2025 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

07/30/2025

2025 Dallas LGBT Bar Association board members at

Thomas McMillian - President
Callie Butcher - Director
Joshua Dossey - President-Elect
Hunter Lewis - Director
Nicholas Rodriguez - Director