ABOUT ELLA
Connecting LGBTQ+ legal professionals across Europe
The European LGBTQ+ Lawyers Association (Ella) is a Pan-European network of national LGBTQ+ lawyers associations, firms, and individuals advocating for equality and inclusion.
We connect lawyers, scholars, and law students to share expertise and strengthen LGBTQ+ rights through collaboration and research. Our network now spans more than 12 countries.
Ella was formed through a collaborative MOU signed by LGBTQ+ legal associations from the UK, Switzerland, Europe, Canada, and Australia, hosted by the EU Delegation to Canada. Our development has been supported by established organisations including the Prisme Conference, Lavender Law Conference, and InterLaw in the UK.
12+
Countries in our network
Ella brings together national associations, law firms, and individual practitioners from across Europe and beyond — united by a shared commitment to equality and inclusion in the legal profession.
THE ELLA CONFERENCE
Two days of law, leadership, and connection
The inaugural Ella Conference brings together LGBTQ+ legal professionals, students, judges, and academics from across Europe. Two days of substantive legal content, policy discussions, professional development, and networking in the heart of London.
Legal Content
Key LGBTQ+ practice areas across jurisdictions
Wide reach
Delegates from across Europe and beyond
Global Speakers
Leading voices in LGBTQ+ law and policy
Structured Networking
Students, practitioners, judges and academics