About Out & Equal Chicagoland

Out & Equal Chicagoland was initially formed in 2005.  Since it's inception, the Chicagoland affiliate has been working to reach out to Chicago’s corporations to promote greater local visibility of Out & Equal, and we are and continuing to be a banner for LGBTQ issues in workplaces across the Chicagoland.  The showcase of the O&E Chicagoland affiliate's work is the production and organization of an annual series of events, held throughout the Chicagoland area, which promote LGBTQ workplace equality.  These events, formerly known as Citywide Pride, now take place throughout the year.

Check out our calendar for information on these upcoming events:

Citywide Pride Kick-Off and Orbitz LGBT Fundraiser. Thursday April 5, 6:30 - 8:00 pm. Join us to learn about planning for your Citywide Pride 2012 event! Registration is closed.

An Evening at Baker & McKenzie and Hubbard Street Dance Chicago. Thursday, May 31, 5:30 pm (reception) / 7:30 - 9:00 pm (performance). Enjoy an evening of networking, dance, and Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba tapas with sangria and wine pairings. Registration is full.

Surrogacy: Navigating Family Building. Friday, June 1, 12:00 - 1:30 pm. Free CLE discussion on biological family building and wealth preservation through estate planning.  Lunch provided. Click here for more information.

Out & Proud In Chicago Documentary Screening and Panel Discussion. Friday, June 1, 3:00 - 4:00 pm. See the first television documentary to tell the history of Chicago's LGBT citizens and discuss with film co-producers Alexandra Sillets and Dan Andries, along with Jill Austin, co-curator of the companion exhibit at the Chicago History Museum. RSVP to sanjay.keswani@ey.com. Click here for more information.

Taking Risks to Achieve Success. Friday, June 1, 3:30 (doors open) / 4:00 - 4:45 pm (presentation), reception follows. Deloitte invites you to join special guest Zach Wahls for an intimate presentation on the importance of taking risks. Followed by networking reception. Register here by May 25, or click here for more information.

Personal Insurance and Benefits: Understanding Your Options. Wednesday, June 6, 5:00 - 7:00 pm. Hinshaw & Culbertson, LLP Offices - 222 N. LaSalle St., Chicago
Aon and Hinshaw & Culbertson, LLP are partnering to provide an after-work event with a cocktail reception and a presentation on LGBT challenges in understanding personal and employer-provided insurance options. Click here to register, or here for more information.

Changing People’s Hearts and Minds: A discussion of LGBT images in the media and their effect on the workplace.Thursday, June 14, 12:00 - 1:00 pm. GLAAD (the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation) discusses how the media can play a vital role in changing hearts and minds about LGBT equality. Hear about the organization's work, strategies, resources and success stories. Click here to register and here for more information.

Pride in Every Color:  3rd Annual Pride Weekend Kickoff. Thursday, June 21, 5:00 - 8:30 pm. Herman Miller invites you to our 3rd Annual Pride Weekend Kickoff celebration featuring Brian Schipper, VP of Human Resources (Groupon).  Come for fun, learning, networking and an oopportunity to win great door prizes!  Click here for more information. RSVP to douglas_hulst@hermanmiller.com by June 15.

Affiliate Goals

• Support Our Community Partners
• Develop Quarterly Events
• Connect with Corporations, Small Businesses and Employee Resource Group Members
• Support the Summit

Out & Equal Chicagoland also produces the annual Citywide Pride – the premier set of Pride events held throughout the Chicago area during the entire month of June. Check out our calendar for information on upcoming events.

Out & Equal Chicagoland Leadership Council

Chair (Interim)
Casey Horton, Ernst & Young LLP

Secretary
Ryan Rodriguez, Accenture

Council Members
Tom Dunn, Securities and Exchange Committee (SEC)
Nydia Sahagun, Sears Holding
Trung Tieu, PepsiCo
Greg Woulf, Sodexo

Advisory
Jim Huberty (Chair Emeritus)
Lori Fox (O&E Transgender Advisory Committee)