About OCLBA

Founding Board of Directors, pictured above: (back row left to right) Adam Brauner, Tony Reese, Rosanne Faul, Tiffany Chang, Abigail Lloyd, Matthew Troncali, Julie Patterson, Jeff Van Hooser, Joshua Larson, Casey Johnson, Mark Powell, Andreas Meyer, (front row left to right) Roman Decourtye, Dennis Rasor, Robert Conti, Christopher Leslie. (Not pictured: William Adams, Katherine Darmer.)

The Orange County Lavender Bar Association (OCLBA) is the official association of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and allied attorneys, judges, and law students in Orange County.  Founded in 2010, OCLBA produces a dynamic series of programs that connect the bar and lay communities in Orange County to advocacy, education, charity, mentorship, networking, and community building activities that advance LGBT equality.  OCLBA is an affiliate of the Orange County Bar Association.

Standing Committees

Anniversary Party Committee
Mike Olsen, Chair

Responsible for planning, logistics, and execution of OCLBA’s annual Anniversary Party, including speakers, honorees, guests, volunteers, décor, menu selections, entertainment, and scholarship presentations.

Endorsement Committee
Roman Darmer, Chair

Conducts evaluations of candidates for judicial offices and non-partisan law-related boards or committees.

Membership & Social Committee
Faraz Mohammadi, Chair

Responsible for member development and communications, as well as planning and coordinating social events throughout the year.

2023 Board