Our Mission

The Los Angeles County Unity Bar

is an alliance of bar associations dedicated to promoting diversity in the judiciary, advancing equity and inclusion in the legal profession, and building collaboration among members of the legal community.

Our Beliefs

What LACUB Stands For​

Diversity In the Judiciary


We believe that a diverse judiciary reflects the best of California and will ensure that the judicial system works for everyone, no matter their race, color, creed, or station in life.

Pathways to the Bench


We believe that our judiciary is strengthened when attorneys from all backgrounds have a path to heed the call to serve our community as bench officers.

Solidarity of Sister Bars


We believe that we are stronger when we stand together in support of our shared values and each other. We believe that more unites us than separates us.

FAQ

About LACUB

Unity Bar was started in 1987 in Sacramento. The Los Angeles County Unity Bar was started in 2024.

No. LACUB is dedicated to the mission of diversity, equity, and inclusion across the legal profession, although its efforts frequently focus on ensuring a diverse judiciary that reflects all Californians.

Visit our Judicial Endorsements page to find out more about LACUB’s appointment process.