| Bon Foster | |
|---|---|
| Born | Robert Bonvouloir Foster 1955 (1955) |
| Died | 1991(1991-00-00) (aged 35–36) |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
Robert Bonvouloir "Bon" Foster (1955–1991) was an American lawyer.
Biography
Foster was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan in 1955. He studied at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and graduated with a bachelor's degree in urban studies and a master's degree in city planning. Later, he went to the Northwestern University Law School to complete his law degree. He clerked for U.S. District Judge Milton Shadur.
Foster started his career with the Illinois Bureau of the Budget and the Illinois Department of Transportation. Later, he worked for law firms such as Jenner & Block and Schiff Hardin & Waite.
Foster was the founder of the Lesbian and Gay Bar Association of Chicago.
Death and legacy
In 1991, Foster died due to AIDS.
The Bon Foster event, Bon Foster Civil Rights Celebration, and Bon Foster Memorial Lecture Series are named after him.
Recognition
References
- ^ "ROBERT BONVOULOIR FOSTER – Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame".
- ^ "CHICAGO ATTORNEY ROBERT 'BON' FOSTER". Chicago Tribune. 19 September 1991.
- "Bon Foster Gets Controversial - Windy City Times News". Windy City Times. May 9, 2007.
- "Clark Hill is Proud to Honor the Memory of Bon Foster | News & Events | Clark Hill PLC". www.clarkhill.com.
- "Lambda Legal Bon Foster benefit honors Fred Eychaner - Windy City Times News". Windy City Times. April 23, 2014.
- "Lambda Legal hosts annual Bon Foster event - Windy City Times News". Windy City Times. April 20, 2019.
- "Bon Foster Civil Rights Celebration co-chairs named - Windy City Times News". Windy City Times. March 16, 2022.
- "Lambda Legal commemorates 20 years with Bon Foster celebration - Windy City Times News". Windy City Times. April 15, 2013.