Robert Bonvouloir "Bon" Foster (1955 - 1991) was an American lawyer.
Biography
Foster was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan in 1955.[1] 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.[2] Later, he went to the Northwestern University Law School to complete his law degree.[2] He clerked for U.S. District Judge Milton Shadur.[2]
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.[2]
Foster was the founder of the Lesbian and Gay Bar Association of Chicago.[2][1]
Death and legacy
In 1991, Foster died due to AIDS.[2][3]
The Bon Foster event,[4][5][6] Bon Foster Civil Rights Celebration,[7] and Bon Foster Memorial Lecture Series are named after him.[8]
Recognition
References
- ^ a b "ROBERT BONVOULOIR FOSTER – Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame".
- ^ a b c d e f "CHICAGO ATTORNEY ROBERT 'BON' FOSTER". Chicago Tribune.
- ^ "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.