Bon Foster Explained

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

• 2003: Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame

Notes and References

1. Web site: ROBERT BONVOULOIR FOSTER – Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame.
2. Web site: CHICAGO ATTORNEY ROBERT 'BON' FOSTER. Chicago Tribune. 19 September 1991 .
3. Web site: Bon Foster Gets Controversial - Windy City Times News. May 9, 2007. Windy City Times.
4. Web site: Clark Hill is Proud to Honor the Memory of Bon Foster | News & Events | Clark Hill PLC. www.clarkhill.com.
5. Web site: Lambda Legal Bon Foster benefit honors Fred Eychaner - Windy City Times News. April 23, 2014. Windy City Times.
6. Web site: Lambda Legal hosts annual Bon Foster event - Windy City Times News. April 20, 2019. Windy City Times.
7. Web site: Bon Foster Civil Rights Celebration co-chairs named - Windy City Times News. March 16, 2022. Windy City Times.
8. Web site: Lambda Legal commemorates 20 years with Bon Foster celebration - Windy City Times News. April 15, 2013. Windy City Times.