Oct 10th, 2008 by admin
Sarai King – Social Chair
Ericka Hansen – 1L Rep
Gary Bennett – 1L Rep
Gary and Erica at our 1L Mentorship Kickoff BBQ
Sarai at QLaw's 2008 1L Reception
Oct 10th, 2008 by admin
From left: Erica, Marc, Hilary, Lucas, Jen, Travis.
Six members of the University of Wisconsin QLaw student organization attended the National Lesbian and Gay Law Association’s (NLGLA) Lavender Law Career Fair and Conference in San Francisco, California, September 3-6, 2008. NLGLA (soon to be renamed the National LGBT Lawyers Association), an affiliate of the American Bar Association, celebrated its 20th Anniversary Conference. The Conference was attended by over 500 law students, hundreds of practicing attorneys, and multiple legal scholars and members of the judiciary. In addition to three days of workshops, networking activities, career counseling and events, over 150 recruiters from top U.S. firms, non-profits and government agencies participated in a career fair aimed at the attending law students. “Some of the attorneys I met told me about their experiences in law school, how hard it was to be openly LGBT, and how they were afraid to be open about who they were when applying for jobs. Things have changed in only a few years–now there is a room full of legal employers that want to hire LGBT law students,” said Marc Korobkin, third year law student and co-chair of QLaw.
Dessert at Lavender Law 20th Anniversary Celebration
“The student career fair was somewhat intimidating, but it was comforting to see so many employers dedicated to diversity. It was a good way for LGBT law students to sit with a huge array of firms to learn about their practice as well as to question them on their commitment to the LGBT community,” commented Lucas Strelow, a second year law student and member of QLaw. “Until recently, only a handful of recruiters were attending this annual conference,” said Hilary Edwards, secretary of QLaw and second year law student, “While the firms and other employers were committed to diversity in the workplace, they were seeking the best candidates, regardless of orientation, gender identity or other identification. I think it would be important as well for diversity allies to review the list of employers represented; diversity in the workplace should be an important consideration to any potential summer associate or prospective graduate.” A list of recruiters may be accessed on the Lavender Law website.
The conference also featured career counseling for law students, with sage perspective on the issues facing openly LGBT attorneys, whether or not they chose to practice in an LGBT-related field of law. Travis Cox, the fundraiser for QLaw and second year law student said, “I found this service to be particularly helpful because these counselors had an understanding of the challenges and sensitivities that LGBT people face in the job market. The counselor with whom I met gave me some great advice about job search strategies.”
Erica takes a quick break on Pier 39 to watch the seals.
Workshops featured respected legal scholars, practicing attorneys and judges and top practitioners of LBGT law, focused on a variety of issues of importance to the LGBT community and allies, from incarceration, to family law, pro bono work or to the varieties of career opportunities now available to openly LGBT attorneys. “I have attended numerous CLE’s and conferences on family law issues and this was the first time that my questions relating to same sex relationships were addressed. My favorite part of the conference was the family law series which dealt with legal strategies for same sex relationships including: family formation, relationship dissolution and advanced trust and estate planning. The Speakers were all from different States with varying levels of recognition,” said Erica Plaza, a member of QLaw who will be graduating in December, and will attend Lavender Law 2009 as a practicing attorney.
For additional information about NLGLA, or their annual Lavender Law Conferences, visit www.nlgla.org.
Oct 4th, 2008 by admin
We will be electing two 1L Reps and a Social Chair.
If you’re interested in running for any of these positions,
please submit your interest to qlaw@qlaw.org
no later than Wednesday, October 8th at 5 PM.
See this PDF for roles and responsibilities of board positions.
Feel free to contact current board members with questions.
Candidates will be allowed to speak to their nominations and voting will be done by secret ballot. All votes will be counted by disinterested parties (those not up for election). Members of the body will be allowed to discuss candidates before voting, with candidates leaving the room during this time. Nominations will be accepted from the floor if the majority of those in attendance agree.
Oct 4th, 2008 by admin
Wednesday, October 8th, 2008, 12:30 pm
Room 5246
Lunch will be provided.
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EAT LUNCH & NETWORK WITH:
Attorney Christopher S. Krimmer concentrates his practice in the areas of divorce litigation and cooperative divorce, and estate planning. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin Law School in 1997.
Mr. Krimmer is an adjunct professor at Marquette Law School and has taught courses in Consumer Law and Pretrial Skills. He frequently speaks across the state on legal issues including estate planning and non-traditional family protections. Prior to joining Balisle & Roberson, S.C., Mr. Krimmer established the Legal Services Program of the AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin.
Attorney Tamara B. Packard is a Partner at Cullen Weston Pines & Bach LLP and primarily practices in the areas of litigation and appeals, emphasizing employment, labor and civil rights law. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin Law School, in 1994.
Ms. Packard currently serves on the Executive Committee of the James E. Doyle Chapter of the American Inns of Court as Program Chair. She is also active in the Legal Association for Women, the National Employment Lawyers Association and the Wisconsin Employment Lawyers Association. In Spring 2008 she was a Lecturer in the Lawyering Skills course segment on Preparing a Case for Civil Trial at the University of Wisconsin Law School.
Sep 24th, 2008 by admin
Get out of the library & start your weekend off right at one of Madison’s hottest bars.
Drink Specials and 1/2 Price Appetizers
When? Friday, September 26, 5-7 p.m.
Where? Madisons Downtown, 119 North King Street (a block from the Capitol)
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Jun 26th, 2008 by admin
Come join the members of QLaw, current students, alumni, and community members in welcoming our new first year law students (1Ls) and celebrate the beginning of a great year!
Jun 25th, 2008 by admin
This Spring we elected officers for the 2008-2009 school year. Every class will have representation on our board once the 1L Reps are elected in the Fall. Our organization continues to grow and we’re hard at work planning for the coming year.
The 2008-2009 QLaw Executive Board:
Apr 6th, 2008 by admin
Please come out and take a break with Qlaw this Friday, April 11th at 3 PM.
We will be bowling at Union South and it’s sure to be a blast.
Please RSVP by Thursday (4/10/08) if you plan on attending so we can reserve enough lanes.
Questions? Email qlaw@qlaw.org OR call 608-729-5805.
Apr 6th, 2008 by admin
Spring is upon us and therefore, elections will be held to choose the new leadership for QLaw.
QLaw Executive Board Election
NOON on Friday, April 18th. Room 5246.
Food will be provided.
We will be electing two Co-Chairs, a Fundraiser, Treasurer, Secretary and Social Chair, with 1L reps elected in the fall.
please submit your interest to qlaw@qlaw.org
no later than Tuesday, April 15th at 5 PM.
See this PDF for roles and responsibilities of board positions.
Feel free to contact current board members with questions.
Candidates will be allowed to speak to their nominations and voting will be done by secret ballot. All votes will be counted by disinterested parties (those not up for election). Members of the body will be allowed to discuss candidates before voting, with candidates leaving the room during this time. Nominations will be accepted from the floor if the majority of those in attendance agree.
Thank you for all of your work this year (in class and out) and we look forward to having a fantastic 2008-2009 school year.
Yours,
The QLaw Executive Board
Mar 21st, 2008 by admin
Special thanks to Jen Hanna for being our photographer.
