University of Wisconsin QLaw

Year of Allies

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QLaw presents:

More information to come…

Gala 2010 Sponsors

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THANK YOU TO OUR GALA 2010 SPONSORS!

Silver

Bronze

Jim Chiolino • Stephen P. Hurley • Christopher S. Krimmer
Tamara Packard • Mike Hall • Jini Rabas • Steph Tai
William Whitford

Friend

AIDS Network • Keith Findley • Byron C. Lichstein • Nilesh Patel

Gala 2010

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University of Wisconsin QLaw Presents

Gala 2010

Saturday, March 13, 2010

7:00 PM * University Club * 803 State Street, Madison, WI

Complimentary Hors D’oeuvres * Door Prizes and DJ * Limited Free Drinks / Cash Bar * Cocktail Attire Encouraged

RSVP via e-mail at QLAWUW@GMAIL.COM (include name and number of tickets to hold in e-mail)

Tickets: $10 Student / $20 Non-student /
Admitted Students Compliments of UW Law School

Interested in being a sponsor

for this year’s gala?

Then contact ANTHONY J CATALINO

Sponsorship of QLaw’s Gala sends a clear message about your commitment to advancing diversity in the legal community and your specific support for LGBT law students.

Sponsorship Levels

**All sponsors will be recognized in the program for their level of support and complimentary tickets will be provided.**

RAINBOW: $500+

Sponsorship Certificate presented at event

“Gold” Membership benefits included

GOLD: $400

Quarter-page logo on program

“Silver” Membership benefits included

SILVER: $250

Sponsorship Table*

Acknowledgment of support on QLaw website

BRONZE: $100
FRIEND: $50

*Sponsorship Table includes optional printed individual or company name on table display and four reserved seats at table.

If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact QLaw’s Fund Raising Coordinator ANTHONY J CATALINO

You’re Invited! Gala 2009: March 7, 2009

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Click here to download a high quality PDF version of the invitation.

QLaw’s Fourth Annual Gala Reception and Benefit

Gala is a reception and benefit for QLaw held in conjunction

with the University of Wisconsin Law School’s Admitted Students Weekend

Tickets sell out fast, so reserve yours today!

For more information, including ticket reservations
and sponsorship opportunities, click here.

NEW COURSE! Sexual Orientation & the Law (Spring ‘09)

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Law 940–L&CP: Sexual Orientation & the Law [2 Cr.]
Tuesdays, 5:40-7:40
Instructors: Tamara Packard and Michele Perreault

QLaw has worked very hard over the past year to have a course taught on the topic of sexual orientation and the law–we are very excited that two local local attorneys (and UW Law alumni), Tamara Packard and Michele Perreault, will be co-teaching the course this Spring semester! We are honored that Tamara and Michele are taking time out of their very busy schedules to teach what is sure to be an interesting and informative course for all students. We appreciate the willingness of our administration to help make this happens and look forward to continuing to work with them to ensure that students have an opportunity to take such a course at least once during their three years at UW Law.

QLaw Social Hour (Malpractice Pre-Party) This Friday! (11/14)

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Hang out with QLaw & enjoy $5 appetizer plates and more after 9:00 pm!

When? Friday, November 14, 7:30 p.m.
Where? Fresco (rooftop restaurant at the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art), 227 State Street

RSVP on Facebook

Mentorship Program Final Exam Q&A Event

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QLaw’s Mentorship Program Presents:

Finals Questions & Test Taking Tips

Thursday, Nov. 20, 2008 6:35 pm
Room TBA
(Check our website or google calendar closer to the event for location!)

Brian Jenks, one of our 3L members, will be leading this session

where you can ask questions and gain valuable test taking tips!

Refreshments provided… no set agenda… stay as long as you like!

For more info, email us!

Help Defeat CA’s Ban on Gay Marriage from Wisconsin!

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According to a recent poll, 47% of California voters favor Proposition 8, the measure to ban gay marriage, while 43% oppose the proposition. Urgent action is needed!

You can volunteer to make voter contact calls and help move California and the nation toward equality. All you need is a phone and broadband internet access. Visit this website to get started!

QLaw & ACS Present: Poll Watcher Training

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QLaw and ACS Present:

Poll Watcher Training

Tuesday, October 21, 2008

6:30 in Room 2211

It’s election season, and a great time to volunteer. The ACLU will be providing a non-partisan poll watcher workshop to teach students and community members the basics of poll watching. They will also be setting attendees up with schedules and polling places to observe. This event is sponsored by QLaw and the American Constitution Society (ACS).

DINNER WILL BE PROVIDED!

Please RSVP on Facebook.

QLaw Social & Wine Tasting @ Barriques

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Start your weekend off right! Join friendly QLaw folks for a wine tasting and relax after a long week of school. Everyone’s welcome!

When? Friday, October 24, 6pm
Where? Barriques (Downtown), 127 W Washington Ave, Madison, WI
RSVP on Facebook

Welcome Our New Social Chair & 1L Reps

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Please help us welcome these three

wonderful 1Ls to our Executive Board!

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

QLaw Sends Six Students to Lavender Law 2008

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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.

QLaw would like to thank our Gala 2008 sponsors and the Associated Students of Madison (ASM) for their generous financial support!

QLaw Meeting – Oct 9 – Elections For 1L Reps & Social Chair

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Thursday, October 9th. 6:30 p.m. – Room 5229.
Food will be provided.

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.

“Lunch With Attorneys” – Weds, Oct 8

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LUNCH WITH LOCAL MADISON ATTORNEYS

Wednesday, October 8th, 2008, 12:30 pm
Room 5246
Lunch will be provided.
RSVP on Facebook

EAT LUNCH & NETWORK WITH:

Christopher Krimmer, Balisle & Roberson, S.C.

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.

Tamara Packard, Cullen Weston Pines & Bach LLP

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.

QLaw Happy Hour This Friday! (9/26)

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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)
RSVP on Facebook

University of Wisconsin QLaw

Year of Allies

Gala 2010 Sponsors

THANK YOU TO OUR GALA 2010 SPONSORS!

Silver

Bronze

Friend

Gala 2010

University of Wisconsin QLaw Presents

Gala 2010

You’re Invited! Gala 2009: March 7, 2009

NEW COURSE! Sexual Orientation & the Law (Spring ‘09)

QLaw Social Hour (Malpractice Pre-Party) This Friday! (11/14)

Mentorship Program Final Exam Q&A Event

Finals Questions & Test Taking Tips

Help Defeat CA’s Ban on Gay Marriage from Wisconsin!

QLaw & ACS Present: Poll Watcher Training

QLaw Social & Wine Tasting @ Barriques

Welcome Our New Social Chair & 1L Reps

Please help us welcome these three

wonderful 1Ls to our Executive Board!

QLaw Sends Six Students to Lavender Law 2008

QLaw would like to thank our Gala 2008 sponsors and the Associated Students of Madison (ASM) for their generous financial support!

QLaw Meeting – Oct 9 – Elections For 1L Reps & Social Chair

Thursday, October 9th. 6:30 p.m. – Room 5229. Food will be provided.

“Lunch With Attorneys” – Weds, Oct 8

LUNCH WITH LOCAL MADISON ATTORNEYS

QLaw Happy Hour This Friday! (9/26)

Thursday, October 9th. 6:30 p.m. – Room 5229.
Food will be provided.