The National LGBTQ+ Bar Association’s LEAD Academy
Training LGBTQ+ and ally law students on Legal Equality And Diversity
The National LGBTQ+ Bar’s LEAD Academy is designed to provide LGBTQ+ and ally law students with career skills and the tools they need to create change in and through the legal profession. This LEAD Academy will be held in-person at McGeorge School of Law in Sacramento, California on January 31st. Please contact Mari Nemec at mari@lgbtqbar.org with any questions.
Friday, January 30
🔸Optional evening social event, details TBD.
Saturday, January 31
🔸9:00 AM: Welcome Remarks
🔸9:15 -10:00 AM: LGBTQ+ History and Present Times
🔸10:00 – 11:00 AM: How Does Your Law Degree Empower You?
🔸11:00 – 11:15 AM: Break
🔸11:15 AM – 12:30 PM: Student and Faculty Small Group Discussions
🔸12:30 – 12:45 PM: Break
🔸12:45 – 1:30 PM: Lunch and Fireside Chat with Justice Kelli M. Evans and Judge Kristin Rosi
🔸1:30 – 1:45 PM: Break
🔸1:45 – 3:30 PM: Strategic Skills Bootcamp
🔸3:30- 3:45 PM: Break
🔸3:45 – 4:30 PM: Career Mentoring with Faculty
🔸4:30 – 5:30 PM: Wellbeing Conversation
🔸5:30 – 5:40 PM: Conclusion
🔸5:45 PM: Reception
The LEAD Academy is only open to law student and prospective law student members of the National LGBTQ+ Bar. It is FREE to attend.
If you are not a member of the National LGBTQ+ Bar, you can become a member here. If you are member of one of our law student group affiliates (check here!), please contact Mari Nemec at mari@lgbtqbar.org to receive a 50% discount off membership.
- LGBTQ+ legal history and advocacy;
- Career skills and advice, including information on how to advance LGBTQ+ equality and diversity regardless of where you work as a legal professional;
- Health and wellness advice for LGBTQ+ folks in the legal profession and law school;
- Mentoring and networking with our diverse, experienced faculty of LGBTQ+ and ally legal professionals from a wide breadth of legal sectors and personal experiences.
This Academy is designed to get law students up to speed with the legal framework of the LGBTQ+ movement so you are prepared to be an advocate after leaving law school – no matter what type of law you practice or where you practice law. Build lasting connections with other students and with experienced legal professionals, gain the knowledge you need to make a difference, and prepare to lead the next generation of LGBTQ+ legal advocates!