From: OutLaw
Date: February 3
Subject: Happy Monday, OutLaw!


Hi, everyone!

Good morning, and happy Monday! I hope you all had a great weekend and managed to stay warm! We have some exciting upcoming events to share with you this week.

First off, this week is our Bake-Off Fundraiser co-hosted by OutLaw and PILS! Show off your baking skills and indulge in sweet treats while supporting a great cause. Baked goods can be submitted to one of five categories to be judged by our panel of LGBTQ+ (and allied) staff! Thanks to the sponsorship of Choate LLP, OutLaw will provide bakers with (most) ingredients at their request! The Bake Off Competition will take place on Thursday, February 6th, so you will just need to drop off your baked goods by 4:30 pm that day in the Charles River Room (5th Floor). Make sure to register in advance through our Google Form: tinyurl.com/outlawbakeoff.

All proceeds from the Bake Sale the following day (Friday, February 7th) will be donated to GLESN. Tell your friends to come by some treats and support a good cause! GLSEN Massachusetts is a grassroots initiative, working locally in our community to ensure safe schools for all students, regardless of sexual orientation and gender identity. There are 43 chapters around the country doing this important work. Find out more about GLSEN here! Faculty and staff are eligible to compete in the Bake Off, although judges cannot compete in any categories that they are judging. Come for the cupcakes, stay for the cause!

Identity Document Assistance Training: Calling faculty, staff, and BU School of Law students, the LGBTQIA+ Center for Faculty & Staff and OutLaw are hosting the Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition (MTPC) to provide training for those seeking to assist others with legal name changes. This 75-minute training will provide trainees the knowledge to offer one-on-one support and referrals to legal resources in their community. Light refreshments will be served. There are limited spots, so please pre-register. It will take place on February 21 from 2-3:15 pm. Location provided upon registration.

Help pack care packages and write encouraging notes to unhoused individuals in the metro Boston area, all to be donated to Pine Street Inn and Rosie’s Place, who are among the largest homeless services providers in New England. All members of the law community are welcome to come by any time between 10:30 am - 2:30 pm.

A staff member from Pine Street will join us around noon to share more information about their shelter and ways to volunteer with them. Please swing by if you’d like to learn more!

Teach-In/Know Your Rights Training: Join ILPS, the BU Immigrants’ Rights Clinic (IRC), and PILS for a teach-in by Professor Sherman-Stokes to learn more about Trump’s recent executive orders and a Know Your Rights presentation on Thursday, February 13th from 5:00pm - 6:30pm in Room 103! This is an important chat to learn what steps we can take to protect ourselves, our families, and our communities in the face of increased immigration enforcement. The event will conclude with a Q&A session, and we encourage attendees to submit their questions here. This event is open to the entire BU community—students, staff, faculty, and workers are all welcome. This event is not open to the public. Please reach out to ilpsbu@gmail.com if you have any questions. (Pizza will be provided!)

We can’t wait to see you at these events and more throughout the semester. Keep an eye on these emails for updates on events, resources, and opportunities. Feel free to reach out anytime with any questions, concerns, or baking recipes.

Now, let’s jump into what's coming up for events!

Upcoming Law Community Events:

Fun Events in the Community:

Firm Events:

  • The Interview Process: What I Wish I’d Known
    • Thursday, February 6, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    • Foley Hoag (Boston)
    • Register here! Please note that this event is designed to promote community among lawyers of color, and be mindful when deciding whether to attend.
  • Cadwalader's Virtual Affinity Network Open House
    • Monday, February 24 @ 5:00 – 6:00 pm
    • Register here!
  • How to Succeed In Your Summer Position
    • Thursday, March 20th @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    • Goulston & Storrs (Boston)
    • Register here! Please note that this event is designed to promote community among lawyers of color, and be mindful when deciding whether to attend.
  • BLG Law Student Mixer
    • Thursday, April 3rd @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    • Morgan Lewis (Boston)
    • Register here! Please note that this event is designed to promote community among lawyers of color, and be mindful when deciding whether to attend.

We hope you all have an amazing week! You've got this!


With care,

Your OutLaw E-board

 

OutLaw

Boston University School of Law

Jam Hammond, Co-President

Chloe Buck, Co-President

Emma Ferdinandi, Vice President

Caroline Crawford, Secretary

Max Gildred, Treasurer

Audrey Chu, Advocacy Chair

Alexis Luckett, Outreach Chair

Song Recommendation of the Week: Silk Chiffon (feat. Pheobe Bridge) by MUNA

Have you joined our GroupMe? If not, follow this link for exciting updates and important reminders about our events!

QueerLaw: There is also a GroupMe for Boston LGBTQ+ law students, so join here if you want to stay in the loop about events!

Calling All 3Ls
The UCLA Law Williams Institute is seeking a recent law school graduate (0-2 years of experience) to engage in cutting-edge and high-quality research and analysis related to sexual orientation and gender identity law and public policy. The Daniel. H. Renberg Law Fellow will further the Williams Institute’s mission over the course of two years by conducting multi-disciplinary research on discrimination facing LGBTQ people, LGBTQ health, LGBTQ families, and criminal justice, among other topics. The Fellow will provide research and writing support to senior scholars at the Institute and will contribute to self-published reports, academic articles, public comments, amicus briefs, and other Institute work. The position will be based in Los Angeles, California, and will have a hybrid schedule (part-time in office, part-time remote). Find out more here!

Are You Receiving Enough Emotional and Mental Support?
Check out this spreadsheet for a list of queer / trans / poly / kink / SW - friendly therapists in the greater Boston area. You can also get in contact with BU Behavioral Medicine for more mental health resources. Did you know? They have a number of support groups, including an LGBTQ+ support group. Check them out here! For more information on the bar exam mental health character and fitness questions in other states, check out the ABA guidelines here. Remember, mental health support makes you a better advocate for your clients, as well as yourself.

Did you know? OutLaw has a sub-chapter for POC students, which recognizes the importance of intersecting identities and provides additional support. For further information, join the LGBTQ+ POC GroupMe here!

Reminder: Law students get free membership to the Massachusetts LGBTQ Bar Association! Check them out further here!

Thank you to our firm sponsors!

https://view.ceros.com/goodwin-procter/associate-careers/p/1

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OutLaw x PILS Bake Sale

Friday, February 7
10:00am - 3:00pm
McCausland Commons (Outside the Law Cafe), 765 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts 02215, United States
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Sweet treats for a sweet cause! 🍰 Come support our Bake Sale featuring the delicious creations from OutLaw’s Bake-Off. All proceeds benefit a local LGBTQ+ community organization. Treat yourself and make a difference!
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OutLaw Office Hours: Elections Info Session

Tuesday, February 25
1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Curious about running for a board position? Join us for Office Hours! We will walk you through the election process and share the responsibilities of each board position. While attendance isn’t required to run, it’s strongly encouraged—this is your chance to get all the info you need to demonstrate interest, make an informed decision, and get involved!

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OutLaw Office Visit to Cooley

Tuesday, March 4
5:00pm - 6:30pm
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We will be visiting Cooley's office. This will include a tour of the office and the chance to talk informally and in a small group with Cooley attorneys. Dinner will also be provided!
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OutLaw General Body Meeting: Elections

Friday, March 7
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Join us for OutLaw’s General Body Meeting, where we’ll be electing the new board for the upcoming year and voting on an update to our Constitution! This is a great opportunity to get involved, meet fellow members, and help shape the future of our organization. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the leadership team and make a difference!
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