
The OutLaw Career Workshop includes speakers, panels, and a rigorous mock-interview program, all tailored to help LGBTQ+ students navigate the law firm and public interest recruiting process. The workshop gives OutLaw members the opportunity to meet LGBTQ+ attorneys, ask them questions, and find lifelong friends and mentors.
Friday, February 25
4:00 PM
184 Myron Taylor Hall
Networking Workshop
Crystal Bailey with The Etiquette Institute of Washington will be presenting a professional networking workshop.
5:00 PM
184 Myron Taylor Hall
Keynote Speaker
Anya Marino – Clinical Instructor, LGBTQ+ Advocacy Clinic
6:00 PM
The Commons, Myron Taylor Hall
OutLaw Career Day Welcome Reception
Saturday, February 26
8:00 AM
The Commons, Myron Taylor Hall
Coffee Hour
Stop by Copper Horse in The Commons for a cup of coffee and a pastry to start the day.
9:00 AM
184 Myron Taylor Hall
Opening Remarks
OutLaw will welcome students to the days programming.
9:15 AM
184 Myron Taylor Hall
Start With Your Why – How Your Queer Identity Informs You as a New Legal Professional
This panel will focus on the early phases of building a career. Topics will include figuring out where to start, looking for internships and jobs, mentorship and network building.
Panelists:
Marisa O’Gara, ’21 – Litigation Associate, Willkie Farr & Gallagher
Andrew Karp, ’16 – Associate, Skadden
Ian Madrigal – Ian Madrigal Consulting
Omar Gonzalez-Pagan – Lambda Legal
Ben Bussmann, ’21 – Law Clerk, Latham & Watkins, LLP
10:30 AM
184 Myron Taylor Hall
Doing Your Why – Finding Your Place in Big Law
This panel will discuss different aspects of life as an LGBTQ+ legal professional in Big Law. Topics include finding your firm and practice area, bridging your career and queer identity, burnout and work-life balance, and self-advocacy in internships and your career.
Panelists:
Joanna Schacter, ’21 – Associate, White & Case
Ben Bussmann, ’21 – Law Clerk, Latham & Watkins, LLP
Matthew Sunday, ’21 – Law Clerk, Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP
Zach Feldman, ’18 – Associate, Goodwin
Chad Klitzman – Associate, Paul Weiss
David Sakowitz – Winston & Strawn
10:30 AM
277 Myron Taylor Hall
Doing Your Why – Finding Your Place in Public Interest
This panel will discuss different aspects of life as an LGBTQ+ legal professional in public interest. Topics include finding an organization and practice area, bridging your career and queer identity, practicing law as a way to resolve trauma, burnout, and self-advocacy in internships and your career.
Panelists:
Anya Marino – Clinical Instructor, LGBTQ+ Advocacy Clinic
Max Gaston – Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Ian Madrigal – Ian Madrigal Consulting
Matt Lopas – National Immigration Law Center
Omar Gonzalez-Pagan – Lambda Legal
11:30 AM
184 Myron Taylor Hall
Navigating Queer Identity at a Firm – Big Law
This panel will be a continuation of Doing Your Why. Topics will include connecting with your identity when your career may be pulling you in other directions, professionalism standards and when they don’t line up with your identity, and other potential obstacles in the workplace.
Panelists:
Andrew Karp, ’16 – Associate, Skadden
Zach Feldman, ’18 – Associate, Goodwin
Joanna Schacter, ’21 – Associate, White & Case
Matthew Sunday, ’21 – Law Clerk, Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP
Chad Klitzman – Associate, Paul Weiss
David Sakowitz – Winston & Strawn
11:30 AM
277 Myron Taylor Hall
Navigating Queer Identity in Public Interest
This panel will be a continuation of Doing Your Why. Topics will include connecting with your identity when your career may be pulling you in other directions, professionalism standards and when they don’t line up with your identity, and other potential obstacles in the workplace.
Anya Marino – Clinical Instructor, LGBTQ+ Advocacy Clinic
Max Gaston – Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Ian Madrigal – Ian Madrigal Consulting
Matt Lopas – National Immigration Law Center
Omar Gonzalez-Pagan – Lambda Legal
12:30 PM
The Gallery, Myron Taylor Hall
Break for Lunch
Grab and Go lunches will be available in The Gallery.
1:15 PM
184 Myron Taylor Hall
Prep for Mock Interviews
This panel will discuss re-centering yourself and your motivations throughout your career and the potential of career paths other than practicing law.
1:30 PM
Mock Interviews
This panel will discuss re-centering yourself and your motivations throughout your career and the potential of career paths other than practicing law.
3:30 PM
184 Myron Taylor Hall
Remembering Your Why
This panel will discuss re-centering yourself and your motivations throughout your career and the potential of career paths other than practicing law. Exploring different career routes, especially those not always centered in law school.
Panelists:
Anya Marino – Clinical Instructor, LGBTQ+ Advocacy Clinic
Marisa O’Gara, ’21 – Litigation Associate, Willkie Farr & Gallagher
Ian Madrigal – Ian Madrigal Consulting
Max Gaston – Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Grant Shillington, ’21
4:30 PM
184 Myron Taylor Hall
Closing Remarks
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