Keynote Speaker

Kylar Broadus, a Black trans man that has been a pioneer in the movement as an attorney, long-time activist, public speaker, author and professor will deliver our Keynote. Broadus is known worldwide for his avant-garde work in the LGBT and Trans movements.

Welcome Reception

Join members of OutLaw, participating attorneys, and members of the Cornell LGBTQIA+ community for refreshments and appetizers in the Gallery following the Keynote.

Coffee Hour

Stop by Copper Horse in The Commons for a cup of coffee and a pastry to start the day.

Opening Remarks

OutLaw will welcome students and participating attorneys to the days programming.

Self-Care in the Legal Profession

Panelists:
Marisa O’Gara, ’21 – Litigation Associate, Elias Law Group
Andrew Karp, ’16 – Associate, Skadden
Jessica Lam, ’17 – Associate, Latham & Watkins
Andy Izenson – Senior Legal Director, Vice President & Secretary; Chosen
Family Law Center
Chris Austin, ’22 – Law Clerk, Gibson Dunn
Mariangela Bucci – Associate, Sullivan & Cromwell

Big Law Panel

Panelists:
Andrew Karp, ’16 – Associate, Skadden
Ben Bussmann, ’21 – Associate, Latham & Watkins, LLP
Joanna Schacter, ’21 – Associate, White & Case
Jason Husgen – Senior Associate, Husch Blackwell
Courtney Burress – Associate, Bryan Cave
Pedram Moussavi – Associate, Paul, Weiss
Jessica Bogo, – Associate, Pillsbury

Public Interest and Government Panel

Panelists:
Marisa O’Gara, ’21 – Litigation Associate, Elias Law Group
A. Russell Rode, ’22 – Cornell Frank H. T. Rhodes Public Interest Law Fellow at the
NYLAG LGBTQ Law Project
Kevin Kelly – Principal, FLX Law
Andy Izenson – Senior Legal Director, Vice President & Secretary; Chosen
Family Law Center
Omar Gonzalez-Pagan – Lambda Legal

Clerkships and Fellowships

Panelists:
Grace Carson – Skadden Fellow at Tribal Law and Policy Institute
A. Russell Rode, ’22 – Cornell Frank H. T. Rhodes Public Interest Law Fellow at the
NYLAG LGBTQ Law Project
Alex Bransford, ’19 – Associate, Wheeler Trigg O’Donnell
Jessica Lam, ’17 – Associate, Latham & Watkins
Tessa Carberry – Associate, Husch Blackwell
Jason Husgen – Senior Associate, Husch Blackwell

Break for Lunch

Join us for lunch catered by Bickering Twins in the Atrium.

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.

Mock Interviews

Students will conduct mock interviews with participating attorneys throughout the law school and virtually.

Zoom Link

Authenticity and Professionalism

Panelists:
Grace Carson – Skadden Fellow at Tribal Law and Policy Institute
Omar Gonzalez-Pagan – Lambda Legal
Eric Xu, ’22 – Associate, Simpson Thacher & Bartlett
Soren Schwab – Associate, Debevoise & Plimpton
Ezra Young AB ’09 – Visiting Assistant Professor of Law, Cornell Law School
Taylor Flynn – Associate, Bryan Cave

Closing Remarks