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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 24

4:30 PM
184 Myron Taylor Hall

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.

5:30 – 7:00 PM
184 Myron Taylor Hall

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.

Saturday, February 25

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 and participating attorneys to the days programming.

9:15 AM
184 Myron Taylor Hall

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

10:15 AM
184 Myron Taylor Hall

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

10:15 AM
186 Myron Taylor Hall

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

11:15 AM
184 Myron Taylor Hall

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

12:05 PM
Atrium, Myron Taylor Hall

Break for Lunch

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

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

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

3:30 PM
184 Myron Taylor Hall

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

4:00 PM
184 Myron Taylor Hall

Closing Remarks

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