
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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