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Message from the BALIF Board
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I am sure most of you share my deep disappointment with the results of last week's election and are equally concerned about the direction of our country. The LGBT community's many victories in the recent past now feel threatened, as does an America grounded in diversity, inclusion, acceptance, openness, and love. As lawyers, we are uniquely positioned to respond to the calls for justice sounding out across the county. By mobilizing our education, training, professional skills, and dollars, LGBT lawyers can help carry the fight for equality forward and be leaders in the progressive resistance that is taking shape in our country. We will rise, and BALIF looks forward to working with you and on your behalf in this endeavor in the upcoming months and years. Together, we will weather this uncertain time.
John Unruh
BALIF Board Gala Co-Chair
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Practising Law Institute Presents:
Representing Transgender Clients:
Practical Skills and Cultural Competency
TOMORROW
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Chair:
John Robert Unruh
Unruh Law, P.C.
Bay Area Lawyers for Individual Freedom (BALIF)
PLI is pleased to present this important new pro bono program! Attend this program to learn how to represent transgender and gender nonconforming people in the many legal disputes that frequently impact this community. The
stellar faculty of experienced attorneys and advocates will share practical skills to enable attendees to competently represent transgender clients in areas such as employment, health care, identity documents and detention.
Register for free today!
San Francisco and Live Webcast -
November 16, 2016 at 9am
Key Topics Will Include:
- Transgender and gender nonconforming 101: definitions and best practices
- Employment law developments
- Health care developments
- Education developments
- Detention developments
- Identity documents
Special Feature:
- Earn one hour of Elimination of Bias Credit!
As part of PLI's commitment to public service and the pro bono activities of the legal community, there is no fee to attend this program.
Credit Information: CLE and CPD Credit.
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BALIF Holiday Party 2016
Save the Date!!!
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Join us for our annual holiday party and ring in some holiday cheer!!
When:
December 14, 2016
6:00- 9:00 pm
Where:
Devil's Acre
256 Columbus Ave
San Francisco, CA 94133
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DWT 1L Diversity Scholarship
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If you have any questions, please don't
hesitate to contact us!
For
Seattle and Washington D.C. offices:
Brook Dormaier
Law Student Recruiting Manager
1201 Third Avenue, Suite 2200
Seattle, WA 98101
For Los Angeles, New York, and Portland offices:
Hiroko Peraza
Diversity Outreach Recruitment Manager
1300 SW Fifth Avenue, Suite 2400
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Rights On The Line:
G.G. v. Gloucester County School Board
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On Thursday, November 17, at 12:30pm ET, the National LGBT Bar will host a call-in addressing the upcoming Supreme Court case, G.G. v. Gloucester County School Board. The case, filed by the ACLU on behalf of high school student Gavin Grimm, address whether transgender students have the right to use the bathroom matching their gender identity. The Gloucester County School Board adopted a policy in late 2014 which created a segregated bathroom system in its schools; transgender students are now required to use private facilities separate from the general student population. The LGBT Bar strongly maintains the need for a safe environment regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity/expression and compliance with anti-discrimination laws at all levels of government. In this same vein, we invite you to join us for a call-in with leading experts in the field as they discuss the impact this case will have on the future of the LGBT movement.
Call-in Information
Time:
Thursday, November 17, 12:30pm ET
Dial-in Number: (712) 432-6333
Participant Code: 187141#
Speakers:
Adam Unikowsky, Partner, Jenner & Block (Moderator)
Adam Unikowsky litigates cases in the U.S. Supreme Court, appellate courts, trial courts, and administrative agencies. At the U.S. Supreme Court, Unikowsky was lead counsel in two major cases in 2016, and prevailed in both. In Puerto Rico v. Sanchez Valle, he prepared the respondents' brief and conducted oral argument in a case addressing Puerto Rico's political status, leading to a 6-2 decision in favor of Unikowsky's clients. In V.L. v. E.L., he obtained an emergency stay, followed by a unanimous reversal on the merits, of a lower-court decision refusing to grant full faith and credit to an out-of-state judgment.
Shannon Minter, Legal Director, National Center for Lesbian Rights
Shannon Minter is a longtime LGBT advocate and has served as lead counsel for a number of high profile cases, including the 2009 Proposition 8 Case in the California Supreme Court and Christian Legal Society v. Hastings. Minter has been the recipient of a number of awards, including California Attorney of the Year in 2009, and was listed as one of six Lawyers of the Year by Lawyers USA.
Joshua Block, Senior Staff Attorney, ACLU LGBT & HIV Project
Joshua Block is a senior staff attorney with the ACLU's LGBT & HIV Project. He has served as counsel on a number of key cases, and is the Counsel of Record for the G.G. v. Gloucester County School Board case before the Supreme Court.
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ALRP Free 2016 MCLE Trainings
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This is a
free
training open to all attorneys, paralegals, law students, and those interested in the legal field.
We hope to see you there!
All Classes take place at:
Bar Association of San Francisco
301 Battery Street, 3rd Floor, Board Room
San Francisco, CA 94111
To RSVP
Email:
Call: 415-701-1200 ext. 303
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SABA-NC Upcoming Events
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SABA-NC South Bay Lunch
Friday, November 18, 2016, 12:00 - 1:30 PM
UlavacharU (685 E El Camino Real, Sunnyvale, CA 94087)
Please join us for the SABA-NC Monthly South Bay Lunch. This is a great opportunity to meet and catch-up with other attorneys in the South Bay. This month's lunch is at UlavacharU in Sunnyvale. If needed, the phone number is (408) 310-3111. Please RSVP to [email protected].
Friday, February 24, 2017, 6:00 - 11:00 p.m.
San Francisco Design Center (101 Henry Adams Street San Francisco, CA, 94103)
Save the date for SABA-NC's 24th Annual Gala! Additional details forthcoming. Please contact [email protected] for sponsorship opportunities.
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CRLA LGBT Program -
2017 Summer Law Fellow
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California Rural Legal Assistance, Inc. (CRLA) is seeking a law school fellow for a 10-week summer position with CRLA's LGBT Program. The LGBT Program addresses the intersections of race, immigration status, and poverty within the framework of advancing rural LGBT rights. The program engages in direct legal representation and other innovative forms of legal advocacy that leverage collaborations with a range of rural stakeholders. The LGBT Program Summer Law fellow will work under the supervision of the LGBT Program Director to provide direct legal services and support litigation and other systemic advocacy. Priority types of legal cases include petitions for U, T, and VAWA non-immigrant status, employment discrimination cases, education rights cases, and legal name and gender petitions. The law clerk may request to be placed in any one of CRLA's office locations, and the LGBT program will strive to accommodate the law clerk's preferred location.
The fellow will receive a grant in the amount of $8,800 from the California Bar Foundation.
Applicants must have completed their second year of law school and must have strong writing skills. Candidates must possess a passion for social justice and poverty related
issues, as well as sensitivity to working with people from diverse backgrounds. Special consideration will be given to students who have a demonstrated commitment to serving low income or disadvantaged communities. Students who speak Spanish and are familiar with LGBTQ issues are encouraged to apply.
Applications will be accepted through
February 28, 2017. Please submit a cover letter and resume, a list of at least three references and writing sample to:
[email protected] and
[email protected]. Please write "LGBT Summer Fellow" in the subject line. CRLA will contact applicants selected for an interview.
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SABA-NC Public Interest
Fellowship Application
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Applicants can apply anytime for a fellowship because they are issued on a rolling basis. They may be used for summer internships, fall semester internships, spring semester internships, and post-bar fellowships for both spring and fall graduates. Please find the application here.
Please note that applicants do not have to be of South Asian descent to apply. All applicants are welcome, and we look forward to reviewing submissions from members of your organization.
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2016-2018 Tyron Garner Memorial Fellowship
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Probate Referee Program Opportunities -
from the
Office of the State Controller Betty Yee
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State Controller Betty Yee is searching for attorneys, certified public accountants, and certified
appraisers from diverse backgrounds to serve as probate referees. Our search encompasses everyone
including people of all races, genders, and LGBT status.
Probate referees are officers of the court who are appointed by the State Controller. They provide
reliable appraisals of all estate assets including businesses, securities, real estate, and personal
properties. Probate referees are not state employees; their fees are paid by the estates (trusts)
involved. For any appraisal required by law, probate referee fees are 1/10
th
of one percent of the total
assets. The minimum fee is $75 plus expenses such as mileage and photos.
Qualification criteria and application information are on the Controller's website at
www.sco.ca.gov/eo_probate.html. The next probate referee examination will be held in April 2017.
People who meet all the qualifications and pass the examination may be contacted for an interview
by a panel of judges and attorneys. Controller Yee will decide whom to appoint after considering the
panel's recommendation.
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Job Postings Now on BALIF Website
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All job postings can be found here!
BALIF membership must be current to view the job postings. Simply log into the BALIF website with your membership ID and password, and select JOBS from the menu on the left.
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Partner Level
Counsel Level
Advocate Level
Benefactor Level
Individual Sponsors
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Jessica Bogo & Peter Catalanotti
Jamie Dupree
Jennifer Orthwein
Lauren Pietsch
Sam Potts & Stephan Ferris
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