Message from the BALIF Board
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By now, the Electors of the Electoral College have come together to vote their candidate for President. Whatever the outcome, we at BALIF will continue fighting for the rights and liberties we hold near and dear, and will continue to take action and build coalitions to make our community - and all communities - stronger. We Will Rise.
But BALIF is only as strong as its members and supporters. We ask you to continue organizing, rallying the troops, supporting BALIF and its endeavors - including through Gala sponsorship and mentoring young lawyers - and raising awareness. Donate to organizations that matter to you - including to the BALIF Foundation - and let's continue the fight.
On behalf of the BALIF Board, I wish you all a wonderful Holiday Season.
Mario Choi
BALIF Board Treasurer
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BALIF 37th Annual Gala
March 3, 2017
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BALIF 37th Annual Gala
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BALIF Gala: We will Rise! BALIF's 37th Annual Gala is on March 3, 2017. If you haven't done so yet, now is the time to sponsor BALIF and purchase your tickets to the Gala. This year's format is an elegant cocktail party with food stations and drinks sprinkled around the venue. It's a fabulous format for mingling with old friends and meeting new ones. Don't miss the best party of the year!
BALIF thanks our current incoming 2017 BALIF Sponsors:
Partner Level:
Google Inc.
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
Counsel Level:
Arnold & Porter LLP
Fenwick & West LLP
Perkins Coie LLP
Advocate Level:
A.L. Nella & Co., CPA
Benefactor Level:
AT&T
Bonora Rountree, Trial Consulting & Research
The Liu Law Firm, P.C.
Individual Sponsorship:
Michael Colantuono - Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC
Frederick Hertz - Law Offices of Frederick Hertz
Claudia Cruz - Redfin
Debra Schoenberg - Schoenberg Family Law
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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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National LGBT Bar Association
2017 2L Summer Law Clerk Program
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The Liberty Mutual Insurance Group
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A Fortune 100 Company!
The National LGBT Bar Association is pleased to partner with The Liberty Mutual Insurance Group Legal Department to provide an exciting opportunity for three enthusiastic 2L law students who are interested in making an immediate and valued contribution. As a Law Clerk you will provide technical support to staff attorneys, perform legal research and assist in drafting and filing legal trial documents. The National LGBT Bar Association and Liberty Mutual will select one Law Clerk for Liberty's Boston, MA litigation office, one for its San Francisco, CA litigation office, and one for its White Plains, NY litigation office for a 10-week clerkship offering competitive pay. Please note that students must be willing to relocate to Boston, San Francisco or White Plains for the duration of the clerkship.
Responsibilities
- Performs legal research utilizing both written and electronic sources
- Assists attorneys in brief and opinion writing. Prepares draft memos
- Gathers and compiles facts and relevant case information. Drafts pleadings and motions
- Assists attorneys in preparing for depositions and trials
Qualifications
- Member of the National LGBT Bar Association
- Completed two year at an ABA accredited law school; graduation scheduled for spring 2018
- Excellent writing skills
- 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale or the equivalent
- Ideally some exposure to civil litigation
How to Apply
- To apply, you must submit a cover letter, resume, three references and a copy of your transcript to: [email protected]
- Please write "Liberty Mutual Law Clerk" in the subject line of the email, along with the office(s) you're interested in.
- All materials must be received by 5:00 p.m. EST on December 23, 2016.
- Interviews will be conducted the week of January 9, 2017.
- Finalists shall be selected and notified on or before January 16, 2017.
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2017 Midwinter Meeting of the ABA Forum on Construction Law
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2017 Midwinter Meeting of the ABA Forum on Construction Law
entitled "Earth, Wind, Fire and Water: Sustainable Construction in a Changing Environment"
Where: Palm Desert, CA
When: February 2 & 3, 2017
The Forum is pleased to announce the availability of six (6) Diversity Scholarships for the cost of registration for this program to women and minority construction lawyers, construction lawyers with disabilities, and construction lawyers from the LGBT community.
Early-Bird Deadline for discounted rates is
December 26, 2016 or until the block is full.
Please include the discount code
FCL17
, when you register for the event.
Come join us and enjoy networking, meeting new people in Palm Desert in February!
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SABA-NC Upcoming Events
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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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ALRP Free 2016 MCLE Trainings
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More trainings coming soon!
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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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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