Lambda News

1.16.2010

Ladies Night!
Yes, the women of Lambda are motivating to hit the town! The HRC is hosting a “national night of celebration for women” on Sunday, 17 January, doors at 8:00 p.m. and show starts at 9:00 p.m. at the Midtown Party Plex. We’ll be gathering for a pre-func and then heading out to the event. For more information, check out the Facebook page.

Gay Blood Drive in the Leather Lounge February 2nd (tentative date - will confirm as event approaches)
The FDA bans men who have had sex with men since 1977 from ever donating blood -- a policy that the Red Cross has called 'medically and scientifically unwarranted.' Gay men are one of only three groups to be banned for life -- the others being prostitutes and intravenous drug users. We'll have more information soon, but we'd love to have a huge turnout -- this is a great event for you to bring allies and friends, both to help the Red Cross and people in need, and to teach the GW community about this discriminatory policy. Many have no idea that it exists.

Mark calendars for Meghan McCain
Allied in Pride (our undergraduate counterpart) is sponsoring Meghan McCain's visit to GW's campus. The event will be held on February 9th, from 7:30-9:00pm in the Jack Morton Auditorium of Media and Public Affairs Building (the brick building at the corner of 21st & H between Au Bon Pan and the Marvin Center). We will send out more information about tickets, etc. as the event approaches.

Calling All Public Interest Folks!
If you really want to be "in the know" when it comes to public interest opportunities at GW, you should sign up for a new email newsletter by the GW Public Interest Community that consolidates the goings-on of all the different public interest groups on campus. If you are interest in joining, please shoot edwards.em@gmail.com an email with "GWPIC" in the subject line.

SCOTUS Ban Camera Coverage of Prop 8 Trial
The SCOTUS ban was only for the live televising of the trial to several federal courthouses. Interestingly, the YouTube delayed content was not yet approved by the Ninth Circuit before the application for a stay was made from district court on the (approved) live streaming to federal courthouses, so the Supreme Court declined to address it in advance. However, the reasoning that led to the stay on the broadcast would be similar for YouTube, so it appears unlikely that we'll see the actual trial as it happens.
The good news is, the Courage Campaign is providing a handy-dandy trial tracker.

Breaking News: Court Victory for Marriage Victory in DC
The Superior Court of the DC found in favor of the DC Board of Elections & Ethics and refused to put an anti-gay initiative on the ballot because it would violate the city’s 1977 Human Rights Act. A personal favorite quote from the opinion: "[I]t is clear that a community cannot by initiative authorize discrimination as a matter of government policy." To view the Court's ruling in its entirety, please click here.

GAYLAW Joint Social with DOJ Pride – Ice Skating
January 27, join GAYLAW and DOJ Pride for ice skating at the National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden, located on the National Mall at 7th Street and Constitution Avenue NW, near the Navy Memorial-Archives Metro (Yellow/Green Lines), from 6:00 - 8:00 pm. Cost: $7 for 2 hours, skate rental $3, and lockers 50 cents. For more information click here.

Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP presents: HOW TO MAKE YOUR RESUME STAND OUT
Check out a panel discussion and reception sponsored by the Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP Diversity Committee (Note: Willkie is a regular sponsor and attendee of our Lambda Networking Night and Lavender Law). Members of Willkie’s Diversity Committee will offer their confidential written comments to resume submitted on or before the RSVP deadline. (Resume submission optional) Willkie’s panel of attorneys will also cover a broad range of practical tips and provide insights on:
DOs and DON'Ts for your resume
Tips on advancing your resume to and beyond initial screening
Importance of your resume at OCI and
Call-back interviews
When: Wednesday, February 10th, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Where: Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP, 1875 K Street, NW, Washington, DC 20006 (Farragut North Metro)
RSVP: To recruiting-dc@willkie.com by Wednesday, January 27th
Business Casual Attire -- Food & Drinks Will Be Served

Catholic University of America Hosts Networking Event With SEC
The Catholic University, Columbus School of Law, in cooperation with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, is hosting a symposium event and networking opportunity for law students from Virginia, the District of Columbia, and Maryland on Thursday, February 11, 2010, at the Columbus School of Law from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. The symposium, featuring lawyers from industry and government, will focus on enhancing diversity in the Securities and Financial Services Industry. This event will also provide law students valuable insight on employment opportunities and how to effectively prepare for careers in securities law and the financial services industry. Students will also have the unique opportunity to interact with leaders and lawyers from area law firms, government agencies, and brokerage firms during an informal networking session. Attendees will include the SEC, the CFTC, FINRA, the MSRB, SIFMA, and area law firms. This event is free of charge. Please note that students should RSVP by February 8, 2010, to Ms. Deborah Herman at herman@law.edu. For questions on this event, please contact Ms. Herman as well.

posted by Katie # 12:02 PM

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