Law students will return home from this practical workshop with concrete tools to advocate for the repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” using traditional methods, such as face-to-face lobbying and letter-writing campaigns, and more creative vehicles. Students will also leave understanding how to integrate these efforts into broader law school ameliorative efforts.
Speakers: James Leipold , Kara Suffredini , Aaron Tax , Diane Mazur , Elizabeth Hillman
Student Interest
LGBT Youth OUT and in the Schools
LGBT advocates have been working to develop leaders and make schools safer by supporting Gay/Straight Alliances (GSAs) in schools. However, strategic and coordinated efforts are being employed by the radical right to circumvent the Equal Access Act’s Protections and make Gay/Straight Alliances less accessible in schools. Meanwhile, legal advocates are working hard to prevent anti-gay harassing speech while protecting LGBT-affirming speech. Come to this workshop to get the latest on these complex Constitutional issues and learn how best to advocate, and when to litigate, on behalf of LGBT students.
Speakers: Kara Suffredini, Carolyn Laub, Brian ChaseMaking Law Schools a Welcoming Place for LGBT Students
The Law School Admissions Council has undertaken several efforts to measure LGBT student satisfaction in law school. The panel will discuss those findings and discuss ways that law schools can provide a positive environment for their LGBT students.
Speakers: Brietta Clark , J. Kelly Strader , Lawrence Levine