Tom Homann LGBTQ+ Law Association’s Post

Check out this exciting CLE event this Thursday, October 3! Here's the link to RSVP: https://lnkd.in/es6VN-6Z.

Looking for leadership opportunities or just want to get more involved with the San Diego County Bar Association? SDCBA Section Leadership positions are open for self-nomination through today, Friday, Sept. 27.   The SDCBA has 26 practice sections that plan programs and activities and provide networking opportunities. Sections are free to join, and the leadership committee of each includes a chair, vice chair, members at large, and new lawyer members at large.   The self-nomination form takes less than a minute to complete: https://lnkd.in/eqNa9aj4

THLA invites you to join us at our Mentorship Program Kickoff Event this Wednesday, September 18 at 5:30 p.m. at the Federal Courthouse Jury Room. This event is open to all THLA members whether or not you wish to participate in the mentorship program itself. This event will be a venue for short term networking and connection making and, if you are interested in a longer term mentorship connection, please sign up for our mentorship program! We encourage as many students, attorneys, and legal professionals to sign up to become mentors and mentees! Click here to RSVP for Wednesday's event: https://lnkd.in/eTBdrffV.

Join us this Saturday! Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/gAdwcaRq

Join THLA in celebrating the end of summer and start to a new year of law school with our BBQ Mixer!  Open to all THLA members and allies, and their friends and family members! We will have food and drinks to share but feel free to bring your own picnic supplies to join in the fun! Date: Sunday, August 18, 2024 Time: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Location: Civita Park

TONIGHT, July 10, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.: 2024 SCOTUS Term Discussion with Dean Robert Schapiro and American Constitution Society San Diego Please join the American Constitution Society San Diego Lawyer Chapter, the ACS University of San Diego Student Chapter, and the Tom Homann LGBTQ+ Law Association (THLA) for an evening dinner with Constitutional Law Expert and Dean and C. Hugh Friedman Professor of Law Robert A. Schapiro as he reviews the most momentous decisions from the U.S. Supreme Court's 2023-2024 term. Food from Urbane Cafe will be catered! Free parking! CLE Credit Available! The event will take place in Warren Hall, Grace Courtroom 303, located at 5998 Alcala Park San Diego, CA 92110. For more information and to sign-up, click here: https://lnkd.in/eWYi2sSX

Join THLA in celebrating San Diego Pride by joining us to march in the Pride Parade on Saturday, July 20, 2024! The event is free to join. Details on a meetup time and location will be shared beforehand. The parade officially begins at 10:00 a.m., but participants will have to organize at the start of the parade before that time (details to be released around July 13th).   THLA proudly invites all members of the legal community to join us, including family members and friends. Pets or motorized vehicles are not allowed. The parade will be child-friendly and alcohol-free. The total walking distance will be around 1.5 miles, so be sure to wear comfortable clothes and bring sunscreen!   The parade begins at the Hillcrest Pride Flag at University Ave. and Normal St., proceeds west on University Ave., turns south on 6th Ave., turns left onto Balboa Dr. and ends at Quince Dr.   Please RSVP by Tuesday, July 9. You can do so here: https://lnkd.in/e24r5_4E. When you RSVP, please register for the total number of people that will be in your party) and include your email address so we can contact you in advance of the parade with details.

Join THLA for its Pre-Pride Party at The Rail! There will be food, drinks, and raffle prizes, so don’t miss out on the fun! Click here to RSVP: https://lnkd.in/dHqkzjKC   When: Tuesday, July 16, 2024, from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Where: The Rail in Hillcrest – 3796 5th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92103.   THLA Member price: $10 Non-member price: $20 (advance) or $30 (at the door) THLA Student Members: Free

  It’s been just over a week since THLA celebrated its 30th Annual Dinner & Awards Ceremony. What an incredible night it was, filled with so much reflection, gratitude, and celebration. The evening would not have been possible without the generous support of our sponsors, including returning Title Sponsor, CaseyGerry. A special thank you to San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria for joining us at our pre-dinner reception. Congratulations again to all of our award recipients: Mara W. Elliott, TransFamily Support Services, George Seymour, and the Hon. Ruben B. Brooks (Ret.). Finally, a heartfelt thank you to our Keynote Speaker, Associate Justice Kelli M. Evans of the California Supreme Court, for an inspiring fireside chat with Justice David M. Rubin. To everyone, thank you for your continued and steadfast support of THLA. We look forward to celebrating the next 30 years with each of you! 🌈 ⚖️

We're just 2 weeks away from THLA's 30th Annual Dinner & Awards Ceremony on Thursday, June 13, 2024, at Humphreys Half Moon Inn on beautiful Shelter Island! Join us as we look back on 30 years, and celebrate our 2024 award recipients: Hon. Ruben B. Brooks (Ret.) (Lifetime Achievement Award) George Seymour, Esq. (Co-Presidents' Award) Hon. Mara W. Elliott (Friend of the Community Award) TransFamily Support Services (Service to the Community Award). Sponsorships, tables, and individual tickets are still available for a limited time and can be purchased here: https://lnkd.in/d48gBCf2. We expect this to be a sold out event.