Lewis & Clark OutLaw provides a forum for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning law students and their allies to meet, exchange ideas, share experiences, build community, and bring pertinent legal and political issues of the LGBTQ+ community to the L&C law campus via panels, social events, lectures, trainings, and forums.
We solidly aspire to also build coalitions and understanding with other communities and student affinity groups; it is vital to recognize the interconnectedness of all identities and experiences. With social awareness, effective collaboration, and bridging of communities, we can fully support one another.
Meet your 2020-2021 OutLaw board below and view our FAQs and Guidelines!
FAQs:
How often do you meet?
We usually have 2-3 general informational meetings a year. At these meetings, we discuss upcoming events and encourage you to tell us what you would like to see from OutLaw.
We also host multiple reoccurring events every year such as our Trivia Night, LGBTQ+ Attorney panel, and our annual Drag Show. Other events will be shared here on our Events page and on our Facebook page.
Do you have to be a law student to be a member?
Yes. Please email us if you are an undergraduate student interested in attending one of our events beforehand. Some of our events are open to the general public and they will be labelled as such, but please assume all general events affiliated and run by OutLaw are for our law student members and staff only.
Do you have to be LGBTQ+ to be a member?
We encourage all folks and allies to attend our meetings, regardless of sexual orientation and gender identity. That being said, please keep in mind that this group is meant to be a safe space. Listed below, we have some general guidelines to keep it that way, but we strongly recommend that you read our Info For Allies tab for more in depth information.
General Guidelines:
CHECK OUT OUR 2020 - 2021 BOARD MEMBERS BELOW:
We solidly aspire to also build coalitions and understanding with other communities and student affinity groups; it is vital to recognize the interconnectedness of all identities and experiences. With social awareness, effective collaboration, and bridging of communities, we can fully support one another.
Meet your 2020-2021 OutLaw board below and view our FAQs and Guidelines!
FAQs:
How often do you meet?
We usually have 2-3 general informational meetings a year. At these meetings, we discuss upcoming events and encourage you to tell us what you would like to see from OutLaw.
We also host multiple reoccurring events every year such as our Trivia Night, LGBTQ+ Attorney panel, and our annual Drag Show. Other events will be shared here on our Events page and on our Facebook page.
Do you have to be a law student to be a member?
Yes. Please email us if you are an undergraduate student interested in attending one of our events beforehand. Some of our events are open to the general public and they will be labelled as such, but please assume all general events affiliated and run by OutLaw are for our law student members and staff only.
Do you have to be LGBTQ+ to be a member?
We encourage all folks and allies to attend our meetings, regardless of sexual orientation and gender identity. That being said, please keep in mind that this group is meant to be a safe space. Listed below, we have some general guidelines to keep it that way, but we strongly recommend that you read our Info For Allies tab for more in depth information.
General Guidelines:
- This group recognizes an intersectional analysis of oppression. This means that people within this group may experience different oppression based other groups they belong to. Be aware of your privileges (eg. white privilege, ableism, cis-presenting etc). Please do not discount a person’s experience just because you have not had the same experience.
- No anti-”insert any race group”, racist or sexist slurs or actions, including denying the existence of systematic racism or sexism, defend police brutality, promote colorism, or voice opinions rooted in internalized racism or misogyny.
- No derogatory, transphobic or homophobic language.
- No sexism, homophobia, ableism, transphobia, terfs, swerfs and other assorted types of bigotry.
- You can ask questions, but do not request or expect people from marginalized groups than you to provide you with an education. People from marginalized groups are constantly being asked to do this sort of emotional labor. Educate yourself! Google is free.
Note: We recognize that people are arriving within this group at different levels of social awareness. If there are terms or guidelines that you need clarification on, please respectfully ask one of our board members.
CHECK OUT OUR 2020 - 2021 BOARD MEMBERS BELOW:
Matthew swisherDiego gutierrezOGALLA Representative • He/him
[email protected] Diego is a third-year law student. He migrated with his family from Guadalajara, Mexico to Orange County, California at the age of seven. Diego earned his Bachelor’s in Political Science from California State University, Fullerton. After college, he had the opportunity to intern with the political department for the Human Rights Campaign in Washington, DC. He later worked for Santa Ana Professional Services as an income tax preparer serving mostly immigrant communities in need of tax advocacy and document translation services. Diego enjoys exploring and discovering new spots around Portland, hiking, and taking selfies with any dog he can get his hands on. mylexia kingDiversity Representative • She/they
[email protected] Mylexia is a second-year law student. Prior to law school, Mylexia worked in a local law firm for three years. She graduated from Washington State University with a BA in Professional Writing and Rhetoric with a focus in Gender Studies. Mylexia considers the PNW home. As a Diversity Representative for Outlaw, she intends to advocate the intersectional needs of LGBTQ2SIA+ folx both on and off campus. Mylexia believes that having a space to build community with other LGBTQ2SIA+ students and their intersecting identities is necessary and fostering an inclusive community is everyone's responsibility. A good time for Mylexia entails: spending time with her two lovable nephews, hiking through the PNW with friends, gagging over drag shows, and dining at the abundant restaurants in the Portland area. |
Maggie PowersCo-President • They/them
[email protected] Maggie is a 3L working towards a certificate in Public Interest Law. They spent their undergrad at Saint Mary’s College of California studying Women’s & Gender Studies. Prior to attending law school, Maggie worked various jobs including teaching middle school English and Special Education, working on a goat farm, and directing an outdoor adventure camp in Yellowstone National Park. Their work as a teacher in South Louisiana and the East Bay motivated them to pursue a career as a legal advocate and work towards educational, racial, and socioeconomic equity. Maggie spent their 1L summer interning at East Bay Community Law Center in the Health & Welfare Unit. One part of their job was staffing Name & Gender Change Clinics in which they assisted trans and GNC folks fill out and file court-ordered documents for name and/or gender marker changes. When they aren't busy with law school, they enjoy reading sci-fi, eating vegan foods, and backpacking in the great outdoors. Keri PfliegerSecretary • She/they
[email protected] Keri is a 2L pursuing a Criminal Law & Justice certificate. She grew up in Southern California and attended UC Davis for her undergraduate education. There, she double-majored in English Literature and International Relations, and solidified her passion for public defense while working with indigent clients as an intern for the Federal Public Defender's Office in Sacramento. Prior to attending law school, she worked as a paralegal in Seattle for a mid-size law firm for two years. Keri spent her first summer with the Office for Public Defense Services (OPDS) contributing to public defense reform efforts and assisting in policy research and development. She mentors high school students on the weekends through Minds Matter, and is interested in pursuing juvenile defense representation, criminal law reform, and overturning wrongful convictions. Keri spends most of her free time reading fiction, cuddling with her pet hedgehog, and bingeing podcasts (recommendations welcome). CJ FUENZALIDA NUNEZTreasurer • They/them
[email protected] CJ is a 3L interested in public interest law and hopes to root their career in helping vulnerable communities. They are originally from Chile, but they have formally lived in various places across the United States and Canada. CJ spent their undergrad at UC Santa Cruz and became interested in the field of law during a regulatory internship at a cosmetics company. They joined OutLaw as the 1L Vice President and performed high femme dyke drag comedy at the organization's spring drag show. CJ spent their first year summer as a summer associate at Garvey Schubert Barer, completing assignments across a wide scope of practice areas. They are currently spending their 2L summer at a non-profit that focuses on assisting low-income folks in the Longview, WA area. CJ enjoys attending community events all around Portland and encourages any and all folks to join them on these ventures. In general, feel free to contact them any time for coffee, vegan eateries or unpacking your law school experience. |
OUR PAST 2019 - 2020 BOARD:CJ Fuenzalida nunezCo-President • They/them
[email protected] CJ is a 2L interested in public interest law. They are originally from Chile, but they have formally lived in various places across the United States and Canada. CJ spent their undergrad at UC Santa Cruz where they earned their degree in Biology and became interested in the field of law during a regulatory internship at a cosmetics company. They joined OutLaw as the 1L Vice President and performed high femme dyke drag comedy at the organization's spring drag show. CJ spent their first year summer as a summer associate at Garvey Schubert Barer, completing assignments across a wide scope of practice areas, including regulatory, contract, employment, corporate and litigation. They enjoy attending community events all around Portland, especially volunteering! CJ invites any and all folks to join them on these ventures. In general, feel free to contact them any time for coffee, vegan eateries or unpacking your law school experience. Maggie powersOGALLA Representative • They/them
m[email protected] Maggie is a 2L working towards a certificate in Public Interest Law. They spent their undergrad at Saint Mary’s College of California studying Women’s & Gender Studies. Prior to attending law school, Maggie worked various jobs including teaching middle school English and Special Education, working on a goat farm, and directing an outdoor adventure camp in Yellowstone National Park. Their work as a teacher in South Louisiana and the East Bay motivated them to pursue a career as a legal advocate and work towards educational, racial, and socioeconomic equity. Maggie spent their summer interning at East Bay Community Law Center in the Health & Welfare Unit. One part of their job was staffing Name & Gender Change Clinics in which they assisted trans and GNC folks fill out and file court-ordered documents for name and/or gender marker changes. When they aren't busy with law school, they enjoy reading sci-fi, eating vegan foods, and backpacking in the great outdoors. Carlisle pearsonDiversity Representative • He/him
[email protected] Carlisle is a 3L studying environmental law and property pursuing the Environmental and Natural Resources Law Certificate. He went to undergrad at the University of Pittsburgh where he received a B.A. in Environmental Studies, a B.A. in Legal Studies, and a certificate in Gender/Sexuality/Women’s Studies. Carlisle joined OUTlaw in his 1L year as the Vice President, and continued on to be OUTlaw's Co-President during his 2L year. He has performed as a drag king under various stage names in the past two annual drag shows and for last year's sex-ed trivia event. During his 1L summer and 2L year he worked as a law clark at Bonneville Power Administration—a federal agency in the Department of Energy. During his 2L summer he was a summer associate at Lane Powell PC, a mid-large sized law firm in downtown Portland. He served one year as a source checker on the Environmental Law Review and is now a Submissions Editor for his 3L year. Carlisle enjoys doing art, dancing, playing with his pet snake Ferdinand, wearing fancy suits, and changing his hair color. |
mallory copelandCo-President • She/her or they/them
[email protected] Mallory is a second-year law student from Kansas. She earned her Bachelor's in Chinese Language and Environmental Studies at the University of Kansas (rock chalk!). She has always been passionate about environmental issues but found herself drawn to victim advocacy and criminal law upon arriving at law school. She is currently pursuing a Criminal Law Certificate. Mallory joined OutLaw as a 1L and performed in the annual drag show under her drag persona Nick Jo-Nuts. She's excited for the opportunity to serve as this year's Co-President. In her first year summer, Mallory interned with Victim Rights Law Center to work with LGBTQ survivors and has helped produce an informational packet that will aid trans folx with the process of changing their name and gender markers through the courts! Mallory enjoys coaching high school debate, roller derby, and trying to find the best fries in Portland. Kirby flippindiego Gutierrez Diversity Representative • He/him
[email protected] Diego is a second-year law student. He migrated with his family from Guadalajara, Mexico to Orange County, California at the age of seven. Diego earned his Bachelor’s in Political Science from California State University, Fullerton. After college, he had the opportunity to intern with the political department for the Human Rights Campaign in Washington, DC. He later worked for Santa Ana Professional Services as an income tax preparer serving mostly immigrant communities in need of tax advocacy and document translation services. Diego enjoys exploring and discovering new spots around Portland, hiking, and taking selfies with any dog he can get his hands on. Matthew swisher1L Vice President
Alexandria mccaskillTreasurer
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