Support LGBTQ+ Students and Allies in Roseville

As you may have seen in the news, last month a far-right-wing activist group targeted an LGBTQ+ youth and family support group in Roseville. The Landing Spot, a non-religious support program of the Loomis Basin Congregational United Church of Christ, has been operating for five years in Placer County including on the campuses of many local high schools to provide resources and safe spaces for LGBTQ+ youth and parents.  

Following the release of an illegally recorded and highly-edited video of Loomis Basin UCC Pastor Casey Tinnin, the Roseville Joint Union High School District has ended its partnership with The Landing Spot. Pastor Casey and members of the Loomis Basin UCC are receiving countless threats of violence and harm based on the video and growing anti-LGBTQ sentiment in the region and across the country. 

LGBTQ+ youth need programs like The Landing Spot. If you are able, consider sending a letter of support to help The Landing Spot continue its lifesaving work in Roseville schools, and donating to help the Loomis Basin UCC overcome this attack.

**If you, or your firm or organization, can offer assistance (either legal or general), please email [email protected] to be connected with the organizers.**

Newsom Announces Six* LGBTQ+ Judicial Appointees!

On March 30, Governor Newsom announced his latest round of judicial appointees, which include six members of the LGBTQ+ community!
(*We inadvertently recognized only five in our original announcement)

All three nominees for the Court of Appeal are LGBTQ+ people, along with three of the 14 named for Superior Court judgeships.

Justice Laurie Earl was nominated to be the Presiding Justice of the Third District Court of Appeal, where she has served as an Associate Justice since 2022. Gonzalo Martinez was nominated to be an Associate Justice of the Second District Court of Appeal, Division Seven. Judge David Rubin was nominated to be an Associate Justice of the Fourth District Court of Appeal, Division One. Daniel Alexander was appointed to the Los Angeles County Superior Court. Lilys McCoy was appointed to the San Diego County Superior Court. And Leanne Mayberry was appointed to the El Dorado County Superior Court.

We recognize and thank the Governor's Office for the continued commitment to increasing the diversity of the bench, especially with respect to qualified LGBTQ+ candidates.

San Joaquin County Unity Bar MCLE

April 17, 12:00 - 1:00 PM

by Zoom

Featuring SacLegal Member Hon. Andi Mudryk

Well-Being MCLE with Women Lawyers of Sacramento

April 20, 12:00 - 1:00 PM

by Zoom

Donate to Lambda Law Student Association for

UC Davis Give Day

Now through April 14 - 15

Lambda Law Student Association at UC Davis is participating in Give Day, an annual fundraiser for King Hall Student organizations. Give Day is April 14-15, but you can begin giving today! 

Lambda will use the donations to fund more events such as their Drag Ball and Drag Brunch, Culture Week, socials, and other events in support of building more QTBIPOC community in Davis.

National Black Trans Advocacy Conference & Awards Gala

April 25 - 30

Dallas, Texas

This is the 10th conference and awards gala, a distinct educational and empowerment program event, home to nearly 300 plus trans and gender non-conforming individuals, our family, friends, community allies and corporate partners from across the country who are focused on advancing black trans equality.

Fundraiser: Fight to Legalize Drag

Saturday, April 29 | 2:30 - 5:30 PM

OASIS, San Francisco

Legalize Drag is a collective of drag artist legal professionals protesting attacks on the art of drag and trans, gender non-confirming, and queer communities. Our goals are to raise awareness, bring together queer folks, and provide a clear pathway to donate to this cause. We are raising money for the grassroots organizations inclusion tennessee, Tennessee Equality Project, and Protect Trans Health TN.

Co-sponsored by Bay Area Lawyers for Individual Freedom (BALIF), the BALIF Foundation, and the National Trans Bar Association (NTBA)

2023 Lavender Law® Conference & Career Fair Program Now Available! 

Note changes in the overall agenda this year: The 2023 Career Fair takes place on Monday afternoon, following a Sunday evening reception for law students and recruiters and a Monday day-time agenda focused solely on law students, recruiters, judges, and members of the LGBT Family Law Institute®. All other attendees are invited to join us for our Welcome Reception on Monday evening, July 24, to kick off the full conference programming. Workshops and Practice Area Institutes will all take place on Tuesday July 25 and Wednesday July 26. Please plan your travel and hotel bookings accordingly! 

Congratulations again to SacLegal Board Member Annette Rose for being named one of the 40 Best LGBTQ+ Lawyers Under 40!

For a full list of honorees, click here.

Save the Date: SABA Celebration of Judicial Officers

Thursday, May 11, 5:30 - 7:30 PM

The ABA's LGBT Public Interest Scholarship open through April 28

The Scholarship will provide financial support to a first, second or third year law student, or recent law graduate to enable the student or recent law graduate to work in the LGBTQ+ public interest arena for the Summer/Fall of 2023.

Apply to serve on policymaking bodies affecting the legal profession and consumers

Please see this webpage for details and apply online by May 1.

Please email [email protected] with questions.

• California Board of Legal Specialization
• California Rural Legal Assistance, Inc. (seeking five Board members appointed by the State Bar Board of Trustees)
• Commission on Judicial Nominees Evaluation
• Committee of Bar Examiners
• Council on Access and Fairness
• Legal Services Trust Fund Commission

JOB OPPS

A word about the Job Opps posted here - if you'd like for us to post one, please email it to [email protected]. Because of the sheer number of emails and opportunities, not all will be posted. Please be sure to provide brief text including a description and website link; no attachments please.

U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California

The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California has a vacancy for a full-time U.S. Magistrate Judge in Sacramento, CA.  Application information, including the full public notice, is available at https://www.caed.uscourts.gov/caednew/index.cfm/careers/. View the full public notice here.

Application packets must be received by no later than Tuesday, May 16, 2023.

Legal Services of Northern California

Founded in 1956, Legal Services of Northern California (LSNC) provides high quality civil legal assistance to the poor, elderly, and people with disabilities in 23 northern California counties. Currently, LSNC has two openings in Sacramento County.

Find more information here: LSNC Employment Opportunities

California Department of Justice

The California Department of Justice is seeking to fill numerous attorney positions throughout the State of California.

Find more information here: Career Opportunities