Marriage Equality Attorney Outreach Planning Meeting

Join other D.C. area attorneys for an open meeting on Wednesday, May 20th, to form a working group to involve the D.C. legal community in the fight for marriage equality.

Across the nation, momentum is building in favor of marriage equality. The Iowa Supreme Court ruled that gays cannot be excluded from civil marriage; the Vermont and Maine legislatures voted to recognize marriage equality; and Governor Patterson has introduced a bill to establish marriage equality in New York. Organizations across the nation are mobilizing to protect these newly granted marriage equality rights and to expand the number of states in which gays can marry.

Momentum is building here in D.C. too. The D.C. City Council and Mayor have now approved recognition for same-sex marriages from other jurisdictions. Many view this as a test run for legislation that would grant full marriage equality in the District of Columbia. Although the Council has shown an impressive willingness to lead on this issue, it cannot move forward without broad community support. To protect against a voter initiative and congressional interference, an active, diverse grassroots effort is essential.

We will discuss outreach, fundraising, lobbying and litigation support, and other ways that the legal community can contribute to this historic advance in civil rights, both in the District of Columbia and beyond.

Wednesday May 20th, 7:00 pm
Mayer Brown LLP, 12th Floor Conference Room
1909 K Street NW

Please email joannesavage@aya.yale.edu to let us know if you plan to attend, so that we can provide a list to the building’s front desk.

For more information, please contact Joanne Savage (joannesavage@aya.yale.edu) or Melissa Felder (melissa.felder@gmail.com).

Capital Pride Volunteer Announcement

GAYLAW is seeking volunteers to staff our table at the Capital Pride festival. Helping out with staffing this event is a great way to help publicize GAYLAW and meet new people as well.

Volunteers can sign up for a 2-hour time slots to staff the table at Capital Pride on Sunday, June 14, 2009, on Pennsylvania Avenue between 4th and 7th Streets NW:

• 11 am -1 pm
• 1-3 pm
• 3-5 pm
• 5-7 pm

To volunteer for Capital Pride, please contact Austin Fulk.

Pride Social at the Helix Lounge Patio - June 11

7-9 p.m.
 

Helix Patio located at the Hotel Helix, 1430 Rhode Island Avenue, N.W.

Drink specials and free appetizers!

Nearest Metro Station: McPherson Square (Red Line) or Dupont Circle (Red Line)

More Info: http://www.hotelhelix.com.