ANNOUNCEMENTS AND UPCOMING AFFILIATED EVENTS:

BALIF 46th Annual Gala

March 6, 2026
7 pm - 11 pm

Julia Morgan Ballroom,
San Francisco

Join BALIF at its 46th anniversary gala for an evening that promises inspiration and connection!

BALIF offers impactful programs, advocacy, mentorship, and professional development while fostering a supportive and thriving LGBTQI+ legal community. Help make this event an unforgettable celebration of progress and possibility by attending on March 6, 2026.

Girls on the Rise

March 14, 2026
10 am - 2 pm

Solano County Events Center

Presented by the Solano Superior Court and the Solano County Bar Association, Girls on the Rise is a free, day-long seminar for young women ages 15–25 designed to inspire and empower the next generation of leaders. Now in its third year, the program provides participants with direct access to accomplished women across a range of professions, including judges, attorneys, medical professionals, and skilled trade leaders.

Through engaging panel discussions and open dialogue, speakers share their personal career journeys, discuss challenges and opportunities women face in professional spaces, and offer practical advice on leadership, confidence, and overcoming perceived barriers. Attendees will also have dedicated opportunities to network with panelists and build meaningful connections in a supportive, collegial environment.

Lunch is provided. Space is limited and advance registration is required.

Berkeley Journal of Black Law & Policy – Annual Spring Symposium

April 17, 2026
9 am - 5pm

UC Berkeley Law

WLAC members are invited to attend the Berkeley Journal of Black Law & Policy’s Annual Spring Symposium on April 17, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Berkeley Law. This full-day program will feature timely discussions at the intersection of race, law, and policy, with scholars, practitioners, and advocates engaging in critical dialogue on contemporary legal issues.

WLAC is proud to support this important event and the work of BJL&P. Members who are interested are also encouraged to support the Symposium’s crowdfund or help spread the word within their networks.

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