2021 Virtual OUTLaw Awards Celebration & Cocktail Hour
Posted: Mon Mar 29, 2021 9:09 am
You are cordially invited to join us for the 2021 Virtual OUTLaw Awards Celebration & Cocktail Hour being held on
Thursday, April 15th, 2021 at 7pm
Honoring UB Law's own COVID Law & Community Engagement Clinic
Even though the past year has been nothing like we could have imagined, we at OUTLaw are still committed to celebrating the many highlights, achievements, and accolades of our LGBTQ+ and allied law students, alumni, legal professionals, organizations, and community members.
That is why we would love for you to join us on Zoom on April 15th! Please see an itinerary outlining the event, as well as some important notes, links, & attachments below.
• There is no cost to attend this event, and no pre-registration is required! Simply access the event through the Zoom link and passcode provided.
2021 Virtual OUTLaw Awards Celebration & Cocktail Hour!
Join Zoom Meeting
https://buffalo.zoom.us/j/8987391998?pw ... pqbVo2dz09
Meeting ID: 898 739 1998
Passcode: 441533
Or register to attend: https://sunybuffalolawschool.formstack. ... tlaw_event
• Guests will be permitted to enter the event at 6:45 PM where a “guest bartender” will be walking us through a cocktail https://www.hy-vee.com/recipes-ideas/re ... e-cocktail & mocktail https://3boysandadog.com/fun-rainbow-mo ... -for-kids/ recipe you can enjoy throughout the program! Make sure to save a sip for a special toast from Dean Aviva Abramovsky at the close of the program! See the attached recipes below for more information.
• An Itinerary of the Night's Festivities is as follows:
o 7:00 PM - Opening & Welcome by OUTLaw President, Stephanie Verhage ('21)
o 7:05 PM - Presentation of Award Certificates to this year's Honoree, the COVID Law & Community Engagement Clinic, Co-Directed by Professor Kim Diana Connolly & Vanessa Glushefski, Esq. ('15)
o 7:15 PM - Thoughts and Reflections from Graduating OUTLaw Members and the OUTLaw Executive Board
o 7:30 PM - Farewell Toast & Closing Remarks from Dean Aviva Abramovsky
o 7:30 - 8:00 PM - *Optional* Conversations and Networking Breakout Sessions
Though we are incredibly disappointed we cannot all be together this year at OUTLaw's more traditional dinner and awards celebration, if you are so inclined to make this a true OUTLaw Dinner, feel free to check out the various links provided below which highlight many LGBTQ+-owned and LGBTQ+-friendly restaurants and storefronts throughout the Greater Buffalo Area. Given the circumstances, your patronage and support of these fabulous establishments now and in the future means so much, especially to those currently struggling.
• Wheatberry Bake Shop – 3985 Harlem Rd., Snyder, NY 14226
• Daily Planet Coffee Co. – 1862 Hertel Ave., Buffalo, NY 14216
• Grindhaus – 160 Allen St., Buffalo, NY 14201
• Public Espresso+ Coffee – 2178 Seneca St, Buffalo, NY 14210
• Remedy House – 429 Rhode Island St, Buffalo, NY 14213
• Salt Cuisine – 2188 Kensington Ave, Amherst, NY 14226
• Misuta Chows - 521 Main St, Buffalo, NY 14203
• Allen Street Hardware – 245 Allen St., Buffalo, NY 14201
• Hutch’s – 1375 Delaware Ave., Buffalo, NY 14209
• Betty’s – 370 Virginia St., Buffalo, NY 14201
• Mother’s – 33 Virginia Pl., Buffalo, NY 14202
• Lockhouse Distillery – 41 Columbia St., Buffalo, NY 14204
• Community Beer Works - 520 7th St, Buffalo, NY 14201
• Nietzsche’s – 248 Allen St., Buffalo, NY 14201
• Paradise Wines – 435 Rhode Island St., Buffalo, NY 14213
• Buffalo Gay Bars – Buffalo, NY
We at OUTLaw, want to sincerely thank you for your continued and generous support of our organization and the University at Buffalo School of Law. We hope to see you on April 15th!
Always Live Out & Proud,
Your 2020-2021 OUTLaw Executive Board
Stephanie (Stephi) Verhage ('21) President
Keith Jensen ('21) Vice President
Austin Mann ('22) Treasurer
Catherine (Cat) Polanco ('21) Secretary
Rachel Farr ('22) Parliamentarian
Elias Schmidt ('22) Community Engagement & Social Justice Chair
Peter Farruggia, MPH ('21) OUTLaw Dinner Chair & Immediate Past President
Thursday, April 15th, 2021 at 7pm
Honoring UB Law's own COVID Law & Community Engagement Clinic
Even though the past year has been nothing like we could have imagined, we at OUTLaw are still committed to celebrating the many highlights, achievements, and accolades of our LGBTQ+ and allied law students, alumni, legal professionals, organizations, and community members.
That is why we would love for you to join us on Zoom on April 15th! Please see an itinerary outlining the event, as well as some important notes, links, & attachments below.
• There is no cost to attend this event, and no pre-registration is required! Simply access the event through the Zoom link and passcode provided.
2021 Virtual OUTLaw Awards Celebration & Cocktail Hour!
Join Zoom Meeting
https://buffalo.zoom.us/j/8987391998?pw ... pqbVo2dz09
Meeting ID: 898 739 1998
Passcode: 441533
Or register to attend: https://sunybuffalolawschool.formstack. ... tlaw_event
• Guests will be permitted to enter the event at 6:45 PM where a “guest bartender” will be walking us through a cocktail https://www.hy-vee.com/recipes-ideas/re ... e-cocktail & mocktail https://3boysandadog.com/fun-rainbow-mo ... -for-kids/ recipe you can enjoy throughout the program! Make sure to save a sip for a special toast from Dean Aviva Abramovsky at the close of the program! See the attached recipes below for more information.
• An Itinerary of the Night's Festivities is as follows:
o 7:00 PM - Opening & Welcome by OUTLaw President, Stephanie Verhage ('21)
o 7:05 PM - Presentation of Award Certificates to this year's Honoree, the COVID Law & Community Engagement Clinic, Co-Directed by Professor Kim Diana Connolly & Vanessa Glushefski, Esq. ('15)
o 7:15 PM - Thoughts and Reflections from Graduating OUTLaw Members and the OUTLaw Executive Board
o 7:30 PM - Farewell Toast & Closing Remarks from Dean Aviva Abramovsky
o 7:30 - 8:00 PM - *Optional* Conversations and Networking Breakout Sessions
Though we are incredibly disappointed we cannot all be together this year at OUTLaw's more traditional dinner and awards celebration, if you are so inclined to make this a true OUTLaw Dinner, feel free to check out the various links provided below which highlight many LGBTQ+-owned and LGBTQ+-friendly restaurants and storefronts throughout the Greater Buffalo Area. Given the circumstances, your patronage and support of these fabulous establishments now and in the future means so much, especially to those currently struggling.
• Wheatberry Bake Shop – 3985 Harlem Rd., Snyder, NY 14226
• Daily Planet Coffee Co. – 1862 Hertel Ave., Buffalo, NY 14216
• Grindhaus – 160 Allen St., Buffalo, NY 14201
• Public Espresso+ Coffee – 2178 Seneca St, Buffalo, NY 14210
• Remedy House – 429 Rhode Island St, Buffalo, NY 14213
• Salt Cuisine – 2188 Kensington Ave, Amherst, NY 14226
• Misuta Chows - 521 Main St, Buffalo, NY 14203
• Allen Street Hardware – 245 Allen St., Buffalo, NY 14201
• Hutch’s – 1375 Delaware Ave., Buffalo, NY 14209
• Betty’s – 370 Virginia St., Buffalo, NY 14201
• Mother’s – 33 Virginia Pl., Buffalo, NY 14202
• Lockhouse Distillery – 41 Columbia St., Buffalo, NY 14204
• Community Beer Works - 520 7th St, Buffalo, NY 14201
• Nietzsche’s – 248 Allen St., Buffalo, NY 14201
• Paradise Wines – 435 Rhode Island St., Buffalo, NY 14213
• Buffalo Gay Bars – Buffalo, NY
We at OUTLaw, want to sincerely thank you for your continued and generous support of our organization and the University at Buffalo School of Law. We hope to see you on April 15th!
Always Live Out & Proud,
Your 2020-2021 OUTLaw Executive Board
Stephanie (Stephi) Verhage ('21) President
Keith Jensen ('21) Vice President
Austin Mann ('22) Treasurer
Catherine (Cat) Polanco ('21) Secretary
Rachel Farr ('22) Parliamentarian
Elias Schmidt ('22) Community Engagement & Social Justice Chair
Peter Farruggia, MPH ('21) OUTLaw Dinner Chair & Immediate Past President