Proud to Practice: Navigating Law School and the Legal Profession as Your Full Self
Designed for LGBTQ+ law students interested in a variety of career paths, this webinar aims to offer reassurance and actionable tools so students can envision and build a legal career where authenticity and excellence go hand in hand. Speakers will share practical guidance on navigating law school, recruitment, clerkships, and early practice as a queer person all while reinforcing the central message of the program: LGBTQ+ identity and professional success in law are not in conflict. Featuring:
- Anna James (AJ) Wipfler | Lead Appellate Court Attorney, California Court of Appeal, Third Appellate District
- Fitzann (Fitz) Reid | General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer, Hunterbrook Media
- Lydia Tsao | Associate Attorney, Bowman and Brooke LLP
- Nesta Johnson | Principal, Nesta Rose Consulting
- Moderated by Kaelea Shaner, Executive Board Member, National LGBTQ+ Bar’s Law Student Congress.
Recorded April 2026.