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Thomas Jefferson School of Law LSRJ
Welcome to Thomas Jefferson School of Law LSRJ!
Law Students for Reproductive Justice (LSRJ) is the only student-led, student-driven national non-profit network of law students and lawyers committed to fostering the next wave of legal experts for the reproductive justice movement.
We are dedicated to ensuring access to medically accurate, age-appropriate, culturally competent sex and sexuality education, as well as comprehensive, quality reproductive healthcare. Quality reproductive healthcare is defined as including prenatal care, postnatal care, contraception, abortion services and alternative technologies for both women and men, who are able to access these technologies free from coercion, discrimination and violence.
Some of the topics the TJSL LSRJ Chapter will focus on, include (but are not limited to):
- Minor’s Reproductive Rights and Education
- US Policy and International Reproductive Rights
- Underrepresented Groups and Access to Health Care
- Assisted Reproduction
- Access to Contraception
- First Amendment Implications on Reproductive Justice
- Criminal Law as it relates to Reproductive Justice
Upcoming Events
Roe v. Wade Anniversary Dinner
Date: Thursday, January 21, 2010
6pm – No host cocktails
7pm – Dinner
Location: Jacobs Center, San Diego
Join LSRJ and other local activists to celebrate the 37th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade!
General Meeting
Date: Tuesday, February 2, 2010, 1pm – 2pm
Location: CYB Conference Room
General Meeting
Date: Tuesday, March 2, 2010, 1pm – 2pm
Location: CYB Conference Room
General Meeting
Date: Tuesday, April 6, 2010, 1pm – 2pm
Location: CYB Conference Room
Stay Tuned for more Spring Events!
Past Events
November 2 – 5: Reproductive Justice Week 2009!
LSRJ Bake Sale!
Date: Monday, November 2, 10am – 3pm
We made over $125 at our first bake sale! Thank you everyone who purchased the yummy treats!
Criminalization of Pregnancy Panel
Date: Tuesday, November 3, 5:30pm – 8pm
Location: University of San Diego School of Law, Hahn University Center
Thank you to everyone who made the first TJSL and USD co-sponsored panel a successl!
Panelists included:
Sean Riordan, Staff Attorney with ACLU of San Diego and Imperial Counties, who will discuss conditions in immigrant detention facilities;
and
Aliya Karmali, Human Rights Staff Attorney for Justice Now, who will discuss shackling prisoners during labor and delivery.
Moderated by TJSL Professor Marybeth Herald
Networking Luncheon
Date: Wednesday, November 4, 11:45am – 1pm
Local surrogacy attorneys Theresa Erickson and Stephanie Caballero joined us for a discussion about how they got into this area of the law and what their practices are like! It was a big hit!
LSRJ Dinner and a Movie – We enjoy “Citizen Ruth,” pizza and treats!
Date: Thursday, November 5, 5:30pm – 7:15pm
October 2009: Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk
Thank you to everyone who walked and/or made monetary contributions to the TJSL LSRJ Making Strides Against Breast Cancer team! As a team, we raised $2805!
September 2009: Careers in Reproductive Justice Panel
We had a wonderful group of panelists, including Anita Margolia, local Surrogacy and Adoption Attorney; Vince Hall, TJSL Alum and Vice President of Public Affairs and Communications for Planned Parenthood of San Diego and Riverside Counties; and Jill Adams, Executive Director of Law Students for Reproductive Justice.
It was an excellent opportunity for students to learn about the possible legal careers in the reproductive justice field and to mingle with attorneys and TJSL Alumni.
August 2009: Sex Ed Trivia Night
Thank you to everyone who participated in LSRJ’s first event, Sex Ed Trivia Night! It was a huge success!
Leadership
The LSRJ Elected Officers for Spring 2010
President: Jenn Kish
Vice President: Whitney Kellerhouse
Secretary: Rosanna Kendrick
Treasurer: Jerry Riedl
Events Director: Catrina Skor
1L Reps: Michelle Bartolic and Sarah Clarke
The LSRJ Elected Officers for Fall 2009
President: Jenn Kish
Secretary: Rosanna Kendrick
Treasurer: Alexis Forsberg
Events Director: Whitney Kellerhouse
1L Reps: Michelle Bartolic, Sarah Clarke, and Catrina Skor
Contact
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