March 5, 2024 Judicial Election – THLA Endorsement Announcement
The Tom Homann LGBTQ+ Law Association (THLA) is proud to endorse the following candidate for the March 5, 2024 Judicial Election: Jodi Cleesattle, Superior Court Judge, Office 41 Jodi Cleesattle serves as Co-President of THLA and President of California Women Lawyers. She is a Senior Assistant Attorney General with the California Department of Justice, supervising 90 attorneys and paralegals...Read More 1
2024 SDCBA Board of Directors Election – THLA Endorsement Announcement
The Tom Homann LGBTQ+ Law Association is proud to endorse the following candidates for the 2024 SDCBA Board of Directors Election: Shawn Huston Sara Khosroabadi Stephanie Pengilley THLA is confident that each of these candidates will bring bold ideas and leadership to the SDCBA. Most importantly, Shawn, Sara, and Stephanie have a demonstrated understanding of the issues affecting our...Read More 0
News Release: THLA Statement on the U.S. Supreme Court’s Decision in 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis
NEWS RELEASE For further information, contact: Ted Holmquist, Co-President, (310) 923-1828, ted.holmquist@gmail.com, or Jodi Cleesattle, Co-President, jcleesattle@gmail.com, (619) 665-6710. Statement on the U.S. Supreme Court’s Decision in 303 Creative LLC v. Elenis For immediate release July 1, 2023 SAN DIEGO – The Tom Homann LGBTQ+ Law Association (THLA) expresses deep disappointment in the...Read More 0
News Release: THLA Opposes Supreme Court’s Reversal of Roe v. Wade
NEWS RELEASE For further information, contact: Ashley Fasano, Co-President, (732) 567-8394, ashleynfasano@gmail.com; or Ted Holmquist, Co-President, (310) 923-1828, ted.holmquist@gmail.com. THLA Opposes Supreme Court’s Reversal of Roe v. Wade, Denounces Any Further Undermining of Privacy Rights For immediate release June 25, 2022 SAN DIEGO – Tom Homann LGBTQ+ Law Association expresses...Read More 0
Statement of Solidarity with the Students at the University of San Diego School of Law
The Tom Homann LGBTQ+ Law Association (THLA) supports the University of San Diego (USD) School of Law students impacted by the dangerous rhetoric and hate speech posted, disseminated, and spoken by USD Law Professor, Thomas Smith. THLA firmly believes San Diego’s educational institutions should prioritize the equity, safety, and security of all students. The potential...Read More 0
2021 SDCBA Board of Directors Election – Endorsement Announcement
The Tom Homann LGBTQ+ Law Association is proud to endorse the following candidates for the 2021 SDCBA Board of Directors Election: Stacey Kartchner Brenda Lopez George Seymour Michelle Gastil THLA is confident that each of these candidates will bring bold ideas and leadership to the SDCBA. Most importantly, Stacey, Brenda, George and Michelle have a demonstrated understanding of the issues...Read More 0
The U.S. Supreme Court’s Historic Ruling in Bostock Extended Protections to LGBTQ+ Workers
It has been just over two months since the U.S. Supreme Court issued its historic ruling in Bostock v. Clayton County, 590 U.S. ___ (2020), which extended workplace protections to LGBTQ+ workers. For purposes of oral argument and decision, Bostock was consolidated with two related actions, Altitude Express, Inc., et al. v. Zarda et al., as Co-Independent Executors of the Estate...Read More 0
COVID-19 Update: THLA Gives Back
As COVID-19 continues to spread in our communities, it is essential we all make our best effort to provide support and assistance to those in need. The LGBTQ+ community is especially at risk to COVID-19 due to social, health and economic inequities. Together we can all help ease the burden on those facing severe hardship amid this growing pandemic. For its part, THLA has selected three...Read More 1
A Statement from Tom Homann LGBTQ+ Co-Presidents Meagan L. Verschueren, Esq. and Douglas L. Clark, Esq.
Tom Homann LGBTQ+ Law Association (THLA) condemns racist acts against Black Americans by law enforcement and any other individual or institution in the United States and the world. We hold true the words of Martin Luther King, Jr.: “In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies … but the silence of our friends” and we will not be silent. We recall also the words of Archbishop...Read More 0
Sponsorship Opportunities:
THLA Foundation Annual Scholarships. The THLA Foundation will be awarding cash scholarships at the THLA Annual Dinner on Thursday, April 25, 2019. The scholarship application and cover letter are attached. The deadline for submission of scholarship materials is Monday, February 4, 2019. Recipients will be notified in late February or mid-March 2019. Ideally recipients would be able to...Read More 0