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
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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
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Josh Groban Nominated To Cal. Supreme Court
On Wednesday, November 24, 2018, Governor Jerry Brown nominated Joshua Groban to fill retired Justice Kathryn Wedergar’s seat on the California Supreme Court. For the past 8 years, Mr. Groban has served as Governor Brown’s Senior Advisor for Judicial Appointments, overseeing the appointment of approximately 600 state court judges and justices. One of Mr. Groban’s top...Read More
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THLA Endorses Nicholas J. Fox to Serve on the San Diego County Bar Board of Directors
The Tom Homann LGBTQ+ Law Association (THLA) is pleased to endorse long-time THLA member, and former THLA Co-President, Nicholas Fox in the upcoming election for the San Diego County Bar Board of Directors. Mr. Fox has served on the THLA Board since 2012, after graduating from the University of San Diego School of Law. He served two terms as Co-President of the organization from 2013-2015 and...Read More
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Loren G. Freestone Appointed To San Diego Superior Court
Tom Homann LGBTQ+ Law Association Congratulates Loren G. Freestone on Appointment to the Superior Court Bench The Tom Homann LGBTQ+ Law Association (THLA) congratulates long-time member, and former board member, Loren G. Freestone on his appointment as Judge of the Superior Court of California for the County of San Diego. THLA commends Governor Jerry Brown on his commitment to diversity in...Read More
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THLA’s Response to the Decision in Masterpiece Cakeshop
Yesterday, in a 7-2 decision, the Supreme Court of the United States issued its decision in Masterpiece Cakeshop, a case addressing a Colorado baker’s refusal to make a wedding cake for Charlie Craig and David Mullins, a same-sex couple in Colorado. Justice Anthony Kennedy wrote the majority opinion and the Court narrowly ruled in favor of the baker based on the unique facts in the case....Read More
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THLA Announces 2018 Award Recipients
THLA, in conjunction with returning Title Sponsor Casey Gerry, is proud to announce the 2018 Awards Recipients who will be honored at THLA’s 25th Annual Awards and Installation Dinner: Scott B. Erhlich: Community Pioneer OutServe-SLND: Service To The Community Kyle W. Nageotte: Co-Presidents’ Award Congratulations to this year’s award recipients! The...Read More
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THLA’s 25th Annual Dinner Is Here!
The Tom Homann LGBTQ+ Law Association 2018 Annual Dinner Title Sponsor: CaseyGerry Time / Date: Thursday, April 12, 2018 US Grant Hotel 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. – Cocktail Reception 6:30 p.m. – 8:15 p.m. – Dinner Program Food Selections: +Grilled Chicken Breast +Seared Swordfish +Vegetarian Purchase Tickets Here Keynote Speaker: Ambassador Rufus Gifford Rufus Gifford was...Read More
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