Events

Voces En La Ley

Voces en la Ley: A Latine Legal Panel
Date & Time: Wednesday, October 22, 2025 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Location: La Casa Latina, Smith Memorial Student Union, Room 228

Presented by PSU Student Legal Services, with Politics and Global Affairs, and Criminology and Criminal Justice Academic Departments.

Join La Casa Latina and Student Legal Services for Voces en la Ley, a Latinx/e Legal Panel featuring inspiring professionals in the legal field.

Our speakers will share their paths into law, the challenges they’ve faced, and the successes they’ve celebrated along the way. They’ll also offer practical advice for students who are curious about pursuing a career in law.

This is an open and welcoming space to connect, learn, and see the many ways a legal career can unfold through the lens of the Latinx/e experience.
All students are welcome, especially those interested in law, social justice, and community empowerment.

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Qanun Journeys - Law Journeys

Date & Time: Tuesday, November 4, 2025 | 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Location: MENASA, Smith Memorial Student Union, Room 238

Presented by MENASA Student Center and Portland State University Student Legal Services.

Join MENASA and Student Legal Services for Qanun Journeys / Law Journeys (مسيرة القانون) , a panel featuring inspiring legal professionals from Middle Eastern, North African, and South Asian backgrounds.

Our speakers will share their unique journeys into the legal field, the challenges they’ve overcome, and the achievements that shaped their careers. They’ll also offer valuable insight and advice for students curious about law, advocacy, and justice.

This is a welcoming and empowering space to connect, learn, and envision your own path in the legal world through the lens of MENASA experiences and stories.

All students are welcome, especially those interested in law, social justice, and community impact.

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Legally Queer: Trans and Queer Lawyers Speak

Date & Time: Wednesday, November 19, 2025 | 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Location: Queer Resource Center, Smith Memorial Student Union, Suite 439

Presented by Portland State University Student Legal Services and the Queer Resource Center.

Join us for Legally Queer, a panel featuring trans and queer lawyers sharing their experiences navigating the legal field and advocating for justice and inclusion.

Our speakers will discuss their unique paths into law, the challenges they’ve faced, and the successes they’ve celebrated along the way. They’ll also share practical advice for students interested in pursuing careers in law, advocacy, or social justice.

This event creates an open, affirming, and empowering space to connect, learn, and celebrate the diverse identities shaping the future of law.
All students are welcome, especially those interested in law, equity, and LGBTQ+ empowerment.

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KNOW YOUR RIGHTS WORKSHOP: NAME & GENDER CHANGES

Wednesday, November 6, 2025
12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
Vanport Room 264 (Fourth Avenue Building)
Join in person or on Zoom!

Presented by Student Legal Services + College of Education

Join us for a powerful and informative workshop on how to support trans, nonbinary, and gender-expansive colleagues, students, and clients.

With recent executive orders, Student Legal Services will share updated legal information and practical steps we can take to foster greater protection and inclusion across campus and beyond.

Presented by: April Aster, Director & Managing Attorney, Student Legal Services

Open to all PSU students, staff, and faculty!

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KNOW YOUR RIGHTS WORKSHOP: IMMIGRATION LAW UPDATES

Wednesday, November 13, 2025
12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
Fourth Avenue Building, Room 264
Hybrid Event – join in person or via Zoom

Presented by PSU Student Legal Services (SLS) and OIT, this workshop will cover important immigration law updates and help you understand your legal rights and protections.

Join us to learn practical information, ask questions, and gain the confidence to navigate immigration systems with knowledge and support.

This is an open and welcoming space for all students, whether you’re directly affected, supporting a friend, or simply want to learn more about your rights.

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