BALIF upcoming events

Asylum Declaration Workshop with ALRP (04 Jun 2026)

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 01:30:00 GMT

Looking for a meaningful, concrete way to show up for our community right now?

Join BALIF and the AIDS Legal Referral Panel on Thursday, June 4 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00pm for a hands-on asylum declaration workshop. At the workshop, ALRP’s immigration attorney will provide an overview of the asylum process and the current crises facing the system. They will also walk through best practices for drafting declarations.

Following the training, volunteers will be then assigned an asylum seeker’s intake interview and case file, already completed by ALRP’s legal team, and will have two weeks to draft the applicant’s personal declaration—the core of their case and their first opportunity to tell their story to the court.

BALIF and ALRP will host an optional follow-up gathering in the Castro on June 18, when the drafts are due, to share experiences, connect, and discuss ways to stay involved.

This is a chance to make a real impact, build community, and plug into work where our help is urgently needed.

Questions? Please reach out to Katie at balif@balif.org.

1.5 General CLE Credit

The State Bar of California has certified ALRP, Provider #2485, to provide MCLE credit for this training.

Hosted at the ALRP office. Space is limited. Food will be provided.

The BALIF Foundation Pride Celebration & Fundraiser (18 Jun 2026)

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Join the BALIF Foundation for an evening of celebration, community, and pride as we honor Pride Month and the the annual David Tsai Pride Scholarship.

Gather with friends, colleagues, and supporters at Oakland United Beerworks for a meaningful night dedicated to uplifting LGBTQ+ law students and the future of our community.

We look forward to celebrating with you!

Want to donate? https://secure.givelively.org/donate/balif-foundation/celebrate-pride-with-the-balif-foundation

Join BALIF, Jones Day, and Lamda Legal for a Pride Kick Off Reception in the Castro! (24 Jun 2026)

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 00:30:00 GMT

BALIF, Jones Day, and Lamda Legal welcome all summer associates, law students, attorneys, staff, and friends from the Bay Area to our inaugural Pride reception.

Join us for food and beverages to celebrate Pride. We look forward to seeing you!

Please RSVP by Friday, June 19 and include the number of guests in your party!

RSVP to: NorCalEvents@jonesday.com

*include number of guests in your party

BASF's LGBTQ+ Partners & Associates Summer Reception (25 Jun 2026)

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 01:00:00 GMT

BALIF & Morrison Foerster 2026 Pride Breakfast (28 Jun 2026)

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 15:30:00 GMT

BALIF and Morrison Foerster LLP invite all summer associates, law students, attorneys, judges, staff, and friends from all around the Bay Area to our joint Pride Breakfast celebration.

Come and enjoy great food, drinks, and fun at this annual event before you head out to watch the Pride Parade!

Please RSVP today!