Revised Election Dates

We will continue to accept candidate statements until Wednesday, November 26 at 5pm. Email your statements to Kaitlyn Beyer at kbeyer@umich.edu. Here's a description of the positions.

Co-President
1 person, 2 semesters. This is a position for a person passionate about women's rights and women's well-being at the law school and in their careers. The Co-Presidents work together to supervise the executive board, facilitate "policy-setting" for WLSA, and communicate with the Michigan and law school administration and other student organizations. Co-Presidents assist with and advise the executive board regarding projects and events where needed, and organize and run board meetings each week and general meetings each month. The presidents have wide latitude, with the board's consultation, to direct the focus of the organization, and initiate/plan events. Co-Presidents take final responsibility for financial commitments, board actions, events, and compliance with the university's student organization policies. Applicants should expect a significant time commitment, but a HUGE reward in advocacy, leadership skills, and service. For more information, please email current Co-President Kaitlyn Beyer at kbeyer@umich.edu.

Treasurer
1 person, 2 semesters. The treasurer is responsible for establishing and maintaining WLSA's budget. The treasurer also collects member dues, manages WLSA's accounts, coordinates reimbursements, and reports monthly to the board regarding WLSA's financial affairs. The treasurer also oversees fundraising activities to ensure that WLSA can properly finance all of its activities by keeping track of and completing all funding applications, as well as organizing various fundraising activities. This position requires organization, strong communication skills, and creativity. For more information, please email outgoing Treasurer Meg Barry at barrym@umich.edu.

1L Representative
1 person, 1 semester. (1Ls only!) The 1L rep is a great way to get introduced to the WLSA e-board! The 1L rep is essentially a liaison between all of the 1L students and the WLSA e-board. You would be responsible for sharing any concerns that are specific to 1Ls, gathering outlines, and just generally making WLSA available to the 1L population. For more information, please email outgoing 1L Rep Kate Nielson at nielsonk@umich.edu.

Social Co- Chair
1 person, 2 semesters. The social co-chairs are in charge of planning the Women's Faculty Reception and a 5K race, Race Ipsa, to raise money for the battered women's shelter during the winter semester and the Jenny Runkles banquet in the fall semester. Social co-chairs are also in charge of organizing the weekly breakfasts in the WLSA office. Social co-chairs also plan occasional smaller scale social events during the year, such as study breaks, game nights, or ice skating outings. For more information, please email outgoing Social Chair Megan Rodgers at mrodg@umich.edu.

Public Service and Political Action Co-Chair
1 person, 2 semesters. The political action co-chairs are responsible for the two projects each semester pertaining to women's issues of the officers choosing. Often the events address issues that are broader than those affecting only women law students. Examples of past projects include the annual trivial pursuit tournament to raise money for rape kits at the U of M Hospital, a book drive for Scott Women's Prison, a panel discussion on sexual harassment policy and law, a question and answer session on female professional attire, and a letter writing campaign encouraging insurance providers to cover the HPV vaccination. For more information, please email outgoing Public Service and Political Action Chair Tina Han at tinahan@umich.edu.

Admissions and Mentoring Co-Chairs
2 people, 1 semester and 2 semester positions. The Admissions & Mentoring Co-Chairs for WLSA are primarily responsible for: (1) Coordinating mentoring opportunities with undergraduate women's groups interested in law (undergraduate pre-law sorority); (2) Coordinating contact with prospective Michigan women via the M-Law admissions office; (3) Creating law school mentorships between 1Ls and upperclasswomen; (4) Facilitate faculty interaction with WLSA; (5) Continuing relations with the Women Lawyers Association of Michigan (WLAM). The co-chairs can address these responsibilities in ways they see fit. In the past, the co-chairs have: held a faculty panel to discuss gender in the law school classroom and curricula; organized happy hours between WLAM and WLSA; organized mentor meetings or events; and set up coffee chats between professors and members. Feel free to run for both positions, but indicate your preference for the 1 semester or 2 semester position. For more information please email outgoing Admissions and Mentoring Chair Mandy Castle at castlem@umich.edu.


Questions? Email kbeyer@umich.edu.