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Movies à La QueerThe L Word: Generation Q: Season 2 (2021) Episode 1 Recap(Jennifer Beals, Kate Moennig, and Leisha Hailey in The L Word Generation Q)
"The L Word: Generation Q" (2019-)
Show Created by: Ilene Chaiken, Kathy Greenberg, and Michele Abbott
Starring: Jennifer Beals, Katherine Moennig, Leisha Hailey, Arienne Mandi, Sepideh Moafi, Leo Sheng, Jacqueline Toboni, Rosanny Zayas
Wiki Synopsis: Generation Q is set over ten years after The L Word, in the new setting of Silver Lake, Los Angeles. Several actors from the original series returned to reprise their roles alongside a new ensemble of diverse characters. The show c...2021-08-1232 min
Movies à La QueerThe L Word: Generation Q: Season 2 (2021) Trailer Reaction & Afterthoughts
(The cast of The L Word: Generation Q 2019)
"The L Word: Generation Q" (2019-)
Show Created by: Ilene Chaiken, Kathy Greenberg, and Michele Abbott
Starring: Jennifer Beals, Katherine Moennig, Leisha Hailey, Arienne Mandi, Sepideh Moafi, Leo Sheng, Jacqueline Toboni, Rosanny Zayas
Wiki Synopsis: Generation Q is set over ten years after The L Word, in the new setting of Silver Lake, Los Angeles. Several actors from the original series returned to reprise their roles alongside a new ensemble of diverse characters. The show centers on a grou...2021-07-0314 min
Heels of JusticeMini EpisodeKatherine and Sarita discuss the highlights from the first three amazing guests of the season.2021-06-0113 min
Heels of JusticeThe Mother's Day EpisodeSarita and Katherine share their appreciation for the lawyer mom wisdom of past HOJ guests and some lawyer mom tales of their own. Happy Mother's Day!2021-05-0720 min
Heels of JusticeParty of One, Silicon Valley GC, Rolling with the PunchesWelcome to Heels of Justice; these are the stories of women lawyers who are trailblazers in their field and paved the way for the rest of us. Today, The Heels of Justice welcome Kristin Sverchek, General Counsel for Lyft. She is an award-winning lawyer with an incredible career. She shares a wealth of tips and advice from hiring to juggling time, motherhood, and big egos. Kristin Sverchek has led Lyft’s legal team and strategy as General Counsel since November 2012. In that time, she has helped Lyft grow from a private to a...2021-04-0838 min
Heels of JusticeKaryn A. Temple: You are Important and You are Qualified; Don’t Be Afraid!Welcome to Heels of Justice; these are the stories of women lawyers who are trailblazers in their field and paved the way for the rest of us. Karyn A. Temple, Senior Executive Vice President and Global General Counsel for the Motion Picture Association joins the Heels of Justice to share her steadfast journey into copyright law. Tune in for a fascinating discussion about the journey in and out of governmental and private law practice as well as the evolution of work conditions for a woman of color in a largely white-male-dominated pr...2021-03-1934 min
Movies à La Queer"The World to Come" (2020) And How it Continues to Bury the Gays - (Film Analysis)
(Katherine Waterston and Vanessa Kirby in "The World to Come")
"THE WORLD TO COME"
U.S.A., 2020
Directed: Mona Fastvold
Starring: Katherine Waterston, Vanessa Kirby, Christopher Abbott
IMDB Synopsis: Somewhere along the mid-19th century American East Coast frontier, two neighboring couples battle hardship and isolation, witnessed by a splendid yet testing landscape, challenging them both physically and psychologically.
Rent/Own "The World to Come" on Vudu, Amazon Prime, YouTube.
Watch Trailer Here!
Sources:
Steve Weintraub interviews Katherine Waterston & Vanessa Kirby for Collider
THE TAKE...2021-03-0827 min
Heels of JusticeJudge Williams: Being the First, Ancestors, and HumanityWelcome to Heels of Justice; these are the stories of women lawyers who are trailblazers in their field and paved the way for the rest of us. The Honorable retired Judge Ann Claire Williams is a trailblazer and leader devoted to promoting the effective delivery of justice worldwide, particularly in Africa. She has partnered with judiciaries, attorneys, NGOs, and the U.S. Departments of Justice and State to lead training programs in Ghana, Indonesia, Kenya, Liberia, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia. She also has taught at the International Criminal Tribunals for Rwanda and t...2021-03-0448 min
Heels of JusticeSeason 2 KickoffSarita and Katherine kick off Season 2.2021-02-2214 min
Heels of JusticeRBGRest In Power2020-09-2229 min
Heels of JusticeThe Virus EpisodeSarita and Katherine catch up about what the coronavirus has changed in their lives and how they are actually doing as they try to navigate it all.2020-04-2222 min
Movies à La Queer"The L Word: Generation Q" 2020 - Season 1 Review
"THE L WORD: GENERATION Q" SEASON 1 2019
Created by: Ilene Chaiken, Kathy Greenberg, Michele Abbott
Starring: Jennifer Beals, Katherine Moennig, Leisha Hailey, Arienne Mandi, Jacqueline Toboni, Rosanny Zayas, Leo Sheng
IMDB Synopsis: Groundbreaking drama series The L Word® revolutionized a generation. This fall the highly anticipated sequel The L Word®: Generation Q debuts. Returning cast Jennifer Beals, Kate Moennig and Leisha Hailey will resume their original roles.
Watch Trailer: Here
Featuring music: Lizzo & Billie Eilish
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MALQ Facebook 2020-01-3112 min
Heels of JusticeHappy New Year, and Happy New Season!Welcome to Heels of Justice; these are the stories of women lawyers who are trailblazers in their field and paved the way for the rest of us. Today, Katherine and Sarita ring in the New Year with a glimpse of the upcoming Season 2! They also share some stories from the time they took to plan it. Key Takeaways [:22] Sarita and Katherine welcome listeners to this Season 2 teaser episode — Happy New Year listeners! [:59] During their hiatus, Katherine was asked if she had listened to Sarita’s podcast! [1:35] Sarita share...2020-01-1004 min
Heels of JusticeKatherine & Sarita: Catch Up, Wrap Up, & Thank You!Welcome to Heels of Justice; these are the stories of women lawyers who are trailblazers in their field and paved the way for the rest of us. Today, Katherine and Sarita wanted to take a moment to reflect on how their interviews with such amazing guests have resonated with them so far, both personally and professionally. Key Takeaways [1:05] Katherine and Sarita welcome listeners to this third special episode of the Heels of Justice podcast and explain what about these discussions resonated with them the most. [1:25] Sarita begins the conversation w...2019-06-2325 min
Heels of JusticeSarita Venkat: Constitution Day, Building Relationships, & Own Your StoryWelcome to Heels of Justice; these are the stories of women lawyers who are trailblazers in their field and paved the way for the rest of us. Today, the Heels of Justice interview co-host Sarita Venkat. Sarita is a lawyer, Board member and diversity advocate. She has held various in-house roles heading up technology transactions at ServiceNow, litigating at Apple Inc. and at Abbott Laboratories. She is a registered patent attorney, has a B.S. in Biology and a minor in Psychology. She is the co-creator and co-host of Heels Of Justice as well as...2019-06-2033 min
Heels of JusticeClaire McCaskill: Making History, Plenty Ladylike, & Blouse CheckWelcome to Heels of Justice; these are the stories of women lawyers who are trailblazers in their field and paved the way for the rest of us. Today, the Heels of Justice interview Claire Conner McCaskill who served as a United States Senator from Missouri from 2007 to 2019. She graduated from the University of Missouri and the University of Missouri School of Law. She was first elected to the U.S. Senate in 2006 and was the second female U.S. Senator from Missouri and the first female candidate to be elected to the U.S. Senate from Missouri.2019-06-1745 min
Heels of JusticeNoreen Farrell: Gender Justice, Equal Pay, & Las VegasWelcome to Heels of Justice; these are the stories of women lawyers who are trailblazers in their field and paved the way for the rest of us. Today, the Heels of Justice interview Noreen Farrell whose entire legal career has been dedicated to the pursuit of social justice. Noreen is a nationally-recognized leader on a variety of gender justice issues. She chairs the Equal Pay Today! Campaign, a national campaign led by ERA and 20 other organizational partners closing the gender wage gap in states across the country. She also founded and now chairs A Stronger...2019-06-1237 min
Heels of JusticeWalking Precincts, Best Place to Work & ConnectednessWelcome to Heels of Justice; these are the stories of women lawyers who are trailblazers in their field and paved the way for the rest of us. Today, the Heels of Justice interview Kerry McLean, Senior Vice-President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary at Intuit. Kerry joined Intuit in 2006, most recently serving as Deputy General Counsel. Prior to joining Intuit, Ms. McLean spent over six years at Wind River Systems, Inc., most recently as the Director of Legal. She also worked as an associate at Howard, Rice, Nemerovski, Canady, Falk & Rabkin PC (now Arnold & Porter Kaye...2019-06-1039 min
Heels of JusticeSarah Burstein: Design Patents, Tweeting the Law, & the Academic Meat MarketWelcome to Heels of Justice; these are the stories of women lawyers who are trailblazers in their field and paved the way for the rest of us. Today, the Heels of Justice interview Sarah Burstein who joined the University of Oklahoma College of Law faculty in 2012. She teaches Intellectual Property, Trademarks, Copyright, and Patents. Prior to joining the faculty, Professor Burstein served as a law clerk to the Honorable Robert W. Pratt in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Iowa. She also worked as an intellectual property litigation associate in the...2019-06-0632 min
Heels of JusticeNeha Sampat: Belonging, Owning Your Value, & Uniquely QualifiedWelcome to Heels of Justice; these are the stories of women lawyers who are trailblazers in their field and paved the way for the rest of us. Today, the Heels of Justice interview Neha Sampat, CEO, founder, coach, and consultant at GenLead|BelongLab, where she focuses on building belonging and true inclusion. Through consulting, training, speaking, and writing, she helps organizations create peak-performance, inclusive teams by addressing hidden barriers to belonging, such as Imposter Syndrome and internalized bias, unconscious bias, and generational diversity. Key Takeaways [1:09] Sarita welcomes Neha to the Heels o...2019-05-2939 min
Heels of JusticeMaja Hazell: D&I, Stars Are Made, & the UnderdogWelcome to Heels of Justice; these are the stories of women lawyers who are trailblazers in their field and paved the way for the rest of us. Today, the Heels of Justice interview Maja Hazell is the Global Head of Diversity & Inclusion at White & Case. She oversees the Firm’s global diversity and inclusion strategy as a member of the Business Services Leadership team. She has led diversity and inclusion and career development initiatives for over twelve years, working for law firms, Fried Frank LLP, as their Director of Diversity and Inclusion, and Simpson Thacher & Ba...2019-05-2331 min
Heels of JusticeRuby Zefo: Privacy, Leaps of Faith, &; When Uber CalledWelcome to Heels of Justice; these are the stories of women lawyers who are trailblazers in their field and paved the way for the rest of us. Today, the Heels of Justice interview Ruby Zefo, Chief Privacy Officer at Uber. Before joining Uber, Ruby A. Zefo served as Vice President of Law and Policy Group and as Associate General Counsel and Chief Privacy and Security Counsel at Intel Corporation. She began her in-house career at Sun Microsystems. Key Takeaways [1:23] Katherine welcomes Ruby Zefo to the Heels of Justice podcast and asks...2019-05-2044 min
Heels of JusticeBonus Episode: Sarita & KatherineThe hosts reflect on the last few interviews, in which they discovered stories of some incredibly bold women. They all had very different paths in the law but one thing in common: they all spoke up, persisted, and did one bold thing to move the profession forward.2019-05-0122 min
Heels of JusticeKalpana Kotagal: The Oscars, Inclusion Riders, & Building PowerWelcome to Heels of Justice; these are the stories of women lawyers who are trailblazers in their field and paved the way for the rest of us. Today, the Heels of Justice interview Kalpana Kotagal, Partner at Cohen Milstein, a member of the firm’s Civil Rights & Employment practice group, and Chair of the firm’s Hiring and Diversity Committee. Ms. Kotagal plays an active role in the investigation and development of new matters for the Civil Rights & Employment practice group. Ms. Kotagal is a co-author of the “Inclusion Rider,” referenced by Oscar-winning actress Frances McDormand in her 2018...2019-04-2242 min
Heels of JusticeClaire Huffstetler: Commander, Victims' Advocate, & Surface WarfareWelcome to Heels of Justice; these are the stories of women lawyers who are trailblazers in their field and paved the way for the rest of us. Today, the Heels of Justice interview, Commander Temperance C. Huffstetler (“Claire”), is an attorney in the United States Navy Judge Advocate General’s Corps. She currently serves as the Victims’ Legal Counsel for Naval District Washington. LCDR Huffstetler was commissioned as a naval officer in May 2002 and served as a Surface Warrior Officer in a variety of operational roles until 2007, when she entered law school through the Navy’s Law Educa...2019-04-1541 min
Heels of JusticeMichelle Fang: 170 GCs, "Go to Siena," & Startup LawWelcome to Heels of Justice; these are the stories of women lawyers who are trailblazers in their field and paved the way for the rest of us. Today, the Heels of Justice interview Michelle Fang, the Chief Legal Officer of Turo. Key Takeaways [:41] Katherine welcomes Michelle Fang, CLO of Turo, to the Heels of Justice podcast. [1:09] Michelle talks a bit about where she grew up, her college years in communications and how an infamous class veered her path towards Law. [4:19] Katherine asks what her experience of Law S...2019-04-0841 min
Heels of JusticeNoreen Krall & Mallun Yen: Women, Friendship & BusinessWelcome to Heels of Justice; these are the stories of women lawyers who are trailblazers in their field and paved the way for the rest of us. Today’s episode is a very special live recording of a conference held in DC by ChIPs and a non-profit whose mission is to advance and connect women working in technology, law, and policy. Mallun Yen was Vice-President of intellectual property at Cisco, launched RPX Corporation and is now the co-founder and COO of SaaStr, the world’s largest community of software as a service business executives. No...2019-04-0221 min
Heels of JusticeJuanita Brooks: “Little Mexican Girl,” Art Of Trial, & We’re CryingWelcome to Heels of Justice; these are the stories of women lawyers who are trailblazers in their field and paved the way for the rest of us. Today, the Heels of Justice interview Juanita Brooks, one of the foremost trial lawyers in the country. She is a Principal in Fish & Richardson’s San Diego office and a member of the firm’s Management Committee. In 2016, Law360 named Ms. Brooks an “Icon of IP” for her “skill at trying complicated patent cases without getting bogged down in the technical weeds” and said she is a “jury whisperer.” She has also been du...2019-03-2846 min
Heels of JusticeBonus Episode: Sarita & KatherineWelcome to Heels of Justice; these are the stories of women lawyers who are trailblazers in their field and paved the way for the rest of us. Today, Katherine and Sarita wanted to take a moment to reflect on how their interviews with such amazing guests have resonated with them so far, both personally and professionally. Key Takeaways [:22] Katherine and Sarita welcome listeners to this second special episode of the Heels of Justice podcast and explain what about these discussions resonated with them the most. [:39] Sarita begins the conversation b...2019-03-2523 min
Heels of JusticeAndie Kramer: Jockstrap Jokes, Breaking Through Bias, and GoldilocksWelcome to Heels of Justice; these are the stories of women lawyers who are trailblazers in their field and paved the way for the rest of us. Today, the Heels of Justice interview Andrea (Andie) S. Kramer, author and Partner in the international law firm of McDermott Will & Emery LLP, which was just listed as one of the “10 Best Big Law Firms for Female Attorneys.” Andie is head of the firm’s Financial Products, Trading, and Derivatives Group, and is the founding chair of the firm’s Gender Diversity Committee and currently serves as its co-chair. She has serv...2019-03-2038 min
Heels of JusticeKathi Vidal: Apache Helicopter, Success at a Law Firm, & the AskWelcome to Heels of Justice; these are the stories of women lawyers who are trailblazers in their field and paved the way for the rest of us. In this episode, Sarita talks to Kathi Vidal from Winston and Strawn; as Managing Partner of the firm’s Silicon Valley office, she is one of the leading patent litigators in the country. Nationally recognized for trying high-profile, high-stakes, and high-tech patent disputes for the region’s leading companies, her experience covers a myriad of technologies, including semiconductors, telecommunications, circuits and systems, computers, software, Internet applications, and consumer products. 2019-03-1836 min
Heels of JusticeDahlia Lithwick: Supreme Court Press Corps, Quitting Law School, and When There Are ThreeWelcome to Heels of Justice; these are the stories of women lawyers who are trailblazers in their field and paved the way for the rest of us. Today, the Heels of Justice interview Dahlia Lithwick bio to come by the client. Key Takeaways [:34] Katherine welcomes Dahlia Lithwick a writer and law journalist, to the Heels of Justice podcast. [1:24] Katherine asks Dahlia when, how and why she became interested in the law. [4:17] Did Dahlia end up following her interest in children’s advocacy policy through law school? And wha...2019-03-1158 min
Heels of Justice"Bonus Episode: Sarita & Katherine"Welcome to Heels of Justice; these are the stories of women lawyers who are trailblazers in their field and paved the way for the rest of us. Today, Katherine and Sarita wanted to take a moment to reflect on how their interviews with such amazing guests have resonated with them so far, both personally and professionally. Key Takeaways [:22] Katherine and Sarita welcome listeners to this special episode of the Heels of Justice podcast and explain why this discussion seemed necessary. [1:22] Sarita asks Katherine her thoughts on what Anirma Gupta had to...2019-03-0717 min
Heels of JusticeAnirma Gupta: "Why Not?", Being a GC, & Comfort ZonesWelcome to Heels of Justice; these are the stories of women lawyers who are trailblazers in their field and paved the way for the rest of us. Today, the Heels of Justice interview Anirma Gupta, General Counsel at Tanium Inc., previously V.P. and Deputy General Counsel at Intuit and Attorney at Sun Microsystems. She worked at Sughrue Mion out of Georgetown Law School after obtaining her J.D. She also holds a Bachelor’s in electrical engineering from the University of Maryland. You can find more information, as well as an extensive list of he...2019-02-2536 min
Heels of JusticeJudge Wood: Ungentlemanly Ways, the Pregnancy Problem, & Antitrust LawWelcome to Heels of Justice; these are the stories of women lawyers who are trailblazers in their field and paved the way for the rest of us. In this episode, Katherine talks to The Honorable Judge Diane Wood, the Chief Judge of the US Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. Judge Wood is one of the most renowned federal judges in the country. She's also a pioneer in the field of an antitrust law, a University of Chicago law professor, a former Supreme Court law clerk, and a tireless champion of her own former clerks (including...2019-02-1537 min
Heels of JusticeSasha Rao: Flying Taxis, Drone Law & Walking Integral TableWelcome to Heels of Justice, these are the stories of women lawyers who are trailblazers in their field, and paved the way for the rest of us. Today, the Heels of Justice interview Sasha G. Rao, Chair of Maynard Cooper & Gale’s Intellectual Property Practice, in San Francisco. Click here for Sasha’s full bio. Key Takeaways [:45] Sarita welcome Sasha G. Rao to the Heels of Justice, and asks her to describe what her role entails, day to day. [2:04] Sasha delves into her background and history, from Bangalore to Lynch...2019-02-1540 min
Heels of JusticeKatherine Minarik: Al Gore, Improv, & Social PsychologyWelcome to Heels of Justice; these are the stories of women lawyers who are trailblazers in their field and paved the way for the rest of us. In this episode, Sarita talks to Katherine Minarik — her friend and co-host for the Heels of Justice. Katherine Minarik is Group General Counsel for cleverbridge. Prior to cleverbridge, she was a partner and experienced trial lawyer at Bartlit Beck. She is an elected member of the American Law Institute and a Fellow of the American Bar Association. Katherine is a past-President of the Coalition for Women’s Initiatives in L...2019-02-1549 min
Heels of JusticeSarita Venkat and Katherine Minarik give an introduction to Heels of JusticeSarita Venkat and Katherine Minarik give an introduction to Heels of Justice2019-02-1501 min
Movies à La Queer"LOVE, SIMON" - 2018 - Film Review
"LOVE, SIMON" 2018
Directed by: Greg Berlanti
Starring: Nick Robinson, Katherine Langford, Jennifer Garner
Synopsis: "Simon Spier keeps a huge secret from his family, his friends, and all of his classmates: he's gay. When that secret is threatened, Simon must face everyone and come to terms with his identity."
Watch Trailer: Here
Music Featured: "Feelings" & "Curious" - Hayley Kiyoko 2018 album "Expectations"
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MALQ Facebook 2018-04-0907 min