The Kevin E. Kennedy Memorial Fellowship Gala, known as Gayla, is the annual banquet for Outlaws, the University of Michigan Law School's LGBTQ+ student group. The event will take place on Saturday, February 18, 2023 from 5:30-10 p.m. on the second floor of the Michigan League (911 N. University Ave., Ann Arbor, MI 48109).

Named in honor of Kevin E. Kennedy ('89 LAW), an LGBTQ+ activist and lawyer, the Gala is an opportunity for the broader UM and legal community to come together for an evening of celebration and remembrance. The event will feature a cocktail hour, followed by a sit-down buffet dinner leading into the speaking program with remarks by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and other incredible guest speakers. The recipient of the 2023 Outlaws Public Interest Fellowship will also be recognized. After the speakers, the dance floor will open up with tunes by DJ Batz. The evening will also feature a number of drag performances by local queen Chanel Hunter. Throughout the night, there will be representatives from about 40 local and national law firms who generously sponsored this event and are interested in connecting with MLaw students.

Any questions can be directed to: Misha Emanoil (emanoil@umich.edu) and Jackie Schulze (jacsch@umich.edu).