Our Mission, Vision & Leadership
Our Mission
Lambda provides professional, social, and academic support for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, intersex, and asexual students and allies in the University of Virginia School of Law community.
Our Vision
Lambda also aims to educate and advocate on issues concerning the LGBTQIA community. This includes raising awareness and advocating on issues regarding members of the community who have intersectional identities and the ways in which identities operate within systems of power, privilege, and oppression.
The 2026-2027 Executive Board
President
Nina Leiman (she/her) '28
Hometown: Palo Alto, CA
Undergrad/Grad: Colby College
Favorite Lambda Activity: Halloqueen
Why I Love Lambda: I am so grateful for the friendship, support, and sense of community I’ve found in Lambda.
Email: ykv6ra@virginia.edu
Maggie Jutze (she/her) '28
Executive Vice President
Hometown: Cincinnati, OH
Undergrad/Grad: University of Alabama
Favorite Lambda Activity: Faculty Lunch Series
Why I Love Lambda: Lambda fosters such a wonderful and welcoming community, and I've met some of my best friends through Lambda events and programs! I can't imagine law school without Lambda <3
Email: cbf4qc@virginia.edu
Lindsay Morgenstein (she/her) '28
Chief of Staff
Hometown: Cary, NC
Undergrad/Grad: Duke University
Favorite Lambda Activity: Halloqueen
Why I Love Lambda: I have loved making friends and spending time in a space where I know I can be myself. The Lambda office also has the best snacks!
Email: qmw8xf@virginia.edu
Sophie Gold (they/them) '28
Treasurer
Hometown: Philadelphia, PA
Undergrad/Grad: The College of William & Mary
Favorite Lambda Activity: Walking to Ben & Jerry’s for Free Cone Day with other Lambda members!
Why I love Lambda: I love Lambda because it provides a space for me to express myself authentically in my social and professional life! I love being queer and I’m excited that Lambda provides a community where I can embrace my identity within my legal education and legal career!
Email: bdt6py@virginia.edu
Micael Lonergan (she/her) '28
Vice President for Inclusivity, Service, & Advocacy
Hometown: Dallas, TX
Undergrad/Grad: Lewis & Clark College
Favorite Lambda Activity: Community Office Hours
Why I Love Lambda: Lambda has given me an incredible sense of community. I'm surrounded by brilliant, fun people, and it is a space where I can show up as my full self while building friendships that I know will last well beyond our time here.
Email: yjn6xw@virginia.edu
Minseo Angelica Kim (she/they) '28
Vice President for Community Engagement
Hometown: Marriottsville, MD
Undergrad/Grad: Carnegie Mellon University
Favorite Lambda Activity: Warm Welcome at Spies
Why I Love Lambda: Everyone at Lambda loves a gab, either big or small!
Email: fqj4ad@virginia.edu
Tyler Donovan (she/her) '28
Vice President for Social Engagement
Hometown: Houston, TX
Undergrad/Grad: Duke University
Favorite Lambda Activity: Halloqueen
Why I Love Lambda: Lambda has been a community where I feel at ease, welcomed, and celebrated. From career resources to some friendly faces, I deeply appreciate the opportunities Lambda provides to connect with other LGTBQ+ folks. To me, Lambda is a safe place within the law school where I feel like I can exist beyond just being a law student.
Email: tyj7tz@virginia.edu
Jason Tien (he/him) '28
Vice President for Professional Development
Hometown: New York
Undergrad/Grad: Johns Hopkins University; University of California, San Francisco
Favorite Lambda Activity: Drinks at Firefly
Why I Love Lambda: It’s the gayest place in C’ville.
Email: pfx5dc@virginia.edu
Laurie Frederickson (she/her) '28
Vice President for Professional Development
Hometown: Denver, CO
Undergrad/Grad: Indiana University
Favorite Lambda Activity: Halloqueen
Why I Love Lambda: I love Lambda because it’s helped me branch out of my bubble and connect with new people
Email: djj2vs@virginia.edu
Executive Board Positions
President
Executive Vice President
Chief of Staff
Treasurer
VP for Inclusivity, Service, & Advocacy
VP for Community Engagement
VP for Social Engagement
VP for Professional Development (2)