Lambda Legal: Making the Case for Equality

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Civil rights activist Kevin Cathcart, Executive Director of Lambda Legal, will provide historical overview of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) issues that are now center stage in the national debate for marriage equality. Lambda Legal has taken a pivotal role for over 30 years in achieving full legal rights for lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender people and those with HIV. In addition, Lambda Legal is deeply involved with the current marriage litigation and Kevin will address the Washington State and New Jersey cases pending before their respective state supreme courts. These rulings will have immense impact throughout the country on the rights of LGBT people. With 30 years of experience and success in fighting for the rights of LGBT people and people with HIV or AIDS in the courtrooms and communities of our nation, Lambda Legal has amassed the unique expertise and vision to continue to shape and focus the LGBT civil rights movement. Lambda Legal is one of the leading national LGBT organizations and the premiere legal advocate for the movement. With five offices throughout the country and a proven record of leveraging strategic legal victories for maximum social justice impact, Lambda Legal has the capability to take the fight for rights to the local level, while shaping the civil rights debate on the national stage.



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