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New Directors to Head Lambda Legal Regional Offices in Los Angeles and Atlanta

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"Loren and Heidi bring an exciting mix of energy and experience to their work at Lambda Legal."
May 9, 2008

(New York, May 9, 2008) — Lambda Legal has hired new regional directors to lead its Western and Southern Regional offices.


Loren Javier will assume the position of Regional Director for the Western Regional Office in Los Angeles. Out-going Regional Director Katherine Gabel announced her retirement earlier this year. Beginning May 12, Javier joins Lambda Legal after five years as Senior Communications Coordinator and Public Affairs Manager for Planned Parenthood of Northern California. Prior to Planned Parenthood, Loren spent nine years at the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) in San Francisco and Los Angeles, where he was the architect of its highly successful media outreach programs to LGBT people of color. Javier is a graduate of the California Institute of the Arts with a bachelor's degree in fine arts.


"I understand the power of the court's role in the struggle for civil rights. I am excited to join Lambda Legal in ensuring equal rights for all lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people through its work in the courts and beyond," said Javier.


Heidi Williams comes to Lambda Legal after nearly two years as manager for the Human Rights Campaign's Community and Volunteer Relations Team, where she oversaw community outreach and organizing and the training and recruitment of volunteers. From 2003 to 2005, she served as vice president of the Memphis Gay and Lesbian Center. Williams will take over as head of Lambda Legal's Southern Regional Office in Atlanta on June 2 as out-going Regional Director, Judi O'Kelley, begins a new position as Lambda Legal's Director of Planned Giving.


"I am thrilled to join forces with the nation's oldest legal organization working to achieve full equality for the GLBT community. I am a native of the South and feel very connected to my Southern roots. I can't think of a better location to pursue my life's passion of achieving equality for all. I hope I am able to inspire those in the Southern Region as much Lambda Legal's work inspires me," said Williams.


"Loren and Heidi bring an exciting mix of energy and experience to their work at Lambda Legal," said Lambda Legal Executive Director Kevin Cathcart. "We are looking forward to their contributions as we make the case for equality."


While in retirement, Katherine Gabel will remain on Lambda Legal's National Leadership Council. As Director of Planned Giving, Judi O'Kelley will provide information to the public about life planning as well as long-term giving arrangements.


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Contact:


For interviews regarding Loren Javier: Jason Howe, Office: 213-382-7600 ext.247; jhowe@lambdalegal.org


For interviews regarding Heidi Willimas: Tika Milan, Office: 212-809-8585 ext. 223; tmilan@lambdalegal.org

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