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New Lambda Legal Office to Expand Fight for Rights of Lesbians, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgendered People in Eight South Central States
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Lambda Legal to open regional office in Dallas to coordinate intensified campaign for equality and fairness in Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas, Louisiana, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas
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WHAT: Opening of South Central Regional Office in Dallas, Texas for Lambda Legal (Lambda Legal Defense and Education Fund)
WHY: A regional office covering the entire south central area of the United States will enable Lambda Legal to expand on decades of anti-discrimination work on behalf of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgendered people, and people with HIV or AIDS living in the region. The location in Dallas will allow Lambda Legal to move and act quickly in each of the eight states: Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas, Louisiana, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas.
WHO: Speakers at the ceremony to celebrate opening the office will include:
- Kevin M. Cathcart, executive director of Lambda Legal
- John Loza, city council member, deputy mayor pro tem of Dallas, Texas
- Barbara Nunneley, attorney and co-chair of local committee for Lambda Legal
- Lee Taft, regional director of Lambda Legal South Central Regional Office
WHERE: 3500 Oak Lawn Avenue, Dallas, Texas
WHEN: Thursday, June 20: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: 6:00 to 6:30 p.m.
Reception to follow in lobby
Contact: In Dallas: Lee Taft: 214-219-8585
In New York: Geoffrey Knox: 212-229-0540; 917-414-1739
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