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Lambda Legal Receives $100k Challenge Grant

(New York, May 23, 2012) - Today Lambda Legal announced that it has received a $100k challenge grant from Board Member Karen Dixon and her wife, Nan Schaffer, who are longtime Lambda Legal supporters.

Ohio School Admits to Wrong-Doing in Lambda Legal Case: Maverick Wins Right to Wear T-Shirt

(Waynesville, OH, May, 21, 2012) — Today the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio signed an agreed judgment order in favor of Maverick Couch, affirming the high school junior’s First Amendment right to wear a T-shirt with the slogan “Jesus Is Not a Homophobe” to school on any day he chooses.

Maryland Court Recognizes Out-of-State Marriage of Same-Sex Couple Represented by Lambda Legal and NCLR

(Annapolis, MD May 18, 2012)—Lambda Legal and the National Center for Lesbian Rights applaud a ruling today by the Maryland Court of Appeals, the highest court in the state, granting a divorce to a same-sex couple, Virginia Cowan and Jessica Port, who were married outside of Maryland. The 7-0 unanimous ruling declares that married same-sex couples are entitled to divorce under Maryland law.

Lambda Legal Elects Transgender Law Expert Jillian Weiss to Board of Directors

(New York, May 14, 2012) - Today, Lambda Legal announced the election of Jillian Weiss, New Jersey law professor and transgender advocate, to serve on its Board of Directors.

"We are so pleased to have Jillian's talent and expertise on our Board," said Kevin Cathcart, Executive Director of Lambda Legal. "Jillian's demonstrated commitment to transgender rights and workplace fairness will serve Lambda Legal well as we forge ahead on these issues. We look forward to her contributions."

Lambda Legal Names Charles MarLett and Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher as Partners for Equality

(Dallas, TX, May 11, 2012) - Lambda Legal's South Central Regional Office announced today that former American Airlines Corporate Secretary Charles MarLett and the law firm of Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher will be recipients of the 2012 Partners for Equality Award.

North Carolina Amendment One Passes: Lambda Legal Issues Warning

(New York, March 9, 2012) After the passage of Amendment One in North Carolina, Lambda Legal issued the following statement from Camilla Taylor, National Marriage Project Director:

Daily Journal Names Lambda Legal's Tara Borelli One of the Top Women Lawyers for 2012

(Los Angeles, May 9, 2012) -- The Daily Journal has named Lambda Legal Western Regional Office Staff Attorney Tara Borelli to its annual list of California's top female attorneys. The list features 75 litigators and 25 corporate or transactional lawyers who have played a significant role in California's legal market over the past year.

Obama Endorses Marriage Equality: Lambda Legal Celebrates

(New York, May 9, 2012)—Lambda Legal Executive Director Kevin Cathcart issued the following statement:

We welcome the news that President Obama understands the importance of equality for all people in this country and we are excited that he joins the majority of Americans in supporting the freedom to marry.

Lambda Legal Congratulates Iowa Supreme Court Justices on John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award

(Chicago, May 7, 2012) - Today three Iowa Supreme Court Justices who ruled in favor of Lambda Legal's case (Varnum v. Brien) in a unanimous decision establishing marriage equality in Iowa will receive the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award.

Lambda Legal Urges New York High Court to Reject Felony Charge Based on HIV Status

(New York, April 25, 2012) - Lambda Legal has filed a friend-of-the-court brief in the New York Court of Appeals urging the Court to drop the aggravated assault charge leveled at a criminal defendant based on his HIV status.

"The last time I checked, being HIV-positive is not a crime," said Scott Schoettes, HIV Project Director at Lambda Legal. "And a person should not face criminal punishment - or, as in this case, significantly enhanced penalties - simply because he or she happens to be living with HIV."  

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