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EQUAL JUSTICE WORKS FELLOW, CLASS OF 2007
Name of Host Organization: Sanctuary for Families
City, State: New York, New York
Issue area: Gay/Lesbian Rights, Domestic Violence
Sponsor: Anonymous
THE INSPIRATION
THE PROJECT
I works with Sanctuary for Families to confront domestic violence in New York City's Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) community. Through a combination of education, legislative advocacy and direct legal services, I aim to address the underlying causes of domestic violence and secure the rights of LGBT survivors. Learn more about my project on YouTube.
BIOGRAPHY
Law school: | |
Surviving law school: | During law school I was fortunate enough to be surrounded by a dynamic community of students, professors and staff who truly believed in the law as an instrument for social change. My colleagues and I were driven more by a commitment to justice than a desire for profit. This commitment strengthened me through long study sessions, finals and even the bar exam. |
Favorite website(s): | www.wnyc.org - so that I can listen to the Brian Lehrer Show and This American Life online. www.advocate.com - for quick updates on LGBT issues. www.nytimes.com - for news and the Pictures of the Day. |
Words to live by: | "Your silence will not protect you." - Audre Lorde |