It is always a pleasure for Lambda Legal to be a part of the largest LGBTQ+ legal conference in the country, Lavender Law — this year in Washington, D.C. Since 1988, Lavender Law brings together LGBTQ+ and allied legal professionals for reflecting, networking, and planning for the future of our movement advocating for LGBTQ+ people and everyone living with HIV.
Several members of our team will be featured speakers and moderators throughout the conference, sharing their expertise and experiences in the field. And on Wednesday evening, Aug. 7, we look forward to welcoming folks to a reception at the offices of Williams & Connolly in Washington, D.C.
Thursday, Aug. 8
- 9-10:15 a.m. “Queer Youth at the Intersection of Federal Immigration Policy and State Family Law: Special Immigrant Juvenile Status as a Pathway to Protection & Permanent Status” (Currey Cook)
- 9-10:15 a.m. “Resisting Global Attacks on LGBTQ+ Protections” (Sasha Buchert)
- 10:30-11:45 a.m. “The Landscape of Gender-Affirming Medical Care in the United States: A Discussion of Legal, Policy, and Practical Implications” (Omar Gonzalez-Pagan)
- 12-1:30 p.m. “Luncheon & Plenary CLE Session: The Status of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in 2024 America, and the Impact of National Trends on LGBTQ+ People” (Kevin Jennings)
- 2-3:15 p.m. “340B and PrEP: The Role of the Federal 340B Drug Pricing Program in HIV Prevention” (Jose Abrigo)
- 3:30-4:45 p.m. “Breaking the Cycles of Criminalization: A Joint Civil and Criminal Defense Approach” (Richard Saenz)
- 3:30-4:45 p.m. “The Affordable Care Act Section 1557 and the Pursuit of LGBTQI+ Health Equity” (Omar Gonzalez-Pagan)
Friday, Aug. 9
- 9-10:15 a.m. “The Supreme Court: What Happened in the 2023-24 Term and What’s Next” (Karen Loewy)
- 10:30-11:45 a.m. “Fulfilling the Promise of Batson: Recent Reforms in Jury Selection” (Ethan Rice)
- 10:30-11:45 a.m. “Language, Advocacy & Visibility: Lawyering in the Latine LGBTQ+ Community” (Omar Gonzalez-Pagan)
- 10:30-11:45 a.m. “LGBTQ+ Rights in Education: Students on the Frontlines” (Paul Castillo)
- 10:30-11:45 a.m. “Opportunities in Law and Policy to Improve the Lives of LGBTQ+ Older People” (Kell Olson)
- 2-3:15 p.m. “The Struggles Faced by Incarcerated Transgender, Gender Non-Conforming, Intersex and Nonbinary People: Using a Multi-Pronged Harm Reduction Approach to Effective Reform” (Richard Saenz)
- 2-3:15 p.m. “Weathering the Storm: Preventing and Mitigating Attacks on Name and Gender Correction Policies” (Shelly Skeen)
- 3:30-4:45 p.m. “Dismantling the Administrative State and the Impact on LGBTQI Communities” (Jose Abrigo)
Download the full conference agenda on the Lavender Law website, and we look forward to connecting with new and old friends in the days to come. If you see a member of the Lambda Legal team, please stop by and say hi!