The Lambda Legal Atlanta Leadership Council (ALC) is thrilled to announce the Co-Chairs for its annual event scheduled for August 17th at the Intercontinental Buckhead. As Event Co-Chairs, Anthony Lopez and Chad Mandala will help inspire local, corporate, and grassroots support for Lambda Legal as the organization continues to fight for full lived equality for all LGBTQ people and everyone living with HIV.
“Lambda Legal is on the front lines of the fight for full lived equality for LGBTQ+ people and everyone living with HIV. As the Leader of the LGBTQ+ Business Resource Group (BRG) at EY, I fully understand the role that BRGs play in supporting LGBTQ+ people in the workplace. I volunteer with the Lambda Legal ALC to utilize my skills and resources to support its mission because it has impacted our lives through our workplaces, homes, schools, healthcare, and communities for over 51 years.” said Co-Chair Anthony Lopez.
“Lambda Legal’s work on state, regional, and national levels is more important than ever. It is extraordinary to learn about Lambda Legal’s strategy to win and defend our rights. It gives me great comfort knowing that the organization has a clear plan to defend what we’ve gained; build pro-equality safe zones; leverage the courts as a last line of defense; and educate America to lay the groundwork for the future,” said Co-Chair Chad Mandala. “It is critical that we all step up to support Lambda Legal at this moment.”
“We are excited to be co-chairing this event. As members of the community look for ways to make a clear and direct impact right now, we invite everyone to get involved and support Lambda Legal. Joining our Host Committee and/or the ALC as well as attending our benefit in August are starting places to support an organization that has won the majority of the rights for LGBTQ+ people and everyone living with HIV for over the last 51 years,” said Lopez and Mandala. “Whether you are a member of the LGBTQ+ community or an ally, we hope you will join us.”
The Lambda Legal in Atlanta benefit will take place on August 17, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at the InterContinental Buckhead. The event will include a delicious brunch, drinks, an update by Lambda Legal CEO Kevin Jennings, and performances by Atlanta’s very own Voices of Note. Visit www.lambdalegal.org/Atlanta to learn more about sponsoring the event and/or purchasing tickets.
Anthony Lopez, CPA
Anthony Lopez (he/him) is a consultant with Ernst & Young LLP’s Forensic and Integrity Services Practice. He serves as co-chair of Atlanta Unity, Ernst & Young’s LGBTQ+ Business Resource Group which actively fosters and promotes an inclusive culture for all EY people, including LGBTQ+ individuals in the workplace. In addition to his role as co-chair of the Lambda Legal in Atlanta event, Anthony serves on the Lambda Legal Atlanta Leadership Council and is an active member of the LGBTQ+ community.
Chad Mandala, PhD
Chad (he/him) is a Managing Consultant at Guidehouse in the State Health Practice. Prior to joining Guidehouse, he spent more than 13 years working for multiple state agencies. Chad has been a member of the Lambda Legal in Atlanta Leadership Council since 2023.
For more information on the Atlanta Leadership Council, contact Michael D. Shutt at mshutt@lambdalegal.org.