Williams Institute
Williams Institute on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Law and Public Policy | |
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| Named after | Charles R. "Chuck" Williams |
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| Founded | 2001 |
| Type | Research institute |
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Executive director | Jocelyn Samuels |
Employees | 20–30 |
| Website | williamsinstitute |
The Williams Institute on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Law and Public Policy, usually shortened to Williams Institute, is a public policy research institute based at the UCLA School of Law focused on sexual orientation and gender identities issues.
History[]
The Williams Institute was founded in 2001 through a grant by Charles R. "Chuck" Williams. Williams's inaugural donation of $2.5 million to create the institute was the largest donation ever given to any academic institution in support of a LGBT academic program in any discipline.[1][2] In 2013, Williams donated an additional $5.5 million to support the institute.[1]
Activities[]
The Williams Institute focuses on legal research, public policy analysis, judicial training, and leadership development. Their core focus issues include employment discrimination, same-sex marriage,[3] adoption, LGBT youth, public health, immigration, poverty,[4] and violence.[2] The institute also provides an LGBT analysis of the United States Census.[3][5]
Researchers[]
Researchers involved with the Williams Institute include:
- M. V. Lee Badgett[2]
- Nanette Gartrell[2]
- Ilan H. Meyer[2]
- Andrew S. Park[6]
- Jody L. Herman[6]
References[]
- ^ a b "UCLA Law Receives $5.5 Million Gift to Support Growth and Leadership of the Williams Institute". law.ucla.edu (Press release). UCLA School of Law. July 9, 2013. Retrieved June 27, 2015.
- ^ a b c d e "Mission". Williams Institute. Retrieved June 27, 2015.
- ^ a b AlHajal, Khalil (June 26, 2015). "Michigan gay marriage ban overturned by Supreme Court". MLive.com. Retrieved June 27, 2015.
- ^ "Williams Institute Finds Erasing Gender Wage Gap Would Reduce LGBT Poverty". Between the Lines. June 11, 2015. Retrieved June 27, 2015.
- ^ Sherman, Mark (June 26, 2015). "Supreme Court extends gay marriage nationwide". Chippewa Herald. Associated Press. Retrieved June 27, 2015.
- ^ a b "Experts". Williams Institute. Retrieved July 15, 2020.
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