Social Justice Lawyering Strategies | LGBTQ+ Justice

Описание: Social Justice Lawyering Strategies | LGBTQ+ Justice

In this episode of Sustained, Professor Jared Trujillo moderates a heartfelt and urgent conversation with Elana Redfield ’08, Milo Primeaux ’13, and Amy Leipziger ’07 on LGBTQ justice and the state of queer and trans rights under the current political climate. They explore how LGBTQ+ lawyers are navigating legal pushback, policy-level erasure, and community-level lawyering. From federal research to community-based services for immigrant youth, the panelists share real-world grassroots strategies for resisting injustice that continue to center resilience and collective liberation, staying grounded and leading with empathy.

Moderator
Professor Jared M. Trujillo

Featured Speakers
Elana Redfield ’08 – Federal Policy Director, Williams Institute at UCLA School of Law
Milo Primeaux ’13 – Founder, Just Roots Consulting
Amy Leipziger ’07 – Project Director, Free to Be Youth Project, Urban Justice Center

00:00 Introduction to Sustained Podcast
00:20 Meet the Panelists
00:40 Current Challenges for LGBTQ Rights
08:20 Legal Flashpoints and Concerns
14:06 Historical Context and Resilience
16:54 Solidarity-Based Lawyering
24:49 Community-Based Survey Projects
25:05 Federal Data and Policy Challenges
26:16 Legal Strategies in Challenging Times
26:36 Creative Lawyering and Client Advocacy
30:50 Self-Care and Community Support
35:09 Reflections on Legal Education and Career
37:20 Advice for Aspiring Advocates
39:06 The Importance of Historical Context
39:44 Acting Locally to Make a Difference
40:46 Vision and Hope in Legal Work
42:08 The Ripple Effect of Legal Victories
44:02 Closing Remarks and Appreciation