National Same-Sex Marriage Panel
This panel takes a look at the progress made on the issue of marriage equality and what challenges and opportunities lie ahead.
Equality Federation
Rebecca Isaacs, Executive Director of Equality Federation, is an attorney and leading advocate for LGBT equality. Previously, Isaacs served as Political Director at the National Gay & Lesbian Task Force.
Nicole Berner-Kadish and her partner Ruti, dual citizens of Israel and the U.S., successfully petitioned the Israeli government to recognize them as legal co-parents, setting a groundbreaking precedent for LGBT people in Israel.
Family Equality Council
Emily Hecht-McGowan is the Director of Public Policy for Family Equality Council, a national nonprofit organization working to ensure full social and legal equality for LGBT families.
Empire State Pride Agenda
Jonathan Lang is the Director of Governmental Projects and Community Development for the Empire State Pride Agenda and is responsible for overseeing the Pride Agenda’s advocacy activities.
Willliams Institute
Jennifer C. Pizer is the Legal Director for the Williams Institute at UCLA. Pizer co-authored California’s domestic partnership law. She frequently advises federal, state and local policymakers on LGBT issues.
New Family Organization
Irit Rosenblum, Founder and Executive Director, New Family Organization, pioneered a new sphere of family law that creates new families without discrimination based on gender, sexual orientation, religion or nationality.
