The Parking Lot Kiss That Changed American Law

In a groundbreaking 8-3 decision, the full Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that workplace discrimination based on sexual orientation violates federal civil rights law. This came after Lambda Legal urged the Court to reverse a lower court ruling and allow Kimberly Hively to present her case alleging that Ivy Tech Community College, where she worked as an instructor for 14 years, denied her full time employment and promotions and eventually terminated her employment because she is a lesbian. Listen in as Senior Counsel Greg Nevins and Former Chief Strategy Officer and Legal Director Sharon McGowan discuss the years long process to get to this case.

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Making the Case with Lambda Legal is a short form interview series featuring Lambda Legal attorneys discussing impactful cases and policy work. Lambda Legal has a rich history of successfully litigating some of the most consequential lawsuits impacting LGBTQ+ and HIV civil rights over its nearly 50-year existence. Through the interviews, listeners will learn about the creative strategies, unique challenges, and passion necessary to win. Listeners will walk away with a clear understanding of each cases legacy and impact as well as how those cases left a mark on the law and on hearts and minds.

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