Sharon McGowan, previously a high-ranking attorney in the Obama Justice Department’s civil rights division, will lead the new office near the White House. Lambda aims to raise an additional $25 million, and Miss McGowan plans to hire a full team of attorneys and media specialists to aid in future civil rights campaigns. She said that while most civil rights-related fights with the Trump administration so far have not involved lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender issues, she expected lobbying efforts would be needed in the future, according to Politico.
Further opposition
Widely known in the LGBT community for its prominent role in litigation efforts, Lambda hopes to further oppose the administration’s ongoing judicial appointments. Rachel Tiven, Lambda Legal’s CEO, said the new Washington office would help the group focus on the courts, utilising its significant court experience adding that the group’s renewed fundraising efforts were gathering momentum, with 7,000 new donors who have given between $25 and $100,000 each after the presidential election.
Increase budget
Lambda is also expected to announce plans to increase its yearly operating budget from $19 million to $25 million later this week to help expand the group’s new presence in Washington.
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