Dr. Angela (Angie) Perone is an Assistant Professor at the School of Social Welfare at UC Berkeley and directs the Center for Advanced Study of Aging Services. Dr. Perone is a licensed attorney and interdisciplinary scholar. Dr. Perone previously served as a civil rights attorney, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation health policy fellow in the United States Senate, and founding Executive Director of SAGE Metro Detroit. Dr. Perone’s research focuses on equitable aging, caregiving, and health policy and merges law, social services, and social science. Her current projects focus on conflicting rights in long-term care facilities and community-based research in equitable aging for LGBTQ+ older adults.
Dr. Perone’s work has been funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, National Institutes of Health / National Institute on Aging, and the National Association of Social Workers Foundation, among others.
Dr. Perone earned her PhD in Social Work and Sociology from the University of Michigan. She also received her MSW, MA in Sociology, and graduate certificate in Science, Technology, and Society from the University of Michigan. Dr. Perone received a JD from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law, and a BA from the University of Illinois. Dr. Perone also received a Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership from Boston College.
.pdf of CV available upon request
Teaching
Courses:
- SW 241: Foundations of Multilevel Practice
- SW 252: Program Implementation
Awards and Honors
2022 I Inaugural Jack Rothman Award for Structural Change Practice, Honorable
Mention (awarded by Special Commission to Advance Macro Practice in
Social Work)
2019 I Inaugural Ken Dawson National Leadership Award (awarded by SAGE
USA) (also awarded $1,000)
2018 I LGBT Older Adult Leadership Award (LGBT & Aging Initiative)
2016 I Finalist for the Social Research, Policy, and Practice (SRPP) Outstanding Student Poster Award at the National Gerontological Society of America’s Annual Meeting
2015 I Meyer Paper Award (also awarded $7,500)
2014 I Sims Medal and Award (also awarded $16,500)
2013 - 2012 I AIDS Legal Referral Panel Volunteer Award
2010 I YouthFirst Mentor Award
2006 I Public Interest Clearinghouse Pro Bono Publico Award
2006 I Outstanding Student Leadership Award
2004 I National Quarter-Finalist, National Criminal Procedure Moot Court Competition
2004 I Moot Court Best Brief Award
2003 I University of Illinois Bronze Tablet highest honors
2003 I Honorable Mention, University of Illinois Afro-American History Month
Writing Competition
2002 I Community Challenge Award
2002 I (inducted) Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society
2001 I Constantine Christofides Prize in Art
2000 I Mother’s Association Book Award
1999-2003 I James Scholar
1999-2000 I Illinois State Scholar
1999 I Appointed Student Advisory Council to the Illinois Senate and Illinois
House of Representatives
Expanded Publications
Peer Reviewed and Scholary Law Review Publications
Berlin, Melissa, & Perone, Angela K. (2022). Interactions, Relationships, and Belonging:Comparing Social Connectedness among Older Women Living in the Community and in Assisted Living. Ageing & Society, https://www.doi.org/10.1017/S0144686X22000812.
Kirkland, Anna, Shauhin, Talesh, & Perone, Angela K. (2021). Health Insurance Rights and Access to Care for Trans People: The Social Construction of Medical Necessity. Law & Society Review, 55(4), 539–562.
Kirkland, Anna, Shauhin, Talesh, & Perone, Angela K. (2021). Transition Coverage and Clarity in Self-Insured Corporate Health Insurance Benefit Plans. Transgender Health, 6(4), 207–216.
Perone, Angela K. (2021). Surviving the Semester during COVID-19: Evolving Concerns, Innovations, and Recommendations. Journal of Social Work Education, 57(Suppl.1), 194–208.
Perone, Angela K. (2021). Barriers and Opportunities for Nontraditional Social Work during COVID-19: Reflections from a Small LGBTQ+ Nonprofit in Detroit. Qualitative Social Work, 20(1–2), 416–422.
Perone, Angela K., Watkins-Dukhie, Keisha, & Lewis, Judith. (2020). LGBTQ+ Aging during COVID-19. QED: A Journal in GLBTQ Worldmaking, 7(3), 117–124.
Perone, Angela K. (2020). Protecting Health Care for Transgender Older Adults amidst a Backlash of Federal Policies. Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 63(8), 743–752.
Perone, Angela K., Ingersoll-Dayton, Berit, & Watkins-Dukhie, Keisha. (2020). Social Isolation & Loneliness among LGBT Older Adults: Lessons Learned from a Pilot Friendly Caller Program. Clinical Social Work Journal, 48(1), 126-139.
Perone, Angela K., Dunkle, Ruth E., Feld, Sheila, Shen, Huei-Wern, Kim, & Min Hee (2019). Depressive Symptoms among Former Spousal Caregivers: Comparing Stressors, Resources, and Circumstances of Caregiving Cessation among Older Husbands and Wives. Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 62(6), 682-700.
Kirkland, Anna, Moran, David, & Perone, Angela K. (2017). Child Abuse Evidence: New Perspectives from Law, Medicine, Psychology and Statistics. Michigan Journal of Law Reform 50, 669-676.
Kim, Min H., Dunkle, Ruth E., Lehning, Amanda J., Shen, Huei-Wern., Feld, Sheila C., & Perone, Angela K. (2017). Caregiver Stressors and Depressive Symptoms among Older Husbands and Wives in the United States. Journal of Women & Aging 29, 494-504.
Perone, Angela. K. (2015). Health Implications of the Supreme Court’s Obergefell v. Hodges Marriage Equality Decision. LGBT Health 2, 196-199.
Perron, Brian E., Kipling, Bohnert, Perone, Angela K., Bonn-Miller, Marcel O., & Ilgen, Mark. (2014). Use of Prescription Pain Medications among persons with medical cannabis: Comparisons of pain levels, functioning, and patterns of alcohol and drug use. Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs 76, 406-413.
Perone, Angela K. (2014). The Social Construction of Mental Illness for LGBT Persons in the United States. Qualitative Social Work 13, 766-771.
Perone, Angela K. (2013). Creating Inclusive Policy Reform for LGBT Older Adults with HIV. LGBTQ Policy Journal 3, 83-95.
Perone, Angela K. (2013). From Punitive to Proactive: An Alternative Approach for Responding to HIV. Hastings Women’s Law Journal 24, 363-406.
Perone, Angela K. (2006). Unchain My Heart: Slavery as a Defense to the Dismantling of the Violence Against Women Act. Hastings Women’s Law Journal 17, 115-140.
BOOK CHAPTERS
Dunkle, Ruth, Perone, Angela K., & Dennis, Mary Kate (2021 / 2017). Social Work. In J. B.Halter, J. G. Ouslander, S. Studenski, K. P. High, S. Asthana, M. A. Supiano, C. Ritchie, & W. R. Hazzard (Eds.), Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology (7th ed.) (pp. 391-400). McGraw Hill.
Perone, Angela K, & Perone, Katherine. (2018). LGBT Elder Health Care, LGBT Estate and Long Term Care Plans. In C. Stewart (Ed.), Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Americans at Risk. Praeger.
- Best Book Award: American Book Fest (LGBTQ Non-Fiction Category)
Minter, Shannon, & Perone, Angela K. (2013). Legal Issues for Transgender Older Adults. In P. Currah, R. M. Juang, & S. P. Minter (Eds.), Transgender Rights. University of Minnesota Press.
Minter, Shannon, & Perone, Angela K. (2013). Discrimination in Housing, Credit, and Public Accommodations. In P. Currah, R. M. Juang, & S. P. Minter (Eds.), Transgender Rights. University of Minnesota Press.
Minter, Shannon, & Perone, Angela K. (2013). Employment Discrimination. In P. Currah, R. M. Juang, & S. P. Minter (Eds.), Transgender Rights. University of Minnesota Press.
Minter, Shannon, & Perone, Angela K. (2012) (updated in 2013). Same-Sex Marriage, Civil Unions, and Other Protections for Couples. In K. Moulding (Ed.), Sexual Orientation and the Law (pp. 295-403). Thomson Reuters/West.
Other Selected Publications
Perone, Angela K. (November 2017). Navigating Nursing Home Violations, Dwindling Protections, and Potential Solutions for LGBT Older Adults. Op-Ed, Between the Lines (Issue 2544), available at http://64.130.3.16/article.html?article=83721.
Perone, Angela K. (June 2016). “Bathroom Legislation” and its Impact on Older Adults and
Caregivers. AGESW Newsletter
Perone, Angela K. (August 2015). Much More Work After Marriage Equality Decision. Op-Ed, Between the Lines (Issue 2333). Online publication, available at
http://www.pridesource.com/article.html?article=72714.
Perone, Angela K. (2014). Transcending Social Movement Theory: International Case Studies of Political Consciousness, Marginalization, and Resilience. Peer-Reviewed Conference Proceedings, International Graduate Research Conference 2014, Chiang Mai University, Thailand, SS 71-79.
Perone, Angela K. (2012). California’s Journey Towards Marriage Equality. Jurist-Hotline. Online publication, available at http://jurist.org/hotline/2012/07/angela-perone-californiamarriage.php.
Perone, Angela K. (2010). Beyond Ledbetter and the Equal Pay Act: Proactive Solutions to Pay Inequality in the Legal Profession. 18 American Association for Justice, Employment Rights Section.
Perone, Angela K. (2009). Fitness for Duty Examinations: Assessing the Legal Rights and Obligations Under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and Related Laws From the Employer and Employee Perspectives. California Labor and Employment Law Review 23(1), 14-18.
Perone, Angela K. (August 2008). Sexual Harassment Policies Can Survive Free Speech Challenge after DeJohn Ruling. Jurist-Hotline. Online publication, available at http://jurist.org/hotline/2008/08/sexual-harassment-policies-can-survive.php.
Policy Reports and Professional Publications
State Advisory Council on Aging 2020 - 2021 Annual Report to the Michigan Commission on Services to the Aging (Editor, Report Contributor). Social Isolation with a Focus on Equity, presented to Michigan State Legislature and Governor April 2021 (focused on research and policy solutions)
State Advisory Council on Aging 2019 Annual Report to the Michigan Commission on Services to the Aging (Editor, Report Contributor). Michigan Area Agencies on Aging: Innovative Practices Supporting Older Adults through the Direct Care Workforce, Elder Abuse Prevention, and Transportation, presented to Michigan State Legislature and Governor June 2019 (focused on research and policy solutions)
State Advisory Council on Aging 2018 Annual Report to the Michigan Commission on Services to the Aging (Editor, Report Contributor). Volunteerism is Ageless—It Spans a Lifetime: A Report on Volunteering Benefits, Effective Recruitment Techniques, and Retention Strategies, presented to Michigan State Legislature and Governor June 2018 (focused on research and policy solutions)
State Advisory Council on Aging 2017 Annual Report to the Michigan Commission on Services to the Aging (Editor, Report Contributor). Creative Aging: Opening the Door to Health and Happiness, presented to Michigan State Legislature and Governor June 2017 (focused on research and policy solutions to promote creative aging)
State Advisory Council on Aging 2016 Annual Report to the Michigan Commission on Services to the Aging (Committee Chair, Editor, Report Contributor). Direct Care Workers: Training Certification, Accountability, Retention, presented to Michigan State Last Updated August 30, 2022 Angela K. Perone. Legislature and Governor June 2016 (focused on research and policy solutions for lowincome direct care workers regarding employment, transportation, and training barriers)
Perone, Angela K. (2014). The Impact of Michigan’s Marriage Laws on Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Older Adults, Policy Report for Area Agency on Aging 1-B.
Perone, Angela K., Daniel Redman, Joshua Slocum. (2013). Honoring our Dead: A 50-State Guide to Understanding Funerary Rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender People, National Center for Lesbian Rights, DLK Law Group, & Funeral Consumers Alliance: San Francisco.
Perone, Angela K., Veoveo, N. (2013). Beyond Castro Report: Exploring LGBT Community in District 10, Findings and Recommendations, San Francisco Human Rights Commission: San Francisco.
Perone, Angela K. (2005). Your Policy, My Right: Protecting Family Leave through Breach of Contract Claims. Incorporated in WorkLife Law's Guide to Family Responsibilities Discrimination.
Conference Presentations and Panel Discussions
2022 I “Race and Sex Discrimination by Residents in Long-Term Care Facilities: Underreporting
and Legal Consciousness among Three Levels of Staff.” Society for Social Work and
Research, Washington, D.C. (Oral Presentation).
2021 I “Discrimination in Long-Term Care Facilities: Legal Consciousness and Problem-Solving
Among Staff.” Gerontological Society of America Conference, Virtual (Oral Paper
Presentation).
2021 I “Constructing Race Discrimination Rights: Comparisons among Staff in Long-Term
Care Health Facilities.” Council on Social Work Education Annual Conference, Orlando,
FL (Oral Presentation).
• Selected as top 40 Premier Education Session
2021 I “Street-Level Bureaucracy and Conflicting Rights in Long-Term Care Health Facilities:
Safety versus Autonomy.” Law & Society Association Annual Conference, Virtual (Paper
Presentation).
2021 I “Pray the Gay Away: Long-Term Care Facility Staff and Organizational Responses to
Religious and Moral Exemptions for Serving LGBTQ Residents and Staff.” Society for
Social Work and Research Annual Conference, Virtual (Paper Presentation).
2020 I “Critical Intersectionality, Ageism, and Intergenerational Supports Foregrounding Black
Same Gender Loving and Gay Older Men.” Gerontological Society of America
Conference, Virtual (Symposium Paper Presentation).
2020 I “Conflicting Rights Among Residents, Visitors, and Families in Long-Term Care
Facilities.” Gerontological Society of America Conference, Virtual (Paper Presentation).
2020 I “Navigating Religious and Moral Exemptions in Serving LGBTQ Residents in Long-Term
Care Facilities.” Gerontological Society of America Conference, Virtual (Symposium
Paper Presentation).
2020 I “Street-Level-Bureaucracy and Conflicting Rights in Long-Term Care Facilities.” Law and
Society Annual Conference, Virtual (Paper Presentation).
2020 I “How Health Insurers Mediate the Meaning of Sex Discrimination Among Transgender
and Non-Binary Patients.” Law and Society Annual Conference, Virtual (Paper
Presentation in Panel Discussion: Institutions and the Making of Gender, Transgender,
and Non-Binary Identities).
2019 I “Social Isolation Among LGBT Older Adults: Lessons Learned From a Pilot Friendly-
Caller Program.” Gerontological Society of America Annual Conference, Austin, TX
(Paper Presentation).
2019 I “The Promises and Challenges of Critical Intersectionality Frameworks in Scholarship
and Practice.” Society for Social Work and Research Annual Conference, San Francisco,
CA (Roundtable).
2019 I “Transitions in the Meaning, Salience, and Consequences of Being Black Gay Men
across the Life Course: Intersectionality Lenses on Life Course Perspective.” Society for
Social Work and Research Annual Conference, San Francisco, CA (Paper Presentation).
2018 I “Depressive Symptoms among Former Spousal Caregivers: Comparing Stressors,
Resources, and Circumstances of Caregiving Cessation among Older Husbands and
Wives.” Gerontological Society of America Annual Conference, Boston, MA (Poster
Presentation).
2018 I “Navigating Intersectionalities: Implications for Social Justice” Society for Social Work
and Research Annual Conference, Washington, D.C. (Roundtable).
2017 I “Bridging the Gaps between Healthcare Providers and LGBT Older Adults: New
Resources and Lessons Learned.” Annual Michigan LGBTQ Health Summit, Lansing, MI
(Poster Presentation).
2017 I “Masculinities, Race, and Age: Perceptions of Older and Younger Black Gay Men”
American Men’s Studies Association Annual Interdisciplinary Conference, Ann Arbor, MI
(Oral Presentation).
2017 I “Multiple Masculinities in Different Populations: Intersectionality Frameworks, Methods
and Themes” American Men’s Studies Association Annual Interdisciplinary Conference,
Ann Arbor, MI (Oral Presentation).
2017 I “Sex, Singlehood, and Situationships: Navigating the Search for Sex and Intimacy at Mid-
Adulthood” Eastern Sociological Society Conference, Philadelphia, PA. (Oral
Presentation).
2017 I “Intersectionality and Bias: How Perceptions of Black Gay Men Change with Age” Society
for Social Work and Research Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA (Oral Presentation).
2017 I “Privilege, Oppression, Diversity, and Social Justice: Understanding and Enacting Critical
Intersectionality in Research” Society for Social Work and Research Annual Conference,
New Orleans, LA (Roundtable).
2016 I “The Effects of Race on Depressive Symptoms of Spouses who Stop Spousal
Caregiving” Gerontological Society of America Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA.
(Poster Presentation).
• Finalist for the Social Research, Policy, and Practice (SRPP) Outstanding Student
Poster Award
2016 I “Applying Critical Intersectionality Through Focus Groups” Council on Social Work
Education Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA (Interactive Workshop)
2016 I “Compton’s Cafeteria Riot: A Case Study of Collective Action and Transformational
Empowerment among Hypermarginalized Gender Nonconforming Communities”
Session: Gender, Sexualities, and Emerging Social Movements, American Sociological
Association Meeting, Seattle, WA. (Oral Presentation)
2015 I “The Effects of Husbands and Wives Stopping Spousal Caregiving on their Depressive
Symptoms” Gerontological Society of America Annual Conference, Orlando, FL (Poster
Presentation).
2015 I “Queer Contagions, Social Quarantines, and Digital Antidotes for LGBT Older Adults”
Arizona State University’s Transforming Contagion Conference, Phoenix, AZ (Oral
Presentation).
2015 I “Group Identity Formation and Collective Empowerment among Hypermarginalized
Transgender Communities” Council on Social Work Education Annual Conference,
Denver, CO (Oral Presentation).
2015 I “Enhancing Social Work Services in Healthcare for LGBT Older Adults.” National
Association of Social Workers Annual Conference, Kalamazoo, MI (Oral Presentation).
2015 I “Compton's Cafeteria Riot: Exclusion, Erasure, and Empowerment.” Society for Social
Work and Research Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA (Oral Presentation).
2014 I “Transcending Social Movement Theory: International Case Studies of Political
Consciousness, Marginalization, and Resilience” International Graduate Research
Conference, Chiang Mai, Thailand (Oral Presentation).
2013 I “Understanding Employment Rights for Transgender Workers: From Application through
Termination.” Gender Odyssey Annual Conference, Seattle, WA (Oral Presentation).
2013 I “Taking on the Giants: Navigating Insurance and Healthcare Reform.” Gender Odyssey
Annual Conference, Seattle, WA (Oral Presentation).
2013 I “Creating Inclusive Resources and Services for Trans Elders.” Gender Odyssey Annual
Conference, Seattle, WA (Panel Discussant).
2013 I “Recent Developments in Law and Policy Addressing the Needs of LGBT Older Adults.”
American Society on Aging, Aging in America Conference, Chicago, IL (Co-presenter;
Oral Presentation)
2013 I Symposium: Legal Rights for Transgender Older Adults, L.A. Gay and Lesbian Center,
Los Angeles, CA (Co-Organizer and Presenter)
2012 I “Pushing Past HIV Criminalization Laws.” LGBT Advocates Annual Conference, New
York, NY.
2012 I “Lost in the Law? Legal Rights for Bisexual and Gender or Sexually Fluid Persons.”
Transcending Boundaries Annual Conference, Springfield, MA (Oral Presentation).
2012 I “Protecting the Rights of LGBT Older Adults through Law and Policy.” Transcending
Boundaries Annual Conference, Springfield, MA (Oral Presentation).\
2012 I “What’s Next? Aging in the Queer Community.” Transcending Boundaries Annual
Conference, Springfield, MA (Panel Discussant).
2012 I “Beyond Castro: Incorporating Youth and Older Adults into LGBT Community.” Human
Rights Commission. San Francisco, CA (Panel Discussion Facilitator and Co-Organizer).
2012 I “Navigating Medical Insurance for Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Children.”
Gender Odyssey Annual Conference, Seattle, WA (Oral Presentation).
2012 I “Employment Rights for Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Employees.” Gender
Odyssey Annual Conference, Seattle, WA (Oral Presentation).
2012 I “Identity Documents.” Gender Spectrum Annual Conference. Berkeley, CA (Oral
Presentation).
2011 I “HIV and the Law: A License to Discriminate?” Human Rights Commission. San
Francisco, CA (Panel Discussion Facilitator and Co-Organizer).
2011 I “Beyond Castro: Building LGBT Community in District 10.” Human Rights Commission.
San Francisco, CA (Panel Discussion Co-Organizer).
2006 I Symposium: “Sex and Reproductive Rights.” Hastings Women’s Law Journal. San
Francisco, CA (Co-Organizer).
2005 I “Slavery, Resistance Movements, and Reparations in Haiti and the United States.” Ecole
Supérieure Catholique de Droit de Jérémie (ESCDROJ). Jérémie, Haiti (Oral
Presentation).
2003 I Symposium: “Women’s Positive Health.” University of Illinois, Champaign, Urbana, IL
(Co-Organizer).
2002 I “Proportional Representation: Justice for Gender and Race.” League of Women Voters,
University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana, IL (Panel Discussion Organizer).
Invited Papers and Talks
2022 I “Midst of Change” Podcast (Invited Guest Speaker for CEW+)
2022 I “The Time is Right for Social Work” (Invited Plenary Speaker for annual conference for
the National Association of Social Workers)
2022 I “The Future of LGBTQ+ Caregiving: Visibility and Transformation (Invited Keynote
Speaker for annual Winkelman Lecture at the University of Michigan)
2021 I “Repairing a Fractured Rainbow: How Formal Caregivers Resolve Conflicts for LGBTQ+
Residents and Staff” to national audience at annual National Social Workers Association
conference (Invited Solo Presenter for 90-minute webinar)
2020 I “Defining Sex Discrimination – Legal Frameworks and Implications for Including Sexual
Orientation and Gender Identity” to national audience through Osher Lifelong Learning
Institute (Invited Panel Expert for Virtual Webinar)
2020 I “Programming for LGBT Elders: COVID-19 Challenges and Solutions” to national
audience through SAGE USA (Invited Panel Expert for Virtual Webinar)
2019 I “LGBT Older Adults: Context, Disparities, and Opportunities” Presentation to Ford
GLOBE at Ford Motor Company World Headquarters (Guest Speaker).
2018 I “Linking Macro Practice: Nontraditional and Creative Community Organization,
Policymaking, Management, and Practice.” Social Work Class: Introduction to
Community Organization, Management, Policy, and Practice. University of Michigan, Ann
Arbor (Guest Lecturer).
2018 I “LGBTQ Workplace Issues Panel.” Michigan County Medical Facilities Council (Invited
Panel Expert for Annual Conference).
2017 I “Morality, the Law, and Long-Term-Care Leadership.” Michigan LeadingAge (Invited
Panel Expert for Annual Conference).
2017 I “Improving the Quality of Services and Supports for LGBT Older Adults.” Michigan
Primary Care Association (Webinar Invited Expert on research, policy, and practice).
2016 I “Research Measurement and Methods.” Social Work Class: Research Methods. Wayne
State University (Guest Lecturer).
2016 I “Ethics and Working with LGBT Older Adults.” Health Administration Class: Ethical
Dimensions in Health Care Delivery. Eastern Michigan University. Ypsilanti, MI (Guest
Lecturer).
2016 I “Working with LGBT Older Adults in Healthcare.” University of Michigan, Turner Geriatric
Clinic. Field Placement Training Program. Ann Arbor, MI (Oral Presentation and
Facilitated Discussion).
2016 I “Working with and Serving Transgender and Gender Expansive Youth.” Children’s
Cultural Linguistic Competency Conference. Dearborn, MI. (Co-Presenter, Oral
Presentation and Facilitated Discussion).
2013 I “Gender, Sexual Orientation, and the City.” City Planning Class: The Urban Community
Class. University of California, Berkeley (Guest Lecturer).
2013 I “Medical, Family, and Disability Leave Rights for Employees.” Legal Aid Society,
Employment Law Center Law Clerk Training (Oral Presentation).
2013 I “Recent Developments in Employment Topics: Sexual Harassment, Discrimination, and
Retaliation.” Pincus California Employment Law Conference. San Francisco, CA (Oral
Presentation).
2013 I “Interweaving Medical, Family, and Disability Leave Rights under California and Family
Law.” Pincus California Employment Law Conference. San Francisco, CA (Oral
Presentation).
2013 I “Understanding Government Benefits for LGBT Older Adults.” Institute on Aging: LGBT &
Aging. Focus on Equality Conference. San Francisco, CA (Plenary Speaker).
2012 I “‘Gen Silent:’ Advocating for LGBT Older Adults.” Frameline. LGBT Center, San
Francisco, CA (Panel Discussant with Filmmaker).
2012 I “State of the LGBT Movement.” Horizons. San Francisco, CA (Panel Discussant).
2012 I “Drafting Complaints in a Post-Iqbal, Post-Twombly World.” Pincus Annual Federal Court
Conference. San Francisco, CA (Panel Discussant).
2012 I “Providing Inclusive Services for LGBT Older Adults.” San Francisco District Attorney’s
Office. San Francisco, CA (Oral Presentation).
2012 I “Working with LGBT Employees.” Bureau of Prisons, Federal Correctional Institution.
Memphis, TN (Oral Presentation).
2010 I “Mentorship and Family Law.” Centro Legal de la Raza, Youth Law Academy. San
Francisco, CA (Oral Presentation and Facilitated Discussion).
2009 I “Ethics in Representing Transgender Clients.” National Lawyers’ Guild Continuing Legal
Education. San Francisco, CA (Oral Presentation).
2008 I “Legal Rights for Women Building California.” Statewide Conference for Women in the
Trades. Oakland, CA (Oral Presentation and Roundtable).
2008 I “Envisioning Public Interest: Careers in Social Justice.” University of California, Hastings
College of the Law. San Francisco, CA (Panel Discussant).
2007 I “Navigating Family, Medical, Disability, and Paid Leave in Employment.” Paid Leave
2008 I Collaborative: Service Employees International Union. (invited presentations throughout
Northern California) (Oral Presentation and Facilitated Discussion).
2007 I “Sexual Harassment at Work.” Arriba Juntos. San Francisco, CA (Oral Presentation and
Facilitated Discussion).
2007 I “Sexual Harassment at Work.” San Francisco Clean City Coalition. San Francisco, CA
(Oral Presentation and Facilitated Discussion).
