Leading Research Impacting LGBT Law and Policy
Founded by Chuck Williams, the Williams Institute conducts groundbreaking research on the law and the LGBT community.
The Williams Institute was founded in 2001 by businessman and philanthropist Charles Williams and scholars at UCLA School of Law, with the aim of replacing the pervasive bias against LGBT people in law, policy, and culture with objective, empirical research on LGBT issues. Visit the Williams Institute website.
For nearly two decades, policymakers, lawmakers, advocates, and the courts have relied on the Williams Institute’s expertise. Williams Institute scholars have published hundreds of studies and law review articles, consulted with government agencies and lawmakers, filed amicus briefs in pivotal court cases, delivered expert testimony at legislative hearings, and have educated thousands of lawyers, judges, and members of the public.
Who We Are
- Founding Executive Director
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Experts & Staff
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Faculty Advisory Committee
Kylar W. Broadus
Associate Professor of Business, Lincoln UniversityJillian T. Weiss
Executive Director, Transgender Legal Defense & Education -
Founders Council
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Legal Council
George (Chip) Cannon
Partner, Akin GumpMichael I. Gottfried
Partner, Landau Gottfried & BergerTana Ryan
Partner, Kirkland & Ellis
Contact Us
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Mailing Address
The Williams Institute
1060 Veteran Ave. Suite 134
Box 957092
Los Angeles, CA 90095-7092 -
Front Desk
Tel: 310.267.4382
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Communications & Media Relations
Rachel Dowd
Tel: 310.206.8982
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Development and Giving
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