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Championing Transgender Rights: An Evening with Chase Strangio — Presented by the Penn LGBT Center

March 25, 2025
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3:00 pm ‐ 9:00 pm
Penn lgbt center event

About

The LGBT Center at the University of Pennsylvania invites the Penn community to an inspiring event with Chase Strangio, a renowned attorney and advocate for transgender rights, as part of the Scholars in Residence Program.

Chase Strangio, Co-Director of the ACLU’s LGBTQ & HIV Project, is a national leader in transgender rights litigation and advocacy. He has been counsel in pivotal legal fights, including challenges to North Carolina’s HB2, Trump’s trans military ban, and recent anti-trans laws in several states. Notably, Chase will be the first openly transgender person to argue before the Supreme Court in the upcoming session.

Event Highlights:

  • Keynote Address: Insights from Chase Strangio’s extensive work in legal advocacy.
  • Interactive Discussion: Engage in a conversation about the current landscape of LGBTQ+ rights and ongoing efforts for equality and justice.

This event offers a unique opportunity to hear from a leading voice in transgender advocacy and to discuss critical issues facing the LGBTQ+ community. For more information and to register, please visit the LGBT Center’s Scholars in Residence Program page.

Sponsored by the Penn LGBT Center

Type: In-Person
Audience: Open to the Penn Community
Registration: Registration is REQUIRED

Location

Penn LGBT Center
3907 Spruce Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104