Argued from 2001-2009, Benitez v. North Coast Women's Care Medical Group was a case led by Senior Counsel, and now Acting Chief Legal Officer, Jenny Pizer in California. The case argued that health care providers' personal religious beliefs do not excuse discrimination against LGBTQ+ patients in pursuit of medical care.

Link to read the full episode transcript, here

For more information on Making the Case and to access our resource hub on each episode and case, please visit: https://www.lambdalegal.org/makingthecase

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.

Check out more resources for episode two, here

This podcast is intended to serve as general information; it is not legal advice nor intended as legal advice. For individual legal advice, please contact an attorney. If you need information and resources relating to discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, and HIV status please visit our help desk at: https://www.lambdalegal.org/helpdesk 

 

Producer: Erika Kramer (@goforkramer)

Host: Alex Berg (@itsalexberg)

Sound Recording and Mixing: Erik Monical of Mouth Media Network

Logo Design: Michelle Holme

Music: Meghan Rose(@meghanrose)

 

 

Argued from 2001-2009, Benitez v. North Coast Women's Care Medical Group was a case led by Senior Counsel, and now Acting Chief Legal Officer, Jenny Pizer in California. The case argued that health care providers' personal religious beliefs do not excuse discrimination against LGBTQ+ patients in pursuit of medical care.
Link to read the full episode transcript, <a href="https://www.lambdalegal.org/publications/makingthecase_06162022_transcript2">here</a>
For more information on Making the Case and to access our resource hub on each episode and case, please visit: <a href="https://www.lambdalegal.org/makingthecase">https://www.lambdalegal.org/makingthecase</a>
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.
Check out more resources for episode two, <a href="https://www.lambdalegal.org/makingthecase_when-religious-beliefs-go-too-far">here</a>
This podcast is intended to serve as general information; it is not&nbsp;legal&nbsp;advice nor intended as&nbsp;legal&nbsp;advice. For individual&nbsp;legal&nbsp;advice, please contact an attorney.&nbsp;If you need&nbsp;information and resources relating to discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, and HIV status please visit our help desk at:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lambdalegal.org/helpdesk" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.lambdalegal.org/helpdesk&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1654718085109000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0phFDut4pmpCThjyJ5yDVR">https://www.lambdalegal.org/helpdesk</a>&nbsp;
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Producer: Erika Kramer <a href="https://twitter.com/goforkramer">(@goforkramer)</a>
Host: Alex Berg <a href="https://twitter.com/itsalexberg">(@itsalexberg)</a>
Sound Recording and Mixing: Erik Monical of Mouth Media Network
Logo Design: Michelle Holme
Music: Meghan Rose<a href="https://twitter.com/meghanerose">(@meghanrose)</a>
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Making the Case shares the strategies and passion behind Lambda Legal's landmark wins for the LGBTQ+ community and everyone living with HIV.

Making the Case shares the strategies and passion behind Lambda Legal's landmark wins for the LGBTQ+ community and everyone living with HIV.

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