Chase Strangio is a staff attorney at the ACLU’s LGBT & HIV Project in New York. He litigates numerous cases across the country that address issues that affect LGBTQ+ people and those living with HIV. Strangio served on the legal team of Obergefell v. Hodges, which resulted in the Supreme Court recognizing same-sex marriage. Additionally, Strangio acted as lead council for Chelsea Manning in Manning v. Hagel, which prosecuted the Department of Defense for failing to provide treatment for her gender dysphoria. Strangio founded the Loren Brojas Community Fund in New York and serves as its board president. The fund provides bail/bond assistance and court support to LGBTQ+ immigrants. Strangio is a recipient of the 2020 ABA Stonewall Award.