Evan Davis is a Senior Counsel at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP. He has served as President of the New York City Bar Association, Vice Chair of the Columbia University Board of Trustees and Counsel to Governor Mario M. Cuomo. He graduated from Harvard College and Columbia Law School where he was Editor-in-Chief of … Continue reading “Evan Davis”
Lucy Helm is executive vice president and chief partner officer. A partner (employee) since 1999, Lucy previously served as Starbucks executive vice president, general counsel and secretary for more than five years, and served as the interim leader of the Partner Resources organization (PRO) from March to July 2017. She is part of the senior … Continue reading “Lucy Lee Helm”
“I was drawn to DRA by the unique opportunity to support the most talented, passionate lawyers leading the way in a critical civil rights battle. At DRA, we work across disabilities and across the nation to develop solutions to systemic inequities. DRA’s powerful work visibly changes our society for the better every day.” Kate Hamilton … Continue reading “Kate Hamilton”
Michael P. Stanley is an attorney, retired, and serves on boards of non-profit organization devoted to improving public education and disability rights. Mr. Stanley was a former partner at a leading international law firm based in San Francisco. He specialized in civil trial practice with principal focus on mass product liability and toxic tort litigation. His … Continue reading “Michael P. Stanley”
Bonnie Lewkowicz graduated from CSU, Sonoma with a bachelors degree in Therapeutic Recreation and has worked in various capacities for over 25 years advocating for greater access to outdoor recreation and travel for people with disabilities. She founded and is director of Access Northern California, a non-profit organization specializing in accessible travel and recreation. She … Continue reading “Bonnie Lewkowicz”
Janni Lehrer-Stein is a nationally recognized disability rights advocate, retired attorney, and nonprofit leader with a longstanding commitment to advancing inclusion, accessibility, and medical research. Appointed twice by President Barack Obama to the National Council on Disability, Janni has shaped national policy on transportation, healthcare, technology, and international disability rights. Her service includes appointments to … Continue reading “Janni Lehrer-Stein”
1997-1999 Skadden Fellow Joshua Konecky is a partner at Schneider Wallace Cottrell Konecky Wotkyns LLP. Prior to joining Schneider Wallace in 2004, Mr. Konecky litigated national disability rights class actions at Disability Rights Advocates in Oakland, CA, as well as employment discrimination and minimum wage & hour class actions at the public interest law firm … Continue reading “Joshua Konecky”