Williams Institute. A think tank at UCLA Law dedicated to conducting rigorous, independent research on sexual orientation and gender identity law and public policy.

The Williams Institute’s 25th Anniversary

Founded in 2001 with a vision to bring together an interdisciplinary community of experts to advance understanding of LGBTQ lives, we are honored to mark 25 years of impact. For a quarter century, our rigorous research and trusted expertise have countered misinformation and helped inform laws and policies affecting LGBTQ people—work that remains as vital today as ever.