Former Williams Institute fellows are now leading researchers on LGBTQ law and policy, academics, and non-profit leaders. During a series of short talks, some of our former fellows share what they are working on to impact LGBTQ law and policy.
20 Years of Developing Tomorrow’s Leaders: The Williams Institute’s Fellowship Program
4 min
February 24, 2021
20 Years of Impact: Fellowship Programs
Videos from Former Fellows
![Michael Boucai, Professor, University at Buffalo School of Law](https://williamsinstitute.law.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/Michael-Boucai.png)
Michael Boucai, Professor, University at Buffalo School of Law
Sears Law Teaching Fellow, 2015-2017
![Naomi Goldberg, Deputy Director, Movement Advancement Project](https://williamsinstitute.law.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/Naomi-Goldberg.png)
Naomi Goldberg, Deputy Director, Movement Advancement Project
Peter J. Cooper Public Policy Fellow, 2008-2010
![Craig Konnoth, Associate Professor, Colorado Law School](https://williamsinstitute.law.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/Craig-Konnoth.png)
Craig Konnoth, Associate Professor, Colorado Law School
Scott Hitt Research Fellow, 2010-2011
![Zachary Kramer, Executive Associate Dean and Professor, ASU Law](https://williamsinstitute.law.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/Zach-Kramer.png)
Zachary Kramer, Executive Associate Dean and Professor, ASU Law
Inaugural Charles R. Williams Teaching Fellow, 2004-2006
![Elizabeth Kukura, Assistant Professor, Drexel University School of Law](https://williamsinstitute.law.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/Liz-Kukura.png)
Elizabeth Kukura, Assistant Professor, Drexel University School of Law
Inaugural Public Policy Fellow, 2004-2006
![Holning Lau, Professor, UNC School of Law](https://williamsinstitute.law.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/Holning-Lau.png)
Holning Lau, Professor, UNC School of Law
Public Policy Fellow, 2005-2006
Harvey S. Shipley Miller Teaching Fellow, 2006-2007
![Douglas NeJaime, Professor, Yale Law School](https://williamsinstitute.law.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/Doug-NeJaime.png)
Douglas NeJaime, Professor, Yale Law School
Sears Law Teaching Fellow, 2007-2009
Williams Institute Faculty Director, 2015-2017
![Ayako Miyashita Ochoa, Associate Director, Southern California HIV/AIDS Policy Research Center](https://williamsinstitute.law.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/Ayako-Miyashita.jpg)
Ayako Miyashita Ochoa, Associate Director, Southern California HIV/AIDS Policy Research Center
Inaugural HIV Law and Policy Fellow, 2013-2015
Sears Law Teaching Fellow, 2015-2017
![Kim Pearson, Associate Dean and Professor, Gonzaga University](https://williamsinstitute.law.ucla.edu/wp-content/uploads/Kim-Pearson.png)
Kim Pearson, Associate Dean and Professor, Gonzaga University
Williams Institute Law Teaching Fellow, 2008-2010
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