The AFA teamed up with Harvard Law’s Lambda (an affinity group for LGBTQ and allied students), the National Security & Law Association, and the Veterans Legal Clinic to host a panel of attorneys and leaders working to support LGBTQ veterans.
The presenters included:
- John Campbell, Harvard Advanced Leadership Initiative, and former Department of Defense Under Secretary for Warrior Care
- Evan Seamone, Veterans Legal Clinic of the Legal Services Center
- Lynn Girton, Veterans Legal Services
The presenters discussed and took questions about the mental health and physical health consequences of identity concealment related to the military’s discrimination policies, such as Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell. The presenters also discussed their efforts to provide legal services to veterans discharged under Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell, and to help them access Veterans Affairs disability benefits.
