Kate Kendell

Kate Kendell is a leader for lesbian rights. Kendell is the Executive Director of the National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR), a progressive, feminist, multicultural legal center devoted to advancing the rights and safety of lesbians and their families. Kendell is a frequent panelist and lecturer on a broad range of subjects impacting the lives of lesbians and gay men.

Kendell received her J.D. degree from the University of Utah College of Law in 1988. She served as the first-ever staff attorney for the American Civil Liberties Union of Utah. In 1994, she accepted the position as Legal Director at the National Center for Lesbian Rights. As Legal Director she was responsible for strategy and vision for NCLR's legal program including coordination of all litigation, amicus curiae participation and litigation strategy.

In 1996, Kendell was named as NCLR's Executive Director. She has done hundreds of interviews. She has nurtured alliances with community and advocacy organizations committed to social justice.