Casey Pick Email & Phone Number

Washington, Dc

As Senior Fellow for Advocacy and Government Affairs, I help lead our work advancing policies and positions that support LGBTQ youth in crisis by executing the Trevor Project’s advocacy agenda on the federal, state, and local level and in the executive, legislative and judicial branches. This role focuses not just on LGBTQ issues, but also on mental health and suicide prevention overall, with a major focus on leading The Trevor Project’s efforts to end conversion therapy.My… Show more As Senior Fellow for Advocacy and Government Affairs, I help lead our work advancing policies and positions that support LGBTQ youth in crisis by executing the Trevor Project’s advocacy agenda on the federal, state, and local level and in the executive, legislative and judicial branches. This role focuses not just on LGBTQ issues, but also on mental health and suicide prevention overall, with a major focus on leading The Trevor Project’s efforts to end conversion therapy.My responsibilities include performing in-depth legal research on questions of state and federal law or administrative policy; managing Trevor's amicus brief filings; drafting state and federal legislation; and being on-call for rapid-response analysis of new or amended legislation in the states or Congress. Show less

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Provide legal and policy advice regarding pro-freedom state and federal legislation benefiting lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Americans. Regularly make the case to conservative and Republican leaders and lawmakers for freedom of opportunity in employment, housing, and equal access to public services while also ensuring responsible religious liberty protections.• Perform legal research on questions of state and federal law or administrative policy.• Draft and analyze new and… Show more Provide legal and policy advice regarding pro-freedom state and federal legislation benefiting lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender Americans. Regularly make the case to conservative and Republican leaders and lawmakers for freedom of opportunity in employment, housing, and equal access to public services while also ensuring responsible religious liberty protections.• Perform legal research on questions of state and federal law or administrative policy.• Draft and analyze new and amended state and federal legislation.• Evaluate and explain the impact of ongoing legal developments in the courts.• Engage in direct lobbying on state and federal legislation.• Lead high-level negotiations and discussions with coalition partners.• Cultivate relationships with state and national organizational partners.• Create materials / talking points for communications teams, policymakers and advocates.• Coordinate and execute subject matter presentations for key constituents and donors. Show less

Guided by the light and love of Christ, The Gay Christian Network (GCN) is transforming attitudes toward LGBT people across denominations and cultures. We equip churches, educate lay people, build supportive communities, influence key thought leaders, foster self-acceptance, and advocate on behalf of the marginalized and oppressed. Together, we are creating a world where the next generation of LGBT youth will grow up fully loved and embraced by their families, churches, and neighbors; and where… Show more Guided by the light and love of Christ, The Gay Christian Network (GCN) is transforming attitudes toward LGBT people across denominations and cultures. We equip churches, educate lay people, build supportive communities, influence key thought leaders, foster self-acceptance, and advocate on behalf of the marginalized and oppressed. Together, we are creating a world where the next generation of LGBT youth will grow up fully loved and embraced by their families, churches, and neighbors; and where Christians worldwide will live up to their calling as instruments of grace and defenders of the outcasts. Show less

Executed programming in support of Log Cabin's mission of building a stronger, more inclusive GOP through promotion of limited government and individual liberty, while advocating for the freedom and equality of LGBT Americans.Provided legal analysis and legislative tracking and research on judicial, legislative and administrative developments regarding issues relevant to LGBT individuals/families.Supported and participated in lobbying of Republican lawmakers on “Don’t Ask, Don’t… Show more Executed programming in support of Log Cabin's mission of building a stronger, more inclusive GOP through promotion of limited government and individual liberty, while advocating for the freedom and equality of LGBT Americans.Provided legal analysis and legislative tracking and research on judicial, legislative and administrative developments regarding issues relevant to LGBT individuals/families.Supported and participated in lobbying of Republican lawmakers on “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” LGBT immigration, the Defense of Marriage Act and domestic partner tax policy.Served as spokeswoman to major television, radio and print media. Recent appearances included MSNBC Live, NPR, The New York Times, Los Angeles Times and USA Today.Crafted Log Cabin Republicans messaging through op-eds, policy papers for distribution to lawmakers, fact sheets, press releases, promotional materials and email blasts.Evaluated and recommended candidates for endorsement by LCR PAC. Also maintained documentation for PAC Federal Election Commission filings.Planned, promoted and executed major events in support of LCR and LCR PAC.Represented LCR in conservative and LGBT coalition environments.Coordinated a network of over forty chapters, including mobilizing members in the field, disseminating talking points, supporting coalitions and connecting local leaders to media.Spoke about LCR’s work and pro-freedom message to various audiences, including conferences, law schools, universities and the House LGBT Equality Caucus.Populated and maintained the logcabin.org national website, Facebook page/group, Twitter account, blog and other aspects of the Log Cabin Republicans web presence. Show less

Researched and documented cases of employment discrimination against gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender employees of state and municipal governments.Participated in the production of a study, composed of reports on employment discrimination legislation for all fifty states, which was submitted to Congress as part of a hearing on the Employment Non-Discrimination Act in 2009.

Los Angeles, Ca

Conducted research and wrote memoranda on numerous areas of law, including nonprofit governance policies, private foundations, conflicts of interests and grant-making nonprofits. Drafted nonprofit organization bylaws and tax exempt status applications. Researched and document state campaign finance and elections law for more than 20 states.Analyzed candidate issues under California Fair Political Practices Commission regulations.

Doctor Of Law (J.D.)

Activities and Societies: Licensed by the State Bar of California Activities: Dukeminier Awards Journal of Sexual Orientation & Gender.

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