David Buckel

David Buckel

Country

United States

Birth - Death

1958 - 2018

Occupation

Law

Description

Lawyer who is noted for being the lead attorney for Brandon Teena, a transgender man who was murdered in Nebraska, whose story was portrayed in the movie 'Boys Don’t Cry' (1999). Former marriage project director at Lambda Legal. Environmental activist.

Further Reading/Research

• https://www.nytimes.com/2018/04/14/nyregion/david-buckel-dead-fire.html
• https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2018/apr/15/david-buckel-prominent-new-york-lgbt-lawyer-dies-after-setting-himself-on-fire
• https://gaycitynews.nyc/gcn_502/gainsforjersey.html

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