Roberta Kaplan

Roberta Kaplan

Country

United States

Occupation

Law

Description

Lawyer, notable for her charge against the Defense of Marriage Act in front of the Supreme Court that led to its overturn, representing Edith Windsor. Recognized as one of the 100 most influential lawyers by the 'National Law Journal'. Lecturer in Law, Columbia Law School.

Further Reading/Research

• http://www.law.columbia.edu/fac/Roberta_Kaplan
• http://www.advocate.com/politics/marriage-equality/2014/02/12/her-own-words-roberta-kaplan-remembers-how-doma-fell
• http://www.makers.com/roberta-kaplan

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