Recognition
- Barnard Medal of Distinction (2012), Barnard College
- "John Fryer Award" (2010), American Psychiatric Association
- “Human Rights Hero” (2009) Human Rights Magazine (American Bar Association)
- Del Martin Phyllis Lyon Marriage Equality Award
- "One of the 100 most influential gay men and women in America." (2008)
- "One of the 100 most influential people in the world." (2004) Time Magazine
- “One of the 100 most influential lawyers in America” (2000) National Law Journal
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