An Expert in Creating Inclusive Culture
An openly transgender attorney with decades of experience in law, policy, advocacy and philanthropy, Dru helped pave the way to LGBTQ+ Inclusion. He now works closely with leaders and DEI professionals to help them educate and grow equity & inclusion in their organizations-
As a pioneer and leader in the LGBTQ+ Movement and founder of a trans-led nonprofit, Dru’s early activism impacted thousands, and his litigation and legal work made lasting change in state and federal law. His groundbreaking work in landmark cases has been a foundation for ongoing legal change.
A contributor to White House policy and US Supreme Court arguments, Dru has provided guidance to law practices, law schools, medical institutions, HR organizations, government agencies and corporations.
As a leading legal advisor and seasoned strategist, Dru still serves on boards and attends convenings of international equal rights organizations, and was selected as a Wasserstein Public Interest Fellow at Harvard Law School.
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A highly sought-after keynote speaker and media spokesperson, Dru is also a leading trainer and facilitator who engages audiences and spurs critical conversations.
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With an authentic voice, brilliant mind, and compelling lived experience, Dru‘s scholarship can be found across the internet, in academic publications and in LGBTQ+ anthologies.
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Working closely with C-Suite leaders, Managers, and fellow in-house DEI and HR professionals, Dru provides expert consultation on fostering inclusive leadership skills and creating gender-inclusive workplaces that welcome and include LGBTQ+ and other underrepresented professionals.
Dru is known for his skill in making tricky topics and tough conversations easy, and for delivering trainings that simplify complex subjects and unlock real engagement. He designs programs that leverage existing resources and create measurable change.