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Named after a beloved and now passed alum, Bill F. Smith (’98), the Memorial Lecture was established with the support of his family. In his brief career as an attorney, Bill Smith championed the rights of the underrepresented in the labor and employment context. At King Hall, Bill Smith was the Martin Luther King, Jr. Service Award winner as well as an active and beloved presence at King Hall. Each year the Lambda Law Students Association invites a speaker in the disability or LGBTQ+ rights fields to speak in Bill’s honor. Daniella Carter, lifelong LGBTQ+ youth advocate, actress, producer, director, and founder of “Daniella’s Guestbook,” will be the featured 2024 Bill Smith Memorial Lecture speaker.
Daniella's work is aimed at raising visibility for trans youth issues and she has delivered speeches at local, national, and international events, including panel discussions with political leaders and dignitaries. Her recognition includes being featured on the 2015 Trans 100 list and participating in the Obama White House's Annual Emerging Leaders Day, which highlights 100 Black leaders. Daniella’s impactful message transcends boundaries of race, class, and gender, focusing on the intersection of identities.
Please contact Meena Morar at [email protected]u and Riss Aguilar at [email protected] with any questions.