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'''Brian Sims''' is an Advocate, Policy Attorney & National Speaker on issues of LGBT Equality. The Staff Counsel for Policy & Planning at the Philadelphia Bar Association, Sims currently serves as the President of Equality Pennsylvania, and as the Chairman of the Gay and Lesbian Lawyers of Philadelphia(GALLOP). In 2010, Sims joined the faculty of the Center for Progressive Leadership and the National Campaign Board of The Victory Fund and was selected as one of the 40 Top LGBT Attorneys Under 40 in the United States by the National LGBT Bar Association |
'''Brian Sims''' is an Advocate, Policy Attorney & National Speaker on issues of LGBT Equality. The Staff Counsel for Policy & Planning at the Philadelphia Bar Association, Sims currently serves as the President of Equality Pennsylvania, and as the Chairman of the Gay and Lesbian Lawyers of Philadelphia(GALLOP). In 2010, Sims joined the faculty of the Center for Progressive Leadership and the National Campaign Board of The Victory Fund and was selected as one of the 40 Top LGBT Attorneys Under 40 in the United States by the National LGBT Bar Association |
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A former NCAA Football Captain and National Championship Runner-Up, Sims speaks on issues of athletics, diversity and advocacy to students, athletes and universities. |
A former NCAA Football Captain and National Championship Runner-Up, Sims speaks on issues of athletics, diversity and advocacy to students, athletes and universities. |
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In 2000, Sims was the captain of the Bloomsburg University football team in northeast Pennsylvania, and following the greatest season in the Division II school’s history he did the unthinkable: he came out of the closet! In doing so, the regional All-American and team captain became the only openly gay college football captain in NCAA history and the most notable college player to ever come out. |
In 2000, Sims was the captain of the Bloomsburg University football team in northeast Pennsylvania, and following the greatest season in the Division II school’s history he did the unthinkable: he came out of the closet! In doing so, the regional All-American and team captain became the only openly gay college football captain in NCAA history and the most notable college player to ever come out. |
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Following a trip to the National Championship, and after 12 seasons of winning football, Sims, a high school and college football champion, packed up his cleats and went to law school. Now, 9 years after his record-setting and unimaginable season, Sims is an LGBT advocate and successful policy attorney, living and working in Philadelphia. |
Following a trip to the National Championship, and after 12 seasons of winning football, Sims, a high school and college football champion, packed up his cleats and went to law school. Now, 9 years after his record-setting and unimaginable season, Sims is an LGBT advocate and successful policy attorney, living and working in Philadelphia. |
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His story was detailed recently by OutSports and became an instant success. To date, Sims’ story has been featured by Gay.com, TheAdvocate.com, and numerous newspapers, prompting literally hundreds of personal responses from athletes, coaches, parents and allies in over 30 states and 15 countries! |
His story was detailed recently by OutSports and became an instant success. To date, Sims’ story has been featured by Gay.com, TheAdvocate.com, and numerous newspapers, prompting literally hundreds of personal responses from athletes, coaches, parents and allies in over 30 states and 15 countries! |
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Sims is currently the Staff Counsel for Policy & Planning at The Philadelphia Bar Association. He works with the Chancellor, Executive Director & Board of Governors to pursue and implement the legislative and policy agenda of the Association. |
Sims is currently the Staff Counsel for Policy & Planning at The Philadelphia Bar Association. He works with the Chancellor, Executive Director & Board of Governors to pursue and implement the legislative and policy agenda of the Association. |
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In addition to his practice, Sims serves as the President of the Board of Directors of EqualityPA and as the Chairman of GALLOP (Gay & Lesbian Lawyers of Philadelphia). In 2009 he was selected as a State Political Leaders Fellow by the Center for Progressive Leadership and joined the National Campaign Board of The Victory Fund |
In addition to his practice, Sims serves as the President of the Board of Directors of EqualityPA and as the Chairman of GALLOP (Gay & Lesbian Lawyers of Philadelphia). In 2009 he was selected as a State Political Leaders Fellow by the Center for Progressive Leadership and joined the National Campaign Board of The Victory Fund |
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Currently the Managing Editor of the Bar’s newest publication, UponFurtherReview, he has also served as the Legal Editor of M.D. News Magazine and as an Associate Editor of The Philadelphia Bar Reporter. |
Currently the Managing Editor of the Bar’s newest publication, UponFurtherReview, he has also served as the Legal Editor of M.D. News Magazine and as an Associate Editor of The Philadelphia Bar Reporter. |
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Although no longer playing football, Sims has remained an avid athlete and regularly competes in marathons and triathlons across the region. He is also a member of the Undine Boat Club on Philadelphia’s famed Boathouse Row. |
Although no longer playing football, Sims has remained an avid athlete and regularly competes in marathons and triathlons across the region. He is also a member of the Undine Boat Club on Philadelphia’s famed Boathouse Row. |
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Brian Sims | |
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| File:Sims Brian.jpg Brian Sims at Equality Forum 2010 | |
| Born | September 16, 1978 |
| Movement | Civil_rights_movement#LGBT_rights_and_gay_liberation, Gay Rights Movement |
| Awards | 2010 Top 40 LGBT Attorneys Under 40 in the U.S. |
Brian Sims is an Advocate, Policy Attorney & National Speaker on issues of LGBT Equality. The Staff Counsel for Policy & Planning at the Philadelphia Bar Association, Sims currently serves as the President of Equality Pennsylvania, and as the Chairman of the Gay and Lesbian Lawyers of Philadelphia(GALLOP). In 2010, Sims joined the faculty of the Center for Progressive Leadership and the National Campaign Board of The Victory Fund and was selected as one of the 40 Top LGBT Attorneys Under 40 in the United States by the National LGBT Bar Association
A former NCAA Football Captain and National Championship Runner-Up, Sims speaks on issues of athletics, diversity and advocacy to students, athletes and universities.
In 2000, Sims was the captain of the Bloomsburg University football team in northeast Pennsylvania, and following the greatest season in the Division II school’s history he did the unthinkable: he came out of the closet! In doing so, the regional All-American and team captain became the only openly gay college football captain in NCAA history and the most notable college player to ever come out.
Following a trip to the National Championship, and after 12 seasons of winning football, Sims, a high school and college football champion, packed up his cleats and went to law school. Now, 9 years after his record-setting and unimaginable season, Sims is an LGBT advocate and successful policy attorney, living and working in Philadelphia.
His story was detailed recently by OutSports and became an instant success. To date, Sims’ story has been featured by Gay.com, TheAdvocate.com, and numerous newspapers, prompting literally hundreds of personal responses from athletes, coaches, parents and allies in over 30 states and 15 countries!
Sims is currently the Staff Counsel for Policy & Planning at The Philadelphia Bar Association. He works with the Chancellor, Executive Director & Board of Governors to pursue and implement the legislative and policy agenda of the Association.
In addition to his practice, Sims serves as the President of the Board of Directors of EqualityPA and as the Chairman of GALLOP (Gay & Lesbian Lawyers of Philadelphia). In 2009 he was selected as a State Political Leaders Fellow by the Center for Progressive Leadership and joined the National Campaign Board of The Victory Fund.
Currently the Managing Editor of the Bar’s newest publication, UponFurtherReview, he has also served as the Legal Editor of M.D. News Magazine and as an Associate Editor of The Philadelphia Bar Reporter.
Although no longer playing football, Sims has remained an avid athlete and regularly competes in marathons and triathlons across the region. He is also a member of the Undine Boat Club on Philadelphia’s famed Boathouse Row.
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