Former Center on Halsted Executive Director Robbin Burr has been elected co-chair of Lambda Legal's board of directors, according to an organizational press release.
"We look forward to the larger role Robbin will play in the board's leadershipshe is smart and strategic and really understands how to govern and energize the work of a non-profit advocacy organization like ours," Lambda Legal Executive Director Kevin Cathcart said.
Burr led Center on Halsted 2004-07; she was inducted into Chicago's Gay and Lesbian Hall of Fame in October 2007. She currently serves as a territory diversity relationship manager for Prudential Insurance Company of America.
In addition, Gail Morsea partner at the law firm Jenner & Blockhas been elected to Lambda's board. Morse currently leads the firm's national state and local tax practice, providing both state tax planning and controversy guidance on a national basis.
"I am deeply honored to have been elected to the Board of Directors and to work alongside the passionate and dedicated staff at Lambda Legal," said Morse.
Seattle's Anne Krook and Robert Kuhn of New York were also elected to the board.