Covington & Burling served as amicus counsel for the Campaign for All D.C. Families, of which HRC is a coalition partner, and D.C. Clergy United for Marriage in opposing legal efforts to force a popular vote on marriage equality in the District. “As counsel in the Jackson cases, Covington & Burling’s efforts were instrumental in protecting marriage equality in the District of Columbia,” said Robert Falk, General Counsel of the Human Rights Campaign. “In addition, the firm’s own commitment to diversity demonstrates that it is a model partner in the effort to advance equal rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals.”
Reverend Doctors Dennis and Christine Wiley serve as co-chairs of D.C. Clergy United for Marriage Equality and have been strong and visible leaders for marriage equality within the District’s faith communities. They are also members of HRC’s Religion Council, a group of national religious spokespeople who provide a prophetic voice on the critical issues affecting the LGBT community. “Dennis and Christine Wiley, as faith leaders, have taken a difficult but absolutely pivotal stand in the fight for marriage equality in D.C.,” said Harry Knox, Director of HRC’s Religion and Faith Program. “They have provided a faith-based perspective in every aspect of this struggle – from advocating before the D.C. Council on the marriage bill to building critical support for equality in congregations across the District.”
