Prior to founding TA, Stevie litigated full time in family court handling matters involving various aspects of family law, including custody/guardianship, dependency, adoptions, and the child welfare system. Stevie is a nationally recognized speaker and author who has advised numerous institutions and organizations in addressing transgender and non-binary inclusion and developing policies on diversity and non-discrimination. Stevie authored one of the first articles on transgender inclusion within fraternal organizations and continues to educate and advise on this matter. Stevie is a member of Sigma Phi Beta Fraternity and previously served as the Fraternity's National President.

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Bar Admissions:

Arizona, New York

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Education:

• B.A., Political Science, LGBT Studies Certificate, summa cum laude, Arizona State University, 2009

  • Intern, The Undergraduate Interfraternity Institute (UIFI), 2009

• J.D., cum laude, Hofstra University School of Law, 2013; ​LGBT Rights Fellow; Hofstra Law Review, Articles Editor Volume 41

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Accolades:

The LGBTQ+ Bar 40 Best LGBTQ+ Lawyers Under 40 (2022)

Echo Magazine Hall of Fame (2017)

New York City Administration for Children's Services Family Court Legal Services (Manhattan) Child Advocacy Award (2016)

Association of Fraternity/Sorority Advisors (AFA) Essentials Award (2013)

Hofstra Law Review Robert M. Johnston Outstanding Articles Editor of the Year (2012-2013)