Bill Singer > Video Presentations
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Oral History Interview with Bill Singer June 8, 2026 This was an interview conducted by Eric Young with Bill Singer, a lawyer who was one of the first to specialize in LGBTQ legal issues during the early 1980s AIDS crisis. Bill discussed how he came out as gay in 1981 while maintaining his law practice in rural New Jersey, but was eventually fired from his law firm because he was gay. He described founding the Hyacinth Foundation in 1985 with Margie Nichols to provide legal and support services to people affected by AIDS, including doing pro bono deathbed wills for HIV-positive clients across 21 New Jersey counties. Bill explained how the AIDS crisis forced the gay community to seek legal recognition for relationships and family rights, which later propelled the broader LGBTQ rights movement forward. He recalled the isolation he experienced from the legal community and the emotional toll of working with dying clients while facing limited support from colleagues and bar associations. Bill noted that the AIDS epidemic led to the creation of viatical settlements (life insurance policy sales) and highlighted the unique challenges faced by gay men in rural areas who contracted HIV through behavior that would have been considered "straight" in urban settings. He emphasized how the crisis claimed many of his peer group and left him with few friends his age, while expressing hope that his legal work helped create a more accepting world for future generations. |
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Our Clients Speak - Pro Bono: Ellie November 18, 2024 Ten years after beginning her transition, Ellie finally received help with a name change through LSNJ's Pro Bono Project and the exceptional assistance of volunteer attorney Bill Singer. |
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Pro Bono Attorney Stories - William S. Singer, Singer & Fedun, LLC October 23, 2024 With the release of this video, Legal Services NJ extends its deep appreciation for longtime pro bono volunteer and Equal Justice Medal recipient Bill Singer. |
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Who is a Parent (Legally!) September 6, 2022 Conversation with Bill Singer, Esq. and Martin M. Shenkman, Esq. Discussion points on why it is important to be characterized legally as a parent. |
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It May Interest You to Know...LGBTQ+ Legendary Attorney Bill Singer
June 15, 2022 Podcast with Show Host: Toni Marcolini An in depth interview with attorney Bill Singer about his 5 decades of advocacy for the queer community, codifying marriage equality, confirmatory parentage, the need for IRS and health insurance modifications in the law concerning queer issues, the surrogate crisis in Ukraine and so much more. Bill publishes articles, advises on the drafting of legislation, and speaks at legal conferences both nationally and internationally. A Fellow of the American Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Attorneys, Bill is a recognized expert in parentage rights. He founded the Family Law Institute, a joint venture of the LGBT Bar and NCLR. |
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Sidebar Advisors: A Sidebar Conversation with Niraj Chhabra and Bill Singer April 7, 2022 Podcast |
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Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity - Understanding the Difference to Make You a Better Lawyer and Person February 25, 2021 Winter Seminar 2021 Sponsored by New Jersey Association for Justice Presenter: Bill Singer, Esq. |
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Your Decisions Matter During COVID-19
August 13, 2020 Sponsored by Garden State Equality Join GSE, Atlantic Health System, and Your Decisions Matter as we lead the conversation about end-of-life decision making. Panelists: Bill Singer, Esq., Singer and Fedun, LLC Victoria (Tori) Veninata MSW, LSW, Geriatric Assessment Center, MMC Rainnier Centeno, Ph.D., ABH Coordinator Outpatient Behavioral Health, MMC |
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2020 Leading Family Law Practitioner Award Recipient: Abby Rubenfeld August 12, 2020 Introduction by Bill Singer - Director, LGBT Bar Family Law Institute The National LGBT Bar Association celebrates LGBTQ+ and ally legal professionals and law students whose work has made a positive impact on the LGBTQ+ legal community. |
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Stonewall at 50: LGBTQ Equality Under the Law July 19, 2019 Stonewall at 50: A Historical Look at the Continuing Journey for LGBTQ Equality Under the Law Presenters: Arielle Adler, Esq. Bill Singer, Esq. Ezra Young, Esq. Lisa R. Burke |
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National Lawyers Guild - Spring Fling 2019 June 14, 2019 Honoring the 50th Anniversary of the Stonewall Rebellion and the Guild's Support for the LGBTQ Movement Honoring: Bill Dobbs Moira Meltzer-Cohen Bill Singer |
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Hall of Honor Induction Ceremony October 24, 2017 Highland Park High School, Highland Park, NJ In recognition of Bill Singer's tireless work for the equality and justice of others. |
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Trailer to "Between the Shades" June 17, 2017 SoHo International Film Festival Film by Jill Salvino featuring Bill and his husband Raoul Daniel Luna Between the Shades (Official Site) |
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International Recognition Award Presentation and Acceptance Speech
May 17, 2017 Award Recipient Award recognition presented by Asociacion Espanola de Transexuales (AET), the first and oldest organization for rights of the LGBT community, to mark IDAHO - International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia. Event took place at the Italian Embassy in Madrid, Spain |
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"Representing LGBT Clients in a Rapidly Changing Environment" February 25, 2017 Seminar Speaker Seminar presented by the New Jersey Association for Justice Educational Foundation, Inc. Event took place at the Pines Manor, Edison, NJ |