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Angela Giampolo

"Let’s Reach One Million People" Campaign Goes Global

By Angela Giampolo | Apr 20

Thousands of LGBT people are expected to march in 30 cities around the world on Saturday in support of LGBT people. The "Let’s Reach One Million People LGBTQIA Equality Campaign" continues to encourage them to fight for their rights.


Angela D. Giampolo is an attorney, avid entrepreneur, and advocate for the LGBT community. Her column informs readers about changes affecting the LGBT community and provides expert advice on varying topics. As Founder and Principal of Giampolo Law Group, her goal is to provide a safe place for the LGBT community to service their legal needs and have their business and entrepreneurial questions answered. To learn more about Giampolo Law Group visit www.giampololaw.com and to read more articles, you can visit the firm’s two blogs at www.phillygaylawyer.com and www.lifeinhouse.com. To contact Angela directly with your business and legal related questions email her at: angela@giampololaw.com.

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What Does LGBT Certification Actually Mean?

By David Ricciardi | Friday Jan 27, 2012
One of the National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce’s core services is to certify LGBT business enterprises-or LGBTBEs. What does this certification actually mean? What are the benefits that come along with it?

Victory Fund Keeps their Eye on the Prize

By Angela Giampolo | Friday Dec 16, 2011
Founded in 1991, the Victory Fund continues to work tirelessly to ensure that LGBT Americans have a seat at the table in the halls of power on Capitol Hill and around the country.

Enhancing the Value of Employee Resource Groups

By Angela Giampolo | Thursday Nov 17, 2011
Employee Resource Groups have come a long way since the first formed in 1970, but a recent roundtable breakfast sponsored by the National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce of New York and Neil Cerbone Associates showed how LGBTs can make them even better.

The Repeal of ’Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’: An American Imperative

By Angela Giampolo | Monday Sep 19, 2011
The end of ’don’t ask, don’t tell’ on Tuesday, Sept. 20, is an American imperative that will once again allow openly gay and lesbian servicemembers to enjoy the freedom of self-expression for which they have fought.

Florida Attorney Helps LGBT Jamaicans Seek Asylum

By Angela Giampolo | Thursday Sep 15, 2011
Coral Gables, Fla., lawyer Grace Gomez helps LGBT Jamaicans and others seek asylum in the United States.

Coming Out: LGBT Teenagers in Their Own Words

By Angela Giampolo | Tuesday Aug 23, 2011
The New York Times’ series that featured gay teenagers discussing their coming out experiences highlights LGBT young people’s desire for acceptance

Let the Wedding Bells (and Cash Registers) Ring in N.Y.

By Angela Giampolo | Tuesday Jul 19, 2011
Marriage equality in New York could generate up to $2 billion for the cash-strapped state over the next three years.

Going Beyond the Predictable PR Exercise

By Angela Giampolo | Friday Jul 1, 2011
Fashion designer John Galliano went on trial in Paris last month on assault and hate speech charges, but he is among the growing list of notables who have publicly pleaded for forgiveness for their indiscretions.

N.Y. Republicans Put Their Money Where Their Mouth Is

By Angela Giampolo | Friday Jun 17, 2011
New York Republicans’ funding of marriage equality efforts prove that the GOP-at least in the Empire State-have put their money where their mouth is.
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