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Courtney Chappell is an Adjunct Professor at the Seattle University School of Law. She consults for the White House Initiative on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders, focusing on expanding federal resource access for marginalized communities. Previously, she held leadership roles at Legal Voice, State Voices, the Center for Asian Pacific American Women, and the DC Employment Justice Center. Her work emphasizes racial/social justice, legal rights for women, LGBTQ+ populations, and policy advocacy. She graduated with a JD (magna cum laude) from American University Washington College of Law and a BA in History from St. Mary's College of Maryland.
Education:
- BA, cum laude, History, St. Mary's College of Maryland, 1998
- JD, magna cum laude, American University Washington College of Law, 2004
Research Focus: Courtney advocates for communities of color and historically marginalized groups through coalition-building, policy advocacy, and legal strategies. Her expertise spans reproductive justice, unemployment insurance reform, and anti-discrimination policies. She has spearheaded initiatives like the regional interagency working group during her tenure at the White House Initiative on AAPIs, linking federal services to local communities.
Awards:
- New Voices Fellowship
- Georgetown Women's Law and Public Policy Fellowship
Advising & Advocacy: Courtney has led strategic initiatives at organizations such as Legal Voice and the National Asian Pacific American Women's Forum. She has also contributed to legislative victories in DC, including unemployment insurance reforms and 'ban the box' legislation. Her work often integrates grassroots organizing with lobbying and public education.
Leadership Roles: She has served on boards for the Third Wave Foundation, Asian/Pacific Islander Domestic Violence Resource Project, and the DC Chapter of the National Asian Pacific American Women's Forum. Her career reflects a commitment to intersectional advocacy and systemic change.
