Taylor Boutelle

Taylor Boutelle serves as a Lecturer at the East Bay Community Law Center (EBCLC), joining in July 2020 as a legal fellow within the Health and Welfare Unit. Their work focuses on securing housing stability and healthcare access through benefits advocacy, with specialized emphasis on HIV+ and at-risk Transgender communities.

Education:

• J.D., University of California, Hastings College of the Law (2020)
• B.A. in World Literature and Feminist Studies (Law, Politics and Social Change), University of California, Santa Cruz (2016)

Research and Practice Focus:

Deeply committed to equitable health/legal care, housing justice, and prison abolition, Boutelle develops community partnerships with Trans-centered organizations like TGI Justice Project. Their practice integrates Health Law and Housing Law with intersectional LGBTQ+ Rights advocacy, specifically addressing systemic barriers faced by Transgender populations in social safety net systems. This work bridges clinical legal services with community-based movement lawyering.

Professional Activities:

• Developed specialized benefits capacity for Transgender communities at EBCLC
• Previous roles: Summer Legal Intern (2018) and Clinical Law Student (Spring 2020) at EBCLC's Health & Welfare Unit

Personal Interests:

Enjoys spicy noodles, drawing, and dog spotting during leisure time.