A diverse array of AFER spokespeople are available for television, print and radio interviews throughout the country.

If you are a member of the press, please contact:

• Brandon Hersh, (202) 412-9766, brandon@afer.org
• Elizabeth Riel, (310) 560-4886, elizabeth@afer.org

Spokespeople include, but are not limited to:

• Chad Griffin, AFER Co-Founder & Board President
• Theodore B. Olson, Lead Co-Counsel
• David Boies, Lead Co-Counsel
• Rob Reiner, AFER Founding Boardmember
• Dustin Lance Black, AFER Founding Boardmember
• Theodore J. Boutrous, Jr., Lead Attorney
• Kris Perry & Sandy Stier, Plaintiffs
• Paul Katami & Jeff Zarrillo, Plaintiffs

Chad Griffin, AFER Co-Founder & Board President

A veteran of the Clinton White House communications team, Chad Griffin has worked on a diverse array of issue campaigns including his recent role in co-founding AFER. Full Bio >

Ted Olson, AFER Lead Attorney

Theodore B. Olson famously argued and won on behalf of Bush in Bush v. Gore and later became Solicitor General of the United States under President George W. Bush from 2001-2004.  Full Bio >

David Boies, AFER Lead Attorney

David Boies served as Special Trial Counsel for the United States Department of Justice in its antitrust suit against Microsoft. He also served as the lead counsel for former Vice-President Al Gore in connection with litigation relating to the 2000 election Florida vote count. Full Bio >

Rob Reiner, AFER Founding Board Member

An accomplished actor and director, Rob Reiner’s career includes his Emmy Award-winning role in “All in the Family” and directing the films This is Spinal Tap, Stand by Me, The Princess Bride, When Harry Met Sally, Misery, A Few Good Men, The American President, and The Bucket List.  Reiner and his wife Michele are founding boardmembers of AFER.
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Dustin Lance Black, AFER Founding Board Member

Lance Black is an award-winning screenwriter, director, and producer. He won the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for “MILK” and recently penned the biopic “J. Edgar”, starring Leonardo DiCaprio and directed by Clint Eastwood. Black is also the playwright of “8”, a new play which chronicles the historic Prop. 8 trial. Full Bio >

Ted Boutrous, AFER Lead Attorney

Theodore J. Boutrous, Jr. has represented clients in the federal and state appellate courts throughout the nation in a wide spectrum of cases and is responsible for the nationwide appellate strategy for several major companies. He has also successfully persuaded courts to overturn some of the largest jury verdicts in history. Full bio >

Kris Perry & Sandy Stier, Plaintiffs

Kris Perry and Sandy Stier have been together for over 10 years and are the parents of four boys. They live in Berkeley, California. Full bio >

Paul Katami & Jeff Zarrillo, Plaintiffs

Paul Katami and Jeff Zarrillo have been together for over 10  years. Having wanted to marry each other for more than two years, they considered options including traveling to other states for a civil union, but felt any alternative fell short of marriage. They live in Burbank, California. Full bio >