Ligy J. Pullappally will speak on domestic violence within South Asian families
in the US and on the socially sanctioned violence against people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer in India. Ms. Pullyppally combines her experience as a lawyer with that as a filmmaker in addressing these issues.
Ms. Pullyppally was born in Kerala, South India, and grew up in Illinois. She was a trial lawyer in Chicago for seven years and most recently was Litigation Director of an agency serving the needs of abused women. In 2002, Ms. Pullyppally received the Sunshine Peace Award, a national award recognizing her work as a lawyer and advocate on women's issues. In her film career, she created her first short film, ULI after graduation from law school. Her first feature film, SANCHARRAM / THE JOURNEY, was released in 2004. Light refreshments will be served. All welcome. Information: call (716)829.3451