Scott Schoettes
HIV Attorney, Advocate, Consultant, and Mediator
Scott Schoettes is an attorney and legal advocate for individuals living with HIV who has led landmark cases challenging discriminatory policies and practices in various contexts. As the former HIV Project Director for Lambda Legal, Scott's legal efforts, grounded in science and advocacy, culminated in federal court rulings mandating fair treatment for HIV-positive service members. He was appointed to the Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS in 2014. Scott continues his legal crusade, driven by a passion for justice and a commitment to destigmatizing HIV/AIDS.
April 18, 2024
Defending the Rights of People Living with HIV
An HIV-positive diagnosis can thankfully now be managed with antiretroviral drugs that keep the viral load nearly undetectable. However, the widespread fear and panic that accompanied the AIDS crisis in the 1980s created ram…