Kaplan had sought to represent three same-sex couples in Kitchen lawsuit
Kaplan wants to represent three same-sex couples in pending litigation
Many advocates would welcome continued participation
Awardees included Jennifer Lopez and the plaintiffs and legal teams of the recent marriage-related Supreme Court cases
Pop singer Sara Bareilles also slated to appear
Plaintiff in DOMA case said outcome is 'going to be good'
Second Circuit hears arguments in Windsor case in NYC