Legal Advocacy Fund

The AAUW Legal Advocacy Fund (LAF) was founded in 1981 and provided funding and a support system for women challenging sex discrimination in higher education.  In the ensuing 26 years, LAF has funded more than 100 cases across the U.S. (many have been California cases) and has donated over a million dollars to give plaintiff support to people fighting sex discrimination in higher education through financial assistance and outreach for their cases.  At the February 2008 joint Board meeting, the Board decided to expand LAF to include sex discrimination in ALL workplaces.  In collaboration with the Public Policy and Government Relations department LAF seeks amicus curiae opportunities in cases of discrimination that disadvantage women in the workplace.  LAF is also transitioning toward supporting landmark sex discrimination cases that have the potential to make a difference for all women.
                 

LAF Promotes Equity by:

• Providing case support for women in sex discrimination lawsuits

• Educating the college and university community about sex discrimination and offering public education programs designed to improve discriminatory conditions

• Organizing a network of volunteer attorneys and social scientists who consult on legal strategies, resources, and the merit of current and potential lawsuits.

LAF Supports:

• Case Support

• Legal Referral Network

• Resource Library

• Campus Outreach

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