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AAUW Legal Advocacy Fund

The AAUW Legal Advocacy Fund (LAF) works to combat sex discrimination in higher education and the workplace.

25thAnnivLAF1LAF works to combat sex discrimination through community and campus outreach programs, a resource library and online advocacy tools, and various research reports. 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.

 
Graciela Chichilnisky LAF Plaintiff Settles Suit
LAF-supported plaintiff Graciela Chichilnisky settled her pay discrimination case against Columbia University in late June.
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Learn more about Chichilnisky v. Columbia University »
 
LAF Update summer 2008 Summer LAF  Update
Learn about the latest LAF developments, including the LAF Luncheon with civil and women's rights activists, in the summer 2008 newsletter LAF Update.
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Plaintiff Travel Grants Apply for a Plaintiff Travel Grant
Have a LAF-supported plaintiff speak at an AAUW convention or meeting next spring by applying for the Plaintiff Travel Grant. The deadline is Oct. 15.
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Legal Advocacy Fund Support for Sex Discrimination Lawsuits
LAF is transitioning away from direct financial plaintiff support. Current plaintiffs will be supported through December 2008 but no new applicants will be considered.
 
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