The Legal Advocacy Fund is collected by AAUW members to support selected women in higher education who are seeking judicial redress for sex discrimination. We help with their legal costs associated with state or federal court cases, and also make annual awards, the Progress in Equity Award, to recognize programs that advance equity on campus.
- LAF was founded in 1981 as a grassroots effort by the Ithaca, New York branch.
- LAF does not engage in litigation.
- LAF has a network of volunteer attorneys and social scientists who advise women faculty, staff, or students who have suffered sex discrimination.
- LAF's Progress in Equity Award was established in 1987.
- The Legal Advocacy Fund has contributed more than $700,000 to more than 65 women seeking judicial redress for sex discrimination in higher education.
For more information please do not hesitate to contact Alex Sterling.
Florida $20,000 plus in 2002 for Legal Advocacy Fund
November 2002
“ There is a moment when a woman must decide if everything she has is everything she has worked for”
Women in academia who have been BYPASSED for equity and tenure found that “moment”. They turned to Legal Advocacy Fund to support them in fighting sexual discrimination .
Branches in Florida have the opportunity to support these plaintiffs by their contributions to LAF! 2002 deadline is December 31, 2002. All contributions should be sent to : AAUW Legal Advocacy Fund, 1111 Sixteenth St. N.W., Washington,D.C.20036. Important to credit the money to your individual Branch. If you are planning a holiday meeting- please include a basket for Legal Advocacy Fund. Let’s help these highly educated and highly motivated women fight this important battle. They are fighting for more than themselves- they are fighting for our GRANDCHILDREN!
There is time to obtain videos :e-mail Michele Moye at:MOYEM@aol.com Many thanks to the branches who have Stuffed the Turkey for LAF. Cudos to Shellie Solomon, of the AAUW LAF Board of Directors who has spoken at many branches. Daytona Beach and Bradenton Branches are my next stop for LAF. Please round out the year with a strong effort for Legal Advocacy Fund!
Thank you, Alex Sterling, Director of FL LAF
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