Tell the Senate: Confirm Judges Committed to Protecting Civil Rights

As a second Trump administration approaches, we’re running out of time to confirm as many federal judges as possible to provide a check on his presidential power and curb his stated policy priorities.

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There are 42 federal judicial vacancies and 13 nominations before the Senate right now—as our civil rights hang in the balance, take action now!

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Attend an Event Near You

In addition to the Annual Gala, the National Women’s Law Center regularly hosts intimate benefits and receptions around the country. Each features an informal program during which Center staff and dynamic guest speakers lead a discussion about issues of the day affecting women and families, and how you can help us make a difference. Join us!

Upcoming Events

Culture for Justice
This event has been postponed due to concerns over COVID-19. This page will be updated when we have further information.
Join NWLC for an evening uplifting the critical role of art in the movement for Justice for Her. Justice for All.

April 21, 2020 | 6:00-8:00pm
Midtown Loft & Terrace | 267 5th Avenue
New York, NY

DC Spring Reception
May 14, 2020
Washington, DC
Stay tuned for more details!

Past Events

Resisting Hate: Reception & Discussion

Featuring Arjun Singh Sethi, editor of American Hate: Survivors Speak Out
in conversation with Fatima Goss Graves

May 22, 2019 | 6:00-8:00pm
Longview Gallery | 1234 9th Street NW
Washington, DC

Private Screening of On the Basis of Sex – Washington, DC – SOLD OUT!

Please join the Law Center, along with TIME’S UP and Participant Media, for a private advance screening of the film On the Basis of Sex, the biopic telling the remarkable story of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, her career fighting gender discrimination, and her rise to the Supreme Court.

Refreshments available at 6:00pm. The screening will begin at 7:00pm.

December 3, 2018 | 6:00pm reception | 7:00pm screening
Landmark E Street Cinema | 555 11th Street, NW

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Spring Reception – Washington, DC

Please join the National Women’s Law Center at our spring reception featuring special guests April Ryan, White House Correspondent for American Urban Radio Networks and CNN Political Analyst, and Kalpana Kotagal, Partner at Cohen, Milstein, Sellers & Toll, in conversation with NWLC President & CEO, Fatima Goss Graves.

The reception will take place at The Loft at 600 F in downtown Washington, DC, from 6:00 pm-8:00pm.

May 2 | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The Loft at 600 F | $125 per ticket

Host Committee:
Peter Kolker
Margaret Larkin
Jane Sherburne

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Documentary Screening – Washington, DC – SOLD OUT!

Join millennial women, advocates, and organizers from across DC for a screening of the short documentary film Women’s March and a conversation about resistance, hope, and the ongoing work for liberation and justice, featuring Fatima Goss Graves, NWLC President & CEO, Janaye Ingram, Head of Logistics for the Women’s March on Washington and Co-Founder & Board Member of Women’s March Inc., and Brittany Packnett, Vice President of National Community Alliances at Teach for America.

Drinks & light hors d’oeuvres start at 5:30pm. The screening will begin at 6:00pm, with a panel discussion to follow.

March 27, 2018 | 5:30pm reception | 6:00pm screening
Busboys & Poets | 2021 14th Street, NW
$25 per ticket

Past Special Guest Speakers

The Honorable Madeleine Albright
Fay Clayton
Gail Collins
Geena Davis
Abigail Disney
Linda Greenhouse
Anita Hill
Lilly Ledbetter
Dahlia Lithwick
Brittany Packnett
Heather Podesta
April Ryan
Leslie Stahl
Senator Charles Schumer
Rebecca Traister
Tina Tchen

For more information please contact NWLC’s Development office at [email protected] or by calling (202) 588-5180.