The National Women’s Law Center fights for gender justice—in the courts, in public policy, and in our society.
We Defend the Right to Learn, Work, and Thrive
At the National Women’s Law Center, we recognize that women, girls, and LGBTQIA+ people do not live single-issue lives—access to abortion, contraception, and other reproductive health care is deeply tied to education, employment, economic security, and equal participation in society.
Through our work in the courts, we fight to ensure that our nation’s laws uphold the right to learn, work, access care, and thrive free from discrimination, barriers, shame, or stigma.
We use the power of the law to protect and expand the right of women, girls, and LGBTQ+ people, bringing select cases with the potential for broad, lasting impact. We also file amicus (“friend of the court”) briefs to support others’ cases advancing equity, health, and justice.
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Amicus Briefs
The Costs of Care and Billionaire Tax Breaks: What Netflix’s Sirens and Congress Have in Common
The Costs of Care and Billionaire Tax Breaks: What Netflix’s Sirens and Congress Have in Common
NWLC Files Class Action Lawsuit Ensuring Education Benefits for LGBTQ People
NWLC Files Class Action Lawsuit Ensuring Education Benefits for LGBTQ People
National Snapshot: Poverty Among Women & Families in 2024
National Snapshot: Poverty Among Women & Families in 2024
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Interested in partnering with us on litigation or an amicus brief? Find out how we can work together.
For more information on the types of cases we take on visit our lawsuits page
