About the Legal Advocacy Fund:

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

LAF 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 also provides support to workplace sex discrimination cases that have the potential to make a difference for all women.

Funding This Mission:

In April 2008, our branch sponsored a dramatic reading of the play "Breath of Life."  The actors who donated their time and talent were Rosh Wright (AAUW member); Kerry Mayling; and Micheal Siebrass, Artistic Director of SLO Little Theater's Reader's Theater.  Proceeds of $775 went to the national Legal Advocacy Fund.

To learn more about LAF, go to AAUW-California.


"The Educational Foundation opens the doors of opportunity for women and girls -- LAF keeps the doors open, because equity is still an issue."