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Join CWLC for Wine & Theater!

CWLC presents “THIS” Sunday, August 14, 2011Kirk Douglas Theatre in Downtown Culver City9820 Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232 5:00 p.m. – Reception 6:30 p.m. – Performance   Tickets are $100.00, and include a pre-performance wine tasting reception. RESERVE YOUR TICKETS NOW! SPACE IS LIMITED For tickets, please email amanda.anderson@cwlc.org Join CWLC for an evening of wine and theater! ... [Read More]

CWLC’s Annual Event & Pursuit of Justice Awards 2011

CWLC hosted its annual event on Thursday, May 26, 2011. Thank you for joining us to celebrate California’s women and girls and to honor this year’s recipients of the Abby J. Leibman Pursuit of Justice Award.  The awards were presented to: Veronica Ollier, Naudia and Maritza Rangel, and Amanda and Arianna Hernandez, plaintiffs in the Title IX class action Ollier v. Sweetwater Union High School District;... [Read More]

CWLC Hosts China’s Leading Human Rights Attorney

The California Women’s Law Center is hosting a discussion on March 14th with Ms. Guo Jianmei, recipient of the 2011 International Women of Courage Award and renowned human rights attorney. Ms. Guo Jianmei, a director of the Beijing Zhongze Women’s Legal Counseling and Service Center, is also widely recognized as China’s leading women’s rights activist.  She founded the former Women’s Legal... [Read More]

CWLC Hosts Equal Rights Advocates

On February 14, 2011, the Restaurant Opportunities Center of Los Angeles together with Restaurant Opportunities Centers United and the Los Angeles  Restaurant Industry Coalition released a report documenting discrimination and sexual harassment in the Los Angeles restaurant industry, an industry that currently employs over 275,000 people. The report, which also includes a series of recommendations, is entitled Behind... [Read More]

Justa Taste Justa Laugh 2009

Justa Taste, Justa Laugh 2009 fundraiser! Don’t miss out on an incredible evening of great food, drinks, and entertainment—not to mention a very fun auction.  [Read More]

V is for Victory

Laila Ali, Women’s Sports Foundation and California Women’s Law Centerlaunch “V is for Victory. So is Title IX.”Campaign to Promote Equal Treatment for all Athletes The girls of Miguel Contreras Learning Complex high school tested their skills against the pitching of Super Middle Weight Boxing Champion Laila Ali today when they played softball to celebrate the launch of “V Is for Victory. So is IX.”— a new... [Read More]

2007 Abby J. Leibman Pursuit of Justice Awards

On November 7, the California Women’s Law Center recognized three professionals who have dedicated their careers to the pursuit of reproductive justice, Dr. Leroy H. Carhart, Jon O’Brien and Kathy Spillar, at  the annual Abby J. Leibman Pursuit of Justice Awards. You can view photos of the event here.  [Read More]