We use the law to advance
gender equity in the Northwest.

Our Story

In 1978, our founders envisioned a world free from gender discrimination. Our first case, Blair v. Washington State University, guaranteed equal access to school sports facilities and programs in Washington state. It also set a national precedent. Since then, we’ve made progress in every area of the law related to gender liberation.

Originally called the Northwest Women’s Law Center, we changed our name to Legal Voice in 2009. Our name reflects the fact that we’re not a single-issue organization. As intersectional feminists, we work to advance gender, racial, and economic justice.

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Planned Parenthood's Amy Luftig and Northwest Women's Law Center's Nancy Sapiro

Our Story

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What We Do

Litigation

We choose cases that have the potential to change the law or the way it's interpreted.

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Policy Advocacy

We advocate for bills that advance equity — and fight those that try to roll back progress.

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Community Education

We host know-your-rights events and maintain a free, online resource library.

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Collaboration is central to all of our work.

We’re not interested in the spotlight — we’re interested in meaningful change. And meaningful change is a product of collaboration. We learn from our clients, allies, partners, and community members about practices and laws that stand in the way of equality. Together, we analyze the issues and decide the best path forward.