Legal Momentum

Legal Momentum 1st & longest running nonprofit legal defense & education fund for gender equality in the U.S.

We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization championing equal rights for women and girls nationwide through programming and education, policy, and legislative advocacy. Our team has a history of taking on precedent-setting cases on behalf of women dealing with discrimination and abuse in its many forms. FREE Syms Gender Equality Hotline for Early-Stage Legal Assistance, Advice & Referrals:

1-800-6

49-0297
[email protected]

Formerly known as the NOW Legal Defense & Education Fund, our organization was established in 1970 by a few legendary members of NOW - the name changed to Legal Momentum in 2004 to avoid confusion.

More than 700 organizations — including victim service providers, advocacy organizations, and justice system partners fr...
04/20/2026

More than 700 organizations — including victim service providers, advocacy organizations, and justice system partners from across the country — are calling on Senate leadership to act. 📣 ⚖️

The Crime Victims Fund is the primary source of funding for services that support survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, trafficking, and other crimes. Yet today, the CVF is nearly depleted, putting critical, lifesaving services and victims’ lives at risk.

Communities are already feeling the impact. Programs have been forced to reduce services, lay off staff, and, in some cases, close their doors entirely. Without immediate action, more survivors will be left without the support they need to stay safe, heal, and rebuild their lives.

The Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act offers a bipartisan, commonsense solution to stabilize the CVF using non-taxpayer dollars, ensuring continuity of services while Congress works toward a long-term fix.

The House has acted, and now, 700 organizations are urging the Senate to do the same. Pass the Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act now. Survivors can’t afford delays!📣

Read the letter here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1W9WVHDQyb-i2cTUa1PPqLJvSZETvQnYl0mdL5Sws48s/edit?tab=t.0

Sexual Assault Awareness Month is a reminder that silence protects harm, not people. 💜  Legal Momentum is committed to s...
04/17/2026

Sexual Assault Awareness Month is a reminder that silence protects harm, not people. 💜

Legal Momentum is committed to supporting survivors, advancing justice, and challenging the systems that allow abuse to persist. Awareness is just the beginning—action is what creates change.

We stand with survivors, today and always.

Following Black Maternal Health Week, please join reproductive justice advocates, impacted individuals, doulas, midwives...
04/15/2026

Following Black Maternal Health Week, please join reproductive justice advocates, impacted individuals, doulas, midwives, physicians, social workers and attorneys for the Maternal Health, Consent, and Dignity Advocacy Day.🎉

Across New York State, pregnant and postpartum people and newborns are subject to medically unnecessary drug testing and screening without their consent or even their knowledge – which can deter prenatal care access and cause devastating family separation.

The Maternal Health, Dignity, and Consent Act reflects recommendations by multiple NYS Department of Health guidelines that call for informed consent when drug testing or screening pregnant and postpartum patients. This bill will support healthy pregnancies, infants, and families by promoting trust and transparency between people and their health care providers – essential for accessible, high-quality care.

This is a crucial moment to continue building the incredible momentum and push to get this bill done this year! We must ensure that clinical best practices are applied equitably across the state. If you’re interested in attending, please RSVP at http://bit.ly/MHDC-April21 by April 17th to ensure transportation and food needs can be accommodated!

Elizabeth Brady, Executive Vice President, Chief Marketing, Customer and Communications Officer of Allstate, was honored...
04/10/2026

Elizabeth Brady, Executive Vice President, Chief Marketing, Customer and Communications Officer of Allstate, was honored on Tuesday, March 24, with the Legal Momentum Aiming High Award at Gotham Hall. Grateful for Legal Momentum and the honor, Elizabeth shared with guests that we need the courage to do the hard things even when they seem undoable. Every year over 10 million people in the United States are abused by their partners, that’s 1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men. Relationship abuse is a very hard challenge to solve. Elizabeth, a trustee of the Allstate foundation and alongside an incredible team, shares Legal Momentum’s mission to fight against relationship abuse and help domestic violence survivors. Legal Momentum is grateful to honor Elizabeth 🎉

Legal Momentum was proud to honor Tiffany Hall, General Counsel of Mastercard, with the Aiming High Award on Tuesday, Ma...
04/10/2026

Legal Momentum was proud to honor Tiffany Hall, General Counsel of Mastercard, with the Aiming High Award on Tuesday, March 24, at Gotham Hall in NYC. Tiffany reflected on the words “Aiming High” its meaning, and the correlation between the values she learned from her parents: keep your feet on the ground, lead with kindness, gratitude, and never forget that success is only meaningful when it is shared. Tiffany is honored to lead the law department at Mastercard and encouraged others to ask the question, “Who can we bring with us? What door can we open? You must absolutely help others.” Legal Momentum thanks Tiffany for her support of its work to protect the economic and physical security of women and girls! 🎉

Legal Momentum Honored Christina Minnis on March 24th at our 25th Annual Aiming High Awards Luncheon! 🎉 Aiming High Hono...
04/10/2026

Legal Momentum Honored Christina Minnis on March 24th at our 25th Annual Aiming High Awards Luncheon! 🎉

Aiming High Honoree, Christina Minnis Global Head of Alternative Originations Group, Global Head of Credit & Asset Finance, and Head of Global Acquisition Finance of honored the Women’s Suffrage Movement in suffragette sash reminiscent of those made in the early 1900s and worn by women who fought for their right to vote. Christina believes in “paying it forward,” and is committed to nurturing the next generation of women leaders, reaffirmed by dedicating her Aiming High Award to Goldman Sachs for their commitment to women and diversity. Legal Momentum is truly grateful for Christina’s support of Legal Momentum and is proud to honor her.

Happy AANHPI Women’s Equal Pay Day🎉
04/10/2026

Happy AANHPI Women’s Equal Pay Day🎉

Last week, our Director of Economic Justice, Seher Khawaja, joined an amazing group of leaders and advocates who were ou...
04/03/2026

Last week, our Director of Economic Justice, Seher Khawaja, joined an amazing group of leaders and advocates who were out in force at City Hall on March 26, advocating for fair and equitable pay for all! 🎉

Proud to stand alongside Tish James, , , , !

Let’s keep the momentum going for pay equity in New York!💪🏼

Happy Women’s History Month 👩🏼‍🤝‍👩🏻As this month ends, Legal Momentum continues its work to advance women’s rights!
03/31/2026

Happy Women’s History Month 👩🏼‍🤝‍👩🏻As this month ends, Legal Momentum continues its work to advance women’s rights!

03/28/2026

Listen in to remarks by Seher Khawaja, Legal Momentum’s Director of Economic Justice & Deputy Legal Director, from yesterday’s Equal Pay Day rally!

03/26/2026

Equal Pay Day is a reminder that the wage gap is still real—and still unfair. Legal Momentum is fighting for pay equity so equal work finally means equal pay! Reel made by Rights Now! Peer Educator Sophia P!

This isn’t us versus them: it’s closing a gap so women, families, and communities can thrive together.
03/26/2026

This isn’t us versus them: it’s closing a gap so women, families, and communities can thrive together.

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