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Last week, Jamie appeared as a keynote speaker at the American Association of University Women-Wisconsin's annual conference. Next week, she's off to Rome, Italy to speak at the midyear-meeting of the American Bar Association's International Labor & Employment Law Committee. There, Jamie will speak a panel that will discuss caregiver discrimination in the workplace and how this issue is being addressed in the United States, Europe, and Canada. While in Wisconsin, Jamie spoke on the importance of one of ERA's biggest cases -- Dukes v. Wal-Mart Stores, a class action lawsuit against the retail giant alleging that company executives systematically discriminated against women in pay and promotion, all in the name of saving money. A case like Dukes, Jamie argued in her remarks, is the exact reason for national equal pay reforms. (If you'd like to support ERA's efforts to close the gender wage gap, you can learn more here.) While in Italy, Jamie and her other panel members will address the growing barriers faced by mothers (and fathers) in the American workplace. From caregiver discrimination to a lack of access to affordable daycare and an absence of access to paid leave laws, America is becoming an increasingly hostile place to work and raise a family at the same time. For more information on the ABA conference, click here. 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The march was packed -- we couldn't have been prouder of and happier for the SFWAR organizers. Along our route, from The Women's Building on Valencia to La Raza Park at the foot of Potrero Hill, half the streets were blocked off to accommodate some 400 women, men and children who marched together. While we walked, marchers shared stories and thoughts with each other (and the march's many street-side observers) through dozens of homemade signs and creative chants.

ERA law fellow Ariana Flores noted how many of the signs and conversations between walkers centered around the wrongness of victim-blaming. "Our culture should teach men not to rape, and stop teaching women how not to get raped," she said. ERA supporter and first-time marcher Sheela Kamath said she was impressed with the diversity of attendees. "I was happy to not only see younger people, but men and boys walking as well. I was also heartened by all the bystanders who showed their support, either by cheering from the sidewalk, the windows of their homes, or by honking their horns. It made me feel proud to be part of SFWAR's effort," she said.

Equal Rights Advocates has long fought to eradicate sexual violence against women. To read about our client Maria, who successfully sued her employer for failing to protect her from assault and harassment at work, click here. To support SFWAR's future walks or great work for women, visit their website.

Thanks to SFWAR for having us, and for teaching us so much. See you next year! 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Yang is a partner at Cohen Milstein, where she worked along-side ERA to challenge sex discrimination against retail workers in Dukes v. Wal-Mart Stores. “Given Jenny’s long dedication to ensuring equal opportunity for all workers and her highly regarded legal skills, we are confident she will continue to serve the law and the country well in this new role,” said ERA Executive Director Noreen Farrell. 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This year, we're thrilled to welcome equality activist Lilly Ledbetter, our keynote speaker, as well as a group of gender justice activists we'll be honoring for their continued work.  Sponsor or purchase a table/ticket now! Ledbetter, who sparked national legislative change after she sued her employer Goodyear Tire & Rubber for gender discrimination in 1998, will appear as a keynote speaker. 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Last week, Jamie appeared as a keynote speaker at the American Association of University Women-Wisconsin's annual conference. Next week, she's off to Rome, Italy to speak at the midyear-meeting of the American Bar Association's International Labor & Employment Law Committee. There, Jamie will speak a panel that will discuss caregiver discrimination in the workplace and how this issue is being addressed in the United States, Europe, and Canada. While in Wisconsin, Jamie spoke on the importance of one of ERA's biggest cases -- Dukes v. Wal-Mart Stores, a class action lawsuit against the retail giant alleging that company executives systematically discriminated against women in pay and promotion, all in the name of saving money. A case like Dukes, Jamie argued in her remarks, is the exact reason for national equal pay reforms. (If you'd like to support ERA's efforts to close the gender wage gap, you can learn more here.) While in Italy, Jamie and her other panel members will address the growing barriers faced by mothers (and fathers) in the American workplace. From caregiver discrimination to a lack of access to affordable daycare and an absence of access to paid leave laws, America is becoming an increasingly hostile place to work and raise a family at the same time. For more information on the ABA conference, click here. 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