Gloria Allred

Gloria Rachel Allred, born on July 3, 1941, is a prominent American attorney renowned for her commitment to championing women's rights through high-profile and often contentious legal cases. She gained further recognition as the host of the nationally syndicated television program, *We The People with Judge Gloria Allred*, where she addressed legal issues affecting the public.

Allred's academic accomplishments include graduating with honors with a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Pennsylvania, earning a Master of Arts from New York University, and obtaining her Juris Doctor degree cum laude from Loyola University School of Law in Los Angeles. Additionally, she received an honorary Juris Doctor from the University of West Los Angeles School of Law.

As a founding partner of the law firm Allred, Maroko & Goldberg (AM&G), Allred has dedicated her career to representing clients facing discrimination based on sex, race, age, disability, or sexual orientation. Her firm is particularly noted for advocating on behalf of survivors of sexual assault, harassment, and other forms of abuse, making it a leading force in women's rights litigation in the United States.

In addition to her legal practice, Allred established and presides over the Women’s Equal Rights Legal Defense and Education Fund (WERLDEF). Throughout her illustrious career, she has received numerous accolades and is recognized as one of Los Angeles's most influential lawyers, with her induction into the National Women’s Hall of Fame further solidifying her legacy.