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| Last updated on September 5, 2008 |
The Northwest Women's Law Center is a non-profit law organization dedicated to advancing legal rights for women.
Description:
The Northwest Women's Law Center is the only organization in the Northwest providing broad-based legal advocacy services on virtually every issue that affects women. We operate throughout WA, OR, AK, ID and MT. The NWWLC has three programs: Self Help, Impact Litigation, and Legislative Advocacy. We rely on the commitment of a large corps of dedicated volunteers and a small staff to accomplish our mission.
NWWLC's Self Help Program assists the ever-increasing number of low-income women who cannot find legal representation in matters critically affecting them and their families. Almost two-thirds of our callers fall into this category: of the rest, we are able to refer some to attorneys and help some resolve their issues informally. Primarily, we focus on practical one-on-one assistance to women who may not be able to find full representation. The program is implemented by our Lead Paralegal and a Self Help Committee.
NWWLC's Impact Litigation Program covers a wide range of issues affecting women and girls throughout the Northwest. Law Center staff attorneys, along with our Policy Workgroups and numerous partners, coordinate efforts to provide representation in cases raising important women's rights issues both as counsel and as amicus curiae (friend of the court). Our staff attorneys also provide technical support and legal advice to countless attorneys and organizations advocating on behalf of women's rights. While these cases do not appear on our case docket, they allow NWWLC to share its expertise, leverage its resources and multiply the number of women helped each year.
The Legislative Advocacy Program responds to proposed legislation at both the state and federal levels. The Law Center's lobbyist, staff attorneys, and Policy Workgroups work with coalition partners around Washington State and the other four northwestern states to defeat harmful bills and support those that would help women and their children.
History:
The Northwest Women's Law Center was founded in 1978 to advance legal rights for women. Our first case was a Title IX case: Blair v. Washington State University, to require equity in athletic opportunities for women. In the 25 years since that first case, NWWLC has been involved in groundbreaking lawsuits and legislation in family law, relationship recognition, reproductive freedom, education discrimination and domestic violence.
Contact people:
Office fax number: (206) 682-9556
Address:
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907 Pine Street, Suite 500
Seattle, WA 98101-1818
This location is handicap accessible
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Web Site: http://www.nwwlc.org
Directions:
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From I-5 South:
Take the Stewart St exit 166 to Denny Way
Continue straight on Stewart St to 9th
Turn left on 9th
There are parking lots on your the left on 9th
The entrance is to the left of the main Paramount theater doors.
From I-5 North:
Take the Seneca St exit 165
Bear left at Seneca St
Turn right on 4th Ave
Turn right at Pike St
Turn left at 8th Ave
Turn right at Olive Way
Turn right on 9th Ave
There are parking lots on your the left on 9th
The entrance is to the left of the main Paramount theater doors.
Nearest Bus Stop: http://transit.metrokc.gov/ |
Miscellaneous Information
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No
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| Does your organization welcome court-ordered community service volunteers? |
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Yes
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| Does your organization have volunteer positions for youth 12-18? |
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No
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