Amicus

We put our mission into action by participating as an amicus curiae on legal cases. The NAWL Amicus Committee reviews opportunities to add amicus support in cases of interest to NAWL members. The Committee reviews amicus briefs drafted by other organizations and, occasionally, drafts its own. NAWL has provided amicus support on issues including enforcing Title IX, workplace harassment and employment discrimination, reproductive care, and gender-based violence. 

NAWL Amicus Priority Issues

Equal Rights Amendment

Gender-Based Violence

LGBTQ+ Rights

Pay Equity

Racial Equity & Justice

Reproductive Justice

Workplace Justice 

Voting Rights

Recent Briefs

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NAWL Joins 7th Circuit Amicus Brief in Support of Transgender Students' Rights

September 10, 2025
Metropolitan School District of Martinsville v. A.C.

NAWL Joins Bar Associations' Amicus Brief in Support of Susman Godfrey LLP

April 29, 2025
Susman Godfrey LLP v. Executive Office of the President

NAWL Joins New York State Supreme Court Amicus Brief in Support of Survivor Justice

April 2, 2025
Ventura v. Todaro

NAWL Joins U.S. Supreme Court Amicus Brief in Support of Reproductive Justice

April 2, 2025
Medina v. Planned Parenthood of South Atlantic

NAWL Joins 1st Circuit Amicus Brief Against Educational Censorship

April 2, 2025
Local 8027 v. Edelblut

NAWL Joins Publication Request for Opinion in Support of Phoebe Bridgers

April 2, 2025
Nelson v. Bridgers
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Does NAWL sign on to other organizations’ briefs?

    Yes, the Committee primarily reviews amicus briefs drafted and submitted by other organizations for consideration to join.  


  • How much time does NAWL need to review requests to join another organization’s brief?

    The Committee requests a minimum of two weeks to review a request to join a brief.


  • Does NAWL author its own briefs?

    No, NAWL does not currently author its own briefs, though we are actively working towards this goal. Check back here for any updates! 


  • How do I join the Committee?

    All NAWL members are welcome to apply to join the Amicus Committee. Applications must include a statement of interest, a statement of commitment to NAWL's mission, a link to social media profile(s), and an acknowledgement of Committee expectations. Applicants should also be prepared to actively participate and respond to sign-on requests and communications within 24 to 48 hours of receipt. 


    Click here to fill out our Amicus Committee application form.


  • How can I get NAWL’s support?

    Email us to request that NAWL supports a brief.


Committee Leadership



Co-Chair

Margaret B. Drew

University of Massachusetts

School of Law

Dartmouth, MA

Co-Chair

Caroline Rule

Kostelanetz LLP

New York, NY