The Women's Law Center of Maryland was founded in 1971 and incorporated in 1972 by a small group of passionate women law students and young lawyers who observed rampant, overt, and damaging discrimination against women. The founders and early supporters organized a community of feminists and formed a progressive organization to promote and protect women's legal rights. Using the legal system as a tool to fight inequities and make their voices heard, they educated women about their rights, filed impact cases, and protested the most egregious examples of mistreatment based on gender.
Over four decades, the Women's Law Center has evolved from a group of dedicated and energetic volunteers to a professional organization with paid staff members who serve over 11,000 individuals each year. Significant progress has been made, and many obstacles to women's success have been overcome. But full equality has not been achieved. In response to persistent challenges, our work continues through our direct legal services to protect the rights of individuals and strategic initiatives to achieve systemic change.
These materials document and celebrate our history.
40th Anniversary Celebration
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- Video: Women's Law Center of Maryland - Celebrating 40 Years of Advocacy
- Timeline: 40 Years of Growth, Service and Impact
- Powerpoint presentation of photos and documents shown during 40th anniversary celebration event
- 40th Anniversary Daily Record Article, The Daily Record, November 18, 2012
30th Anniversary Celebration
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- Transcript of 30th-anniversary celebration event
- Timeline: Celebrating 30 Years of Advocacy
Past Board Members
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- List of Past Board Members
Award Recipients
Each year, the Women's Law Center awards community leaders who have significantly contributed to protecting women's legal rights.
Annual Reports
2012 Annual Report
2011 Annual Report
2010 Annual Report
2009 Annual Report
2008 Annual Report
2007 Annual Report
2006 Annual Report
2005 Annual Report
2004 Annual Report
2003 Annual Report