Gloria Allred Attorney

First Admitted: 1975, California

Professional Webpage: http://www.gloriaallred.com/About-Ms-Allred/

Bar/Professional Activity:

Member of the Platform Committee, 2000 Democratic National Convention, Los Angeles
Women's Equal Rights Legal Defense and Education Fund (WERLDEF), President
U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
District of Columbia Court of Appeals, 2013
Supreme Court of New York, 2013
New York
Supreme Court of California, 1979
California
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York

Representative Clients:

O.J. Simpson
Tommy Lee
Hunter Tylo
Scott Peterson
Amber Frey

Pro bono/Community Service:

Received Spirit of Life Award from the non-profit organization Free Arts for Abused Children (June 2013)
The President's Award for Outstanding Volunteerism by President Ronald Reagan

Honors/Awards:

Federal Bar Association, Los Angeles chapter, April 1980 "appreciation — for participation as guest speaker"
The Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays Inc. Los Angeles presented Ms. Allred with the Friend Award in April 1988
The Loyola School of Law presented Ms. Allred with an award from her alma mater for the advancement of women (2002)
Received special thanks from MENSA in March 1977 for "significant contribution to the advancement of [the] society"
Received the Celebration of Women Award in February 1987 from the Long Beach-South Coast Council Na'amat USA for "outstanding contributions to the aims and purposes" of women
The National Association of Radio Talk Show Hosts gave Ms. Allred the Judy Jarvis Memorial Award "for the woman in talk radio who demonstrably furthers the strength of the medium and the position of women within it through her personal dedication and professional contributions"
Recognized by the Southern California chapter of American Women in Radio and TV "for continuing commitment and distinguished achievements on behalf of women's issues and in recognition of ongoing dedication to the exploration of these concerns in the forum of electronic media"
Voted one of the "Best Lawyers in America" in 1986
Received Twice a Citizen Award in November 2000 from the Los Angeles Police Reserve Foundation "for outstanding support and commitment to the members of the LAPD"
Received a Woman of Achievement Honor in March 1986 from Hadassah, Beverly Hills chapter for "having reached the pinnacle of her chosen profession"
Received the Certificate of Commendation from the City of West Hollywood "for outstanding efforts in advancing the rights of women, families and minorities in Los Angeles" (1998)
Honored with Mother of the Year in 1982 by the Emma Lazarus Jewish Women's Clubs of L.A. & California State Association of Colored Women's Clubs, So. District Inc., "in recognition of [her] dedication toward achieving a world of peace and equality for all peoples"
Selected by the National Law Journal as one of The 50 Most Influential Women Lawyers in America (1998)
Awarded an Honorary J.D. from the University Of West Los Angeles School Of Law
Received the Outstanding Member Award from the National Association of Women Lawyers in 1997
Received a Certificate of Appreciation in September 1978 from the Monterey Park Jaycees"as free men taking a responsibility and active interest in our community, we are ever grateful to those who share with us their ideas and ideals"
Received acknowledgement and honors from the United Charitable Foundation of America, Cool Down House for a generous donation (1995)
Received the Women of Valor Award in September 1995 from the American Diabetes Association
Gloria Allred receives The Victoria Woodhull Award from Veteran Feminists of America for her dedicated efforts as a champion of women's civil rights (September 2013)
Received special recognition from the County of Los Angeles, District Attorney Ira Reiner
Received "grateful recognition for participation in the third annual Candlelight Vigil" from MASA (Mothers Against Sexual Abuse) in April 1995
Received the Women of Distinction Award in November 1994 from the National Council on Aging "for ongoing dedication to service to the community"
Selected for inclusion in the 2011 edition of "Best Lawyers in America"
Received special thanks in 1991 from PIRA, the Association of Human Resource Professionals "grateful acknowledgement of outstanding contribution to the furtherance of the ideas of PIRA, and service to the association"
Received the Award of Excellence in March 1991 from the Greater Los Angeles Press Club
Received the John F. Kennedy Award for Inspiration from the Ventura County Democratic Central Committee in October 2009
Received special thanks in June 1987 from the Alumni Association of California Family Study Center for her "contribution to women in the family"
Time magazine called Gloria Allred "one of the nation's most effective advocates of family rights and feminist causes"
Keynote speaker at the 2007 midyear meeting of the National Association of Women Lawyers
Received special recognition in May 1986 from the City of Los Angeles"partner in law firm Allred, Maroko & Goldberg, founder and president of WERLDEF, innovative law to collect past-due child support, appearances on TV and radio programs, articles by her and about her in numerous magazines"
Recognized by the Greater Los Angeles Press Club in October 1988
Inducted into the "Court of Honor of Distinguished Daughters" at the Philadelphia High School for Girls for lifetime achievement (December 2006)
Received special recognition from the Women's Referral Service in April 1979 "outstanding service for the advancement of women"
Received an award from the Career Planning Centers in 1988 "for advancing career opportunities for women"
Palisades 90272 named Ms. Allred one of 2002's people to watch
Received a Certificate of Recognition from California Legislature, 28th Senate District, Sen. Diane Watson "your consistent and effective advocacy of women's rights and issues, your exemplary display of dedication to and concern for the advancement of social justice and your civic and professional leadership and responsibility"
Received a Public Service Award from the National Association of Federal Investigators
Delivered the commencement address to the Class of 2001 at West Los Angeles College and received an honorary degree from that institution
Cum Laude, Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, California
Received the Outstanding Citizen Award from the County of Los Angeles (June 1986)
Named to the National Association of Women Business Owners, Los Angeles chapter's Millennium Hall of Fame
Received the President's Award from the National Association of Women Lawyers in October 1985 "for promoting amnesty for delinquent parents to pay child support"
Received the Profile in Courage Award from the California Democratic Party in 1998
Recognized by Pi Sigma Alpha and the Poli-Sci Club of CSUN in May 1990 "for outstanding achievements in the advancement and protection of civil rights"
Received a Certificate of Merit from the City of Los Angeles, Human Relations Commission in December 1979"deep appreciation for outstanding volunteer service in the advancement of human relations in the Los Angeles community"
Named one of the top 50 lawyers in 1997 by Los Angeles Business Journal's annual Who's Who
President's Award, National Association of Women Lawyers, 1985
Her nationally syndicated television show "We the People, with Gloria Allred" was nominated in 2012 for a Daytime Emmy Award
Received a Certificate of Appreciation in fall 1977 from the Los Angeles Valley College for "[participation] in a program of cooperative education to prepare students for a career"
Received the Window Award from Window Between Worlds for work on behalf of women (1995)
Recognized by the Business and Professional Women, Women's Division United Jewish Fund in April 1994 "for leadership on behalf of women and dedication to the Jewish community"
Selected for inclusion in the 2013 edition of "Best Lawyers in America"
Coalition for Family Equity, April 1996"a tribute ... whose wisdom, generosity and commitment to equal justice for parents and children secured a historic victory in Burgess v. Burgess with our deep appreciation and genuine love"
Received special thanks in October 1992 from The Way Up, Conference for Women in Higher Education
Named one of the 50 most interesting people in Los Angeles in 1994 by Los Angeles magazine
Participated in the Proposition 8 debate on Jan. 14, 2009
Recognized for "outstanding contribution to women's equality awareness" by the Naval Ship Weapon Systems Engineering Station (August 1988)
Received the Community Service Award in March 1990 from So. California Women for Understanding in "recognition of dedicated service to the affairs of the community and for the civic pride demonstrated by numerous contributions for the benefit of all citizens in LA County"
Elected as a delegate to the 2008 Democratic National Convention
Received special recognition in 1981 from the L.A. Deputy Sheriff's Victims of Violent Crimes Foundation "for work in helping us with the victims of violent crimes"
Nominated for an Emmy three times for her television commentaries on KABC-TV
Keynote speaker for "Law Day" for the American Bar Association (May 2006)
Received special thanks in September 1982 from the American Society For Technion-Israel Institute of Technology Women's Division "in appreciation for your devotion and tireless efforts on behalf of the dignity and rights of women"
The California Association of Affirmative Action Officers presented Ms. Allred with the Excellence Award in May 1988 "in recognition of [her] outstanding support for affirmative action and equal employment opportunity"
Verdicts and Settlements named Ms. Allred one of the top 20 women litigators in 2002
Received special thanks from the American Women in Radio and Television Inc., Southern California chapter "With thanks and appreciation for your contribution and participation in our '76-'77 year program"
Received the first annual Outstanding Achievement Award in February1987 from the UCLA Gay & Lesbian Association for "contributing to the gay and lesbian community"
Talkers magazine named Gloria Allred one of the 100 most important talk show hosts in America (February 2001)
Academy of Florida Trial Lawyers Continuing Legal Education "a distinguished lecturer in jurisprudence benefiting members of the academy and otherwise improving the proficiency and expertise of trial lawyers in the State of Florida"
Presented with the President's Volunteer Action Award in June 1986 by President Ronald Reagan at the White House for development of an innovative child support amnesty program in California
Named one of the 100 most influential lawyers in California in 2000 and 2001 by California Law Business, a publication of the Daily Journal
AV Rated (Highest Rating) by Martindale-Hubbell
Received the Woman of Achievement Award in May 1986 from the Century City Chamber of Commerce Women Network
Received the Voice for Victims Award from the Arthur and Ethel Johnson Foundation (1999)
Presented with a Certificate of Merit from the County of Los Angeles, Commission for Women in "sincere appreciation for [her] dedicated service to the women's community" (October 1985)
Named one of The Most 50 Powerful Women in Los Angeles Law by the Los Angeles Business Journal (1998)
Received special thanks in February 1990 from the Western Society of Criminology, Election of Fellowship
Wilshire BPW Woman of Achievement 1978-1979
Selected by USA Today as one of the 25 most important radio talk show hosts in America, in 1995
Received a Certification of Appreciation in March 1989 from the California Trial Lawyers Association in "recognition for valuable contribution in the field of continuing legal education to members of the trial bar for the improvement of the administration of justice"
Received the Golden Rose Award in May 1995 from the National Council of Women and the International Hospitality Committee for "dedication and outstanding achievements on behalf of women's rights"
Gloria Allred Receives Lifetime Achievement Award on January 20th 2014 from the National Trial Lawyers at their Awards Luncheon in Miami
Received the Outstanding Citizen Award in 1976 from the Southgate Business and Professional Women's Club Sierra Mar District-California Federation "for dedicated civic and community service"
Received special thanks from SER for "outstanding community service in work with WERLDEF""outstanding contributions to criminology and criminal justice"
Recognized in October 1994 by Hadassah for participating in the Beverly Hills chapter of Hadassah fall membership program
Selected for inclusion in the 2012 edition of "Best Lawyers in America"
Received special thanks in March 1992 and October 1992 from Hadassah, Beverly Hills and Los Angeles chapter
Voted one of the "Best Lawyers in America" in 1991
Received the Distinguished Alumna Achievement Award from the New York University Steinhardt School of Culture, Education and Human Development, May 2009
Received special thanks from the Beverly Hills Women's Network in June 1987
Named one of the 30 most powerful people in Los Angeles in 1990 by Los Angeles magazine
The YWCA Greater Los Angeles presented Gloria Allred with the Silver Achievement Award in October 2007 "for distinguishing herself in the community through professional, volunteer and/or philanthropic work resulting in significant change."
Received special recognition in October 1986 from the Glendale YWCA Phoenix House "for her devotion and success and improving the lives of women"
Received the Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Civil Rights Award in October 1988 from the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Inglewood-South Bay
Delivered commencement address to the College of Arts and Sciences Class of 2006 at the University of Pennsylvania
2019 Induction into National Women’s Hall of Fame, Seneca Falls, New York

Educational Background:

M.A. from New York University, 1966
B.A. with honors in English from the University of Pennsylvania

Scholarly Lectures/Writings:

University of Southern California, Lecturer
Fight Back and Win - My Thirty-Year Fight Against Injustice - and How You Can Win Your Own Battles

Other Outstanding Achievements:

02.24.14 - Gloria Allred joins Ross Becker on KUSI News as San Diego City Council apologizes to Mayor Filner victim and declares it "Peggy Shannon Day"
09.26.13 - LA Times cover Gloria Allred press conference with "Up-Skirt video" victim
06.26.13 - Gloria Allred joins Piers Morgan to discuss "Why Aaron Hernandez was arrested?"
06.24.13 - "Piers Morgan Live" invited attorney Gloria Allred to discuss Edward Snowden and Glenn Greenwald
01.11.14 - Gloria Allred joins Jason Binn's DuJour Golden Globes Party in Beverly Hills
08.23.13 - KCAL 9 News Live - "Attorney Gloria Allred reacts to San Diego Mayor's Resignation"
06.19.13 - Gloria Allred in court for Grand Rapids teacher-student sex case
05.15.14 - The National Trial Lawyers Profile: "Gloria Allred Civil Rights Lawyer"
11.08.13 - Gloria Allred joins "Bolder than Most" Rapist victims to protest possible release
08.19.13 - Attorney Allred reviews the case against San Diego Mayor Bob Filner on Fox 5
Gloria Allred Featured in Elle Magazine Article - September 2012
05.15.14 - Time Magazine features Gloria Allred: The Battle over Sexual Assault in the "Civil Rights Movement of our Time"
11.01.13 - FOX - CT Covers Gloria Allred press conference outside of the Hartford Federal Courthouse to announce the filing of a lawsuit against UConn for sex discrimination
08.15.13 - Breitbart covers Allred Press Conference with New Accuser in Mayor Filner Scandal - A 67 year old great-grandmother
05.07.14 - Gloria Allred represents Inmate who sues LA Sherriff's Department for 2009 beating
04.04.14 - TMZ reports Gloria Allred Rips Boomer Esiason "Your parenting advice is insensitive and thoughtless"
10.15.13 - "All Michigan" - Gloria Allred responds to the sentencing of former Grand Rapids math teacher Jamila Williams
08.08.13 - 429 Magazine features "All Out Politics: Exclusive Interview with Gloria Allred" (Part One)
03.02.14 - 2014 Oscars Gloria Allred Supports LGBT Rights on the Red Carpet
09.27.13 - Gloria Allred in Time Magazine "Upgrading Up-Skirt Laws"
06.27.13 - Gloria Allred on CNN to discuss George Zimmerman trial with Piers Morgan - "Is Rachel Jeantel's Testimony a Gift to the Defense?"
03.04.14 - (NY) TODAY show Exclusive Interview. Gloria Allred and her client, Edwin Mieses, biker paralyzed in NY SUV confrontation, sit down with Savannah Guthrie
01.21.14 - Huff Post reports "Gloria Allred Received Nat'l Trial Lawyers Lifetime Achievement Nod"
08.30.13 - Attorney Gloria Allred, victims celebrate Filner's last day KFMB News 8
06.24.13 - Gloria Allred goes "On The Record" with Greta Van Susteren to debate whether Paula Deen should be forgiven
05.09.14 - Gloria Allred appears on the Today show to discuss the banning of the KKG sorority from the campus of UConn for hazing
12.09.13 - Hartford Courant reports "Federal Office To Investigate Title IX Complaint Against UConn" and the response by Ms. Allred
08.23.13 - LA Times - "Don't spend taxpayer money on Filner's harassment, Allred says"
Gloria Allred -- Barack Obama Says I'm One of the BEST Lawyers in America
05.12.14 - L.A. Times reports: Gloria Allred slams Donald Sterling's 'pathetic' CNN interview
11.03.13 - Gloria Allred joins Channel 3 news anchor Dennis House on Face the State to discuss the Federal lawsuit filed against UConn
08.16.13 - Gloria Allred joins Carol Costello on CNN News Room - Mayor Filner Day 26
Article of Gloria Allred - The New York Times Magazine - December 2011
05.18.14 - Gloria Allred films episode of "Dream School" for the Sundance Channel which profiles at risk students. Shown here with Executive Producer 50 Cent
04.10.14 - NPR reports new Conn. House passed bill that was prompted by Lawsuit filed by Ms. Allred against UConn
10.21.13 - Stamford Advocate - UConn failed to take sex assault seriously
08.10.13 - Gloria Allred join host Paul Harris on America Weekend to explain the allegations against Bob Filner
03.07.14 - Gloria Allred talks Sex and Money on the GirlSpotTV
10.04.13 - U.S. News /NBC News report - Gloria Allred: Injured biker was "innocent victim" in clash with SUV
07.26.13 - Gloria Allred appears on CNN's "The Lead" to react to Mayor Filner's announcement and ask for his immediate resignation
06.03.14 - Katie Show Live - UConn junior Hillary Holt speaks out, along with her attorney Gloria Allred, about the alleged college hazing incident that left her in the hospital
01.29.14 - "Powerhouse Attorney Gloria Allred Receives Lifetime Achievement Award" - See CY Interview
09.03.13 - LA Times today - Gloria Allred, Bob Filner's Nemesis
06.24.13 - Gloria Allred speaks to Fox News Greta Van Susteren about Aaron Hernandez NE Pats star murder investigation (at 5:20)
06.03.14 - CNN reports Gloria Allred represents former Sterling employee who claims sexual and racial discrimination.
12.09.13 - Los Angeles Times Reports "Gloria Allred blasts Filner plea bargain today as too soft"
08.23.13 - Renowned Attorney Gloria Allred Confirms To Highlight Hollywood San Diego's Mayor Has Resigned, Highlight Hollywood News
11.06.12 - Huffington Post: Before the Vote: A Tale of Two Glorias Speaking Out, Standing Up and Voting
05.14.14 - Los Angeles Times report on Gloria Allred news conference with her client whose mother was a victim of Donald Sterling
11.04.13 - Gloria Allred joins Gloria Steinem at "Make Equality Reality" Event in Beverly Hills, CA
08.18.13 - Gloria Allred attends "We Will Not Be Silent" rally outside San Diego City Hall for Mayor Filner recall effort
Featured Article in Los Angeles Magazine - January 2012
05.28.14 - Gloria Allred goes "On the Record" on Fox News to discuss the U.S. Marine in a Mexican jail firing his attorney
04.14.14 - AP reports Ms. Allred represents two former Boise State University students who are suing the school because they say athletic officials ignored their reports of sexual assault and harassment by a star athlete. See local coverage on ABC 6
10.21.13 - NBC Connecticut - Gloria Allred Representing Victims of UConn Sex Assaults
08.11.13 - NBC4's Conan Nolan talks with Gloria Allred, the attorney at the forefront of the campaign to remove Bob Filner as Mayor of San Diego
03.18.14 - Los Angeles Times Today – Gloria Allred speaks at Kanye West Sentencing at LA Superior Court on Monday
10.07.13 - CNN's Piers Morgan talks with Gloria Allred and the wife of the biker paralyzed in the New York biker attack incident
07.29.13 - Gloria Allred, Alan Dershowitz and CNN's Piers Morgan talk sex, scandals and politics

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