Defending women’s rights Safeguarding the rights of women in a year where disparities have become starker has never been more important. In the space of just a fewmonths, many hard-won rights have faced potential erosion.
Upholding reproductive freedom
A level playing field
Dechert’s Linda Goldstein
We made an impact in the global fight for sexual and reproductive health. Our collaboration went so well we are now working with the CRR on a new project on misinformation around reproductive health services.” Maria Pedersen Partner “ changes in laws and policies in 26 jurisdictions across Africa, Asia, Europe and Latin America that sought to limit access. Our lawyers also looked into countries that increased access to self-managed sexual health procedures, and whether a later retraction of those advancements would constitute retrogression As governments changed access to reproductive and sexual health services in the pandemic, protecting women’s rights was paramount. We helped the Center for Reproductive Rights (CRR) to advocate against these restrictions. A global team researched
Alongside the Asociación de Mujeres en el Deporte Profesional, an association for women in professional sports, Dechert lawyers addressed discrimination faced by women athletes in Spain. We uncovered the inequalities caused by a legislative system formed with men in mind – a system that leaves women facing income inequality, reduced allocation of public resources, and anti- pregnancy clauses incorporated into employment contracts. calling for change in Spanish legislature while increasing the visibility of women athletes in the media.” Christina Sarchio Partner “ Our research highlighted severe injustices,
was named “Attorney of the Year” by
the New York Law Journal in the New York Legal Awards 2021 for her perseverance in tackling an extreme infringement of women’s reproductive rights in Oklahoma after abortion clinics in the state were forced to close their doors and deny essential healthcare to pregnant women. Working as co-counsel with the Center for Reproductive Rights, Goldstein and her team first won a preliminary injunction before filing three different appellate briefs to the Tenth Circuit in just two months, winning on every issue. “COVID-19 was used to introduce politically motivated changes, which unlawfully encroached on women’s constitutional rights,” says Goldstein.
Beacon of Justice Award 2021 for pro bono work addressing systemic racial disparities – National Legal Aid & Defender Association
Global #1 firm for international pro bono work for the fifth time – The American Lawyer , 2021
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