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Gloria Allred is a highly recognized American attorney known for her significant work in civil rights and women's rights cases.
Gloria Allred is a founding partner of this pre-eminent national law firm, specializing in employment law and women's rights cases. The firm handles more women's rights cases than any other private firm in the country.
Gloria Allred co-hosted a radio talk show with Mark Taylor on KABC in Los Angeles for 14 years.
Ms. Allred has won the President’s award from the National Association of Women Lawyers.
Ms. Allred was selected as one of the most important radio talk show hosts in America by USA Today.
In May 2001, she received the Judy Jarvis Memorial Award from the National Association of Radio Talk Show Hosts for her outstanding contributions to talk radio.
TIME Magazine called her 'one of the nation’s most effective advocates of family rights and feminist causes,' and articles by or about her have appeared in the publication.
In July 1990, Los Angeles Magazine named her 'One of the 30 Most Powerful People in Los Angeles' and in 1994, 'One of the 50 Most Interesting People in Los Angeles.' She was also selected for inclusion in Southern California SuperLawyers listings by Law and Media and Los Angeles Magazine from 2004 to 2018.
In 1986, she received a commendation from the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors for her 'exceptional record of achievement.'
She received a commendation from Los Angeles Mayor Tom Bradley 'for her many outstanding contributions to the justice system.'
Ms. Allred is the only individual in the nation to win the 1986 Public Service Award from the National Association of Federal Investigators.
In 1998, the Los Angeles Business Journal named her 'One of the 50 Most Powerful Women in Los Angeles Law.'
In 2000, The Daily Journal named her 'One of the 100 Most Influential Lawyers in California.'
In 2006, Ms. Allred was honored by her high school as a “Distinguished Daughter” of the Philadelphia High School for Girls.
In 2007, she was presented the 'Silver Achievement Award' by the YWCA of Greater Los Angeles for 'distinguishing herself in the community through professional, volunteer and/or philanthropic work resulting in significant change.'
In 2009, she was selected by New York University to receive its Distinguished Alumnus Award.
Awarded the President’s Award for Outstanding Volunteerism by President Ronald Reagan in 1986.
In January 2014, Gloria Allred received the Lifetime Achievement Award from The National Trial Lawyers for her trailblazing role.
In September 2013, she received the Victoria Woodhull Award from the Veteran Feminists of America.
In 2014, she received the Face Forward Award for her legal support of victims of domestic violence.
Loyola Law School named Gloria one of their top 50 most Inspirational Alumni.
In 2015, Ms. Allred was honored with the inaugural Elgy Award for her decades-long commitment to securing equality for the LGBT community.
In 2016, Gloria was honored at the International Women’s Forum (IWF) World Leadership Conference with the 2016 IWF Women Who Make a Difference Award.
In 2017, Netflix announced “Seeing Allred,” an original documentary about Ms. Allred and her battles for justice, which launched globally in February 2018.
The documentary "Seeing Allred" had its world premiere in the U.S. Documentary Competition at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival.
In February 2018, Ms. Allred received the Lenore Kramer Award for Excellence from the Women’s Caucus of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association.
In June 2018, she was given a Lifetime Achievement Award by the National Association for Women (NOW) for her enduring commitment to fighting injustices against women.
Lawdragon recognized her as one of the 500 Leading Civil Rights & Plaintiff Employment Lawyers in 2024.
Gloria Rachel Allred, born on July 3, 1941, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, embarked on an impactful legal career driven by personal experiences and a commitment to justice. Before her legal pursuits, she earned a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Pennsylvania, graduating with honors, and a Master of Arts from New York University. She taught in public schools for several years and was a lecturer at the University of Southern California, holding California life credentials in secondary school education and supervision. These early career experiences provided a foundational understanding of societal issues that would later shape her legal advocacy.
Allred co-founded the firm Allred, Maroko & Goldberg in January 1976, focusing on civil rights, sexual harassment, women’s rights, wrongful termination, and employment discrimination. Throughout her five-decade career, she has represented numerous clients in high-profile cases, often using media platforms to amplify her advocacy. Her notable achievements include successfully challenging the Friars Club of Beverly Hills’ male-only membership policy in 1987 and securing a significant settlement for actress Hunter Tylo in 1997, establishing important rights for pregnant actors. She also played a crucial role in a 2004 California Supreme Court decision affirming the right of same-sex couples to marry.
Her dedication has earned her various accolades, including induction into the National Women’s Hall of Fame in 2019 and the President’s Award from the National Association of Women Lawyers. She has been recognized by Time Magazine as “one of the nation’s most effective advocates of family rights and feminist causes.” In 2024, she was recognized among Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Civil Rights & Plaintiff Employment Lawyers, underscoring her enduring influence and commitment to combating injustice and securing rights for women and minorities.
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