Legal Advocacy
Championing
legal advocacy for
women in sports
Fighting sex-based discrimination through
legal action.
The fight against sex-based discrimi- nation must be won in court
ICONS is proud to help women and girls stand up for their rights – from the rules and laws that govern our access to sport all the way to the rewards and records that women earn. ICONS works directly with female athletes, lawmakers, and governing bodies to defend respect for, and fair treatment of women in sports.
To date, our work has resulted in over 24 state laws protecting women’s sports, proposed federal legislation to protect women’s sports, and new policies in several international sports organizations, including World Athletics, World Aquatics, World Rugby, World Boxing, UCI (Cycling), and ADCC International Jiu Jitsu.
If you believe in supporting the next generation of girls in sport, you can make a difference by supporting our efforts with a donation.
It’s through your support that we can provide these much-needed resources.
Key legal milestones
Volleyball Players Sue the NCAA Mountain West Conference
Coach & 11 volleyball players from 5 universities SUE the Mountain West Conference and San Jose State University, challenging policies that allow a male player on the women’s team.
19 Women File Lawsuit Against the NCAA
19 Female Athlete’s File Landmark Title IX Lawsuit Against the NCAA. ICONS commitment to funding this lawsuit follows through on our promise to hold the NCAA accountable after prolonged discrimination against its female athletes.
First Female-Athlete Brief Submitted to US Supreme Court
This was the first time that the voices of female athletes were heard by the United States Supreme Court. ICONS was proud to leverage the network, helping to have women’s stories told.
Amicus Brief in Support of Female Athletes in West Virginia
West Virginia’s law that provides fair and safe sports opportunities for girls and women is being contested in the federal courts. Read our brief in support of female athletes.
Amicus Brief on behalf of Female Athletes, Coaches, Parents and Offi- cials in US v. Skrmetti Case
ICONS submitted a friend fo the court brief from 135 female athletes, coaches, parents and officials to the United States Supreme Court.
ICONS Amicus Brief in Minnesota Powerlifting Case
ICONS submitted a friend of the court brief in support of USA Powerlifting as they seek to be allowed to have a policy that doesn’t discriminate against women.
