Victim Rights Law Center

We are thrilled to announce VRLC’s 2027 National Sexual Violence Law Conference (NSVLC) keynote speaker, Laurie A. Watkins!

A strategist, author, former Pentagon policy official, and survivor, Watkins focuses her writing, speaking, and media commentary on women, justice, equality, and what becomes possible when women refuse to stay silent simply because speaking carries a cost.

Watkins will open the conference with a radically honest conversation about risk, courage, silence, and power, exploring what becomes possible when we decide fear doesn’t get the final say.

Expand your knowledge and feed your soul in New Orleans! Learn from leaders like Watkins and connect with friends and colleagues as we explore innovative ways to support sexual violence survivors in the current political landscape and beyond.

Don’t miss this opportunity! Join us for our 2027 NSVLC, March 9–10. Register today here: https://victimrights.org/conference/

While rideshares have become a vital part of modern transportation, old concerns about the dangers of accepting rides from strangers remain. The integration of rideshare services into our everyday life also spurs serious questions about safety and accountability.

Join us in New Orleans, March 9–10, for VRLC’s 2027 National Sexual Violence Law Conference (NSVLC) for Sexual Assaults and Rideshares. In this workshop, accomplished trial lawyer and Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers Quentin Brogdon brings significant experience in personal injury litigation to this conversation on sexual assault in the context of services like Uber and Lyft.

Come together with colleagues and thought leaders from across the country for a lineup of workshops that explore critical issues in sexual violence law. Connect with and learn from experienced advocates and attorneys from across the field while enjoying the inviting culture and history of New Orleans.

Register today here: https://victimrights.org/training/conference

While the Cornell case has reignited public outrage over campus sexual violence, the Trump administration continues to dismantle Title IX protections for student survivors.

VRLC Deputy Director of External Affairs Amanda Walsh spoke with The Boston Globe and Bloomberg Government about campus accountability and the barriers student survivors face in seeking justice.

Read the Globe story here: tinyurl.com/VRLC-Globe
Read the Bloomberg story here: tinyurl.com/VRLC-BGov

Sending sincere gratitude out to the partners and sponsors whose continued support helps make VRLC’s vital work possible!

Join us in welcoming our newest Speak Out Partners: Dechert LLP ; Levin, Riback, Adelman, P.C ; McDermott Will & Schulte, and O'Brien Law Firm.

We’re also extending a big thank you to our newest Healing Sponsor, Kirkland & Ellis!
These funding partners and sponsors support our continued efforts to expand access to legal services for survivors, advance survivor-centered policy change, and provide training and support to professionals nationwide.

Interested in partnering with VRLC? Learn more here: victimrights.org/make-an-impact/sponsor-vrlc/