OUR MISSION

Lift Our Voice’s mission is simple: to transform the workplace into a respectful and inclusive environment by eliminating silencing mechanisms like forced arbitration clauses and NDAs.

Every worker deserves to have a voice!

WHAT WE DO

Advocacy 👩🏽‍⚖️

We spearhead bipartisan legislation to end workplace silencing mechanisms. We work with policymakers to eradicate forced arbitration and non-disclosure agreements for toxic workplace issues.

Legislative Wins

Research 📊

Lift Our Voices is partnering with academic institutions and research firms to study the impact of workplace silencing mechanisms.

Research

Campaigns 📢

The #LOVJustice Campaign shares the stories of workers who have benefitted from the EFAA.

#LOVJustice

Events 🗓️

We support a national dialogue surrounding our issues through webinars, educational events, and speaking engagements.

Learn more

MEET OUR FOUNDERS

Gretchen Carlson

GRETCHEN CARLSON is a fierce, fearless, and internationally recognized advocate for women’s rights, whose bold actions against Fox News Chairman Roger Ailes helped pave the way for the global #MeToo movement. A former CBS News and Fox News journalist, author, TED talk alum, and champion for workplace equality, Carlson was named one of Time Magazine’s “100 Most Influential People in the World”. Watch Gretchen’s TED Talk.

Julie Roginsky

JULIE ROGINSKY has long been an outspoken champion of women’s rights and issues. A nationally recognized political consultant, Roginsky began her career working at a prominent organization dedicated to electing more women to political office. Throughout her career, she has focused her efforts on mentoring and empowering women to become engaged in the political process.

More about our story

The LOV Wisdom Council provides high-level guidance to support the organization’s mission

Blake Lively

Actor, producer, and entrepreneur recognized for her work in film and television, as well as her involvement in creative and philanthropic initiatives supporting social good and women's empowerment.
Doug Wigdor

Prominent civil rights and employment attorney representing plaintiffs in landmark workplace discrimination, harassment, and misconduct cases. He is widely recognized for advancing accountability and justice.
Eryn Bingle

Lawyer and nonprofit professional, Eryn has deep experience in public service, philanthropy, and political campaigns. She is currently CFO of Free + Fair, a public interest law firm, and serves in a variety of volunteer leadership roles at Harvard and the US Olympic and Paralympic Foundation, the fundraising arm of Team USA
Jen Klein

Professor of Professional Practice and Director of the Women's Initiative at the Institute of Global Politics at Columbia University's School of Public and International Affairs. Former government official and nonprofit leader dedicated to advancing rights and opportunity for women and girls.
Liz Elting

Entrepreneur, philanthropist, and co-founder of TransPerfect, the world's largest provider of language and technology solutions for global business. She is the founder of the Elizabeth Elting Foundation and a leading advocate for women's leadership and economic equity.
Lydia Fenet

Renowned auctioneer, author, and fundraising strategist who has led record-setting charity auctions worldwide. She is a sought-after speaker on philanthropy, leadership, and confidence.
Mita Mallick

Workplace strategist, WSJ & USA Today bestselling author, and diversity, equity, and inclusion leader with deep expertise in culture, brand, and leadership. She advises organizations on building inclusive, high-performing workplaces.
Dr. Myriam Gilles

Catharine Waugh McCulloch Professor of Law at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law and a nationally recognized expert in civil procedure, complex litigation, and consumer protection. She has testified before Congress and published extensively on access to justice and arbitration.
Paul Feig

Award-winning director, producer, and writer known for influential film and television projects including The Housemaid, Bridesmaids and Freaks and Geeks. He is also an advocate for gender equity in the entertainment industry.
Ted Bunch

Co-founder of A Call to Men and a leading voice on healthy masculinity and gender equity. His work focuses on engaging men and boys in preventing violence and supporting respectful, inclusive communities.