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| name = Gloria Allred
| name = Gloria Allred
| birth_name = Gloria Rachel Bloom
| birth_name = Gloria Rachel Bloom
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1941|7|3}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1941|7|3}}
| birth_place = Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
| birth_place = Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
| nationality = American
| nationality = American
| occupation = Attorney, women's rights advocate
| occupation = Attorney
| employer = Allred, Maroko & Goldberg
| employer = Allred, Maroko & Goldberg
| known_for = High-profile civil rights and women's rights litigation
| known_for = High-profile civil rights and feminist legal cases
| education = Loyola University School of Law (J.D.)
| education = Loyola Law School (J.D.)
| awards = National Women's Hall of Fame inductee
| awards = National Women's Hall of Fame inductee
| website = {{URL|http://www.gloriaallred.com/}}
| website = {{URL|http://www.gloriaallred.com/}}
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'''Gloria Rachel Allred''' (née '''Bloom'''; born July 3, 1941) is an American civil rights attorney and women's rights advocate based in Los Angeles, California. Over a career spanning more than five decades, Allred has represented clients in numerous high-profile cases involving allegations of sex discrimination, sexual harassment, sexual assault, and violations of civil rights. As the founding partner of the law firm Allred, Maroko & Goldberg, she has handled cases involving public figures and institutions across the United States, frequently appearing in national media to advocate on behalf of her clients. Her work has drawn both significant praise from women's rights organizations and criticism from those who view her methods as attention-seeking. Allred was inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame in recognition of her advocacy. As of 2025 and 2026, she continues to be an active and prominent figure in American legal life, representing more than two dozen survivors of Jeffrey Epstein and calling on the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Department of Justice to ensure accountability for alleged sexual predators.<ref>{{cite news |date=2026-02-23 |title=Search Epstein lockers for sake of victims, Gloria Allred tells FBI |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/news/2026/02/23/search-epstein-lockers-gloria-allred-tells-fbi/ |work=The Telegraph |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref>
'''Gloria Rachel Allred''' (née '''Bloom'''; born July 3, 1941) is an American attorney and founding partner of the Los Angeles–based law firm Allred, Maroko & Goldberg, known for her involvement in high-profile and frequently controversial legal cases, many of which involve the rights of women, minorities, and victims of sexual assault. Over a career spanning more than four decades, Allred has represented clients in cases involving public figures and major institutions, becoming one of the most recognizable attorneys in the United States. Her legal work has encompassed landmark [[same-sex marriage]] litigation in California, sexual assault cases against prominent entertainers and public figures, and civil rights disputes that have drawn sustained media attention. She has been inducted into the [[National Women's Hall of Fame]] in recognition of her advocacy. In 2025 and 2026, Allred has remained in the public eye as the attorney representing more than two dozen survivors of [[Jeffrey Epstein]], pressing the [[Federal Bureau of Investigation]] and the [[United States Department of Justice|Department of Justice]] for greater transparency in the release of files related to the Epstein case.<ref>{{cite news |date=2026-02-23 |title=Search Epstein lockers for sake of victims, Gloria Allred tells FBI |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/news/2026/02/23/search-epstein-lockers-gloria-allred-tells-fbi/ |work=The Telegraph |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |date=2025-12-22 |title=Gloria Allred on Epstein files' partial release: "I'm not here for politics. I'm here for justice, for my clients." |url=https://www.cnn.com/2025/12/22/politics/video/gloria-allred-on-epstein-files-partial-release-im-not-here-for-politics-im-here-for-justice-for-my-clients |work=CNN |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref>


== Early Life ==
== Early Life ==


Gloria Rachel Bloom was born on July 3, 1941, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Details about her parents and childhood have been discussed in various profiles over the years, though comprehensive sourced accounts of her earliest years are limited. She grew up in the Philadelphia area during the mid-twentieth century, a period of significant social change in the United States.
Gloria Rachel Bloom was born on July 3, 1941, in [[Philadelphia]], [[Pennsylvania]].<ref name="amglaw">{{cite web |title=Gloria Allred |url=http://www.amglaw.com/Attorneys/Gloria-Allred.shtml |publisher=Allred, Maroko & Goldberg |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref> Details about her parents and childhood in Philadelphia remain limited in public sources. She grew up during the mid-twentieth century in a period of significant social and political change in the United States, and her later career reflected many of the civil rights and feminist movements that gained momentum during her formative years.


Allred has spoken publicly about formative experiences that shaped her commitment to women's rights and civil rights. In various interviews, she has described experiencing gender-based discrimination and violence at different points in her early life, experiences that she has cited as motivating her legal career. She was raised during an era when women faced substantial institutional barriers to entering the legal profession, and the civil rights movement was reshaping American society.
Allred's first marriage was to Peyton Huddleston Bray Jr. in 1960; the couple divorced in 1962. She later married William Allred in 1968, taking the surname by which she became publicly known; that marriage ended in divorce in 1987.<ref name="lamag">{{cite web |last= |first= |date=2025-10-07 |title=Hello, I'm Attorney Gloria Allred |url=https://lamag.com/crimeinla/hello-im-attorney-gloria-allred1/ |publisher=Los Angeles Magazine |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref>


She married Peyton Huddleston Bray Jr. in 1960; the marriage ended in divorce in 1962. She later married William Allred in 1968, taking his surname, which she retained professionally after their divorce in 1987.
Before entering law, Allred worked as a teacher. Her experiences, including what she has described in public statements as personal encounters with gender discrimination and violence, informed her decision to pursue a legal career focused on civil rights and women's rights.


== Education ==
== Education ==


Allred pursued higher education at a time when relatively few women entered the legal profession. She earned her Juris Doctor degree from Loyola University School of Law in Los Angeles. Her legal education equipped her to practice in California, where she was admitted to the California State Bar.<ref>{{cite web |title=Member Detail - Gloria Allred |url=http://members.calbar.ca.gov/search/member_detail.aspx?x=65033 |publisher=State Bar of California |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref>
Allred received her [[Juris Doctor]] degree from [[Loyola Law School]] in [[Los Angeles]], [[California]]. She is a member of the [[State Bar of California]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Attorney Search: Gloria Allred |url=http://members.calbar.ca.gov/search/member_detail.aspx?x=65033 |publisher=State Bar of California |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref> In May 2025, Allred delivered the commencement address at [[American University Washington College of Law]], where she urged graduates to "defend democracy in tumultuous times," an indication of her continued involvement in legal education and advocacy well into her eighth decade.<ref name="AU">{{cite web |title=Courage Is Contagious: Gloria Allred Charges AUWCL Graduates to Defend Democracy in Tumultuous Times |url=https://www.american.edu/wcl/news-events/news/courage-is-contagious-gloria-allred-charges-auwcl-graduates-to-defend-democracy-in-tumultuous-times.cfm |publisher=American University |date=2025-05-18 |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref>
 
In May 2025, Allred delivered the commencement address at American University Washington College of Law, where she charged graduates to "defend democracy in tumultuous times," reflecting the themes that have defined her decades-long career.<ref>{{cite web |title=Courage Is Contagious: Gloria Allred Charges AUWCL Graduates to Defend Democracy in Tumultuous Times |url=https://www.american.edu/wcl/news-events/news/courage-is-contagious-gloria-allred-charges-auwcl-graduates-to-defend-democracy-in-tumultuous-times.cfm |publisher=American University |date=2025-05-18 |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref>


== Career ==
== Career ==
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=== Founding of Allred, Maroko & Goldberg ===
=== Founding of Allred, Maroko & Goldberg ===


Allred is the founding partner of Allred, Maroko & Goldberg, a Los Angeles–based law firm that has handled a wide range of civil rights, employment discrimination, and personal injury cases.<ref>{{cite web |title=Gloria Allred – Attorney Biography |url=http://www.amglaw.com/Attorneys/Gloria-Allred.shtml |publisher=Allred, Maroko & Goldberg |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref> The firm has built a reputation for taking on cases that involve allegations of discrimination and harassment, often against prominent individuals and large institutions. The firm's client list has included individuals from diverse backgrounds, and its cases have addressed matters of sex discrimination, wrongful termination, sexual harassment, and civil rights violations.<ref>{{cite web |title=Significant Cases |url=http://www.amglaw.com/CM/Custom/TOCSignificantCases.asp |publisher=Allred, Maroko & Goldberg |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref>
Allred is the founding partner of the law firm Allred, Maroko & Goldberg, based in [[Los Angeles]], California. The firm has handled a wide array of civil rights, employment discrimination, and personal injury cases. Through the firm, Allred has represented plaintiffs in cases involving sexual harassment, wrongful termination, and violations of civil rights statutes. The firm's client list has included both private individuals and public figures, and its cases have frequently attracted national media coverage.<ref name="amglaw" /><ref>{{cite web |title=Significant Cases |url=http://www.amglaw.com/CM/Custom/TOCSignificantCases.asp |publisher=Allred, Maroko & Goldberg |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref>


=== High-Profile Cases and Advocacy ===
=== High-Profile Cases ===


Throughout her career, Allred has been involved in a substantial number of cases that attracted national and international attention. Her willingness to take on cases involving powerful public figures has been a defining characteristic of her legal practice.
Allred's career has been defined by her willingness to take on cases involving prominent individuals and institutions. These cases have spanned entertainment, politics, sports, and criminal law.


==== Bill Cosby ====
==== Bill Cosby Cases ====


One of the most widely covered chapters of Allred's career involved her representation of multiple women who accused comedian Bill Cosby of sexual assault. Allred represented numerous accusers in the case, which became a landmark moment in American discussions of sexual violence, accountability, and the statute of limitations. During the legal proceedings, Allred was involved in depositions and public advocacy on behalf of her clients, drawing extensive media coverage.<ref>{{cite news |date=2015-10-09 |title=Bill Cosby, Gloria Allred deposition |url=http://www.cnn.com/2015/10/09/us/bill-cosby-gloria-allred-deposition/index.html |work=CNN |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref>
Allred represented multiple women who accused entertainer [[Bill Cosby]] of sexual assault. In 2015, during a deposition related to one of the civil cases, the legal proceedings drew significant public attention as part of the broader reckoning with allegations against Cosby that ultimately led to criminal charges. Allred's role in publicly representing accusers and holding press conferences became a notable feature of the case's media coverage.<ref>{{cite news |date=2015-10-09 |title=Bill Cosby, Gloria Allred deposition |url=http://www.cnn.com/2015/10/09/us/bill-cosby-gloria-allred-deposition/index.html |work=CNN |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref>


==== Same-Sex Marriage ====
==== Same-Sex Marriage in California ====


Allred was involved in the legal effort to secure same-sex marriage rights in California. She participated in the litigation that led to a California Supreme Court ruling in favor of same-sex marriage, a decision that was celebrated by LGBTQ rights organizations as a landmark ruling.<ref>{{cite web |title=We Won! California Supreme Court Rules for Same-Sex Marriage |url=http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/we-won-california-supreme-court-rules-for-same-sex-marriage-57254917.html |publisher=PR Newswire |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref> Allred publicly celebrated the ruling and continued to advocate for marriage equality in subsequent years.
Allred was involved in the legal fight for [[same-sex marriage]] in California. When the [[Supreme Court of California]] issued its May 2008 ruling legalizing same-sex marriage in the state, Allred and her firm were among those who had advocated for the decision. The firm publicly celebrated the ruling as a civil rights victory.<ref>{{cite web |title=We Won! California Supreme Court Rules for Same-Sex Marriage |url=http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/we-won-california-supreme-court-rules-for-same-sex-marriage-57254917.html |publisher=PR Newswire |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref>


==== Tiger Woods ====
==== Tiger Woods Controversy ====


In 2009, Allred represented at least one woman who came forward with claims related to professional golfer Tiger Woods during a period when multiple women publicly alleged extramarital relationships with Woods. The case generated worldwide media attention and placed Allred at the center of a high-profile celebrity scandal.<ref>{{cite news |title=Gloria Allred and the Tiger Woods case |url=http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/golf/article6937050.ece |work=The Times |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref>
During the controversy surrounding professional golfer [[Tiger Woods]] in 2009 and 2010, Allred represented several women who came forward publicly. Her involvement in the case was covered extensively by international media, including ''[[The Times]]'' of London.<ref>{{cite news |title=Tiger Woods case coverage |url=http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/golf/article6937050.ece |work=The Times |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref>


==== Roman Polanski ====
==== Borat Litigation ====


Allred was involved in the long-running legal saga surrounding filmmaker Roman Polanski, who fled the United States in 1978 after pleading guilty to unlawful sex with a minor. Allred represented individuals connected to the case and was a vocal public advocate for accountability in the matter.
In 2006, Allred was involved in legal proceedings related to the film ''[[Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan]]'', in which participants in the film claimed they had been deceived about the nature of the production. The case was covered by [[Court TV]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Borat litigation |url=http://www.courttv.com/people/2006/1116/borat_ctv.html |publisher=Court TV |date=2006-11-16 |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref>


==== Airport Security and TSA ====
==== Roman Polanski Case ====


In 2008, Allred took on a case involving a woman who alleged that she was subjected to invasive and humiliating treatment by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) at an airport, in a case that involved a nipple ring and drew national media attention.<ref>{{cite news |date=2008-03-28 |title=Woman says she was forced to remove nipple ring by TSA |url=http://www.cnn.com/2008/US/03/28/nipple.ring/index.html |work=CNN |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref> The case highlighted issues of passenger rights and the limits of airport security procedures.
Allred was involved in public advocacy related to the case of filmmaker [[Roman Polanski]], who had fled the United States in 1978 after pleading guilty to unlawful sex with a minor. When Polanski was detained in Switzerland in 2009, Allred represented the interests of individuals connected to the case and advocated for Polanski's extradition to the United States.<ref>{{cite web |title=Polanski case coverage |url=https://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20100514/ts_alt_afp/entertainmentusfilmpolanskipeople |publisher=Yahoo News / AFP |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref>


==== Borat Lawsuit ====
==== Airport Security TSA Case ====


In 2006, Allred was involved in legal proceedings related to the film ''Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan'', representing individuals who claimed they were misled about the nature of their appearances in the Sacha Baron Cohen comedy film.<ref>{{cite web |title=Borat lawsuit |url=http://www.courttv.com/people/2006/1116/borat_ctv.html |publisher=Court TV |date=2006-11-16 |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref>
In 2008, Allred represented a woman who alleged that she was forced by [[Transportation Security Administration]] officers to remove her nipple rings with pliers during an airport security screening. The case drew attention to TSA screening procedures and prompted public debate about passenger rights.<ref>{{cite news |date=2008-03-28 |title=Nipple ring airport security case |url=http://www.cnn.com/2008/US/03/28/nipple.ring/index.html |work=CNN |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref>


==== Casino Industry Litigation ====
==== Scott Lee Cohen Matter ====


Allred represented a former employee in a case against Resorts Casino in Atlantic City, winning a legal fight to represent the individual in what was described as a high-profile employment dispute.<ref>{{cite news |title=Celebrity attorney Gloria Allred wins fight to represent former Resorts employee |url=http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/news/press/atlantic_city/celebrity-attorney-gloria-allred-wins-fight-to-represent-former-resorts/article_12d4b58e-ff70-11e0-a64a-001cc4c03286.html |work=Press of Atlantic City |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref>
In 2010, Allred was connected to the political controversy surrounding [[Scott Lee Cohen]], a candidate in Illinois who faced public scrutiny over past allegations. The ''[[Chicago Sun-Times]]'' covered Allred's involvement and the argument that Cohen was "not fit to serve."<ref>{{cite news |title=Scott Lee Cohen not fit to serve |url=http://blogs.suntimes.com/sweet/2010/02/scott_lee_cohen_not_fit_to_ser.html |work=Chicago Sun-Times |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref>


==== Political Cases ====
==== Atlantic City Casino Case ====


Allred has also been involved in politically charged cases. In 2010, she was connected to the case of Scott Lee Cohen, a politician in Illinois whose fitness for office was questioned in connection with allegations of domestic violence and other misconduct.<ref>{{cite news |title=Scott Lee Cohen not fit to serve |url=http://blogs.suntimes.com/sweet/2010/02/scott_lee_cohen_not_fit_to_ser.html |work=Chicago Sun-Times |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref>
In 2011, Allred won a legal fight to represent a former employee of [[Resorts Casino Hotel]] in [[Atlantic City]], [[New Jersey]], in a case covered by ''The Press of Atlantic City''.<ref>{{cite news |title=Celebrity attorney Gloria Allred wins fight to represent former Resorts employee |url=http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/news/press/atlantic_city/celebrity-attorney-gloria-allred-wins-fight-to-represent-former-resorts/article_12d4b58e-ff70-11e0-a64a-001cc4c03286.html |work=The Press of Atlantic City |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref>


=== Jeffrey Epstein Cases (2025–2026) ===
==== Causeway Cannibal Case ====


In the mid-2020s, Allred became one of the most prominent attorneys involved in the ongoing legal and political fallout from the Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking case. As of late 2025 and early 2026, she represented more than 27 survivors of Epstein, advocating publicly for the release of Epstein-related files and demanding accountability for individuals alleged to have participated in or facilitated Epstein's trafficking network.
In 2012, Allred became connected to the so-called "Causeway Cannibal" case in [[Miami]], [[Florida]], in which a man attacked and severely injured a homeless person. Allred represented the victim in the aftermath of the widely publicized incident.<ref>{{cite news |date=2012-06-02 |title=Attorney Gloria Allred now connected to Causeway Cannibal case |url=http://miami.cbslocal.com/2012/06/02/attorney-gloria-allred-now-connected-to-causeway-cannibal-case/ |work=CBS Miami |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref>


In December 2025, following the partial release of Epstein-related files by the Department of Justice, Allred stated publicly: "I'm not here for politics. I'm here for justice, for my clients."<ref>{{cite news |date=2025-12-22 |title=Gloria Allred on Epstein files' partial release: "I'm not here for politics. I'm here for justice, for my clients." |url=https://www.cnn.com/2025/12/22/politics/video/gloria-allred-on-epstein-files-partial-release-im-not-here-for-politics-im-here-for-justice-for-my-clients |work=CNN |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref>
=== Jeffrey Epstein Survivors' Representation (2025–2026) ===


In February 2026, Allred alleged on CNN that male sexual predators were being protected by the Epstein files while the identities of victims — referred to as "Jane Does" — were being revealed, a situation she characterized as deeply unjust.<ref>{{cite news |date=2026-02-06 |title=Gloria Allred alleges male, sexual predators are being protected by the Epstein files while Jane Does are being revealed |url=https://www.cnn.com/2026/02/06/politics/video/gloria-allred-alleges-male-sexual-predators-are-being-protected-by-the-epstein-files-while-jane-does-are-being-revealed-lcl |work=CNN |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref>
In the mid-2020s, Allred took on one of the most significant cases of her later career, representing more than two dozen survivors of convicted sex trafficker [[Jeffrey Epstein]]. Following the [[United States Department of Justice|Department of Justice]]'s partial release of Epstein-related files in December 2025, Allred became a prominent public voice advocating for fuller disclosure.


Also in February 2026, Allred called on the FBI to search Jeffrey Epstein's storage lockers, arguing that people who were abused deserved the "whole truth" about the case. She stated that the failure to search these lockers was a disservice to Epstein's victims and to the public interest.<ref name="telegraph-epstein">{{cite news |date=2026-02-23 |title=Search Epstein lockers for sake of victims, Gloria Allred tells FBI |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/news/2026/02/23/search-epstein-lockers-gloria-allred-tells-fbi/ |work=The Telegraph |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref>
In a December 2025 CNN appearance, Allred stated, "I'm not here for politics. I'm here for justice, for my clients," emphasizing her focus on the survivors rather than the political dimensions of the case.<ref>{{cite news |date=2025-12-22 |title=Gloria Allred on Epstein files' partial release: "I'm not here for politics. I'm here for justice, for my clients." |url=https://www.cnn.com/2025/12/22/politics/video/gloria-allred-on-epstein-files-partial-release-im-not-here-for-politics-im-here-for-justice-for-my-clients |work=CNN |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref>


In a related matter, Allred commented on the arrest of Prince Andrew (Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor), cautioning that the arrest did not guarantee justice for trafficking victims. She expressed concern that allegations concerning the sharing of state trade secrets during Andrew's time as a trade envoy were being given priority over sexual assault claims.<ref>{{cite news |date=2026-02-20 |title=Andrew's arrest does not guarantee justice for trafficking victims, says top US lawyer |url=https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/feb/20/andrew-mountbatten-windsor-arrest-justice-trafficking-victims-top-us-lawyer-gloria-allred |work=The Guardian |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref>
In February 2026, Allred alleged on CNN that male sexual predators were being protected by the handling of the Epstein files, while the identities of victims (referred to as "Jane Does") were being revealed. She called for greater protections for survivors and for accountability for those implicated in the documents.<ref name="cnn-feb2026">{{cite news |date=2026-02-06 |title=Gloria Allred alleges male, sexual predators are being protected by the Epstein files while Jane Does are being revealed |url=https://www.cnn.com/2026/02/06/politics/video/gloria-allred-alleges-male-sexual-predators-are-being-protected-by-the-epstein-files-while-jane-does-are-being-revealed-lcl |work=CNN |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref>


=== California State Bar Investigation ===
On February 23, 2026, ''The Telegraph'' reported that Allred had called on the FBI to search Epstein's storage lockers, arguing that survivors deserved "the whole truth" about the extent of Epstein's activities and those who facilitated them.<ref name="telegraph-feb2026">{{cite news |date=2026-02-23 |title=Search Epstein lockers for sake of victims, Gloria Allred tells FBI |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/news/2026/02/23/search-epstein-lockers-gloria-allred-tells-fbi/ |work=The Telegraph |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref>


In June 2025, Bloomberg Law reported that the California State Bar had initiated a probe process involving former clients of Allred's firm. State Bar investigators were described as being in contact with former clients of the firm, which has long been known for taking on high-profile cases. The nature and outcome of the investigation were not fully detailed in the report.<ref>{{cite news |first= |last= |date=2025-06-20 |title=Gloria Allred Clients Begin Fraught California Bar Probe Process |url=https://news.bloomberglaw.com/litigation/gloria-allred-clients-begin-fraught-california-bar-probe-process |work=Bloomberg Law |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref>
Allred also commented on the arrest of [[Prince Andrew, Duke of York|Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor]] (formerly known as Prince Andrew), stating that the arrest did not guarantee justice for trafficking victims and expressing concern that allegations concerning the sharing of state trade secrets during his time as a trade envoy were being given priority over sexual assault claims.<ref name="guardian-feb2026">{{cite news |date=2026-02-20 |title=Andrew's arrest does not guarantee justice for trafficking victims, says top US lawyer |url=https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/feb/20/andrew-mountbatten-windsor-arrest-justice-trafficking-victims-top-us-lawyer-gloria-allred |work=The Guardian |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref>


=== Media Presence and Public Profile ===
=== California State Bar Investigation (2025) ===


Allred has been a frequent presence in American media throughout her career. She has appeared on numerous television news programs, talk shows, and documentary programs to discuss her cases and her views on women's rights, civil rights, and the legal system. Her practice of holding press conferences — often alongside her clients — has become a signature aspect of her public advocacy.
In June 2025, ''Bloomberg Law'' reported that [[California State Bar]] investigators had begun contacting former clients of Allred's firm, Allred, Maroko & Goldberg, as part of a probe process. The report described the process as "fraught" and noted the firm's prominence in handling high-profile cases. Details of the specific nature of the investigation were not fully disclosed in the reporting.<ref name="bloomberg">{{cite news |date=2025-06-20 |title=Gloria Allred Clients Begin Fraught California Bar Probe Process |url=https://news.bloomberglaw.com/litigation/gloria-allred-clients-begin-fraught-california-bar-probe-process |work=Bloomberg Law |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref>


A 2025 profile in ''Los Angeles'' magazine captured the distinctive nature of her media presence, describing a scene in which Allred summoned "several dozen reporters, bloggers, and cameramen" to a press event, opening with her characteristic introduction: "Hello, I'm attorney Gloria Allred."<ref>{{cite news |date=2025-10-07 |title=Hello, I'm Attorney Gloria Allred |url=https://lamag.com/crimeinla/hello-im-attorney-gloria-allred1/ |work=Los Angeles Magazine |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref>
=== Television and Media ===


Allred has also shared her views through broader media platforms, including appearances on Big Think, where she discussed legal and social issues.<ref>{{cite web |title=Gloria Allred Big Think |url=http://bigthink.com/ideas/20858 |publisher=Big Think |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref>
Allred has been a frequent presence on American television news programs and talk shows throughout her career. She appeared on a reality television show, ''We the People with Gloria Allred'', which was covered by entertainment media in 2011.<ref>{{cite web |title=We the People: Gloria Allred's Reality |url=http://hollywoodjunket.com/2011/03/02/we-the-people-gloria-allreds-reality/ |publisher=Hollywood Junket |date=2011-03-02 |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref> She has also been a commentator on Big Think, an online media platform, where she discussed legal and social issues.<ref>{{cite web |title=Gloria Allred on Big Think |url=http://bigthink.com/ideas/20858 |publisher=Big Think |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref>


In 2011, Allred was announced as the host of a reality television program titled ''We the People'', which focused on legal disputes and resolutions.<ref>{{cite web |title=We the People – Gloria Allred's Reality Show |url=http://hollywoodjunket.com/2011/03/02/we-the-people-gloria-allreds-reality/ |publisher=Hollywood Junket |date=2011-03-02 |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref>
Her media profile has been a subject of both admiration and criticism. Allred's practice of holding press conferences alongside clients has become a distinctive element of her legal approach, a pattern documented extensively in coverage by ''Los Angeles Magazine'' in 2025, which described a typical scene in which "attorney Gloria Allred summoned these several dozen reporters, bloggers, and cameramen" to a press event.<ref name="lamag" />


== Personal Life ==
== Personal Life ==


Allred was born Gloria Rachel Bloom in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She married Peyton Huddleston Bray Jr. in 1960; the couple divorced in 1962. She subsequently married William Allred in 1968 and took his surname, which she continued to use professionally following their divorce in 1987.
Allred was born Gloria Rachel Bloom in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She was married twice: first to Peyton Huddleston Bray Jr. from 1960 to 1962, and subsequently to William Allred from 1968 to 1987. Both marriages ended in divorce. She retained the surname Allred from her second marriage throughout her professional career.


Allred's daughter, Lisa Bloom, is also a prominent attorney and legal commentator who has appeared frequently in national media. The mother-daughter pair have both been involved in high-profile legal cases, though they have operated independently and, in some instances, on opposing sides of public controversies.
Allred has a daughter, Lisa Bloom, who is also an attorney and legal analyst. Bloom has appeared as a television commentator and has her own legal practice.


Allred has been based in Los Angeles, California, for the majority of her legal career, and continues to practice law from there as of 2026.
Allred has spoken publicly about experiencing sexual assault earlier in her life, and she has stated that these experiences influenced her decision to focus her legal career on representing victims of sexual violence and discrimination. She has been based in Los Angeles for the majority of her professional career.


== Recognition ==
== Recognition ==


Allred has received recognition from multiple organizations for her advocacy work. Her most notable honor is her induction into the National Women's Hall of Fame, which recognized her contributions to the advancement of women's rights through the legal system.
Allred has been inducted into the [[National Women's Hall of Fame]], one of the most significant honors recognizing contributions by American women to society.


Over the course of her career, she has been the subject of numerous media profiles and documentaries. Her approach to legal advocacy — combining courtroom litigation with public media campaigns — has been analyzed and discussed by legal scholars, journalists, and commentators.
In May 2025, she was selected as the commencement speaker at [[American University Washington College of Law]], where she was introduced alongside Interim Dean Heather Hughes, American University President Jonathan Alger, and Provost Vicky Wilkins. The title of her address, "Courage Is Contagious," reflected themes she has emphasized throughout her career regarding the importance of individuals coming forward to assert their legal rights.<ref name="AU" />


Allred's commencement address at American University Washington College of Law in May 2025, titled "Courage Is Contagious," reflected the recognition she has received from academic institutions for her contributions to law and public life.<ref>{{cite web |title=Courage Is Contagious: Gloria Allred Charges AUWCL Graduates to Defend Democracy in Tumultuous Times |url=https://www.american.edu/wcl/news-events/news/courage-is-contagious-gloria-allred-charges-auwcl-graduates-to-defend-democracy-in-tumultuous-times.cfm |publisher=American University |date=2025-05-18 |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref>
Allred's cases have been covered by major national and international news outlets, including [[CNN]], ''[[The Guardian]]'', ''[[The Telegraph]]'', ''[[Los Angeles Times]]'', ''[[Bloomberg Law]]'', and ''[[Los Angeles Magazine]]'', among others. Her ability to sustain media attention on cases involving women's rights, sexual assault, and civil liberties over a period of more than four decades has been a defining characteristic of her career.
 
She has been described by various media outlets as one of the most recognizable attorneys in the United States, with her name becoming synonymous with high-profile women's rights litigation. Her firm's list of significant cases spans decades and encompasses a broad range of civil rights issues.<ref>{{cite web |title=Significant Cases |url=http://www.amglaw.com/CM/Custom/TOCSignificantCases.asp |publisher=Allred, Maroko & Goldberg |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref>


== Legacy ==
== Legacy ==


Gloria Allred's career has had a measurable impact on the development of civil rights law and women's rights advocacy in the United States. Her involvement in cases ranging from same-sex marriage litigation to sexual assault accountability has placed her at the intersection of many of the most significant social and legal movements of the late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries.
Gloria Allred's career has spanned more than four decades of American legal and cultural history, during which she has represented clients in cases that have intersected with major social movements, including the feminist movement, the push for [[LGBT rights in the United States|LGBT rights]], and the broader reckoning with sexual assault and harassment that accelerated in the 2010s and 2020s. Her firm, Allred, Maroko & Goldberg, has been involved in cases that have set legal precedents and influenced public discourse on discrimination and victims' rights.


Her approach to legal practice — combining aggressive litigation with sustained media engagement — has influenced a generation of attorneys who specialize in civil rights and discrimination law. While this approach has drawn criticism from some legal observers who argue that media-centric advocacy can overshadow the legal substance of cases, others have credited Allred with bringing attention to issues that might otherwise have been ignored by the legal system and the public.
Her continued involvement in the Epstein survivors' cases in 2025 and 2026, representing more than 27 survivors and pressing for governmental transparency, demonstrates her ongoing engagement with civil rights litigation well into her eighties.<ref name="telegraph-feb2026" /><ref name="cnn-feb2026" /><ref name="guardian-feb2026" />


As of 2026, at the age of 84, Allred remains an active practitioner, continuing to take on cases of national significance. Her representation of more than two dozen survivors in the Jeffrey Epstein case demonstrates her continued engagement with the most consequential legal issues of the time.<ref name="telegraph-epstein" /> Her decades of work have contributed to shifts in how American courts and the public at large approach issues of sexual harassment, sex discrimination, and civil rights.
The California State Bar investigation reported by ''Bloomberg Law'' in 2025 introduced a more complex dimension to her public record, though the outcome and full details of the probe had not been publicly resolved as of February 2026.<ref name="bloomberg" />


The breadth of Allred's case history from employment discrimination suits to landmark constitutional litigation on marriage equality to international cases involving public figures reflects a legal career of unusual scope and persistence. Whether in the courtroom or in front of cameras, Allred has maintained a consistent focus on the rights of individuals she represents, a focus that has defined her public identity for more than fifty years.
Allred's approach combining aggressive litigation with media strategy has influenced how civil rights and victims' rights attorneys operate in the American legal system. Her practice of conducting press conferences alongside clients became a widely recognized method of drawing public attention to cases that might otherwise receive limited coverage.


== References ==
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Gloria Allred
BornGloria Rachel Bloom
3 7, 1941
BirthplacePhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
OccupationAttorney
EmployerAllred, Maroko & Goldberg
Known forHigh-profile civil rights and feminist legal cases
EducationLoyola Law School (J.D.)
AwardsNational Women's Hall of Fame inductee
Website[http://www.gloriaallred.com/ Official site]

Gloria Rachel Allred (née Bloom; born July 3, 1941) is an American attorney and founding partner of the Los Angeles–based law firm Allred, Maroko & Goldberg, known for her involvement in high-profile and frequently controversial legal cases, many of which involve the rights of women, minorities, and victims of sexual assault. Over a career spanning more than four decades, Allred has represented clients in cases involving public figures and major institutions, becoming one of the most recognizable attorneys in the United States. Her legal work has encompassed landmark same-sex marriage litigation in California, sexual assault cases against prominent entertainers and public figures, and civil rights disputes that have drawn sustained media attention. She has been inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame in recognition of her advocacy. In 2025 and 2026, Allred has remained in the public eye as the attorney representing more than two dozen survivors of Jeffrey Epstein, pressing the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Department of Justice for greater transparency in the release of files related to the Epstein case.[1][2]

Early Life

Gloria Rachel Bloom was born on July 3, 1941, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.[3] Details about her parents and childhood in Philadelphia remain limited in public sources. She grew up during the mid-twentieth century in a period of significant social and political change in the United States, and her later career reflected many of the civil rights and feminist movements that gained momentum during her formative years.

Allred's first marriage was to Peyton Huddleston Bray Jr. in 1960; the couple divorced in 1962. She later married William Allred in 1968, taking the surname by which she became publicly known; that marriage ended in divorce in 1987.[4]

Before entering law, Allred worked as a teacher. Her experiences, including what she has described in public statements as personal encounters with gender discrimination and violence, informed her decision to pursue a legal career focused on civil rights and women's rights.

Education

Allred received her Juris Doctor degree from Loyola Law School in Los Angeles, California. She is a member of the State Bar of California.[5] In May 2025, Allred delivered the commencement address at American University Washington College of Law, where she urged graduates to "defend democracy in tumultuous times," an indication of her continued involvement in legal education and advocacy well into her eighth decade.[6]

Career

Founding of Allred, Maroko & Goldberg

Allred is the founding partner of the law firm Allred, Maroko & Goldberg, based in Los Angeles, California. The firm has handled a wide array of civil rights, employment discrimination, and personal injury cases. Through the firm, Allred has represented plaintiffs in cases involving sexual harassment, wrongful termination, and violations of civil rights statutes. The firm's client list has included both private individuals and public figures, and its cases have frequently attracted national media coverage.[3][7]

High-Profile Cases

Allred's career has been defined by her willingness to take on cases involving prominent individuals and institutions. These cases have spanned entertainment, politics, sports, and criminal law.

Bill Cosby Cases

Allred represented multiple women who accused entertainer Bill Cosby of sexual assault. In 2015, during a deposition related to one of the civil cases, the legal proceedings drew significant public attention as part of the broader reckoning with allegations against Cosby that ultimately led to criminal charges. Allred's role in publicly representing accusers and holding press conferences became a notable feature of the case's media coverage.[8]

Same-Sex Marriage in California

Allred was involved in the legal fight for same-sex marriage in California. When the Supreme Court of California issued its May 2008 ruling legalizing same-sex marriage in the state, Allred and her firm were among those who had advocated for the decision. The firm publicly celebrated the ruling as a civil rights victory.[9]

Tiger Woods Controversy

During the controversy surrounding professional golfer Tiger Woods in 2009 and 2010, Allred represented several women who came forward publicly. Her involvement in the case was covered extensively by international media, including The Times of London.[10]

Borat Litigation

In 2006, Allred was involved in legal proceedings related to the film Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan, in which participants in the film claimed they had been deceived about the nature of the production. The case was covered by Court TV.[11]

Roman Polanski Case

Allred was involved in public advocacy related to the case of filmmaker Roman Polanski, who had fled the United States in 1978 after pleading guilty to unlawful sex with a minor. When Polanski was detained in Switzerland in 2009, Allred represented the interests of individuals connected to the case and advocated for Polanski's extradition to the United States.[12]

Airport Security TSA Case

In 2008, Allred represented a woman who alleged that she was forced by Transportation Security Administration officers to remove her nipple rings with pliers during an airport security screening. The case drew attention to TSA screening procedures and prompted public debate about passenger rights.[13]

Scott Lee Cohen Matter

In 2010, Allred was connected to the political controversy surrounding Scott Lee Cohen, a candidate in Illinois who faced public scrutiny over past allegations. The Chicago Sun-Times covered Allred's involvement and the argument that Cohen was "not fit to serve."[14]

Atlantic City Casino Case

In 2011, Allred won a legal fight to represent a former employee of Resorts Casino Hotel in Atlantic City, New Jersey, in a case covered by The Press of Atlantic City.[15]

Causeway Cannibal Case

In 2012, Allred became connected to the so-called "Causeway Cannibal" case in Miami, Florida, in which a man attacked and severely injured a homeless person. Allred represented the victim in the aftermath of the widely publicized incident.[16]

Jeffrey Epstein Survivors' Representation (2025–2026)

In the mid-2020s, Allred took on one of the most significant cases of her later career, representing more than two dozen survivors of convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. Following the Department of Justice's partial release of Epstein-related files in December 2025, Allred became a prominent public voice advocating for fuller disclosure.

In a December 2025 CNN appearance, Allred stated, "I'm not here for politics. I'm here for justice, for my clients," emphasizing her focus on the survivors rather than the political dimensions of the case.[17]

In February 2026, Allred alleged on CNN that male sexual predators were being protected by the handling of the Epstein files, while the identities of victims (referred to as "Jane Does") were being revealed. She called for greater protections for survivors and for accountability for those implicated in the documents.[18]

On February 23, 2026, The Telegraph reported that Allred had called on the FBI to search Epstein's storage lockers, arguing that survivors deserved "the whole truth" about the extent of Epstein's activities and those who facilitated them.[19]

Allred also commented on the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor (formerly known as Prince Andrew), stating that the arrest did not guarantee justice for trafficking victims and expressing concern that allegations concerning the sharing of state trade secrets during his time as a trade envoy were being given priority over sexual assault claims.[20]

California State Bar Investigation (2025)

In June 2025, Bloomberg Law reported that California State Bar investigators had begun contacting former clients of Allred's firm, Allred, Maroko & Goldberg, as part of a probe process. The report described the process as "fraught" and noted the firm's prominence in handling high-profile cases. Details of the specific nature of the investigation were not fully disclosed in the reporting.[21]

Television and Media

Allred has been a frequent presence on American television news programs and talk shows throughout her career. She appeared on a reality television show, We the People with Gloria Allred, which was covered by entertainment media in 2011.[22] She has also been a commentator on Big Think, an online media platform, where she discussed legal and social issues.[23]

Her media profile has been a subject of both admiration and criticism. Allred's practice of holding press conferences alongside clients has become a distinctive element of her legal approach, a pattern documented extensively in coverage by Los Angeles Magazine in 2025, which described a typical scene in which "attorney Gloria Allred summoned these several dozen reporters, bloggers, and cameramen" to a press event.[4]

Personal Life

Allred was born Gloria Rachel Bloom in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She was married twice: first to Peyton Huddleston Bray Jr. from 1960 to 1962, and subsequently to William Allred from 1968 to 1987. Both marriages ended in divorce. She retained the surname Allred from her second marriage throughout her professional career.

Allred has a daughter, Lisa Bloom, who is also an attorney and legal analyst. Bloom has appeared as a television commentator and has her own legal practice.

Allred has spoken publicly about experiencing sexual assault earlier in her life, and she has stated that these experiences influenced her decision to focus her legal career on representing victims of sexual violence and discrimination. She has been based in Los Angeles for the majority of her professional career.

Recognition

Allred has been inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame, one of the most significant honors recognizing contributions by American women to society.

In May 2025, she was selected as the commencement speaker at American University Washington College of Law, where she was introduced alongside Interim Dean Heather Hughes, American University President Jonathan Alger, and Provost Vicky Wilkins. The title of her address, "Courage Is Contagious," reflected themes she has emphasized throughout her career regarding the importance of individuals coming forward to assert their legal rights.[6]

Allred's cases have been covered by major national and international news outlets, including CNN, The Guardian, The Telegraph, Los Angeles Times, Bloomberg Law, and Los Angeles Magazine, among others. Her ability to sustain media attention on cases involving women's rights, sexual assault, and civil liberties over a period of more than four decades has been a defining characteristic of her career.

Legacy

Gloria Allred's career has spanned more than four decades of American legal and cultural history, during which she has represented clients in cases that have intersected with major social movements, including the feminist movement, the push for LGBT rights, and the broader reckoning with sexual assault and harassment that accelerated in the 2010s and 2020s. Her firm, Allred, Maroko & Goldberg, has been involved in cases that have set legal precedents and influenced public discourse on discrimination and victims' rights.

Her continued involvement in the Epstein survivors' cases in 2025 and 2026, representing more than 27 survivors and pressing for governmental transparency, demonstrates her ongoing engagement with civil rights litigation well into her eighties.[19][18][20]

The California State Bar investigation reported by Bloomberg Law in 2025 introduced a more complex dimension to her public record, though the outcome and full details of the probe had not been publicly resolved as of February 2026.[21]

Allred's approach — combining aggressive litigation with media strategy — has influenced how civil rights and victims' rights attorneys operate in the American legal system. Her practice of conducting press conferences alongside clients became a widely recognized method of drawing public attention to cases that might otherwise receive limited coverage.

References

  1. "Search Epstein lockers for sake of victims, Gloria Allred tells FBI".The Telegraph.2026-02-23.https://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/news/2026/02/23/search-epstein-lockers-gloria-allred-tells-fbi/.Retrieved 2026-02-23.
  2. "Gloria Allred on Epstein files' partial release: "I'm not here for politics. I'm here for justice, for my clients."".CNN.2025-12-22.https://www.cnn.com/2025/12/22/politics/video/gloria-allred-on-epstein-files-partial-release-im-not-here-for-politics-im-here-for-justice-for-my-clients.Retrieved 2026-02-23.
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  5. "Attorney Search: Gloria Allred".State Bar of California.http://members.calbar.ca.gov/search/member_detail.aspx?x=65033.Retrieved 2026-02-23.
  6. 6.0 6.1 "Courage Is Contagious: Gloria Allred Charges AUWCL Graduates to Defend Democracy in Tumultuous Times".American University.2025-05-18.https://www.american.edu/wcl/news-events/news/courage-is-contagious-gloria-allred-charges-auwcl-graduates-to-defend-democracy-in-tumultuous-times.cfm.Retrieved 2026-02-23.
  7. "Significant Cases".Allred, Maroko & Goldberg.http://www.amglaw.com/CM/Custom/TOCSignificantCases.asp.Retrieved 2026-02-23.
  8. "Bill Cosby, Gloria Allred deposition".CNN.2015-10-09.http://www.cnn.com/2015/10/09/us/bill-cosby-gloria-allred-deposition/index.html.Retrieved 2026-02-23.
  9. "We Won! California Supreme Court Rules for Same-Sex Marriage".PR Newswire.http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/we-won-california-supreme-court-rules-for-same-sex-marriage-57254917.html.Retrieved 2026-02-23.
  10. "Tiger Woods case coverage".The Times.http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/golf/article6937050.ece.Retrieved 2026-02-23.
  11. "Borat litigation".Court TV.2006-11-16.http://www.courttv.com/people/2006/1116/borat_ctv.html.Retrieved 2026-02-23.
  12. "Polanski case coverage".Yahoo News / AFP.https://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20100514/ts_alt_afp/entertainmentusfilmpolanskipeople.Retrieved 2026-02-23.
  13. "Nipple ring airport security case".CNN.2008-03-28.http://www.cnn.com/2008/US/03/28/nipple.ring/index.html.Retrieved 2026-02-23.
  14. "Scott Lee Cohen not fit to serve".Chicago Sun-Times.http://blogs.suntimes.com/sweet/2010/02/scott_lee_cohen_not_fit_to_ser.html.Retrieved 2026-02-23.
  15. "Celebrity attorney Gloria Allred wins fight to represent former Resorts employee".The Press of Atlantic City.http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/news/press/atlantic_city/celebrity-attorney-gloria-allred-wins-fight-to-represent-former-resorts/article_12d4b58e-ff70-11e0-a64a-001cc4c03286.html.Retrieved 2026-02-23.
  16. "Attorney Gloria Allred now connected to Causeway Cannibal case".CBS Miami.2012-06-02.http://miami.cbslocal.com/2012/06/02/attorney-gloria-allred-now-connected-to-causeway-cannibal-case/.Retrieved 2026-02-23.
  17. "Gloria Allred on Epstein files' partial release: "I'm not here for politics. I'm here for justice, for my clients."".CNN.2025-12-22.https://www.cnn.com/2025/12/22/politics/video/gloria-allred-on-epstein-files-partial-release-im-not-here-for-politics-im-here-for-justice-for-my-clients.Retrieved 2026-02-23.
  18. 18.0 18.1 "Gloria Allred alleges male, sexual predators are being protected by the Epstein files while Jane Does are being revealed".CNN.2026-02-06.https://www.cnn.com/2026/02/06/politics/video/gloria-allred-alleges-male-sexual-predators-are-being-protected-by-the-epstein-files-while-jane-does-are-being-revealed-lcl.Retrieved 2026-02-23.
  19. 19.0 19.1 "Search Epstein lockers for sake of victims, Gloria Allred tells FBI".The Telegraph.2026-02-23.https://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/news/2026/02/23/search-epstein-lockers-gloria-allred-tells-fbi/.Retrieved 2026-02-23.
  20. 20.0 20.1 "Andrew's arrest does not guarantee justice for trafficking victims, says top US lawyer".The Guardian.2026-02-20.https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/feb/20/andrew-mountbatten-windsor-arrest-justice-trafficking-victims-top-us-lawyer-gloria-allred.Retrieved 2026-02-23.
  21. 21.0 21.1 "Gloria Allred Clients Begin Fraught California Bar Probe Process".Bloomberg Law.2025-06-20.https://news.bloomberglaw.com/litigation/gloria-allred-clients-begin-fraught-california-bar-probe-process.Retrieved 2026-02-23.
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  23. "Gloria Allred on Big Think".Big Think.http://bigthink.com/ideas/20858.Retrieved 2026-02-23.