born 1938
Lilly Ledbetter is an American civil rights advocate known for her work in promoting gender pay equality. She gained national attention after filing a landmark lawsuit against Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company for pay discrimination, which ultimately led to the establishment of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2009. This legislation was the first bill signed into law by President Barack Obama, aiming to strengthen equal pay protections for women.