BE Tireless. Lilly Ledbetter is a tireless advocate for gender equality, civil rights, and equal pay. In the aftermath of her landmark sex discrimination case against her former employer, which she had lost, Lilly fought back against this adversity with her dedication to pursuing justice. She became the namesake of Barack Obama's first official piece of legislation as president. 50 Women, 50 States: Alabama. Get show notes and resources at beautifullyequipped.com/podcasts