One of First Female Officials Cites Steelers Training Camp Incident in Sweeping Lawsuit Against NFL

Ex-Female Ref Sues NFL For 'Gender Discrimination' — The Allegations Are Almost Laughable

Robin DeLorenzo is suing the NFL over an alleged pattern of "discrimination, humiliation, and retaliation," but some of the allegations seem downright silly.

One of first female officials cites Steelers training camp incident in sweeping lawsuit against NFL

One of the first women to officiate on-field in the NFL has sued the league, alleging years of discrimination and harassment — including an “utterly...

One of NFL’s first female refs ‘considered cutting hair’ amid alleged discrimination

The pioneering female referee claims the NFL provided ill-fitting gear, making her buy proper uniforms

Pioneering Female NFL Official Sues League for Gender-based Scrutiny, Humiliation, and Open Hostility

In a new lawsuit, one of the first three women to officiate an NFL game describes her three years at the pinnacle of her profession as a descent into the grip of a sexist institution unable to treat a woman as an equal. Robin DeLorenzo cited gender-based scrutiny, humiliation and open hostility among the indignities she suffered from 2022 to 2025 as a league official. Read more at AP News

NFL Referee Gender Bias Lawsuit Echoes 30-Year-Old NBA Case

Former NFL referee Robin DeLorenzo’s recent gender discrimination lawsuit against the league is occurring nearly 30 years after a female referee sued the NBA for gender discrimination—and won. There are lessons to be learned from the two disputes, as female referees seek employment opportunities in pro and college sports. DeLorenzo’s complaint was filed last week […]