One prominent leader in the fight for equal pay for women is Pay Equity Activist Lily Ledbetter. Her activism gained national attention through the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, which was signed into law in 2009. This legislation aimed to strengthen federal protections against wage discrimination, allowing women to seek fair compensation more effectively. Ledbetter’s journey from a factory worker to a champion for gender equality has inspired many to continue the fight for women's rights in the workplace.