Federal Judge Denies University’s Motion to Dismiss Pay Discrimination Lawsuit Brought by Former Athletic Department Employee

A federal judge from the District of Columbia has denied George Washington University’s motion to dismiss a lawsuit brought by a former athletic department employee, who claimed she was paid less money than a similarly situated male employee in violation of federal law.   The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed a lawsuit on behalf of Sara Williams, the former executive assistant to former GWU athletic director Patrick Nero, against GWU in September 2017, claiming she was paid ab