RAINN’s National Sexual Assault Hotline is available 24/7 at 800-656-4673
We are humbled by the outpouring of support from so many individuals around the world and grateful for the encouragement shown to our client, Jane Doe.
We have been asked by many whether our firm will start a GoFundMe on her behalf. We will not, and we endeavor to be transparent about why.
As attorneys, we are bound by rules of professional conduct that govern our relationship with our clients, including limits on soliciting or managing funds in connection with a case. Beyond that, we represent Jane Doe on a contingency-fee basis, meaning she bears no out-of-pocket legal costs. As such, this case will proceed on its merits, not on donations. Lastly, protecting Jane Doe’s privacy and anonymity is paramount, and a fundraiser could put that in jeopardy.
Please also be aware that we have not authorized any fundraiser in Jane Doe’s name or in this firm’s name. Any such effort is not affiliated with us, and we urge the public to use caution before contributing to one.
We ask that everyone continue to keep our client’s privacy and dignity at the center of their support. For those who wish to do more, we encourage supporting a reputable survivor-support organization, such as RAINN, which assists survivors of sexual assault in the U.S.
