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Five Female Lawyers Who Confronted Sexism and Changed History

Learn about 5 trailblazing women in law. Read remarkable stories of five pioneering female lawyers who defied sexism and discrimination to leave an indelible mark on the legal profession. From Arabella Mansfield, Pauli Murray, Patsy Matsu Takemoto Mink, to Sandra Day O’Connor and Ruth Bader Ginsburg, these women overcame countless obstacles to pave the way for future generations of female lawyers.