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Book Review: Stories from Trailblazing Women Lawyers by Jill Norgren By Maura Ashe Women and the Law, October 2024 A review of a book that was born from the ABA's Commission on Women in the Profession's oral history project. 
Chair’s Column By Deanna Hoyt Women and the Law, October 2024 A note from the chair.
Getting to Know: An Interview with Justice Debra B. Walker By Akanksha Balekai Women and the Law, October 2024 An interview with Justice Debra Walker conducted by her summer extern. 
A Note from Past Chair: Erin M. Wilson By Erin M. Wilson Women and the Law, October 2024 A farewell from the former chair.
Safeguarding Your Future By Athena Clark Women and the Law, October 2024 This article explores where these legal fields converge, offering insights for anyone looking to protect their assets and loved ones.
CLE Spotlight: ‘The $250,000 Difference: What Does Gender Have to Do With It?’ By Dina M. Ninfo & Chloé G. Pedersen Diversity Leadership Council, June 2022 A summary of a recent Standing Committee on Women and the Law CLE program that addressed the ongoing wage gap within the legal community.
Using Legal Training to Advocate for a World Free of Breast Cancer By Colleen Boraca Women and the Law, May 2022 A look at how the skills lawyers use put them in a unique position to help others.
CLE Spotlight: ‘The $250,000 Difference: What Does Gender Have to Do With It?’ By Dina M. Ninfo & Chloé G. Pedersen Women and the Law, February 2022 A summary of a recent Standing Committee on Women and the Law CLE program that addressed the ongoing wage gap within the legal community.
No Thank You to the Gender Slur By Judge Ann Breen-Greco Women and the Law, February 2021 A look at the use of "gender slurs."
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Mr. President, What Will You Do for Woman Suffrage? Happy 100th Anniversary of the Ratification of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution By Kelly Thames Bennett Women and the Law, August 2020 A look at the history of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution on the 100th anniversary of its ratification.
Creating gender equality: Takeaways By Sandra Crawford Women and the Law, April 2019 Key takeaways from a recent panel presentation on creating gender equality in the workplace.
Share your talents! By Marylou Lowder Kent Women and the Law, February 2019 An overview of three programs managed by the Standing Committee on Law Related Education for the Public that present attorneys and judges with opportunities to volunteer their time in their communities toward the advancement of civics education.
Chair’s column By Lori Levin Women and the Law, December 2018 A note from the Committee on Women & the Law chair, Lori Levin.
Fast facts about our female U.S. Supreme Court justices By Andrea Kmak Women and the Law, December 2018 Although the women who have served on the U.S. Supreme Court represent a small minority of the justices, they have nevertheless contributed to the Court in their own unique ways. 
Good news column Women and the Law, December 2018 Uplifting updates from various members of the Standing Committee on Women & the Law.
Women rule the legal profession in Cuba By Elizabeth Reynolds Women and the Law, December 2018 A discussion of the legal system in Cuba.
A year as chair of the American Bar Association Judicial Division By Judge Ann Breen-Greco Women and the Law, October 2018 Judge Ann Breen-Greco reflects on the opportunities she has had to work on justice and the rule of law as her year as Judicial Division chair with the American Bar Association comes to a close.
Remembering the past, working on our future—ISBA Women and the Law Committee Chairs Women and the Law, September 2009 A list of those who have served as Chair of this Committee.
Women and the Law Committee—University of Illinois School of Law outreach By Stephanie K. Nathanson Women and the Law, March 2009 The Standing Committee on Women and the Law is looking forward to our upcoming program at the University of Illinois School of Law (U of I) on April 23, 2009.
Your Opinion Needed! ISBA’s Standing Committee on Women and the Law Examines Committee Goals—and we need your help! By Amie M. Simpson Women and the Law, November 2007 Why are we here? What is our purpose? It’s an age-old question that has puzzled great thinkers for centuries…
Projects supporting women: sign up to help women with breast cancer! By Cindy Bordelon Women and the Law, March 2002 Often the difference between life and death for breast cancer patients depends upon the types of treatment and services covered by their health insurance companies.
Women candidates for the judiciary By Graciela Mata Women and the Law, March 2002 Running for office requires a great deal of courage. Campaigning can be physically and financially draining.
The aftermath of September 11th: recognizing women’s rights as an international issue By Amanda DeVincentis Women and the Law, December 2001 What role shall we play in the aftermath of the September 11 terrorist attack? How do we struggle to not only find meaning after those events, but also work for the advancement of women's rights and an awareness of the plight of women internationally?
Book review: But words can never harm me—A review of Women Escaping Violence: Empowerment Through Narrative by Elaine Lawless By Sheila J. Simon Women and the Law, December 2001 A few lucky attorneys learned about interviewing in law school, and a few more learned by watching more senior attorneys on the job.
Gender fairness roundtables to be held in early 2002 Women and the Law, December 2001 Are judges ensuring that gender bias does not occur in their courtrooms? Have bar associations paid sufficient attention to gender bias issues in continuing legal education courses?
Momentum builds for employers to provide insurance coverage for prescription contraceptives By Cindy Bordelon Women and the Law, December 2001 Since late last year, several developments have added momentum for employers to provide insurance coverage for prescription contraceptives.

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