Stories from Trailblazing Women Lawyers: Lives in the Law

History told through the words of one hundred groundbreaking female lawyers: "Their stories are both a window into the past and a beacon for the future." -Virginia G. Drachman, author of Sisters in Law

In 1950, Harvard Law School began to admit women. But for those wanting to enter the profession, the terms of engagement were clear: Only a few women would be admitted each year to American law schools, and after graduation their opportunities would never equal those open to similarly qualifi...