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Pioneering Women Lawyers: From Kate Stoneman to the Present |
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Since 1994, the Albany Law School has hosted an annual Kate Stoneman Day to celebrate the first woman admitted to the Bar in New York and the first woman to attend Albany Law School. This important book shares the inspiration, advice and experiences of pioneering women in the legal profession who have paved the way for generations behind them, including many yet to come.
The book features a fascinating history of Kate Stoneman written by Professor Katherine Katz, the Kate Stoneman Professor of Law, followed by edited chapters featuring speeches delivered at Kate Stoneman Day by leading women lawyers--many of them former Margaret Brent Honorees and active members of the ABA.
The contributors to this book read like a who's who of women lawyers. Among the distinguished contributors are:- Chief Judge Judith S. Kaye, NYS Court of Appeals
- M. Catherine Richardson, First Women President of the NYS Bar Association
- Judge Constance Baker Motely, 2nd Cir. Court of Appeals
- Karen Mathis, President, ABA
- Martha Barnett, Past-President, ABA, first woman to chair the House of Delegates
- Professor Martha Davis, Northeastern School of Law
- Hon. Mary Donohue, former Lt. Governor, State of New York, Judge NY Court of Claims
- Professor Herma Hill Kay, UCLA
- Professor Margaret Montoya, University of New Mexico School of Law
- Cheryl Mills, NYU Legal Counsel, former White House Deputy Counsel
This book is will be informative and enjoyable reading for men and women lawyers alike, as well as law students, women thinking about a career in law, and the general public interested in women's issues.
Pioneering Women Lawyers is filled with inspiration, advice and shared experiences. It is uplifting, yet it serves as a reminder of the struggles and challenges faced by women in the legal profession from the early years, and still today. The chapters are filled with valuable information and the words of wisdom from leading women lawyers, judges, and law professors.
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"An instructive as well as inspirational tribute to Kate Stoneman and her empowering legacy. Each of the featured women trailblazers calls us to pick up the torch and be vigilant in our work - as women lawyers and for women lawyers - to eradicate gender discrimination."
-- Pamela J. Roberts, Chair, American Bar Association Commission on Women in the Profession
"A rare find. You will be inspired by the wisdom and passion of the remarkable women within these pages, each a pathfinder in her own right. Together, they give voice to the collective truth about the challenges and opportunities of the past, present and future in our quest for justice and equality."
-- Kathryn Grant Madigan, President, New York State Bar Association
"Thought provoking remarks highlighting the perspectives of twelve great legal minds who happen to be women. These trailblazers celebrate our successes and prepare us for future battles and motivate us to conquer all obstacles. Inspirational!"
-- Laurel G. Bellows, Chair, ABA House of Delegates, Bellows and Bellows, P.C.
"This volume makes clear that Kate Stoneman's smarts, her passion, her humanity and her advocacy skills on behalf of women and all people of color continue to be an inspiration to us all."
-- Marina Angel, Professor of Law, Temple University School of Law
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