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Some Dumb Girl Syndrome: Challenging And Subverting Destructive Stereotypes Of Female Attorneys, Ann Bartow

William & Mary Journal of Race, Gender, and Social Justice

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Foreword To Symposium 2004: Attrition Of Women From The Legal Profession, Brooke D. Rodgers-Miller

William & Mary Journal of Race, Gender, and Social Justice

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I Do Know How She Does It (But Sometimes I Wish I Didn't), Rebecca White

William & Mary Journal of Race, Gender, and Social Justice

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The Ramifications Of The Fcc's Failure To Minimize Negative Media Portrayals Of Latinas And Black Women, Fiordaliza Batista

Cardozo Journal of Equal Rights & Social Justice

The note argues that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has failed to address the systemic issue of negative and stereotypical portrayals of minorities, particularly minority women, in media. These portrayals perpetuate racial and gender stereotypes, contributing to societal discrimination and violence. The FCC's inaction, coupled with its refusal to recognize minority status in licensing and employment practices, exacerbates these issues. The note calls for revised policies to promote diversity and accurate representations in broadcasting, emphasizing the need for regulatory reforms to address these harms.

Women As Supreme Court Advocates, 1879-1979, Mary Clark

Scholarly Articles in Law Reviews & Journals

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An Experiment In Integrating Critical Theory And Clinical Education, Margaret E. Johnson

All Faculty Scholarship

Critical theory is important in live-client clinical teaching as a means to achieve the pedagogical goals of clinical education. Feminist legal theory, critical race theory, and poverty law theory serve as useful frameworks to enable students to deconstruct assumptions they, persons within institutions, and broader society make about the students' clients and their lives. Critical theory highlights the importance of looking for both the "obvious and non-obvious relationships of domination." Thus, critical theory informs students of the presence and importance of alternative voices that challenge the dominant discourse. When student attorneys ignore or are unaware of such voices, other voices …

Brown’S Legacy: Looking Back, Moving Forward, Wilhelmina M. Wright

William Mitchell Law Review

This keynote speech was delivered at the Lena O. Smith Luncheon on May 7, 2004. Lena O. Smith was the first African-American woman to practice law in Minnesota. In 1921, she graduated from Northwestern College of Law, a predecessor of William Mitchell College of Law. See generally Ann Juergens, Lena Olive Smith: A Minnesota Civil Rights Pioneer, 28 Wm. Mitchell L. Rev. 397 (2001).

Book Review Of Gender On Trial: Sexual Stereotypes And Work/Life Balance In The Legal Workplace, Nicole Buonocore Porter

Faculty Publications

Holly English's book, Gender on Trial: Sexual Stereotypes and Work/Life Balance in the Legal Workplace, offers a very interesting, albeit mostly anecdotal, look at the many real or perceived sexual stereotypes in the legal workplace. Her book is the result of interviews with 180 lawyers (fifty of them men) over a two-year period in all regions of the country. Her main purpose of the book was to "explore the fact that persistent gender stereotypes present a continuing obstacle that obstructs the availability of broad opinions and choices for men and women lawyers." Through eight substantive chapters, she seeks to explore …

Gender Bias: Continuing Challenges And Opportunities, Rebecca Korzec

All Faculty Scholarship

In 1873 the U.S. Supreme Court denied Myra Bradwell the right to practice law, holding "the paramount destiny and mission of women are to fulfill the noble and benign office of wife and mother." Now, just slightly more a century later, two women sit on the Supreme Court, and almost half of all law students and law school faculty are women.

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Research in Virgil Hawkins' World of Print--Historical Print Research Project No. 1: Abortion

To ensure the student was relying on good case law, they would use Shepard’s Florida Citations to determine whether Eggart v. State had received any negative treatment by subsequent courts. For example, the case would be reviewed to determine if it had been overruled, superseded, deemed unconstitutional or received any other treatment that would negate or lessen its precedential value. According to the Shepard’s entry, at the time, the case was discussed and followed several times and remained good law.

You can see a scan of the Shepard’s entry for Eggart v. State below. The citation for the Shepard’s volume …

Shepard's Florida Citations

Research in Virgil Hawkins' World of Print--Historical Print Research Project No. 1: Abortion

As a lawyer or law student, any time you cite a case in support of a legal argument, you must check whether its authority has changed as a result of more recent decisions. Before the advent of the Internet, this process was typically done using a print tool called a citator. The principle citator at the time of the original FAMU law school was Shepard’s Citations, an indexing resource developed by Frank Shepard during the 19th century. Citators allow you to determine if your case is still good law and it acts as a research tool to find other cases …

Women Of Color In Law Teaching: Shared Identities, Different Experiences, Katherine L. Vaughns

Faculty Scholarship

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Lawyers And Domestic Violence: Raising The Standard Of Practice, John M. Burman

Michigan Journal of Gender & Law

Lawyers and judges should be the vanguard of those working to end domestic violence and mitigate its effects, yet they are not. This article is an attempt to change that. It strives to shed some light on the profound effect domestic violence has on law and law practice, as well as the profound effect lawyers and the legal system can have on domestic violence. Part II of this article demonstrates the extent and pervasiveness of domestic violence. Part III describes how domestic violence will affect a lawyer's practice. Part IV provides guidance on what a lawyer should do to determine …

The Healing Presence Of Clients In Law School, Angela Mccaffrey

William Mitchell Law Review

William Mitchell College of Law is celebrating the thirtieth anniversary of the Law Clinic. As a beneficiary of clinical legal education at William Mitchell, I write this essay to reflect on the value of clinical legal education to law students, to the clients served, and to the community at large. In my view, clinical legal education is timeless--as valuable to law students today as it was thirty years ago when William Mitchell started its first clinic. Although many things combine to make clinical education valuable, three aspects are particularly noteworthy. First, clinics give law students the chance to represent clients …

In Support Of A Unitary Tenure System For Law Faculty: An Essay, Nina W. Tarr

William Mitchell Law Review

[L]aw faculties are made up of diverse groups of people who contribute to the academic mission in a variety of ways. Given this, there is no reason to isolate one subset--those who teach in the clinic--and treat them differently when it comes to influence, power, autonomy, access to resources, security, or remuneration. In short, to give them a different “status” has become a historical anachronism.

‘For The Family, France, And Humanity’: Authority And Maternity In The Tribunaux Pour Enfants, Sara L. Kimble

School of Continuing and Professional Studies Faculty and Staff Works

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Images Of Women Lawyers: Over-Representation Of Their Femininity In Media, Victoria Alexeeva

Cardozo Journal of Equal Rights & Social Justice

The article critiques the portrayal of women lawyers in the media, particularly through the character Ally McBeal, arguing that her depiction overemphasizes femininity and emotional instability, perpetuating harmful stereotypes that undermine the progress of women in the legal profession.

Where Will Women Lawyers Be In 25 Years?, Frances E. Bivens, Joan Guggenheimer, Nancy Northrup, Susan Sturm, Judith Reinhardt Thoyer

Faculty Scholarship

Barbara Black said in her unbelievably moving remarks that Columbia has opened up its institutional heart to women. I thought that was a wonderful expression and, as a relative newcomer to Columbia, I have to agree. What does this mean? It means that women have become part of the cultural fabric of the Columbia Law School. We are not an accent. We are not an accessory. We are woven into the day-to-day fabric of the school. And this means being able both to participate in the old traditions and to reshape them to make some new traditions and then have …

The New Labor Market For Lawyers: Will Female Lawyers Still Earn Less?, Joni Hersch

Cardozo Journal of Equal Rights & Social Justice

The article examines the persistent gender pay gap in the legal profession, despite women's increased representation, and identifies key factors contributing to this disparity. It highlights how structural and societal factors, such as work hours, family responsibilities, and discrimination, play significant roles. The analysis suggests that while younger cohorts show signs of narrowing the gap, systemic barriers and biases continue to affect women's earnings and career advancement. The study underscores the need for policies addressing these inequities to ensure equal opportunities and pay.

Women In The Law: Milestones And Information, Colleen Kristl Pauwels

Historic Documents

Colleen Pauwels was the Director of the Jerome Hall Law for more than 30 years and wrote and researched about the history of the Maurer School of Law. This document details names and dates of major milestones of women in the law from 1892-1988.

Address, Cardozo Women's Law Journal Most Influential Woman In The Law Award, Mary Jo White

Cardozo Journal of Equal Rights & Social Justice

The article reflects on the progress and challenges faced by women in the legal profession, emphasizing the importance of equal opportunity and the need to redefine success beyond traditional metrics. While significant strides have been made since the late 19th century, when women first gained access to the legal profession, disparities persist in representation and recognition at the highest levels. The author, drawing on her experiences as the first woman to serve as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, argues that women must continue to advocate for greater representation and challenge societal norms while preserving their unique …

Introductory Essay: The Relevance Of Gender Bias Studies, Blake D. Morant

Washington and Lee Law Review

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Gender Bias Task Force: Comments On Family Law Issues, Philip Trompeter

Washington and Lee Law Review

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Gender Bias Task Force: Comments On Courtroom Environment, Sam W. Coleman, Iii

Washington and Lee Law Review

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Gender Bias Task Force: Comments On The Final Report, Elizabeth B. Lacy

Washington and Lee Law Review

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Gender Bias Task Force: Comments On Substantive Law Issues, Jane Marum Roush

Washington and Lee Law Review

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Women, Writing & Wages: Breaking The Last Taboo, Jan M. Levine, Kathryn M. Stanchi

William & Mary Journal of Race, Gender, and Social Justice

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Second-Class Citizens In The Pink Ghetto: Gender Bias In Legal Writing, Jo Anne Durako

Journal of Legal Education

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Ub's Women In Law: Overcoming Barriers During Their First Hundred Years, Marjorie L. Girth

Buffalo Women's Law Journal

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Brief Reflections On The Enterprise, Patricia D. White

Articles

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