In honor of Transgender Awareness Week, we’ve curated a list of three inspirational lawyers who are part of the transgender community. Mia Yamamoto “The fact of the matter is LGBT equality and liberation is essentially the liberation of all of society.” Mia Yamamoto was born in a Japanese-American internment camp in Arizona during World War II. Her father was […]
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With an abundance of true crime and legal documentaries available today, there are plenty of shows that have a strong focus on the legal procedures in unique cases. We’ve compiled a list of four true crime and legal documentaries that take a deep dive into the legal procedures of different types of law. The Staircase
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With around 38% of attorneys today being women, it’s easy to remember how much women have had to fight for their right to practice law. Although gender inequality in the legal profession is still prevalent today, women in the United States have pushed back on sexism and accomplished remarkable advancements for female lawyers over the
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February is Black History Month, an annual celebration of the achievements by African Americans and a time to recognize the central role of Black people in United States history. We’re proud to share the story of six Black female lawyers that smashed the glass ceiling and changed the American legal landscape. These women paved the
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In celebration of Black History Month, we’re featuring five revolutionary black lawyers who had an impact on American history. Some of these men and women made their marks in the courtroom, some gravitated to legislatures and others have been successful in both arenas. Macon Bolling Allen, First African American Lawyer & Judge, 1816 Macon Bolling
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