Influential Women in Law

Law is a demanding field that requires time, patience, intelligence and plenty of hard work. In past years, men dominated this field, but nowadays, more women find themselves excelling in this wonderful field. Here are a few examples from Carter Capner of the most influential women in law:

 

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Arabella Mansfield: Arabella was a strong, intelligent woman who opened the door for other females by becoming the first woman admitted to the Iowa Bar back in 1869. She was allowed to take the bar exam thanks to her impressive test scores in school, which is amazing because there was a law that only allowed white males over 21 to take the exam. Arabella passed the test with a spectacular score, and thanks to her efforts, Iowa law soon permitted women to take the bar exam.

Laura Wasser: Laura is one of the highest paid divorce lawyers in the country, and her law firm is sought-after by the world’s most recognized celebrities. Some of Laura’s clients include the following: Angelina Jolie, Britney Spears, Kate Walsh and Robyn Gibson.

Stacey D. Phillips: Stacey is a prominent litigation attorney who specializes in numerous areas of law and, thanks to her ability to defend her client’s rights, works in one of the most successful law firms in the country and only takes on high profile cases. Not only that, she has been sought after by the world’s most renowned solicitors.

Karen DeCrow: Karen, who was also a female rights activist, started her career as a journalist in 1969. Later in her life, she became a sought-after attorney and became the first female mayoral candidate in New York. Karen was a firm believer in gender equality and spent her life fighting for equal rights, which is why she earned respect from several solicitors.

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Hilary Clinton: The former First Lady of the United States, Hilary Clinton is an inspiration to women everywhere. She has a J.D. from Yale Law School and soon became a solicitor. In addition to being a Former First Lady, Clinton became the 67th secretary of state.

Shadi Sadr: Shadi is an Iranian lawyer, solicitor and successful female rights activist. Shadi majored in litigation law and holds a Master’s degree in international law. Sadr excels in defending execution cases in Iran and has been featured in high profile cases.

 

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Sonia Sotomayor: Sonia made headlines when she became one of the members of the United States Supreme Court. She is the third female to make it to the Supreme Court and is the first from Latin American heritage. Sonia studied at Yale where she became the editor of the Yale Law Review. After graduating, she got a job as an assistant district attorney at a very well-known law firm.

Margaret Thatcher: Margaret is one of the most influential women of all time because of her accomplishments. She was the first female Prime Minister of the UK. Before pursuing a law degree, she studied chemistry and later went to complete her J.D.

These women show others that hard work, dedication and higher education can get you anywhere in life.