When My Signature Altered Outcomes: Building Credibility as a Female Attorney in Rural Practice by Jessica Perez
The day I passed the bar, I became a lawyer. The day I successfully tried my first case, I became one in the eyes of the judge. In between those two distinct moments, I learned that credibility in a courtroom…
Read Full ArticleSafeguarding the Right to Vote: Accessibility in the Pursuit of Equal Protection by Erin E. Tomlin
Women have long been experts on the importance of “access” and what that means to dignity, equal protection under the law, and justice. Shirley Chisholm, the first Black congresswoman, is famously known to have said, “If they don’t give you…
Read Full ArticleIntroductory Letter from Kendall Bjornsen, IWL President and Jaime Matier, IWL Vice President
Milestone birthdays invite us to reflect, not just on how far we’ve come, but on the people and purpose that carried us here. This year, Idaho Women Lawyers (IWL) celebrates its 40th anniversary. For us, it’s a milestone that feels…
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