1950-1975
In 1966, who became the first Black woman appointed as a federal judge?
Constance Baker Motley
In what year did Sandra Day O’Connor become the first woman appointed to the US Supreme Court?
1981
By 2025, women earn about how many cents for every dollar men earn in law
$0.82
What has changed for women in law school enrollment from 1950 to 2025?
Women now make up the majority
What workplace issue has continued for women in law from 1950 to 2025?
Discrimination
What 1963 law made it illegal to pay women less than men for the same job?
Equal Pay Act
By 2000, women made up what percentage of state legislators?
22%
In 2024, women became the majority of law firm associates at what percentage?
50.3%
Which barrier was reduced by the feminist movement between 1975 and 2000?
Need for a man to co-sign a mortgage
Women in law have consistently been underrepresented in which area?
Federal judgeships
Around 1970, what percentage of lawyers were women?
3%
What group helped support women in law and push for equality during this period?
Women’s Law Caucus
Who became the first female dean of Harvard Law School and was later appointed to the US Supreme Court?
Ella Kagan
Which of the following is a legal change that helped improve workplace equality for women?
Equal Pay Act
From 1975 to 2025, what has remained a challenge despite more women in the field?
Equal leadership roles
Who started the Women’s Rights Project in 1972?
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
By the mid-1990s, women made up what percentage of law school students?
50%
As of 2025, what percentage of law firm partners are women?
28%
Compared to earlier eras, what positive trend occurred in the 1990s?
Women reached 50% of law school enrollment
What social factor still causes many women to leave the legal profession mid-career?
Childcare responsibilities
What 1964 act helped make workplace discrimination based on gender illegal?
Civil Rights Act
Ruth Bader Ginsburg was appointed to the Supreme Court in:
1993
One major reason many women leave the legal profession mid-career is:
Workplace culture and lack of advancement
What historic change happened in 2024 regarding women in law firms?
Women became the majority of associates
Which behavior still affects women in courtrooms today?
Being interrupted significantly more than men