Woman lawyer : the trials of Clara Foltz
Type
Book
Authors
ISBN 10
0804743584
ISBN 13
9780804743587
DDC
340.092
Category
Women and the Law
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Publication Year
2011
Publisher
Pages
xv, 370 pages
Subject
Women and the Law
Abstract
"Woman Lawyer tells the story of Clara Foltz, the first woman admitted to the California Bar. Famous in her time as a public intellectual, leader of the women's movement, and legal reformer, Foltz faced terrific prejudice and well-organized opposition to women lawyers as she tried cases in front of all-male juries, raised five children as a single mother, and stumped for political candidates. She was the first to propose the creation of a public defender to balance the public prosecutor. Woman Lawyer uncovers the legal reforms and societal contributions of a woman celebrated." - Voila
Description
Content:
Introduction -- Becoming a lawyer, 1878-1880 -- Making a living, 1880-1890 -- Moving on a larger stage, 1890-1895 -- Changing locations, 1895-1911 : New York, Denver, San Francisco, Los Angeles -- Clara Foltz as public thinker -- Working for political equality -- Inventing the public defender -- Conclusion : Victory roses.
Introduction -- Becoming a lawyer, 1878-1880 -- Making a living, 1880-1890 -- Moving on a larger stage, 1890-1895 -- Changing locations, 1895-1911 : New York, Denver, San Francisco, Los Angeles -- Clara Foltz as public thinker -- Working for political equality -- Inventing the public defender -- Conclusion : Victory roses.
Biblio Notes
Includes bibliographical references (pages 327-370) and index.
Number of Copies
1
