In 1899, the Women Lawyers Club, made up of 18 women who were denied admission to other bar associations, was established in New York City. It was renamed the Association of Women Lawyers in 1908, and finally the National Association of Women Lawyers in 1923. #tbt

What path would you have taken if you weren't a lawyer? Our #womenlawyerswednesday Sally Shaheen Joseph began her career as a traveling jazz singer: http://bit.ly/ssjwlw Arab American Institute

In 1971, Christine Beshar became the first woman to become a partner at Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP. A working mother, she pushed to make the firm more convenient for parents. Sadly, she passed away on January 11th at 88 years old. Read about her incredible career here: http://bit.ly/cbwallstreet #tbt

While all women confront obstacles in their efforts to succeed in the legal profession, women of color attorneys face the unique challenges of race & gender. To achieve a level playing field for #womenlawyers of color, the ABA Commission on Women created this Women of Color Toolkit: http://www.ambar.org/womenofcolor #womenlawyerswednesday

Before beginning your career in the field of law, consider these loan tips from Ms. JD: http://bit.ly/wlloandebt #womenlawyerswednesday

Today's #womenlawyerswednesday goes to all of the fantastic nominees seeking the Margaret Brent Award. Your work is valuable, appreciated, and above all, necessary for our profession to thrive. Thank you for your contributions.

Upon passing the bar in 1972, Judge Eleanor Nisperos became the first Filipino to be hired as a Deputy Attorney General in the California Attorney General’s Office in Sacramento. Nisperos later became an Administrative Law Judge and became the Chief Judge within her department. In 1981, Nisperos co-founded the Filipino Bar Association of Northern California and became its first president. #tbt

“Achieving Long-Term Careers for Women in Law” is an initiative of ABA President Hilarie Bass. It features innovative research on legal careers using life cycle models from the fields of sociology, social psychology and economics. The focus will be on the many benefits of remaining in the profession and will highlight the career paths of senior women lawyers who continue to practice, exercise power, and will inspire future generations of women lawyers. http://bit.ly/eltcwil #womenlawyerswednesday

A new year brings new opportunities for reflection and growth. Thank you for sharing the highs and lows of 2017 with us, and we wish you nothing but peace and prosperity in the year ahead.

In 1974, Judge Abby Abinanti became the first Native American female attorney to practice law in California. Born in 1947 in San Francisco, Abinanti grew up in the Yurok Indian Reservation alongside California’s Klamath River. She has served as the Chief Judge of the Yurok Tribal Court since her appointment in March 2007. Find her current work here: http://bit.ly/judgeaa #tbt

Congratulations to the 100 #womenlawyers listed on Crain's New York Business's Leading Women Lawyers in NYC list! http://bit.ly/nybest100 #womenlawyerswednesday

The ABA Commission on Women would like to wish you the happiest of holidays.

In 1869, Arabella Mansfield became the first woman admitted to practice law in the United States. The Mansfield rule, named after her in 2016, determines whether women and POC have been given fair consideration in leadership roles. Read about it here: http://bit.ly/amansfield #tbt

Five years ago, the AZ milspouse rule was issued, allowing attorneys married to servicemembers stationed in the state to apply for admission to the Arizona bar without examination. Find the story of Rachel Schafer, the first military spouse admitted under Rule 38 (i), here: http://bit.ly/azmilspouse #womenlawyerswednesday