NWHM CO-HOSTS BOOK DISCUSSION ABOUT TRAIL-BLAZING LAWYER BELVA LOCKWOOD

Along with the National Women's Law Center and the George Washington University Women's Studies Program, NWHM co-sponsored a standing-room-only book launch panel discussion and reception at the Woodrow Wilson
International Center for Scholars on March 22, 2007. Author Jill Norgren discussed her new book, Belva Lockwood: The Woman Who Would be President, with an introduction by Associate Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Additional commentary was provided by the Honorable John Ferren, Senior Judge, District of Columbia Court of Appeals, and former Wilson Center Fellow; and Wendy Williams, Professor of Law, Georgetown Law Center.

NWHM was well-represented, with President Susan Jollie, Board Members Ann Stone and Joan Wages, and Coalition Liaison Becky Schergens in attendance. Susan Jollie and Ann Stone discussed the museum and the pros and cons of online historical research during the question and answer period following the formal remarks.

View a summary of the event and the full webcast. View photos from the event below. Read a brief biography of Belva Lockwood. Jill Norgren's book is currently on sale, check your local bookstore or order it online.

Photos from the event:
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The Honorable Ruth Bader Ginsburg discussing trailblazing lawyer and presidential candidate Belva Lockwood	Bader Ginsburg wrote the introduction to Belva Lockwood: The Woman Who Would Be President d
Belva Lockwood: The Woman Who Would Be President author Jill Norgren discussing the book	Norgren sharing her research and writing experiences
Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars Book Discussion, March 22, 2007 d d	L to R: Philippa Strum of the Wilson Center; Wendy Williams, Law Professor at Georgetown Law Center; The Honorable John Ferren, Senior Judge, District of Columbia Court of Appeals

 

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