Law Changers

Really educated, supremely powerful men discriminate. That’s painfully
obvious in author Fred Strebeigh’s book Equal: Women Reshape
American Law. As with almost every other profession, it took
women a long time to break into the field of law, and they remain
under-represented in courtrooms and law firms today. Through interviews
with lawyers, judges (including U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader
Ginsberg), litigators and plaintiffs, and by researching personal
archives, Strebeigh presents a history of women’s fight for fairness
inside the legal system. Strebeigh will talk about his book tonight at
the Central Branch of the Kansas City, Missouri, Public Library (14
West 10th Street). The event starts at 6:30 p.m., following a 6 p.m.
reception. RSVP by calling 816-701-3407or see kclibrary.org/rsvp/4964.

Thu., May 28, 6:30 p.m., 2009