Lavinia Goodell: Wisconsin’s First Female Lawyer and Her Fight for Justice

Janesville’s Lavinia Goodell began practicing law in 1874, specializing in female clients and divorce cases.  When she was denied the right to argue a case in front of the Wisconsin Supreme Court because of her sex, she fought back.  Learn how Lavinia used the courts to fight for women’s rights, and how her efforts led to changes in Wisconsin state law.  Presented by Jennifer Motszko, UW-Whitewater.

This program is part of our America 250 - Rock County series.  Our history is America’s history!