Welcome to "Luminary," the Society of Women Trial Lawyers' dedicated series that shines a light on the trailblazers and trendsetters within our ranks. Each month, we discover the journeys, successes, and insights of a different member, illuminating the profound impact they make in the legal sphere and beyond. Here, we celebrate not just the professional achievements of our peers but also the personal stories that inspire their relentless pursuit of justice and equity.
This platform is more than a showcase—it's a source of empowerment, learning, and connection, fostering a community where the collective wisdom of women trial lawyers is honored and shared. Join us in honoring our luminaries, their diverse experiences, and their contributions to the law and society.
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Florence Murray
Be true to yourself. If something is uncomfortable, figure out why it’s not comfortable. Is it not comfortable because you don’t have experience? In which case, just reach out to other women for support, or suggestions, or ways to help you the first time you deal with something, or the first few times, or until you feel comfortable. But if it’s something where you feel like you’re truly uncomfortable because it’s not you, whether it’s being aggressive in a deposition and that goes so far against your nature that it makes your skin crawl, or whether it’s taking cases to trial, and you’d rather be second chair or be the brief writer, be honest and be true and find what brings you happiness in the work, because you’re doing it for the long haul.
Maggie Langdon
It's no secret that the legal field is still heavily male-dominated. I always get excited when I see law school enrollment data, because more and more women are entering the profession and entering plaintiff's practice every year. Without the women in the profession—whether support staff, paralegals, IT, bookkeeping, or attorneys—cases don't get moved. You can't talk to your clients the way you want to, and nothing else happens without women.
