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Judge Aleta Trauger Opened Doors for Women in Law

Aleta A. Trauger earned a reputation as a tough prosecutor after convicting a former Tennessee governor during her stint at the U.S. attorney’s office. The 1981 case, which dealt with selling liquor licenses to political friends, gave her credibility in a male-dominated space.

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University of Baltimore Law Hires First Woman Dean

“I am excited to join the University of Baltimore as the dean of the School of Law as the university celebrates its centennial anniversary,” LaVonda Reed said in a statement. “The school’s commitment to excellence in teaching, impactful research and service to the legal academy and the profession is as inspiring as the people who […]

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