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This resolution officially proclaims April 2025 as Women in Law Month in California, recognizing the significant contributions of women to the legal profession while highlighting ongoing challenges of gender inequality. The resolution acknowledges historical milestones like Clara Shortridge Foltz becoming the first female attorney in the state in 1878 and Annette Abbott Adams becoming the first female justice in 1942, while also noting current disparities such as women comprising only 28 percent of law firm partners nationwide and facing persistent obstacles like gender bias and pay inequity. By designating this month, the resolution aims to celebrate women's achievements in law, promote gender equality, and encourage law firms, legal organizations, and educational institutions across California to host events and programs that recognize women's contributions and address ongoing challenges in the legal profession. The resolution specifically emphasizes the importance of diversity, including women of color, LGBTQ+ women, and women with disabilities, and seeks to inspire future generations of female legal professionals by highlighting the critical role women have played in advancing civil rights, gender equality, and social justice.

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