Did 19th-century American women have money of their own? To answer this question, Women, Money, and the Law looks at the public and private stories of individua
Rich in examples from the author's lifetime of experience as a lawyer defending women, and trying civil, family, and criminal cases, this book shows women how t
By the time women reach their 40s, they are often shockingly unprepared for the financial realities that await them. Attorney Frances Leonard offers readers adv
A transformative look at colonial women's pivotal roles as lenders and debtors in shaping the economic and legal systems of Newport and Boston. Winner of the Be
How can governments ensure that women have the same employment and entrepreneurship opportunities as men? One important step is to level the legal playing field