“I would strongly urge the women in the audience to consider a career in the judiciary. Judging seems to be tailor-made for women. Judging is physically light work—generally no heavy lifting is required. Judges are often heard to complain that they are overworked and underpaid, characteristics typically ascribed to ‘women’s work.’ And should a judge decide to bear a child, her robe is a perfect maternity dress.”
“You can combine family and careers, although you will never hear a male lawyer being asked how he manages to combine marriage with a career.”
“No one should apologize for the lifestyle he or she chooses. We make the right decision for the right time.”
Asked by a second grader: “How does it feel to be a girl justice?”
“Fine. The boy justices treat me great.”
“I may be the first woman justice, but I’m clearly not the last.” – Attorney Shirley S. Abrahamson