The Wisconsin Supreme Court, in collaboration with the Director of State Courts Office and the Wisconsin State Law Library, has announced a ceremony to officially name the Wisconsin State Law Library in honor of Lavinia Goodell. The event is scheduled for Monday, September 30, at noon.
Lavinia Goodell was the first woman to practice law in Wisconsin. She achieved this milestone on June 17, 1874, after overcoming significant barriers and advocating for legislative changes that paved the way for future generations of women lawyers.
"Naming the State Law Library in Lavinia Goodell's honor is an opportunity to recognize her legacy and inspire the next generation of women in Wisconsin," said Justice Ann Walsh Bradley.
The ceremony will be held at the Wisconsin State Law Library, located at 120 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Madison, WI 53703. It will include remarks on Goodell's legacy and the role of women in law today. The event is open to the public.
Further information about Lavinia Goodell's life and work can be found at LaviniaGoodell.com.