Sassower, Doris Lipson, 1932-

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Birth 1932

Biographical notes:

Feminist lawyer Sassower was educated at Brooklyn College (B.A. 1954) and New York University (J.D. 1955). A specialist in sex discrimination cases and matrimonial law, she was the first woman to serve on the judicial selection committee of the New York State Bar Association. She served as president of the New York Women's Bar Association (1968-1969) and as official observer at the U.N. for the National Association of Women Lawyers (1969-1970). She has written extensively on sex discrimination, women in the legal profession, and matrimonial law reform.

From the description of Papers, 1968-1989 (inclusive). (Harvard University). WorldCat record id: 122413722

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Subjects:

  • Marriage law
  • Sex discrimination against women
  • Sex discrimination in justice administration
  • Women
  • Women lawyers

Occupations:

  • Lawyers

Places:

  • United States (as recorded)