Sassower, Doris Lipson, 1932-

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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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referencedIn Sanders, Marlene. Papers, 1970. Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America‏
referencedIn Carden, Maren Lockwood. Papers, 1969-1979 (inclusive). Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America‏
referencedIn Maren Lockwood Carden papers, 1969-1979 Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America‏
creatorOf Sassower, Doris Lipson, 1932-. Papers, 1968-1989 (inclusive). Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America‏
referencedIn Friedan, Betty. Papers, 1933-1980 (inclusive). Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America‏
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associatedWith Sanders, Marlene. person
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Subject
Marriage law
Sex discrimination against women
Sex discrimination in justice administration
Women
Women lawyers
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Lawyers
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Birth 1932

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