Linda R. Hirshman

Linda Hirshman is a retired law professor, author, and women's rights advocate.

She earned her law degree and Ph.D. from the University of Illinois at Chicago and practiced law, appearing before the Supreme Court.

Hirshman taught at Brandeis University until her retirement in 2002.

She has since become a well-known author, focusing on feminist issues and legal history.

Her writing style is praised for making complex legal concepts accessible to general readers.

Hirshman's work often examines the impact of women in law and politics, with a particular interest in the advancement of women's rights through legal means.