Trailblazers in Torts and Tenure

Herma Hill Kay’s posthumous tribute charts the personal and professional struggles of pioneering women legal scholars. Their stories are more than inspiring — they chronicle institutional resistance, curriculum reform, and the rise of feminist jurisprudence. With meticulous research and narrative grace, this book offers a dual lens: personal history and systemic critique. It’s essential reading for legal educators, DEI advocates, and students looking to understand how progress is made — and who makes it.

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Stephen Breyer, Reading the Constitution: Why I Chose Pragmatism, Not Textualism (Simon &Schuster 2024)

In Reading the Constitution: Why I Chose Pragmatism, Not Textualism (2024), retired Justice Stephen Breyer offers a thoughtful look at how judges interpret legal texts. Breyer argues for a pragmatic approach that values constitutional principles, purposes, and practical consequences alongside textual fidelity. Drawing on real cases from his time on the Court, he illustrates the strengths and limits of competing judicial methods in a clear, accessible style. Both legal professionals and curious readers will find his reflections insightful, particularly at a time of heightened ideological tension on the Court.
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Behind the Robes: Voices from the Lower Courts

A rare window into the judiciary’s unsung confidants — these clerk stories reveal power, mentorship, and moral complexity from behind chambers’ closed doors.
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