# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Lavinia Goodell: Wisconsin’s First Female Lawyer and Her Fight for Justice (adults)
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 31 Mar, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Tue, 31 Mar, 2026 at 07:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Janesville’s Lavinia Goodell began practicing law in 1874, specializing in female clients and divorce cases. When she was denied the right to argue a case in front of the Wisconsin Supreme Court because of her sex, she fought back. Learn how Lavinia used the courts to fight for women’s rights, and how her efforts led to changes in Wisconsin state law. 

Presented by Jennifer Motszko, UW-Whitewater. No registration necessary. 

This program is part of our America 250 - Rock County series.  Our history is America’s history!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/janesville/lavinia-goodell-wisconsin’s-first-female-lawyer-and-her-fight-for-justice-adults/200029685513420
- **Event Categories**: 
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 14

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Janesville
- **state**: WI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Hedberg Public Library
- **lat**: 42.67921
- **long**: -89.01904
- **full address**: Hedberg Public Library, 316 S Main St,Janesville, Wisconsin, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Lavinia Goodell: Wisconsin’s First Female Lawyer and Her Fight for Justice (adults) being held?
  - **A:** Lavinia Goodell: Wisconsin’s First Female Lawyer and Her Fight for Justice (adults) takes place on Tue, 31 Mar, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Tue, 31 Mar, 2026 at 07:30 pm at Hedberg Public Library, 316 S Main St,Janesville, Wisconsin, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Lavinia Goodell: Wisconsin’s First Female Lawyer and Her Fight for Justice (adults)?
  - **A:** Lavinia Goodell: Wisconsin’s First Female Lawyer and Her Fight for Justice (adults) is organized by Hedberg Public Library.

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