Join Judge Pamela Reeves on May 18 at noon for a discussion of Sisters In Law: How Sandra Day O'Connor and Ruth Bader Ginsburg Went to the Supreme Court and Changed the World by Linda Hirshman in the East Tennessee History Center auditorium.

They are Republican and Democrat, Christian and Jew, western rancher’s daughter and Brooklyn girl, but their relationship transcends party, religion, region, and culture. In spite of their differences, Sandra Day O'Connor and Ruth Bader Ginsburg—strengthened by each other’s presence on the Court—have transformed the Constitution and America itself, making it a more equal place for all women. Linda Hirshman’s dual biography includes revealing stories of how these trailblazers fought for their own recognition in a male-dominated profession—battles that would ultimately benefit every American woman. She also makes clear how these two justices have shaped the legal framework of modern feminism, including employment discrimination, abortion, affirmative action, sexual harassment, and many other issues crucial to women’s lives.

Judge Reeves was sworn in on March 10, 2014 as the first female District Judge in the Eastern District of Tennessee. She was nominated by President Barack Obama and confirmed by the Senate on a vote of 99-0. Reeves received her B.A. and J.D. from the University of Tennessee. Prior to her appointment to the federal bench, she practiced law and mediated cases in Knoxville with the law firm of Reeves, Herbert & Anderson, P.A. Reeves has been active in many bar and community leadership positions throughout her career, including serving as President of the Tennessee Bar Association, President of the American College of Civil Trial Mediators, and Chair of the Knox County Election Commission. For 15 years, she wrote a monthly column on legal issues for the Knoxville News Sentinel.