March is Women's History Month, which, according to the official website, is about "commemorating and encouraging the study, observance, and celebration of the vital role of women in American history." While this deserves attention year-round, it still calls for a highlighted celebration.

A rising number of prolific women continue to pave the way for others, including those in the legal field. By setting a precedent cemented in law, they've changed the trajectory of cases for the future and left the door open for other life-changing actions and opportunities to take place.

Whether they were first in their profession or ruled on a case that changed history, here is a brief look at how women have emerged in the legal field, where they still face challenges and a few of the many women who have made their mark.

Between 1950 and 1970, women made up less than 5% of attorneys in the U.S. This percentage began to slowly increase over the following decades, though it wasn't until 1991 that women attorneys reached the 20% mark. But, in 2022, the number of women attorneys was still at 38%.

The conversation regarding gender diversity has been a harrowing road for females to compete against their male counterparts for wage and........

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