As the Commission on Women in the Profession concludes a year-long celebration of its 20th anniversary, we are particularly mindful that the work of the Commission has been guided by a succession of inspired and inspiring chairs whose devoted and imaginative leadership has been critical to the Commission's success. In recognition of their leadership of the Commission and their contributions to the profession, we asked each of them to offer remarks for this special issue of Perspectives, reflecting on the past, present, and future of the Commission and of women in the profession. The following pages include their diverse and thoughtful perspectives on legal issues critical to women, the challenges to the Commission, and why the Commission's vigilant work is still needed today. We salute and extend our gratitude to these extraordinary women for the role each one has played in bringing the Commission and the ABA to this 20-year milestone. The Commission's Work Is Never Done
Pamela J. Roberts, 2005-2008 The Work Must Go On
Diane C. Yu, 2002-2005 Aspirations to Equality Have Outpaced Achievements
Deborah L. Rhode, 2000-2002 On Board the Train to the Station of Equality
Karen J. Mathis, 1997-2000 Is the Past Prologue?
Laurel Bellows, 1994-1997 The Generation Y Challenge
Cory M. Amron, 1991-1994 Reinvigorating Our Commitment to Basic Ideals
Hillary Rodham Clinton, 1987-1991
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