Ruppa, Belle Bortin
1898 - 1981
Details
Alias: Belle Bortin
Born: 1898
Died: 1981
Professional Facts
Practice Area:
Criminal Law
Regions and States of Practice:
WI, Midwest
Other Education:
Marquette University
Positions During Her Career:
Criminal defense lawyer in Wisconsin (1920-1922, 1923-1950)
Firsts:
Woman to run for an elected office in Wisconsin
Further Research Materials
References:
Pioneers in the Law: The First 150 Women. State Bar of Wisconsin (1998), Describes the hardships and recognizes the efforts of the first 150 women lawyers admitted to the State Bar of Wisconsin, 1879-1943.
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