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Dorothy Walker (1899–1983) was the first female district attorney in Wisconsin.[1]

She was born on March 21, 1899 in Columbus, Wisconsin.[2] In 1921, she was the only female to graduate in her class from the University of Wisconsin Law School. Upon being admitted to practice law in Wisconsin in February 1922, Walker thereafter worked as a partner for a law firm until being elected District Attorney of Columbia County.[3] By 1938, after serving two-terms as district attorney, Walker opened her own private practice. In 1974, she was the first female to receive the Distinguished Alumni Faculty Award from UW Law School Alumni Association.[4][5] She died on August 1, 1983 in her hometown.[2]

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  1. ^ "Dorothy Walker Elected District Attorney". 150th Anniversary. 1914. Retrieved 2019-09-05.
  2. ^ a b "Dorothy Walker". Find a Grave.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. ^ Women of ... International. John C. Winston. 1924.
  4. ^ HISTORY, WISCONSIN WOMEN MAKING. "Dorothy Walker (1899-1983)". madison.com. Retrieved 2019-09-05.
  5. ^ "DOROTHY WALKER - GIRL PROSECUTOR" (PDF). University of Wisconsin Law School.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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