This presentation is a tribute to the remarkable life and contributions to American law of Ruth Bader Ginsburg (1933-2020). RBG was a lawyer, professor, judge, and Justice esteemed for her brilliant mind and eloquent writings. After winning five of six gender cases before the Supreme Court in the 1970s, she was appointed federal appellate court judge and Supreme Court Justice. She and husband Martin Ginsburg enjoyed a long, joyful marriage with two children. RBG attended the Santa Fe Opera for 24 years. After her passing, she was the first woman to lie in state at the U.S. Capitol.
Dianne Layden is a semi-retired professor and writer in Albuquerque. Her field is American Studies. Her current research focuses on New Mexico history and culture. She publishes articles, gives presentations, and portrayed RBG in 2022-2025 for the New Mexico Humanities Council, until funding stopped. Dianne serves on the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Advisory and Review Board and on the board of the cooperative where she lives.
Wheels Museum
1100 2nd St SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
Phone: (505) 243-6269
Admission is Free, but donations are gladly accepted.