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Will Rollins: “She became a lawyer when 90% of the profession was filled…”

Featuring: Will Rollins, Democratic | Former Candidate, U.S. House California, District 41

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Will Rollins Congressional Candidate (CA-41) Ep.14

Published | Video Starts at 07:43

So in her genetic career, yes, the lawyer gene bit me. And I think what was unique about that is there's not too many people. First of all, She became a lawyer when 90% of the profession was filled with men. Mendez. And so. A trailblazer. Yeah. And growing up, listening to her stories about the workplace taught me something about the lasting effects of misogyny, frankly, on the country. (07:43–07:48)

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