Elizabeth Vrato with 
Counselors 

In The Counselors, some of our country’s most interesting history-making women take time to share their stories of pain and triumph-as though they were chatting with you over a cup of coffee-with the hope that that their experience might help you along your way. In his foreword to The Counselors, President Bill Clinton writes, "The accomplishments of the women in The Counselors are a testament to the power and promise of the American Dream and are sure to resonate deeply with many young women who have the desire and ability to make their own unique contributions to this legacy of progress." Janet Reno shares that she grew up in a log cabin, and her mother wrestled alligators. Pat Schroeder talks about serving in Congress and running for president. Sandra Day O’Connor and Ruth Bader Ginsburg discuss gender issues. The women leaders we meet are recipients of the Margaret Brent Award, which was founded by Hillary Rodham Clinton when she served as Chair of the ABA Commission on Women.