Work : Gain social status 1976 (First woman Pres. of Harvard Law Review)
Work : New Job 1981 (Govenor Dukakis reelection campaign)
Work : New Job 1981 (Professor at Harvard)
Relationship : Marriage January 1987 (Marty Kaplan) chart Placidus Equal_H.
Work : New Job October 1987 (Dukakis presidential campaign manager) chart Placidus Equal_H.
Health : Change in Appearance 1993 (Decided it was time to lose weight)
Work : Published/ Exhibited/ Released 1998 (Release of diet book)
Relationship : End significant relationship 2000 (Separated from Marty)
American attorney and law professor at Harvard during the 80s, known for her brains, decisive clarity, husky voice, and spunk, the author of several books and an experienced political operative. After law school, she went into behind-the-scenes politics when she was recruited to work on Massachusetts Governor Michael Dukakis bid for reelection in 1981. She taught at Harvard from 1981-1987. She took over when John Sasso left the post of Dukakis presidential campaign manager in October 1987. The middle child of a lawyer father and a mother who managed a cardiologists office, Susan grew up in Marblehead, MA. and attended Wellesley. She was the first woman to serve as president of the Harvard Law Review in 1976. In that same year, she was raped, and used the experience for her book, "Real Rape," which is about victims rights. In 1998, Estrich published a diet book, " Making the Case for Yourself: A Diet Book for Smart Women." The book outlines a five-step diet plan based on her experience of weight loss. She met her future husband, Marty Kaplan, in 1983, and they married in January, 1987, when he was Vice-President of Disney Studios. They reside in Los Angeles with a daughter, Isabel, and a son, James. By the late 90s, Kaplan was working as associate dean of the Annenberg School of Communications at USC. In the fall of 2000, Estrich and her husband of 14 years separated. She created a new home for herself and her children and was quoted "I have never felt so powerful in my life - or so vulnerable." Link to Wikipedia biography Read less
Susan Estrich (born December 16, 1952, in Lynn, Massachusetts) is a prominent American lawyer, political strategist, commentator, author, and professor. She is best known for her work as campaign manager for Michael Dukakis's 1988 presidential campaign and her contributions to feminist legal theory.
Estrich has held several significant positions throughout her career, including serving as a law professor at the University of Southern California Gould School of Law. She has also worked as a contributor for Fox News and has written columns for various publications. Her experience spans legal practice, political consulting, and academia.
Estrich's role as campaign manager for Dukakis's presidential campaign was a pivotal moment in her career. While the campaign ultimately ended in defeat, it highlighted her strategic abilities and solidified her place in the political landscape. She has remained actively involved in political commentary and analysis.
As a legal scholar, Estrich has made significant contributions to feminist legal theory, particularly in areas related to sexual harassment and rape law. Her book "Real Rape" is a landmark work that challenges conventional understandings of sexual assault and advocates for legal reforms. She has been a vocal advocate for victims' rights and gender equality in the legal system.
Estrich is a prolific author, having written numerous books and articles on a range of topics, including law, politics, and personal experiences. Some of her notable books include "Sex & Power," "The Case for Hillary Clinton," and "Soulless: Ann Coulter and the Right-Wing Femme Fatales."
Information on Estrich's current social media presence and online activities is limited publicly. While she has been active in media and commentary in the past, updates on her current social media engagement are not readily available.
Information about Estrich's most recent projects is not readily available through public sources. Given her history of involvement in legal scholarship, political commentary, and writing, it's likely she continues to be engaged in related activities.
For more in-depth information on Susan Estrich's career and contributions, further research through academic databases, news archives, and book publications is recommended.
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