I was aware, however, that telling at any point in my career could adversely affect my future career

But the issue of sexual harassment is not the end of it. There are other issues - political issues, gender issues - that people need to be educated about.

One of the things I was taught in law school is that I'd never be able to think the same again - that being a lawyer is something that's part of who I am as an individual now.

Many women are harassed, one in three between the ages of 18 and 34, by one poll. And we need to figure out if, in fact, we are going to enable them to come forward with their complaints, as opposed to enabling harassers and abusers to continue their behavior.

We've got to understand that all disenfranchised people have something in common...The pursuit of justice really is about equality for everyone.

Testifying has helped me understand that one individual's behavior and actions make a difference. That my actions are important to people other than myself

Certainly my life will not ever be as private and discreet, and perhaps I should even use the word insulated, as it was before