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

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.

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

I resent the idea that people would blame the messenger for the message, rather than looking at the content of the message itself.

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

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.

If I can mean to people - if I can symbolize the ability to pursue gender equality, racial equality, and to be truthful about our experiences, then, absolutely, that's what I want to be.