As our way of honoring the life and legacy of the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, this past Women's History Month, we hosted an essay contest for teen girls with the prompt, "How did Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg inspire me?" The firm partnered with the Women and Girls Foundation of Southwestern Pennsylvania for this contest.

We received many inspiring submissions, but our panel of Buchanan judges narrowed it down to two. Congratulations Alaina Smith and Bilquisu Abdullah! Below you can hear the two young women recite their winning entries.

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