AS A YOUNG LAWYER living in Sweden, Ruth Bader Ginsburg came across the word vägmärken, which translates literally as “pathmarker” or “waypaver.” 1 Many consider the Justice herself to be an exemplary “waypaver” and “pathmarker,” blazing the gender equality trail and expanding opportunities for women and men, yet she is also known for giving credit to those who came before her, illuminating little-known historical figures and spotlighting those who helped pave the way for her own opportunities and accomplishments.
