Louise Saunders

Louise Saunders (1893–1969) was a lawyer who was called to the bar in 1933 and went on to become the first woman lawyer in Newfoundland.[1] She began her career as a legal secretary in the office of Richard Squires who was Prime Minister of Newfoundland during the 1920s.

Saunders was born in Greenspond and died in St John's.

References

  1. ↑ "Women's Walk:Newfoundland and Labrador Heritage". Memorial University of Newfoundland. Retrieved 2008-04-04.


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