This poster was created in the early 90s for the Ontario Women’s Directorate as part of a campaign encouraging women to enter and excel in non-traditional occupations. It features Louise Arbour, then a judge in the Court of Appeal for Ontario, photographed in a law library surrounded by shelves of legal texts. The design combines a strong yellow background with bold vertical typography introducing Louise and her belief in justice, highlighting her words about open-mindedness and progressiveness within the legal profession. The accompanying text emphasizes women’s increasing representation in law and the value of perseverance and education in achieving professional equality. Graphic design is by Joss Maclennan; photograph is by Debra Friedman.

The poster is one of a number in the Rise Up archival collection by Joss Maclennan. Copyright is held by the artist and the poster is shared here with Joss Maclennan’s permission.