Bertha Wilson's appointment to the Supreme Court of Canada in 1982 capped off a career of firsts. Wilson was the first woman lawyer and partner at a prominent Toronto law firm and the first woman appointed to the Ontario Court of Appeal. In light of her death in 2007 Wilson's extraordinary intellect and groundbreaking achievements provoked reflection on her contributions to Canadian society and prompted the question, what difference do women judges make? "Justice Bertha Wilson" examines Wilson's career through three distinct frames - foundations, controversy, and reflections - and a wide range of feminist perspectives. Taken together, these provocative essays paint a nuanced portrait of a complex, controversial woman who made a deep impression on the Canadian legal landscape.