Linda Coffee (1942-) was the other attorney involved in representing "Jane Roe". After gaining her law degree from the University of Texas, Coffee clerked for federal judge Sarah Hughes, and worked for the Texas Legislative Council.
Coffee and Weddington met when Coffee gave a speech about an abortion rights lawsuit she was representing. The lawyers decided to increase the chances of success, they needed a second case to represent. And for that, they needed to find themselves a plaintiff.