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Sep 28, 2016 · Check out this list of the top 10 black female attorneys you should know, where you can find them, and what makes them worth knowing.

Our Network exists to promote personal and professional relationships in the Black legal community, to foster and encourage professional competence, and to provide opportunities for service and philanthropy.

As the 2019-2020 bar year comes to an end and we begin planning for 2020-2021, we’ve been reflecting deeply on how we can best serve you as we fight two wars, racism and COVID-19, …

Feb 8, 2024 · We’re honored to spotlight seven phenomenal Black women in the legal sphere. Their groundbreaking achievements have not only shattered long-standing barriers but played pivotal roles in shaping some of the most historic “firsts” in recent times.

Founded in 1975, Black Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles, Inc. is a non-profit corporation whose mission is dedicated to charitable, educational and community-based services, and addressing the needs and concerns of African-American women in the legal profession.

Apr 11, 2022 · Right now, women only make up 37% of the nation’s lawyers, and only 14% of the entire sector are people of color. Despite the disparity, Black women are smashing the glass ceiling all over...

Jun 6, 2019 · Here's our list of the top Black woman-owned law firms that you should know about: #1 - Knight, Morris & Reddick Law Group (Chicago, IL): a boutique law firm ran by three Black female attorneys that bring both legal and real world expertise from their diverse backgrounds.

Mar 17, 2025 · More than 100 years after Charlotte Ray became the first African American woman to graduate from a U.S. law school, challenges remain for Black women in the legal profession, panelists said at the webinar “Celebrating Trailblazing Black Women Lawyers,” sponsored by the ABA Judicial Division in recognition of Women’s History Month.

Mar 25, 2025 · Statistics from 2024 show that Black women make up only 4.1% of all lawyers in the U.S. The numbers make it clear — representation for Black women in the legal field is an uphill battle. The legal profession in America has long been an exclusive space, guarded by systemic barriers that have made access difficult for Black women. Despite that, Black women have fought for their place in ...