02/18/2026
This Black History Month, as a Black woman owned law firm, we have to look at the people who paved the way for us.
One of those trailblazers is Charlotte E. Ray, who in 1872 became the first Black woman in the United States to graduate from law school and practice law. At a time when both women and Black Americans were systematically excluded from the legal profession, she stepped forward anyway.
Her courage and determination helped open doors that had long been closed. Because of women like her, Black women attorneys today are able to stand in courtrooms, lead firms, and serve their communities with strength and excellence.
We are proud to continue that legacy through our commitment to justice, advocacy, and service.
Happy Black History Month!