Violette Neatley Anderson

Violette Neatley Anderson (July 16, 1882–December 24, 1937) was the first female African-American law school graduate in the state of Illinois. On January 29, 1926, she became the first African-American woman to practice law at the United States Supreme Court.

Violette Neatley Anderson

Violette Neatley Anderson (July 16, 1882–December 24, 1937) was the first female African-American law school graduate in the state of Illinois. On January 29, 1926, she became the first African-American woman to practice law at the United States Supreme Court.