| Macon Bolling Allen | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Lawyer, judge |
| Known for | First African-American lawyer and Justice of the Peace |
| Spouse(s) | Emma Allen; Hannah Allen |
| Children | 7 |
Nov 19, 2021 · Damian Williams, the first black person to be appointed US attorney for the Southern District of New York, was sworn into office Friday -- and announced the formation of a new civil rights unit.
Jan 11, 2022 · When she was sworn in on Monday, Rachael Rollins made history as the first Black woman to lead the U.S. Attorney’s Office for Massachusetts. Also historic are the number of violent and often racist...
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Mar 24, 2021 · CJN. Wednesday, March 24, 2021 - 6:14am. Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY) will ask President Biden to name Damian Williams as the next U.S. Attorney in Manhattan, virtually ensuring that one of the most important federal prosecutor's offices will be led for the first time by a Black man, reports the New York Times.
Arabella Mansfield (May 23, 1846 – August 1, 1911), born Belle Aurelia Babb, became the first female lawyer in the United States in 1869, admitted to the Iowa bar; she made her career as a college educator and administrator....Arabella MansfieldOccupationLawyer, EducatorSpouse(s)Melvin Mansfield5 more rows
Charlotte E. RayRay, married name Charlotte E. Fraim, (born January 13, 1850, New York, New York, U.S.—died January 4, 1911, Woodside, New York), American teacher and the first black female lawyer in the United States.Jan 9, 2022
Justice Thurgood Marshall broke barriers in 1967 when he became the first African American judge appointed to court.5 days ago
Strauss was a prosecutor before joining Fried Frank earlier in her career, where she led the white collar practice from 1995 to 2012, the firm said. She then left to serve as chief legal officer at aluminum producer Alcoa Corp until 2018.Feb 1, 2022
Charlotte E. RayBornJanuary 13, 1850 New York CityDiedJanuary 4, 1911 (aged 60) Woodside, Long IslandNationalityAmericanOther namesCharlotte E. Fraim5 more rows
Being a black, female lawyer was so novel at the time that Ray faced prejudice and could not secure enough clients. By the 1880s, she moved to New York and became a public school teacher. She remained active in public affairs, though, as an ardentsupporter both of women's suffrage and equality for black women.Aug 22, 2018
Due to its jurisdiction over the New York City borough of Manhattan, the pre-eminent financial center of the United States of America, the office's incumbent is often nicknamed the “Sheriff of Wall Street”. As of October 10, 2021 the United States Attorney is Damian Williams.
Damian WilliamsCurrent U.S. AttorneysDistrictUnited States AttorneyNew York, SouthernDamian WilliamsNew York, WesternTrini E. RossNorth Carolina, EasternMichael F. Easley, Jr.North Carolina, MiddleSandra J. Hairston89 more rows
Damian Williams (lawyer)Damian WilliamsAssumed office October 10, 2021Appointed byJoe BidenPreceded byAudrey StraussPersonal details9 more rows
Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY) will ask President Biden to name Damian Williams as the next U.S. Attorney in Manhattan, virtually ensuring that one of the most important federal prosecutor's offices will be led for the first time by a Black man, reports the New York Times. Schumer's request makes Williams the front-runner to become U.S.
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Moses Levy (1778): First Jewish American male lawyer in the U.S. He would later become a judge.
Wentworth Cheswell: First African American male Justice of the Peace in the U.S. (1805)
Leonard Staisey (1948): First blind male lawyer (who later became a judge) to serve as an Assistant District Attorney (1950) in the U.S.