Evangeline M. Mitchell, a graduate of Prairie View A&M University in Texas, the University of Iowa College of Law, and the Harvard University Graduate School of Education K, was selected by Lawyers of Color, a nonprofit devoted to promoting diversity in the legal profession, as one of the Top 10 Most Influential Black Lawyers of the Decade.
Recognized for her dedication to making strides in legal education, Ms. Mitchell has earned substantial recognition over the years for her impact on fostering Black students and college graduates to pursue law school.
Ms. Mitchell, the founder of the 17th annual National Black Pre-Law Conference and Law Fair, has executed several successful projects including conferences, books, articles, websites, social media networking groups, and YouTube channels.
She has enthusiastically devoted a large part of her legal career to helping future Black law students create personal and important connections by providing them with necessary information and resources. She is also the mastermind behind a variety of other Black law-focused events and initiatives including the National HBCU Pre-Law Summit, the National Diversity Pre-Law Conference, and The Future Legal Eagles Flight School.
Ms. Mitchell has written a multitude of books that cater specifically to future Black lawyers including “The African American Pre-Law School Advice Guide”, “The African American Law School Survival Guide”, and “Lessons from Successful African American Lawyers.” She is currently producing two documentaries that tell the story of Black lawyers and the role race plays as she follows their journeys and their careers.
