Imelme Umana: Nigerian-American Lawyer Makes History at Harvard

ImeIme Umana has etched her name into history as a trailblazer in the legal profession.
In 2017, the Nigerian-American lawyer became the first Black woman ever elected President of the Harvard Law Review, a landmark achievement that came 27 years after Barack Obama became the first Black man to hold the prestigious position.
Born in Pennsylvania to Nigerian parents, Umana is a remarkable triple graduate of Harvard University, earning a Bachelor’s degree, a Juris Doctor (JD), and a Master of Public Policy (MPP).
Rather than pursuing a lucrative corporate law career, she chose to dedicate her life to public service, fighting for justice and defending underserved communities.
Her distinguished career includes clerking for federal judge Robert L. Wilkins and U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, before continuing her mission to serve those who need legal representation the most.
Congratulations to ImeIme Umana for inspiring a new generation of African excellence on the global stage.
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