About Us
About Us
Our Purpose
Acknowledging the severe under-representation of Black women in positions of responsibility in government, private sector, and the overall legal community, Sistas-in-Law is an organization committed to collectively promoting the acknowledgement and advancement of Black women in the legal community. Our purpose is to ensure justice and fairness for all. We will accomplish this through legal education and employment, training and internship opportunities at the national, state, and local levels to enable members and young people to gain the knowledge required to understand, operate, and participate within the legal, civic, educational and social processes. Sistas-in-Law will foster and maintain high ideals of integrity, learning, competence, public service, and high standards of conduct all while providing support, encouragement, and networking opportunities for its members.
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What Sets Us Apart
In 2023, Black women accounted for just 2.28% of all lawyers working in U.S. law firms, underscoring their limited representation within the legal profession. Despite ongoing discussions and initiatives aimed at promoting diversity and inclusion, Black women remain a small minority among legal professionals. Their presence in the field continues to lag behind other minority groups, such as Asian and Latino attorneys, who have seen comparatively higher levels of representation.
The low percentage of Black female attorneys reflects a broader issue of systemic barriers, including challenges related to access to legal education, mentorship opportunities, and advancement within law firms.
These obstacles contribute to the difficulty Black women face in, not only entering the profession, but also progressing to leadership positions, such as partners or senior legal executives. This underrepresentation highlights the need for more focused efforts within the legal profession to create a more inclusive environment that supports the recruitment, retention, and advancement of Black women in law. Their participation is essential in fostering a legal workforce that more accurately reflects the diversity of the broader society it serves.
Meet Our Founder
Judge LaTonya Honorable is the Fifth Division Circuit Judge for Pulaski and Perry Counties and a former trial attorney with over 22 years of experience. A Bowen Scholar graduate from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock Bowen School of Law, she has served in various legal roles, including Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, Deputy Public Defender, and private attorney for a non-profit legal aid firm, as well as general litigation in criminal, civil, and domestic relations. Throughout her career, she has been committed to giving back to the community by offering free legal advice, hosting public legal seminars, and providing pro bono services. Judge Honorable is passionate about educating, encouraging, and empowering others; working on re-entry programs for incarcerated individuals; and advocating for various, appropriate, limited scope legislative reforms. She also leads voter and civic education and advocacy through her community organization, Voter E.M.T., motivating people to stay active and engaged in the nonpartisan civic process. In addition to her legal work, Judge Honorable is an active community leader, member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., a proud wife, a mother to three daughters and a handsome fur baby, Kyzer.
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Judge Cara Connors
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In-person meetups and virtual events, where all members throughout the organization can connect in a safe environment, share
experiences, share resources, and become empowered through various events.
Networking and Empowerment Events:
SIL, Inc. can serve as a point of engagement for members looking to use their expertise to serve their communities.
Pro Bono Opportunities:
SIL, Inc. will encourage legal professionals to collaborate on issues affecting their jurisdiction, rather than working in silos.
Chances to work with attorneys and judges outside the office:
For members seeking to better engage with the public, SIL, Inc. will offer forums for educating community members about the legal issues affecting them.
Community Outreach:
Participate in marketing opportunities and public member profiles, where potential clients can connect with attorneys who have experience in specific
practice areas.
Public Member Directory Listing:
Members may be able to gain leadership experience by serving on a task force, acting as a committee chair, or holding another key role in the organization.
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Benefits of membership include:
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Meet Our co-founder
Judge Cara Boyd Connors a Memphis native, graduated from Hendrix College and the Bowen School of Law, later practicing law in Tennessee and Arkansas. She began her career as a hearing examiner, served as a deputy prosecutor, and became a revocation judge with the Arkansas Parole Board. In 2016, she opened her own practice, focusing on criminal defense and civil matters, before being elected in 2022 as Twelfth Division Circuit Court Judge for Perry and Pulaski Counties.
Judge Cara Boyd Connors co-founded Sistas-in-Law with Judge LaTonya Honorable to support Black women in law. She is an active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., and lives with her husband, Gary Connors, Jr., their two daughters, and three French Bulldogs.
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Judge Cara Boyd Connors, Judge Cara Boyd Connors co-founded Sistas-in-Law with Judge Latonya Honorable to support Black women in law. She is an active member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., and lives with her husband, Gary Connors, Jr., their two daughters, and three French Bulldogs.
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