List of first minority male lawyers and judges in Rhode Island

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This is a list of the first minority male lawyer(s) and judge(s) in Rhode Island. It includes the year in which the men were admitted to practice law (in parentheses). Also included are those who achieved other distinctions, such becoming the first in their state to graduate from law school or become a political figure.

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Firsts in Rhode Island's history

Allan Fung: First Asian American male to become a mayor in Rhode Island (2008) Allan Fung.jpg
Allan Fung: First Asian American male to become a mayor in Rhode Island (2008)
Gordon Fox: First gay male to serve as Speaker of the Rhode Island House of Representatives (2010) GordonFox.jpg
Gordon Fox: First gay male to serve as Speaker of the Rhode Island House of Representatives (2010)

Lawyers

Law Clerk

State judges

Political Office

Firsts in local history

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