Law of the United States.

Lutie Lytle became the third African-American woman to be licensed to practice law in the United States in 1897. That same year she became the only black female to be practicing law in the United States, after the first two died.

John Marshall was the third Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. Under his leadership, the Court became a vigorous and equal third branch of government. The structure of the government was made clear, and the Court's authority to make the final decision as to the consitutionality of the government's actions was firmly established.