Illinois alumna sworn in as first Black woman on state Supreme Court Jul 8, 2022 4:30 pm by PETER HANCOCKIllinois in the News Share on Facebook Tweet Email Images Daily Herald (July 7) Lisa Holder White was sworn in as the first Black woman to serve on the Illinois Supreme Court. Holder White earned a law degree from the U. of I. College of Law in 1993. Share on Facebook Tweet Email