# Sophonisba Breckinridge

First woman to graduate from the University of Chicago Law School and the first female member of the Chicago Bar. Co-founded the University of Chicago Graduate School of Social Service Administration, helping establish social work as an academic discipline.

- Region: 312
- Affiliation: Social Reformer & Educator
- Industry: Social Work & Education
- URL: https://xecon.dev/312/profiles/people/sophonisba-breckinridge
- Updated: 2026-05-27

## Sources

1. [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sophonisba_Breckinridge)
2. [UChicago Crown Family School](https://crownschool.uchicago.edu/)