Velena G. Ellis, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
TweetVelena G. Ellis
American police officer and attorney
Date of Birth: 12-May-1914
Place of Birth: Kansas City, Kansas, United States
Date of Death: 21-Sep-1972
Profession: police officer
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Taurus 
About Velena G. Ellis
- Velena G.
- Ellis, Esq.
- (née Morgan; May 12, 1914 – September 21, 1972) was an American police officer and attorney who was the first African American woman to be admitted to the New York Bar while at the New York Police Department (NYPD).
- She joined the force as a matron in 1940, having previously been active in community affairs, including her local NAACP branch; she was appointed an officer in 1941.
- She worked on juvenile and homicide cases, including referring women and girls to social agencies.
- Ellis was also the first police officer to be admitted to the New York Bar when still active as a patrolwoman at the 28th precinct.
- Ellis continued representing clients and left the NYPD in 1948 to practice law full time.
- She was married to Robinson Ellis, and had a daughter, Mary.
- She died in New York City at the age of 58.
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