Black Attorneys

How would you go about getting your old job back?

How do you deal with being the "face" of controversial matters that others don't want to touch.

That student loan payment is coming ….. how y’all feeling? Any thoughts on how this will impact the economy?

Were you encouraged by friends or family to be an attorney or was it just coming from you? My mom was always rooting for me to stand up for those who needed it, but otherwise it was definitely not som… more

Did your religious or political beliefs play a role in what area of law you decided to practice? Do your religious or political beliefs play a role in how you practice law?

So hulk attorney at law has led me to finally watching the sopranos and essentially the modern Republican Party is a mix of the sopranos, x files and the first season of scandal? With no attribution? … more

So I just talked one of our yt 3rd years (I’m a 4th year) and she was telling me how she’s prepping to do her 3rd hearing and she’s nervous. Meanwhile, I’ve been begging for opportunities and have yet… more

Does anyone else feel like the world is closing in on them because of work deadlines, or is that just me?

How much PTO do you have left and do you think you have a fair enough amount per year? I only have 5 days left of 15. And no I don't think it's fair as it factors in all potential days off inc… more

How long do you plan to practice law? Will you practice until you’re one foot in the grave or is this just a means to an end for you?

Okay… when a partner says spend a couple hours on something… what does that mean? Lol I know I should ask… but I already did the work and it was like 4.5hrs.

I’ve been in DC for about a year now and looking to connect with other black lawyers in the area. If anyone wants to do drinks, etc. I am down!!

If you think you’re being laid off and have a legitimate discrimination/ retaliation claim against your firm, what kind of severance package do you think would be fair to negotiate?

How’s your mental health today, friends?
Me = 💙
MENTAL HEALTH CHECK-IN
❤️ great
💙 okay
💛 meh
💚 struggling
💜 having a hard time-wouldn’t mind if someone reached out to me
💔 I’m in a really dark place

Yo… more

I absolutely hate how this partner writes. He writes like he is talking because he dictated through this career. 🦖 There is no flow to his work, he just writes. He doesn’t know how to use tech. He re… more

How do you handle your triggers?

Do you think being a BLACK attorney impacts your friend group and dating life? I find that someone of my old friends think I’m boujee now (which I’m still down to eat at Apple Bae’s LOL) and as a blac… more

More Black people are going to college, yet the percentage of Black lawyers has stayed at 5% for the last 10 years. Whose responsibility is it to increase the number of black lawyers? As black lawyers… more

Clarity on stealth layoffs- do they typically make you sign an agreement that says you "voluntarily resign" but are employed for 10 weeks and expected to still do small tasks/ work if asked?

Is anyone else taking care of an aging parent? How are you handling it? Does your workplace support you and/or offer flexibility?

Do you believe that when it comes to black Attorneys in law firms, meritocracy is a myth?

As an immigrant I have always been taught the value of hardwork and honesty, and I am thankful for all the oppo… more

Any pet parents? How does that impact you going into the office?

I finished up a clerkship and I’m currently barred in CA. For personal reasons, I’ve recently decided to move to Atlanta instead. I don’t think I’ll be able to take the Georgia bar in Feb since it wou… more

I’m the only black man at my V20 and a 2nd Yr. Atleast 1-2 times a month, I move around and say Hi to my team / chat briefly or if walking past their office and our eye lock, I try to stop by and say … more

The white men just added me to a group message that been going on since the being of this project. I'm highkey upset. And I know it is minor but 😡

People at work get ONE chance to act like it pains them to speak back to me. After that, they never have to worry about me speaking first again 😉

The same people keeping Arby’s open drink Coors Beer. Fight me

Alright everyone I want opinions on what area of law you think is most in need of more black attorneys?

What's the toughest case you have on your plate right now? Without saying too much obv.

Did anyone else’s firm choose a group of non-Black attorneys to attend CYOC? Seems a little odd to me.

Anyone deal with ADHD? Do you feel like you’re running on E?

Anyone actually get work done in the office? Went in today and felt like I wasted a whole day.