Attorneys of Color

Big firms have been posting their summer classes recently. I’ve noticed a troubling trend - firms want to “double count” diversity, so they hire many diverse women but very few diverse men. Anyone els… more

I speak a second language that I did not advertise to my firm. A partner found out I spoke this language while at an off-site happy hour while I was chatting with a summer. Said partner now wants to b… more

Sporadic thought: It’s something about the way “they” say/accentuate the “Black” in blackline that just….😤😡

What would you do if someone you were friendly with at work made a racist joke about you?

I am an immigrant attorney and I always wonder if not having English fluency makes me a less attorney? Which field of law is best for immigrant attorney with language barriers?

Any firms hiring a newly admitted attorney soon? In the LA area…

Anyone go into public interest from private sector? How has it been? Do you feel like it’s better for your mental health/ work life balance?

I’m a midlevel in big law and the only PoC in my practice group. I’m usually not given tasks that involve client contact unless the GC is also a person of color. These GC’s love me (I’m good at the jo… more

Employment lawyer here- if you’re put on a PIP that you suspect is for discriminatory reasons, please consult an employment attorney ASAP! I know it’s scary but an employment attorney can help you neg… more

Any law firms in the LA county area that have a focus on transactional matters? Looking to expand outside of litigation…

For those of us from lower socio-economic backgrounds, do you share details with your family of your exact salary? Some of my siblings know but some of the less financially secure siblings do not nor… more

Why do I always feel like quitting my job on mondays? Is this healthy?!

Do you notice or care when people from your practice group don’t attend DEI trainings and sessions? I notice that a lot of people from my group don’t attend and it kinda bothers me. I know people skip… more

I need help getting sworn in as an attorney. Are there local courts in the Chicago area that can do this? My issue is that I’m pending admission to the CA bar but I haven’t moved out there yet. I cont… more

How much is your contribution to medical?

I was a paralegal before becoming a licensed attorney. The ID firm I worked at as a paralegal, offerred me an atty position. I HATE billables but the perks of my job is a good partner & it's 1… more

Coming from big law salary, what’s an appropriate salary range for a third year at a boutique law firm looking to grow/ expand a preexisting practice in a niche area? I have a potential offer but they… more

I am deeply unhappy. I’ve tried therapy. I’ve tried working out and eating healthy. I’ve tried greater work life balance. But all I am is sad. 😪

Need a gut check. I had a deposition recently. We were invoiced as normal. My assistant bungled the check request process, and we were late on payment. I'm part of a midsize firm. The billing pers… more

I am a POC woman who started at a U.S. firm in a completely new practice area. I had an initial mixed review because I was new and just learning and just had a talk before my mid year review where I w… more

I am a leader in several bar associations, both diverse and not diverse. And I know it may be unpopular to say this, but I am exhausted. I am exhausted by the people, the work, society in general, the… more

For those of you that have switched firms or companies, have things gotten better or has it been more of the same?

Overt racism is not an issue at my firm but the way unconscious bias seeps into opport… more

Gut check: $80-$90k salary for a corporate compliance role in the DC area. Seems like it could be a good growth opportunity and career stepping stone. I was making more than double at a diff company b… more

I’m Asian and my firm cafeteria occasionally serves (admittedly subpar/inauthentic) Asian food. One day, the theme was Asian fusion and we had a mix of Korean, Thai, and Chinese inspired dishes. My me… more

Just found out that the company has hired two black people starting in May. Currently, I am the only black person in the office. Excited but, also scared. What if they don't like me? What if I don… more

I've had quite a disheartening experience with my career and I'm sadly sure I'm not the only one. I spent 2 years fighting my way out of insurance defense to finally break into my desired … more

Is glass ceiling still prevalent for Chinese Americans in the US? Biglaw attorney in Asia thinking of moving back to the States but concerned about career progression.

I am a non-Black WOC in big law and my assistant happens to be the only Black woman in our office. I think she does excellent work as my assistant and I really like her.

Today, HR came to my office to discuss her… more

Any Latinos annoyed by people calling you “Latinx”? Anglo liberals think it’s inclusive but it really comes across as condescending and butchers the Spanish language.

I work for old partners who are very old fashioned &racist. They don't allow wfh. I've been sick and tried very hard to power through and go to work because one of the owners hates when I … more

I'm almost a 4th year attorney and am so frustrated that I'm still asked to provide my transcript during job applications and interviews. I wasn't a horrible student: B+/A- average. Could … more

Would you address it if another attorney of color consistently mispronounced your name or called you by the wrong one? I want to believe that it’s a mistake but after correcting her several times I’m … more

Would you say your work or company helps support communities of color? I don’t think mine does to be honest. Most of my job is protecting rich, mostly white clients for my rich, mostly white bosses. M… more

I’m a junior male associate who currently works at a V5 law firm in NYC. I’m thinking about starting my loc journey but I’m unsure about what impact, if any, my appearance could have on my career. Obv… more

Any midlevel (2-6 yr) labor and employment attorneys looking to lateral to our LA or SF offices? LA is remote friendly (no mandate and people can come in if they want). V40 Cravath scale. Candidates w… more

Any London based friends here? Do we have any sort of communities that anyone would recommend getting involved in?

Need to take a week off in June. How do I communicate this to my supervisors? Should I just tell them that I’m going to be OOO in advance? What do I need to say in the email that I’ll send out about … more