Attorneys of Color

Are there any good midsized law firms in Los Angeles for attorneys of color?

DLA Piper sued again for discrimination.

Thoughts on Riley Safer - RSHC? Seems to actually care about diversity

It's so daunting that, even with all the work I have, I need to BILL 9 hours a day to make my hours. Fauk.. I mean, I love the work, but when trying to make a bonus, it's an uphill battle.

It finally happened to me - amidst all glowing reviews, got one blatantly unfair review from a partner that won’t even say hi to me in the hallway, I hardly work with her beyond 1 or 2 occasions (only… more

Has anyone experienced getting more work based on their attire to the office? Pending you have solid work product.

Heritage Foundation, AEI, Federalist Society etc. How do you feel working in firms knowing we work closely with individuals and attorneys who are members of these organizations?

The blatant racism from North-“Africans” and the Middle East towards black people is why I will stay minding my business and keep my reaction to issues like the recent occurrences in Palestine limited… more

Does anyone know of any local bar associations / groups that have events in NYC or NJ that are pretty well attended? Want to commit to getting out and meeting people / volunteering this year and build… more

Just launched something I started working on when I realized there were no resources out there that spoke to me.

The Legally Centered Career Compass - a guided workbook for Black women attorneys navigating career direction.

After… more

Anyone here attending CYOC this upcoming week?

I have been contemplating getting my ear re-pierced. As a Latino stub year, I worry this might affect my biglaw job in some way. Any thoughts or advice? I feel like I already stick out enough as it is… more

So rain check, am I tripping? I got shortlisted for very competitive roles, had the screeners and then both times - the recruiters came back to say that they are not discounting me altogether but want… more

At this point trying to find a role as a black female attorney is a humiliation ritual!

How’s everyone hanging in there?

I’m a senior associate leading a deal with two partners (both white men). I’m working with this junior associate (POC) for the first time. The junior is slow and their work product has needed a lot of… more

My boss (white male partner) told me (latina female associate) he "didn't like my tone" when I addressed a long aggressive email from him and advocated for myself very calmly and profes… more

To use an analogy many of us are familiar with… Practicing law at a firm as a person of color feels like being the guest at a cookout where your friend was invited, and you were just brought along. Yo… more

Hi. When you guys are completing job applications…do you fill out the demographic information? Or decline to answer? Do you think it helps/hurts to indicate you are a minority?

I still have PTSD from my former firm due to how I was mistreated and the racism I experienced there. I'm at a better firm and am safe now. But, I still get the occasional nightmare or thought or … more

Practicing law in a firm ain’t nothing but some stress.

My former firm had partners who openly celebrated Trump, wanted a ban on immigration from non-European countries, and wanted to end birthright citizenship for children born to immigrants. I'm so g… more

To my fellow new partners- just got my tax bill- and it’s twice what I expected! Tips to deal with?

Anyone have a good Black or brown recruiter rec for the Bay Area? Seems like most of the people in hearing about are white women.

Thoughts on Baker McKenzie? Specifically corporate/M&A?

What should someone starting a solo practice know before starting? 4 years of legal experience trying to start something on the side while keeping current 9-5. I’d be doing single family closings for … more

Years ago, I was at a toxic firm when I was younger. I was verbally abused and thrown under the bus by bad seniors. Today, I'm a senior associate at a different firm. I'm breaking the cycle a… more

As an African-American who has experienced and observed bias and prejudice in the workplace, I am having trouble practicing as an employment attorney on the defense side. Anyone else encounter this si… more

Can we start making a list of firms that have a reputation for being racist and are actively and openly hostile to POC?

Any litigators working in Chicago? I’m looking to lateral to a small firm with people who will actually mentor me. I’m finding mentorship very lacking at my current firm and would love to hear from an… more

I'm a midlevel who works closely with a first-year associate (a white male) I really like. We've noticed that opposing counsel often directs questions to him, calls him, or emails him without … more

How to ask for a new legal assistant.

Things are not working out with my legal assistant. She’s useless and I actually have to do more work with her because she can’t do anything correctly or on time.

Lots of small assign… more

I’m hosting a workshop for undergrad students about the law school admissions process. What would you have liked to know about the process? Also are LOCI and rolling admission still a thing? Thank you… more

I left a pretty verbally/mentally abusive federal clerkship about half way through my clerkship and am finding it very hard to get back into big law. Was at V50 firm before my clerkship and T-10 law s… more

Just interviewed with an AmLaw 100 firm and I asked the MP what are his primary concerns about my application. He said that they hire expecting this to be the attorneys last firm and that I may leave.

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