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I had an opposing counsel send me a rude correspondence in which he “didn’t understand why this is so hard” and essentially called me a liar. After speaking with a colleague I decided to “take the high road” and … more

Do you need a bar license in the state that you live in? My license is NY but I live in TX working for a multistate/multinational as in-house counsel.

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For real though, have you? What is/was it like?

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Can we talk about how absolutely crazy overpriced it is to transfer a UBE score to a different jurisdiction?! Why does the National board of law examiners charge you $600 for the application and then … more

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I freakin love this! Not sure if this is an actual photo or AI-generated but I'd love a boss headshot! Would you get one like this?

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We all have Juneteenth off, right?

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I've been noticing more and more female attorneys pairing their outfits with heavy neckpieces like these. I guess they're called 'statement pieces'? Where can I find stuff like that?

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What are some black shows like 'Godfather of Harlem'? After a long day at work, it feels nice to just watch something that makes me feel connected to my community. Drop your suggestions in the… more

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Does anyone know of a study/survey of how many underutilized associates are POC?

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Congratulations Avana Epperson-Temple! This is such good news :)

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I have super discolored skin around my mouth area. Does anyone have a moisturiser/facial product that has helped with this?

They don't believe me when I say I just can't see it. :D

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What city are you all practicing in vs how is it going??

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Is there any big law firms thats actually diverse?

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Anyone have any insight working at Lewis Brisbois for medical malpractice work?

accurate when the trials are at an early 9AM

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Is this really just an Attorney thing? :D

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How are the ladies on this bowl doing their hair? I love to leave my braids down, but I sometimes I sense a feeling that people don't consider it a professional hairstyle...

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Do I need to join AKA to move my career to the next level?

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I am debating lateraling in my fourth year versus sticking it out for another year or two. I am in litigation at an AM Law 50 firm (that operates like a boutique) and I find the culture pretty toxic (… more

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This is not good. Wall Street Journal today.

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Anyone know of any public international law, human rights, or international criminal law opportunities?

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What city is everyone practicing in? I'm in NYC and it is not worth it lol

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If you had to guess, how many other Lawyers of color are there at the firm you work at? I work at a firm with around 22 other attorneys and there are only two of us who are POC

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Does everyone feel like they can be themselves or rock their natural hair or do you have to act and look more like a conservative professional? I always thought I had to act like my white counterparts… more

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Has anyone successfully lateraled into a state where they were not barred? I want to make a jump, but don’t want to take a bar exam until I have an offer from somewhere, as I wouldn’t be able to balance the study… more

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I'm licensed in New York, has anyone gotten a reciprocity license for Connecticut? How did it go?

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Are there any firms people think help/best prepare you or help you stand out as a candidate for the move in-house? Looking specifically in Los Angeles

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Has anyone ever quit and told their boss part of the reason is because of their white supremacy?

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