6 black people have left my firm I the last 8 months and there wasn't many of us to begin with. I'm likely on my way out as well since im not getting work. Something is rotten here

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The culture isn't particularly toxic it is more a benign neglect of black associates here. You won't outright be mistreated but at the same time you aren't going to get good work or advance.

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That's the most insidious form of toxicity. I'd almost rather they be overt so I know where things stand vs. continuing to work in hopes of getting an advancement that'll never come. Sounds like you and your ex-colleagues all eventually reached the same conclusion, here's hoping you don't run into more of the same in your next role.

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If you’re open to chatting off the record, would be interested to hear more about your experience/ steer folks away from the firm in the future until they get their act together

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Big yikes. Anything you can put your finger on in particular? Or just an overall toxic culture?

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Does your firm begin with an S? Is it Amlaw? One firm in particular had its black associates do a mass exodus before, and I'm wondering if it's the same one.

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What market?

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