Does anyone feel like there are certain practice areas that are more accessible and/or welcoming to black attorneys? Specify location when responding.

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I think the better question is what practice groups are black people steered away from - usually these are the ones with more exit opportunities and a slightly better lifestyle

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Tax

IDK why but transactional tends to attract more black attorneys.

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Shrug I go both ways.

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