Need a gut check—is it crazy to lateral for not vibing with your firm? My firm is great on paper but they usually hire by word of mouth, so attorneys tend to be of similar background. I’m the only POC attorney & don’t have much common w/ everyone else. I’m worried that this will affect my development, since partners & senior associates prefer working w/ associates they get along with. I’m friendly and professional, but sometimes I feel I’m overlooked because I don’t click with them as much.

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That sounds like a great reason to lateral. Your firm is stuck in the past.

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Are you seeing actual missed opportunities? Or just feeling like you stick out as the only POC? I’ve been in a similar situation before, but they all treated me well and I learned so much

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Not a bad reason to lateral at all. I did it and am not working at a firm that’s more diverse than any other place I’ve worked. Just make sure you’re not going somewhere that’ll have the same issues!

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Dude I just lateraled and I feel this so hard… the firm just lost one of its only POCs and I’m here like biding my tome

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How many years have you been practicing? How long have you been at the firm? Are you doing the type of work that you want to do? Are your skills improving? Are you getting paid enough? Are you dealing with demoralizing BS? Are you watching people get treated better than you because they vibe better with the white folks?

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I would focus on enhancing your skills and increase your profile in the community. Think about moving around year 5.

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I’ve been the only POC at my firms for most of my 20+ career. I’d love to chat with you to discuss why I think you should stay (for now) and what you may be able to do to make the situation better. DM me, if interested.

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Not crazy! You have plenty of options to find a place to vibe with. Come to my firm in DC we have openings—dm me!

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