Thoughts on whether DC or NYC is a better place to be as an attorney of color?

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My Am Law 50 firm is based on the west coast and our DC office is far more diverse than our NYC office. But virtually zero partners of color in either.

Highest saturation of partners of color are in HQ (but virtually zero associates of color) and our Chicago office (far more associates of color).

Completely anecdotal. But look for representation at the counsel/partner level—not just in the associate class.

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They’re both good depending on what type of law you’re thinking of. (I’ve worked in both)

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Im also considering moving to both, any insight would be helpful

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DC

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