What's preventing us from starting our own firms? We started our own colleges when the whites discriminated us and wouldnt let us in. Maybe we should create our own law firms now? The firms would rather cave to Trump than stand up for us. They never cared about us anyway.

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You need capital, connections and clients. It could work if we got reparations.

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This. I agree that this is a key strategic move for us. Not solo or small firms, but larger firms that can train and launch the next generation of attorneys of color.

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I totally agree. At the end of the day it would be nice to start off with all the connections clients and $$$$. But I don’t think not having those things should stop us. My law school friend did just that without any of the above and he’s 2 years in making a good profit with little to no overhead. I think it’s more about assembling a good team where everyone can share the burden and operate in their own strengths

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The practice area matters. Also, I suggest working for a NAMWOLF firm.

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The reason this hasn't happened already is because of the people who run in-house legal departments.

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Elaborate, please

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