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Embarking on a journey through law school and into the legal profession is a commendable pursuit, replete with its own set of challenges and victories. For Black students and attorneys, the path may present distinct hurdles and unique experiences, which we explore here, along with strategies to surmount these challenges. See more: https://lnkd.in/g6ws45nD #losangeleslawyer #Losangelesattorney #lawyerlosangeles #lawyerattorney #prelaw #lawstudent #USCalumni #blackwomanlawyer #beverlyhillslawyer #personalinjury #criminallaw #familylaw #sandiegolawyer

Parisa Clovis becomes the first Black, female, full-equity Partner laterally hired by a Magic Circle law firm in the UK... EVER Well done Julian Richard for this work and thank you for highlighting it Julian is the author of the report that found black lawyers made up just 1% partners in law firms. extense conducted a 21-month-long study, interviewing Black partners at law firms across the UK to discover the key contributing factors that assisted them in reaching partnership level #womeninlaw #femalelawyers #womenattorneys #womeninlegal #womenleaders

I am honored to be featured in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. I am incredibly grateful for the acknowledgment, and this achievement is a testament to the hard work and dedication of my amazing colleagues and clients who have supported me throughout my career.   Read more here: https://rb.gy/tsry56   #EmploymentLaw

I am proud to be among the 300+ Jackson Lewis attorneys highlighted in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America! This recognition is even more special as I join my amazing colleagues in celebrating our achievements!   Read more below. #EmploymentLaw

I am thrilled to share that I have been featured in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America! This recognition is even more special as I join my amazing colleagues in celebrating our achievements! Read more here: https://rb.gy/tsry56   #EmploymentLaw

October Company Spotlight: Seyfarth Shaw LLP. With approximately 900 lawyers across 18 offices, Seyfarth Shaw LLP provides advisory, litigation, and transactional legal services to clients worldwide. The firm's high-caliber legal representation and advanced delivery capabilities allow them to take on unique challenges and opportunities―no matter the scale or complexity. Whether navigating complex litigation, negotiating transformational deals, or advising on cross-border projects, their attorneys achieve exceptional legal outcomes. The firm's drive for excellence leads them to seek out better ways to work with their clients and each other. They have been first-to-market on many legal service delivery innovations and they continue to break new ground every day. This long history of excellence and innovation has created a culture with a sense of purpose and belonging for all. In turn, their culture drives a commitment to the growth of their clients, the diversity of their people, and the resilience of their workforce. Seyfarth is proud to be a longstanding partner and sponsor of the NBA and NBA-CLS. They join the organization in its critical work of connecting NBA members in business practice with in-house attorneys for the advancement of Black attorneys in the profession. Learn more: https://loom.ly/23aNFxg #transactionallaw #diversityinlaw #blackattorney #law #inclusion #DEI

Thank you to British-Ghanaian Lawyers Union (BGLU) for asking me to join this panel, a great experience but also so important to share insights…I definitely learnt a lot from the discussion also! Take a listen if you couldn’t join live ☺️ #careerinlaw #diversityinlaw #blackhistorymonth #newlyqualifiedlawyer

The 2024 Honorable William D. Missouri Civility Award goes to Business Law Section Council member, Peter M. Reyes, Jr. of the Minnesota Court of Appeals! 🏆 This award honors those who show exceptional civility and professionalism. Congrats for exemplifying these incredible values! 👏 Learn More: https://ow.ly/MGU350SNz1E #BusinessLaw #LegalExcellence #CivilityInLaw

Talking Law celebrates Black History Month: Experienced litigator, Harold Brako, works with clients across the UK, Africa and the Middle East. He speaks to me about tackling racial, gender and class diversity in this episode of Talking Law: http://ow.ly/gU5o30sGIhs #BlackHistoryMonth #ReclaimingNarratives #BHM2024 Supported by Addleshaw Goddard, where Harold is the Finance Litigation and Disputes Partner. #podcast #TalkingLaw #SallyPenni #law #professionaldevelopment #lawyerlife #lawstudents #lawyer #lawschool #diversity #financelitigation #AddleshawGoddard

Happy 50th anniversary to the Legal Services Corporation (LSC), the federal agency that funds my former employer, Philadelphia Legal Assistance and civil legal aid agencies in every county in the United States! Pleased to see the Biden administration embracing legal aid. Given that we do not have an established judicially guaranteed individual right to legal representation in civil cases (the Civil Gideon – named for the Supreme Court case that enshrined the right to a lawyer in criminal cases – movement is trying to change this), that’s where LSC comes in to fill the gap. Thanks to LSC-funded agencies across the country, legal aid professionals have helped low-income folks in cases involving family law, consumer protection, housing, and of course, taxes, among other areas. Since 1981, LSC has faced some political opposition – with severe and still-reverberating defunding in the 1980s and significant funding restrictions since the 1990s. But in recent years, broad pushback, against yet another political threat to its existence in 2017, helped boost funding to its highest ever real dollar amount today. Nevertheless, there still is a significant shortfall as the vast majority of the legal needs of the poor are unmet. It is incumbent upon legal professionals to meet those needs so we can have a more just society.