Archived Issue
January/February 2007
Cover Story: 10 Up-and-Coming African American Lawyers to Watch
Take a look at the next generation of African American lawyers as they move into positions of influence.
Features
Columns
10 Up-and-Coming African American Lawyers to Watch
By Elisabeth Frater, Esq. , By Kara Mayer Robinson
February 1, 2007 marks another anniversary of Black History Month, the country’s annual celebration of African American history. This rich tradition began in 1926 with Black History Week that was…
The Current State of Black Lawyers, In and Out of the Civil Rights Arena
By Dr. Todd Steven Burroughs
“These are challenging times—times of paradox and contradiction.” —Ted Shaw Black lawyers are doing better than they ever have, but compared to what? That’s the central question. Today, black practitioners have…
NAPABA’s Best Attorneys Under 40–Making a Difference
By Michael Chu , By Wesley Hsu
“Their professional achievements are only matched by their dedication and service within the Asian Pacific American community.” -Don Liu When Asian students were being harassed at a New York City…
Missing In Action: New York City’s Minority Law Partners
By Scott Mitchell
New York City is one of the most diverse metropolitan areas in the world: Sixteen percent of the population is Hispanic, Asians represent 6.5 percent, and African Americans represent 17.5…
Congratulations to Minorities Lawyers Joining the Partnership Ranks in 2006
Diversity & the Bar® is excited to share with you the names of minority lawyers who joined the partnership ranks at the indicated law firms below during the 2006 year….
Notes from the Executive Director
By Veta T. Richardson
Happy New Year! Happy New Year and welcome to the inaugural issue of the newly redesigned Diversity & the Bar® magazine! The 2007 year promises to be a very special…
Vocation/ Avocation
By Patrick Folliard
A Fond Passion for Wine This is the first of six articles that will examine lawyers and their work practices by day in contrast to the personal interests that they…
Work in Balance
By Deborah Epstein Henry
Comeback Lawyers: A Look at Why Re-Entry is a Hot Work/Life Balance Topic Deborah Epstein Henry This column is the first of six articles that will be written this year…
Departments
Spotlighting
By Patrick Folliard
Nelson A. Castillo: A Call to Serve Throughout Nelson A. Castillo’s legal career, the Hispanic National Bar Association (HNBA) has played an integral role in his life. From the first…
Diversity News
By MCCA
Veta T. Richardson Receives Ally for Justice Award Veta T. Richardson, executive director of MCCA®, was honored by the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Attorneys of Washington with its Ally For…
Movers & Shakers
