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New York Law Journal

State Bar to Host Public Panel on Reparations and Economic Justice

The program is being run by the state bar association's Task Force on Racism, Social Equity, and the Law. Separately, the task force is expected in mid-June to release a major report examining areas disproportionately affecting minorities and the underprivileged, including health, economic opportunities, housing, education, environmental justice and criminal justice, a spokeswoman told the New York Law Journal.
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Daily Business Review

'Prayer, Passion and Perseverance': One Lawyer's Rough Road to Esquire

"I would tell myself to keep going no matter what you're going through because it's all going to workout in the end. I've always been determined to do what I want," lawyer Damian Rape said.
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New York Law Journal

State Bar Diversity Symposium to Feature Justice Ginsburg Award and Discussion of SCOTUS 'Insular Cases'

U.S. Virgin Islands Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett and Evan Wolfson, founder of the former Freedom to Marry organization, are set to be honored.
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Daily Business Review

These Big Law Firms Promote the Most Diverse Partners in South Florida

Akerman, Cole, Scott & Kissane, and Holland & Knight promoted the most diverse partner classes in recent years as South Florida partner promotions beat national averages for Big Law partnership diversity.
4 minute read

Texas Lawyer

Your Career, Leadership Style and Well-Rounded Life: How to Succeed as a Female Litigator

"While the road to being a successful female litigator may have its challenges, there are steps to take that can help clear the path," says Austin attorney Marisa Secco Giles.
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Connecticut Law Tribune

Judge Berger Takes Action in 'Sheff v. O'Neill' Settlement Before 'Another Generation … Suffers'

Final approval of the settlement requires that funding be approved by the General Assembly.
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Daily Business Review

'A Force to Be Reckoned With': Trelvis Randolph Aims to Use the Law to Help More People Thrive

"I want to see more people thriving. The environment in which I grew up in, there wasn't a lot of self empowerment and there were not a lot of opportunities for people to be empowered. They either didn't have the knowledge or resources to do so. So, when you see people who are in a situation due to lack of knowledge, resources and education and you see that enough, you can't just sit there and let it just lie," president Trelvis Randolph said.
8 minute read

Corporate Counsel

LGBTQ+ Lawyers Say They're Still Cautious About How Much to Say at Work

"You always have to know your audience and take that into consideration before sharing very personal information," said Michael Moore, Amazon associate general counsel.
5 minute read

Law.com

Jonathan Greenblatt Has a Message for White Lawyers With This Hangup: 'You'll Get Over It'

"You need to find a way to do it," he said.
4 minute read

Daily Business Review

'I Want a Lawyer': Black Attorney Advises His Children on Police Encounters

"We can't afford to be idealistic," said M. Derek Harris, a Carlton Fields shareholder in West Palm Beach. "It cut me to the core because I know the world is waiting for him, and the world won't see him like I see him."
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