On Being a Black Lawyer
"A place where African-American attorneys and law students can gather to network, disseminate information and poke fun."
Author: Yolanda Young is a lawyer and freelance journalist. She is also the author of the memoir On Our Way To Beautiful and a contributor to Shaking the Tree. She also hosts the video blog Spade.
Blawg Related Categories: Careers • Women in the Law • Law Practice Management • Diversity
Recent Posts from On Being a Black Lawyer
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Elie Mystal Makes Anti-Affirmative Action Arguments Crumble
Elie Mystal has some harsh logical things to say to those who wring their hands over Affirmative Action. Read the full article and the comments over at TrueSlant: Most people can wrap their minds around…
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A Report Claims Of 3,500 Professional Grades Positions at World Bank, Only 4 Held by African Americans
Wamara Mwine has an interesting article in The Examiner regarding a recent report of underrepresentation of African Americans at the World Bank. A recent report by the Government Accountability Project says only four African Americans work…
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White House Advisor, Melody C. Barnes Jumps The Broom
At the moment broadcasters proclaimed Barack Hussein Obama the next president of the United States, a friend cued Sam Cooke’s, “A Change Is Gonna Come.” Yesterday, we couldn’t help but recall those lyrics as we…
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More Legal Woes For Professional Athletes
Jason Williams is in trouble with the law again, and this time the prosecutors mean business. Espn.com reports that Williams’ conduct following the fatal “accidental” shooting of his limousine driver has been fairly erratic. Williams…
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Richard’s Job Search Chronicle
I have just completed my 1L year and feel I don’t have a moment to waste on the job hunt. Supposedly, on-campus interviews will begin in September, but it is probably unwise to count on…
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Sports And The Law
Kobe Bryant is one heck of a multitasker. By night he’s working to lead his Los Angeles Lakers to the NBA Finals. By day he’s countersuing his former housekeeper. The athlete and his wife are…
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The FLOTUS Watch: This Week In Michelle Obama
OBABL has for some time resisted reporting on our ubiquitous First Lady, but alas, we can resist the urge no longer. Guess who showed up as #93 on Maxim Magazine’s “Hot 100.” Considering that…
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In-House Counsel Diversity Conference: Position Yourself to Obtain New Clients
Please plan to join the General Counsel of major Boston area companies and the Managing Partners of major Boston law firms for an important conference on promoting diversity and enhancing career development for minority lawyers.…
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Minority Law Journal’s Diversity Scorecard
The Minority Law Journal has just released this year’s law firm diversity rankings. The staff decided to change the scoring formula to give more weight to minority partners and less to minority associates (and staff…
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Justice David H. Souter: I’m Out!
Justice Souter is ready to get back to his books and his beloved New Hampshire. He has reportedly informed the White House that he will retire. At the time of his appointment by Bush 41,…