Minority

Survey Reveals Minority Lawyers Often Used as ‘Window Dressing’ in Top US Firms’ Client Meetings

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New York — A recent survey exposes a troubling trend among America’s largest law firms, revealing that minority attorneys are often showcased in initial client meetings as a diversity display but are subsequently left out of the real casework. The findings suggest a superficial commitment to diversity that fails to extend beyond client pitching sessions. According to the data gathered by Leopard Solutions, about one-third of surveyed lawyers, primarily from minority ethnic backgrounds, reported their inclusion in initial pitches without subsequent involvement in actual legal work. Strikingly, 85% of these instances fell within the attorney’s … Read more

Utah’s First Minority Judge and Civil Rights Champion Raymond Uno Passes Away at 93

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DRAPER, Utah — Raymond Uno, a retired judge and activist, passed away peacefully in his sleep at the age of 93. As Utah’s first minority judge, Uno faced many challenges throughout his life, including time spent in an internment camp during his childhood. Despite these adversities, he went on to become a champion for civil rights and a respected figure in the legal community. Uno’s son, Mark Uno, fondly remembers his father as being strict but also as a loving parent who instilled the importance of hard work in his children. According to Mark, his … Read more