Welcome to the Minority Trial Lawyer Committee website. The Committee’s goals are to serve as a resource for litigation and business development strategies, and as a network for the sharing of experiences and referrals, to support the career success of minority attorneys. The Committee also aims to contribute to minority communities by facilitating discussion of the impact of race on the law, and vice versa, addressing issues of racial bias in the courts and the profession, and promoting programs to prepare minority students – from high school through law school – for careers in the law.
There are plenty of opportunities to participate in this committee, including current openings for subcommittee co-chair positions. We also invite you to publish in our newsletter or on our website.
Pipeline Programs
Programs and Scholarships for High School, College, and Law School Students
Learn more about programs and scholarships to better prepare minority students for successful careers in the law in the News & Developments and Online Resources sections of this site.
Join Us in Supporting Urban Debate Leagues in High Schools
As part of our commitment to Pipeline Programs, we are partnering with the National Association for Urban Debate Leagues (NAUDL) and the Associated Leaders of Urban Debate (ALOUD). The NAUDL and ALOUD support Urban Debate Leagues serving predominantly minority high school students in urban school districts in several cities. Academic debate develops core academic skills—reading comprehension, critical thinking, research, and communication skills—and studies show increased literacy scores, grades, and college matriculation rates for student participants. Urban debate is a proven pipeline program, teaching minority students the skills and confidence they need to enter careers in the law. We encourage you to contact a local Urban Debate League, and get involved.
Starting your own law firm is both a daunting and exhilarating experience. For most lawyers, we dream of being our own boss and exerting more control over our lives. At the same time, most of us may be well-trained in the law but feel ill-prepared for opening and running a small business
The Summer 2009 edition of the Minority Trial Lawyer is now available in the newsletter section.
Harvard Law School Professor Charles Ogletree presents a fascinating discussion of the legal strategies that preceded, shaped, and propelled the civil rights movement of the 1960s. In laying bare these strategies, Ogletree showcases the contributions, genius, and vision of such stalwarts as Dr. Martin Luther King, Charles Hamilton Houston, Thurgood Marshall, Oliver Hill, and Constance Baker Motley.
Our website provides links to online resources, including Litigation Practice Resources, Business Development Resources, and Business & Legal News.
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New Orleans, LA
Santa Monica, CA
Tampa, FL
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Hartford, CT
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West Palm Beach, FL
