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.

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. This area also includes a special resources section on “Pipeline Programs,” outlining programs and scholarships for high school, college, and law school students to better prepare minority students for successful careers in the law.