Multicultural Women Attorneys Network Dear Sisters, Dear Daughters: Selected Excerpts Is it easy to be a successful minority female attorney? No, but it can be worth the sacrifices that you have to make in order to achieve success. Hard work and long hours are the hallmarks of a successful attorney. As a minority female attorney, however, that is often not enough. You likely will encounter colleagues and clients [who] question your abilities just because of your gender and/or the color of your skin. On the other hand, you also will encounter people (male, female, black, white) who assess your skills fairly and are willing to help you become a better attorney. These are your mentors, whether or not they are officially recognized as such. Seek them out and develop relationships with them on a professional as well as personal level. Laura A. Wilkinson Rogers & Wells LLP, Washington, DC