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BIG LAW’S BLACK ‘EXODUS’ - It’s no secret that large law firms have long struggled to create a hospitable environment for lawyers of color, leading to glaring diversity deficits. But what is less talked about is how small and midsize law firms can benefit from what attorney Esuga Abaya calls an “exodus” of Black attorneys from Big Law, by providing a sought-after path for advancement. As Ben Seal reports, many smaller firms offer a more navigable rate structure and opportunities for leadership and professional development that are much harder to find in a larger organization. As a result, those firms make themselves highly attractive to talented diverse lawyers who are disenfranchised with their experiences at bigger shops.
