"More lawyers of color need to be involved in firm leadership," he said. "Having owned a minority-owned law firm, I know that it was inspiring for our lawyers of color to see diverse leadership. It made our lawyers of color feel safe and accepted. When lawyers of color see diverse lawyers in leadership, they know that the firm is serious about diversity and inclusion."
December 06, 2022 at 08:03 AM
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Steve Bolden, a partner with Locke Lord (formerly with Bracewell), is a Diversity and Inclusion Champions honoree as part of the 2022 Texas Lawyer Awards. Bolden shared insights with Texas Lawyer on how owning a minority-owned law firm helped him in his role with Bracewell, as well as other topics.
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Steve Bolden, partner with Locke Lord in Dallas. Courtesy photo
