Archived Issue
May/June 2009
Cover Story: Are HBCUs Still Relevant?
In a world where diversity is on the rise and educational opportunities for black students are expanding, some argue that HBCUs have outlived their purpose. Is it time to merge them with traditionally “white” schools? The debate continues.
Features
Columns
Are HBCUs Still Relevant?
By Kara Mayer Robinson
In a world where diversity is on the rise and educational opportunities for black students are expanding, some argue that these schools may have outlived their purpose. Is it time…
A Year in the Life
By Patrick Folliard
A first year associate's experience can be described as everything from “exhilarating” to “sort of what I thought it would be” to “nightmare.” After conquering the challenges posed by law…
Notes from the Executive Director
By Veta T. Richardson
Help Get a Career Started (or Restarted) on the Right Foot! These days, the decision to go to law school is not to be made lightly. Pursuing a law degree…
Vocation/ Avocation
By Patrick Folliard
vo-ca-tion /vo-ke-shun/[voh-kay-shuhn] noun—a particular occupation,business, or profession; calling. Michele Wong Krause The goal of this column is to enlighten our readers about the private endeavors of attorneys who are part…
Departments
Spotlighting
By Patrick Folliard
Jack Chen Visionary Jack Chen All attorneys are certain to face challenges during their first years at a firm. For Baker Botts intellectual property associate Jack Chen, who is…
Association Focus
By Francisco Ramos, Jr.
Human Rights Campaign Robert Falk The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) is America’s largest civil rights organization working to achieve lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) equality. By impacting political…
Diversity News
By MCCA
Sign Up for MCCA’s Unique Mentoring Program! So you have a Facebook account, take online classes, and even order pizza online. Now, thanks to MCCA and the generosity of donors…
Reader Opinions
By MCCA
Reader Opinions on: Advice for Young Attorneys “If I knew then what I know now…” It is a common refrain, regardless of profession. Diversity & the Bar’s readership provided an…
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