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Law Practice

Mar. 18, 2010

Diversity Among Leaders: A Long Way to Go

While the legal diversity landscape has improved, minority representation in the partner ranks has a long way to go, writes Sandy Lechtick of Esquire, Inc.

By Sandy Lechtick

About 19 years ago, a partner who was thinking of moving her practice called me requesting a meeting. Over lunch and after the pleasantries, she said "Sandy, I want you to know something, I am a lesbian. I tell you this because I don't hide my sexuality and most law firms are uncomfortable with this." We had a good productive meeting. As we departed, she gave me a firm handshake and said, "You'll really have to do your homework."

I did my homewo...

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