frican American representation in the law industry has slightly declined since 2011. According to The American Bar Association, roughly 4.7 percent of Black attorneys make up all lawyers. The same glaring disparity can be seen across the industry at large, with African Americans only accounting for 10.6 percent of the entire legal profession, Bloomberg notes. Poor retention and a decline in representation among other sectors of the industry may be the driving force behind the unfortunate reality.
The disappointing data serves as a reminder that the world of law still has much work to do to help cultivate diversity and visibility in and outside of the courtroom, from legal associates and attorneys all the way up to the federal judiciary. Luckily there are change-makers working to break barriers in the competitive industry.
Meet Rana Coleman, the founder, and chief executive officer of RSColeman & Associates, LLC a new staffing company dedicated to helping African Americans and other minorities find employment in the legal field.
During a recent interview with Black News, Coleman, who has nearly 15 years of legal expertise, gushed about the company’s mission of representation and equal rights.
“My initial thought process when I first started this company was to open the door for African Americans with getting into legal positions whether...
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