Gains by Minority Attorneys Withstand Downturn in Florida

When the recession began, many in the South Florida legal community worried the diversity gains made in recent years would take a serious hit if law firms used last-hired, first-fired policies to cut staff, disproportionately affecting minorities. The Daily Business Review's annual diversity survey, however, indicates minorities actually made gains at several firms in spite of the recession. And overall, firms small and large seem to be increasing their minority recruiting efforts.