Given the many critical functions that lawyers play in our democratic society, the legal profession is one of the most influential and must be as diverse as the population it serves. Our society is founded on the rule of law, including governing, legislating, advocating, prosecuting, and adjudicating functions at all levels of the public sector, as well as running corporations, law firms and nonprofit organizations in the private sector.
Under-representation of certain segments negatively affects the upward mobility and economic empowerment of such individuals and the quality and quantity of legal services available to them. It also results in a lack of diverse perspectives and promotes the passage of unfair or biased laws. READ MORE AT MIAMI HERALD
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