Surprising Stats about African American Attorneys-Minorities and High Powered Careers

African Americans make up fewer than five percent of the lawyers in the U.S., and minorities and women are underrepresented in many career categories. Attorney Jamie E. Wright, , partner in the Los Angeles-based Millennial Government Affairs group shared her story as an African American woman who broke through the barriers to become a successful millennial attorney. She offered suggestions for women and people of color who want to reach for their dreams.