The ABA Journal noted in an article that the economic crisis would affect law firms minority recruitment efforts.

http://www.abajournal.com/news/hard_times_could_affect_law_firms_minority_recruitment_efforts/

The Deseret News wrote an article on UMBA member, Clayton Simms, after he received the award for Lawyer of the Year from UMBA. http://deseretnews.com/article/1,5143,705256585,00.html Congratulations, Clayton!

UMBA inducted its officers for 2008-2009 at the Banquet. Those officers are:

Chrystal Mancuso-Smith, President
Grace Acosta, President-Elect
Tammy Georgelas, Secretary
Ruben Arrendondo, Treasurer/Executive Director.

Congratulations!

WOMEN ATTORNEYS OF COLOR:

Women Attorneys of Color: From Visible Invisibility to Visibly Successful [INCLUDES FREE DOWNLOAD]
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To transform the careers of women of color in law firms from visibly invisible to visibly successful, law firms have to first understand the specific issues facing women of color, and then address these issues in partnership with the women of color in their workforce. With consistent commitment and strategic action, the attrition statistics of women of color in law firms can be reversed, and the reversal of these statistics not only ensures true opportunity for all lawyers in law firms, but also will make law firms stronger and more competitive in an increasingly global marketplace where diversity is a critical component for sustained success.

Read more: http://maestro.abanet.org/trk/click?ref=zpqri74vj_3-7497x2a8d5x1150656&