Careers in Law: Q&A with Judith Browne Dianis, Executive Director of Advancement Project | Practical Law
Q&A with Judith Browne Dianis, Executive Director of Advancement Project, a next-generation, multi-racial civil rights organization that uses law, communications, policy, and technology to support grassroots movements for racial justice. Practical Law Senior Specialist Legal Editor Jessica Cherry asked Judith to describe her role and address the factors that led her to pursue a career as a civil rights attorney, the skills that are necessary to be a successful civil rights advocate in the movement for racial justice, the biggest challenges she has faced in her career, and steps that attorneys, law firms, and the organizations that hire law firms can take to eradicate racism in the legal system and the legal industry. This Q&A is part of Practical Law's Professional Development Series: Careers in Law.