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Social networks determine lawyer success, perpetuate racial income gap

The role of social capital in racial differences in lawyer success
Kevin Damone Pinkston

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The study looked at why black lawyers earn less and are less satisfied with their jobs compared to white lawyers. They found that having strong professional connections helps black lawyers earn more money. The researchers used surveys and interviews with lawyers in Chicago to understand how social networks affect job success. The main finding was that having good professional connections can lead to higher salaries for lawyers working in private firms.