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Letters,
Law Practice

Aug. 4, 2000

Legal Field Diversity Au Naturel

By Richard A. Nixon. The article by William G. Paul, president of the American Bar Association, titled "Diversity in the Legal Field Crucial to Our Future," (Forum, June 12) that calls for more diversity in the legal profession makes me wonder about Paul's assumptions. For instance, Paul must assume that in order to advocate the rights of a particular minority person or group, one must be a member of such group. Where is the evidence for such a baseless charge?

Richard A. Nixon

Email: pres37th@aol.com

San Fernando Valley College of Law

Richard, a practicing attorney in Los Angeles County and a Vietnam-era veteran, is the author of "America: An Illusion of Freedom."

The article by William G. Paul, president of the American Bar Association, titled "Diversity in the Legal Field Crucial to Our Future," (Forum, June 12) that calls for more diversity in the legal profession makes me wonder about Paul's assumptions. For instance, Paul must assume that in order to advocate the rights of a particular minority person or group, one must be a member of such group. Where is the evidence for such a baseless charge?

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