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Law Practice

Oct. 19, 2026

New lawyers more diverse, but women of color least satisfied, State Bar finds

Women of color are 37% of new California attorneys but report the lowest workplace satisfaction, a State Bar report finds.

Women of color are the fastest-growing group of new California attorneys but report the legal profession's lowest workplace satisfaction, according to the State Bar of California's 2026 diversity report card.

The report on roughly 201,000 active attorneys found record diversity among new lawyers has not produced equal workplace experiences. It draws on demographic data, an analysis of 7,000 new attorneys and an April workplace survey of 6,200 attorneys covering inclusion, ...

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