It’s the start of Chinese New Year—the Year of the Dragon—but Asian
It’s the start of Chinese New Year—the Year of the Dragon—but Asian Pacific Americans lawyers might not be in a mood to celebrate. According to The American Lawyer’s 2011 midlevel minority associates survey APAs are not happy campers.
But let’s start with a positive: APAs are not griping about their work. Amazingly, they like it! APAs reported the highest score of all groups (including whites, black/African Americans, and Hispanics) for “overall satisfaction with work” and “quality of assignments.”
Moreover, APAs also seem valued by their firms. They have the highest billing rates ($450 per hour), eclipsing the average rates for whites ($424), blacks ($405), and Hispanics ($427).