Most lawyers view themselves as members of a profession rather than business owners. (businessoflawblog.com)
Such initiatives were intended to provide diverse lawyers with opportunities on an equal footing with other members of the profession who may not otherwise have natural mentors or sponsorship. (canadianlawyermag.com)
But there are issues where the public interest and the interest of members of the profession are not entirely aligned, sometimes even opposed. (slaw.ca)