Black legal analysts in the spotlight in Zimmerman trial coverage

Sunny Hostin a legal analyst for CNN was among those offering commentary on the trial of George Zimmerman.

Over the course of the last month as network television, cable television, newspapers, magazines, radio stations, and online outlets all worked to offer around the clock coverage of the trial of George Zimmerman black lawyers were back in the spotlight. Read More

Houston lawyer and former U.S. Attorney Gaynelle Griffin Jones dies

Gaynelle Griffin Jones was the first woman, and first African-American U.S. Attorney in Houston.

The family, friends, and the entire Houston legal community is mourning the loss of attorney Gaynelle Griffin Jones who lost her battle with cancer last week. Read More