16 Research – Statistical Profile Of The Bar.pdf

Attorney Statistical Profile (2017-18) reports on active State Bar of Texas attorney members as of December 31, 2017. Key findings include:

- The number of Texas attorneys increased by 25% from 81,601 in 2007 to 102,044 in 2017.
- Active in-state attorneys increased from 73,308 in 2007-08 to 90,485 in 2017-18.
- The majority of attorneys are male (64% in 2017-18), with females making up 36%.
- The racial/ethnic breakdown in 2017-18 was: White (80%), Black/African-American (5%), Hispanic/Latino (9%), Asian/Pacific Islander (4%), and American Indian/Alaska Native (<1%).
- Most attorneys have been licensed for over 25 years (36% in 2017-18), with a median of 19 years.
- The median age of attorneys is 49 years.
- The majority of attorneys are senior members (74% in 2017-18), with 26% being TYLA members.
- The most common law schools attended by Texas attorneys are the University of Texas (16% in 2017-18) and South Texas (11% in 2017-18).
- Primary occupations include private practitioners (63% in 2017-18), government attorneys (10% in 2017-18), and corporate/in-house counsel (11% in 2017-18).
- Many attorneys belong to multiple sections, with the most popular sections being Business Law, Family Law, and Corporate Counsel.