Diversity.

I also believe in diversity among those who practice law, including racial, sexual preference, gender, and more.

However, I have heard little to nothing about leaving the doors open to those of economic diversity--namely, those attorneys whose small practices present such a challenge that, all other dues, costs, office expenses aside, increasing annual Bar membership fees is tantamount to creating actual hardship.

To most, $100 is not going to be given a second thought. To the sole...