Minority Corporate Counsel Association
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Biglaw, Minority Issues
High Minority Attrition Rates Continue To Plague Large Law Firms
Columnist Renwei Chung highlights findings from the annual Vault/MCCA Law Firm Diversity Survey. -
In-House Counsel, Minority Issues
What Being A Lawyer Means To Jean Lee, Newly Appointed MCCA President And CEO
Career insights and advice from Jean Lee, the new leader of the Minority Corporate Counsel Association (MCCA). - Sponsored
Document Automation For Law Firms: The Definitive Guide
Legal document automation is no longer only for the exclusive few. -
Minority Issues, Women's Issues
Double Jeopardy? Gender Bias Against Women of Color In The Legal Profession
A new report from the Minority Corporate Counsel Association (MCCA) highlights the opportunity gaps faced by women of color.
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Biglaw, In-House Counsel, Minority Issues
Joseph K. West's Thoughts On Diversity And Inclusion In The Legal Profession
What can lawyers and law firms do right now to increase diversity and inclusion in our profession, according to Joseph K. West of the MCCA? -
Non-Sequiturs
Non-Sequiturs: 03.16.15
* Never give up the lie: LAPD swears they caught Robert Durst on their own with no help whatsoever from the extensive six-part documentary. The Ferguson police to the LAPD: Dude, you’ve got a credibility problem. [Gawker]
* It’s been almost a year since we wrote about a group of UC Davis law students fighting to get a law degree for a Chinese immigrant screwed over by the courts 100 years ago on the grounds that “persons of the Mongolian race” couldn’t be citizens, much less lawyers. On Monday the California Supreme Court agreed with the students. [Los Angeles Times]
* As St. Patrick’s Day approaches, here’s a reminder (from your pocketbook) not to drink and drive . [Nerdwallet]
* Faced with an ever-growing justice gap, a jurisdiction basically gives in on requiring a law degree to practice law. Which, depending on your feelings on InfiLaw, has been happening for years. [Washington Post]
* The Minority Corporate Counsel Association’s announcement of the 2015 Employer of Choice Awards honor companies for demonstrating commitment to and success at creating and maintaining inclusive corporate legal departments. The national home office of SAE is disappointed at the slight. [Corporate Counsel]
* A roundup of ridiculous laws still on the books. Missouri bans driving with an uncaged bear in your car. Sounds like good advice. [The Reeves Law Group]
* In addition to speaking with us, John B. Quinn is making the rounds of legal media to discuss Quinn Emanuel’s new marketing program. [Bloomberg BNA/ Big Law Business]
* Speaking of Quinn Emanuel’s new program, here’s what someone with public relations expertise has to say about it. [Law and More]
* On Thursday, March 26, at 2 p.m. Eastern, Lex Machina is hosting a webcast to discuss its Year In Review 2014 Patent Litigation Report. [Lex Machina]
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Feminism, Gender, General Counsel, In-House Counsel, Minority Issues, Women's Issues
A New Milestone for Women General Counsel
According to a new study, women general counsel at Fortune 500 companies are on the rise. -
Associate Advice, Biglaw, In-House Counsel, Partner Issues
House Rules: How To Get an In-House Lawyer's Attention
In this week's edition of House Rules, in-house columnist David Mowry lets our readers know how to get his attention for all of the right (and all of the wrong) reasons.... -
Amy Schulman, Biglaw, Conferences / Symposia, Feminism, Gender, General Counsel, In-House Counsel, Minority Issues, Partner Issues, Women's Issues
Her Stories: The Evolving Role of Women in Business and Law
At the Creating Pathways to Diversity Conference, sponsored by the Minority Corporate Counsel Association (MCCA), there was a great lunchtime discussion called “Her Stories: The Evolving Role of Women in Business and Law.” It featured a panel of heavy hitters: two women currently serving as general counsel to Fortune 500 companies, and a third who […] - Sponsored
Profit Powerhouse: Elevating Law Firm Financial Performance
In this CLE-eligible webinar on April 10th, we’ll explore the most common accounting pitfalls and how to avoid them for your firm. -
Biglaw, Conferences / Symposia, Gay, In-House Counsel, Lesbians, Minority Issues
Being Out In-House: The LGBT Lawyer Experience in Corporate America
Yesterday I participated in a panel at the Creating Pathways to Diversity Conference, sponsored by the Minority Corporate Counsel Association (MCCA), entitled “Attitudes & Opinions: Generation Y Speaks about their Workplace in 10 Years.” The spirited discussion covered a wide range of topics relating to Gen Y’s workplace attitudes. I also attended a number of […]