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Latest News

Deferred Associates Evaluate Their Experience in Public Interest Jobs
Nearly three-quarters of deferred associates in New York who placed with public interest groups developed a stronger interest in pro bono work because of the experience, according to a report released last week by the New York City Bar.

Large U.S. Law Firms Less Diverse Than Last Year
That's the key finding to emerge from the latest version of AmLaw Daily's annual Diversity Scorecard, which counts attorneys of color in the U.S. offices of some 200 big firms.

Maryland to Recognize Gay Marriages From Other Places
Maryland Attorney General Douglas F. Gansler declared Wednesday that Maryland will recognize same-sex marriages performed elsewhere and that its agencies should immediately begin affording gay married couples the same rights as heterosexual ones.


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MCCA's 9th Annual CLE Expo, March 18-19, 2010, Early Bird Deadline: 1/15/2010

 

MCCA's 10x10x10 Campaign

Upcoming Events

March 17, 2010
Diversity Dinner Series Midwest Region
Chicago Marriott Downtown
5:30pm-8:30pm

Honoring the 2010 Employers of Choice:

Kraft Foods
MillerCoors
Wells Fargo
 
Thomas L. Sager Winner:
Shook, Hardy & Bacon, L.L.P.

Bonus! Diversity Dialogue- free panel discussion with the award winners.
4:00pm-5:30pm 

9th Annual CLE Expo
Chicago Marriott Downtown
540 North Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611

March 18, 2010
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

March 19, 2010
7:00 AM - 1:00 PM

All Upcoming Events

MCCA's KanDo Mentoring 

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Cover Story

Current Issue: Jan/Feb 2010

Features

Cover Story:

Adding Color to the White House: The Unprecedented Access and Influence of Minority Attorneys in the Obama Administration

Starting at the top with the current commander–in–chief, the nation’s leaders have a decidedly more varied complexion than past administrations. MCCA marks the influence of minority attorneys within the executive branch of the federal government.
By Joshua H. Shields Read More

Does the Supreme Court's Ricci Decision Imperil Diversity Programs?

MCCA’s general counsel, Brandon Fitzgerald, sat down with three labor and employment experts — Matthew T. Miklave of Epstein Becker & Green; Grace E. Speights of Morgan Lewis & Bockius; and Lonnie J. Williams Jr. of Quarles & Brady — to discuss the Supreme Court’s recent ruling in Ricci v. Destefano and examine the potential impact of the decision on diversity programs. Read the whole transcript!
By Brandon M. Fitzgerald Read More

Same-Sex Marriage & the Workplace

As recent headlines attest, the state of marriage equality in the United States is a story in the making. For employers and employees alike, keeping apace of these changes can be a challenge.
By Patrick Folliard Read More

Getting Everyone Involved in Diversity

Shook, Hardy & Bacon has had tremendous success with its unique “Diversity Checklist.” The initiative offers small, everyday changes to workplace etiquette that are easy and fun to implement. The popular program contributes to the success of the firm’s diversity efforts.
By Chana Garcia Read More

NAPABA’s Best Lawyers Under 40

In this installment of an annual feature, NAPABA’s 2009 honorees discuss their accomplishments, the importance of mentoring, and the “model minority” myth.
By Ben Lumicao Read More

Columns

Notes From Executive Director
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Lawyer’s Lantern
Reach the Next Level with Group Mentoring
By Lori L. Garrett Read More

Diversity Within Adversity
Claudia Gordon
By Tom Calarco Read More

Departments

Association Focus
State Bar of Texas: Office of Minority Affairs
By Catherine Skrzypinski Read More

Spotlighting
J. Robert Carr
Continuing a Diversity Destiny

By Patrick Folliard Read More

Diversity News
MCCA Announces 2012 Lloyd M. Johnson, Jr. Scholarship Recipients. Read More

MCCA Board Member Hinton J. Lucas Honored for Diversity Leadership Abroad. Read More

 

Movers & Shakers Read More

Movers & Shakers

BETTINA YIP

Movers & Shakers

MARCUS V BROWN

Movers & Shakers

MELVIN J MALONE

Movers & Shakers

SARA GARCIA DURAN

 


 
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