Almost All Millennials Accept Interracial Dating and Marriage Large majorities of 18-to-29 year olds express support for interracial marriage within their families, and the level of acceptance in this generation is greater than in other generations.
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 Supremet 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
