MCCA Calendar of Events
As part of the effort to retain talent and strengthen the pipeline, MCCA hosts conferences and events throughout the year that focus on professional development, education, and networking.
These events are opportunities to build relationships, expand career skill sets, and foster business development. Through these programs, attorneys from diverse backgrounds will be better equipped to advance in corporate and law firm environments and mentor those behind them as well.
June 18, 2024 | California
The Global Technology, Education, & Careers Forum (G-TEC) is a one-day program designed for attorneys, DEI professionals, and data analysts who want to understand better the complex landscape of DEI and its impact. This event is in-person only.
September 22-25, 2024 | Arizona
MCCA’s Creating Pathways to Diversity® Conference focuses on global diversity, equity and inclusion, talent optimization, inclusive leadership, and management to bolster the promotion and retention of attorneys from diverse backgrounds. The program offers practical development tools, best practices, and resources for individual lawyers and organizations.
Awards Presented During the Conference:
October 11, 2023 | New York
The MCCA Gala features an elegant networking reception and a seated dinner awards program honoring individuals, corporate legal departments, and law firms championing inclusion in the legal profession, entertainment, and a celebration of our resilient and inclusive community.
Awards Presented at the Gala:
TOWN HALLS
MCCA hosts 60-minute Town Halls to connect with our members, sponsors, and prospective members and introduce experts and special guest speakers to discuss pressing issues regarding inclusion in the legal profession.
2024 Town Hall Dates:
Wednesday, April 24, 2024: 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. ET
Tuesday, November 26, 2024: 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. ET
ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS
In addition to the events listed above, MCCA offers several invite-only professional development programs tailored for senior, junior and mid-level attorneys. Additional information on how to apply for these programs will be added on our website soon.
SOURCES OF SUCCESS
The Sources of Success Program (the “Program”) is a highly competitive twelve-month professional development program for high potential talent from corporate legal departments and law firms who identify as mid-career attorneys. Each year, the curriculum evolves to address the needs of the cohort to excel as leaders within their own organizations. A few focus areas have included an individual leadership assessment, development and a professional strategic plan, which will continue supporting their ascend into leadership roles.
The Equity Track
The Equity Track Program was developed to address the lack of diversity within the equity partnership levels at majority law firms as reported by our Law Firm Diversity Survey. It is a twelve-month program that selects ten diverse income partners at major law firms. It is designed to achieve three goals: identify, develop and promote diverse partners to achieve and maintain equity status within their firms.
ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS
In addition to the events listed above, MCCA offers several invite-only professional development programs tailored for senior, junior and mid-level attorneys. Additional information on how to apply for these programs will be added on our website soon.
SOURCES OF SUCCESS
The Sources of Success Program (the “Program”) is a twelve-month professional development program tailored for mid-career women and diverse attorneys from corporate legal departments and law firms. The focus is on identifying successful career strategies and allowing attorneys to develop leadership and management skills, as well as an opportunity for attorneys to find the right mentor to guide their career advancement.
The Equity Track
The Equity Track Program was developed to address the lack of diversity within the equity partnership levels at majority law firms as reported by our Law Firm Diversity Survey. It is a twelve-month program that selects ten diverse income partners at major law firms. It is designed to achieve three goals: identify, develop and promote diverse partners to achieve and maintain equity status within their firms.