USAA Names Former First Data Lawyer Interim Legal Chief
Wilcox, like Donnley, is also a member of the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity. Both lawyers have been vocal advocates for diversity and inclusion in the legal profession. Wilcox, who is also active with the Minority Corporate Counsel Association, began his...
Examining the Demographic Compositions of U.S. Circuit and District Courts
Data on judges who self-identify as LGBTQ are taken from the Minority Corporate Counsel Association and supplemented with FJC data. This report reflects the demographic composition of the lower Article III federal courts as of November 18, 2019. More specifically, the...
Minority Corporate Counsel Association Adds 4 Board Members
The Minority Corporate Counsel Association announced this week that in-house leaders from Kelly Services Inc., VMware Inc., Microsoft Corp. and Discover Financial Services Inc. have been named to its board of directors.
Beveridge & Diamond Elects Kathy Szmuszkovicz as Managing Principal, Establishes Chief Talent Officer Position
Paula earned her J.D. from Pace University, an M.E.M. from Yale University and her B.S. from State University of New York – Empire State. She currently serves as Corporate Secretary for the Minority Corporate Counsel Association.
A ‘Vibrant’ Diversity, Pro Bono Champion, Robert Bostrom Influenced Both In-House, Big Law Worlds
She told Corporate Counsel she first met Bostrom in 2000 when she was president of the Minority Corporate Counsel Association during the gala for its Thomas L. Sager Award, named after the former DuPont Co. general counsel and senior vice president. Bostrom received...
Con Edison’s Legal Group Powers Up With New Leader
Moore, a former partner at Nixon Peabody and co-chair of the law firm’s diversity committee, rejoined Con Edison as legal chief in 2009, having previously worked at the utility as an attorney earlier in her career. Moore, a member of the Minority Corporate Counsel...
When Competitors Collaborate: Orrick, Goodwin, Eversheds Sutherland And Stoel Rives Team Up For Diversity And Inclusion
Everything about the MTN Fund is rooted in a collaborative approach. The MTN initiative brings together seven advisors, nine project leaders, and eleven community leaders, from major corporations including Ford, Starbucks, Bloomberg and Intel, as well as educational...
A Key Ingredient for Retention of Lawyers of Color: A Radically Welcoming Environment, Says Traci Bransford of Stinson
Bransford also thinks firms need to invest in their lawyers of color by funding their attendance and activities in local, state, and national bar associations and professional industry groups. Bransford clearly underscores this point: “The way that I bring in business...
Interrupting Bias in the Legal Workplace – Part 2
This article is Part 2 of a two-article series. Part 1 discussed four main patterns of racial and gender bias in the legal profession, as identified in a report developed by the American Bar Association's Commission on Women in the Profession, the Minority Corporate...
Three New Ways to Increase Diversity in Law Firms and Legal Departments
Test evidence-based research such as the bias interrupters from the American Bar Association and the Minority Corporate Counsel Association study, as well as other inclusion research from top academic institutions.
Pandemic Worsens Career Barriers For Marginalized Attorneys
"Every person at home — whether you're a working parent or not — you're just constantly in this state of trying to keep up with your own day-to-day," said Lee, who heads up the Minority Corporate Counsel Association and is a former vice president and assistant general...
Stoppleworth appointed assistant Wahpeton city attorney
“At the end of the day, diversity and inclusion is all about talent management,” said Jean Lee, president and CEO of The Minority Corporate Counsel Association.
Charlotte E. Ray: The First Black Woman Lawyer In The United States
There is also an award given out every year called “The Charlotte E. Ray Award” by The Minority Corporate Counsel Association with recipients who exude pride, passion, and motivation.
Companies Want Lawyer Diversity, But Firms Lack Set Standard (1)
Ma and Gap’s legal team now rely on Diversity Lab, the creators of the Mansfield Rule for diversity in hiring practices, and existing data from the Minority Corporate Counsel Association to reduce the scope of diversity requests the company sends to its outside firms.
Navigating disagreements amid power dynamics in virtual working environments
At a recent event sponsored by the Minority Corporate Counsel Association (MCCA) and Thomson Reuters, we asked a panel of legal leaders whether it was wise to pursue co-opetition within a culture that promotes sharp competition and how best to navigate internal...
Pandemic Worsens Career Barriers For Marginalized Attorneys
"Every person at home — whether you're a working parent or not — you're just constantly in this state of trying to keep up with your own day-to-day," said Lee, who heads up the Minority Corporate Counsel Association and is a former vice president and assistant general...
Stoppleworth appointed assistant Wahpeton city attorney
“At the end of the day, diversity and inclusion is all about talent management,” said Jean Lee, president and CEO of The Minority Corporate Counsel Association.
Charlotte E. Ray: The First Black Woman Lawyer In The United States
There is also an award given out every year called “The Charlotte E. Ray Award” by The Minority Corporate Counsel Association with recipients who exude pride, passion, and motivation.
Companies Want Lawyer Diversity, But Firms Lack Set Standard (1)
Ma and Gap’s legal team now rely on Diversity Lab, the creators of the Mansfield Rule for diversity in hiring practices, and existing data from the Minority Corporate Counsel Association to reduce the scope of diversity requests the company sends to its outside firms.
Navigating disagreements amid power dynamics in virtual working environments
At a recent event sponsored by the Minority Corporate Counsel Association (MCCA) and Thomson Reuters, we asked a panel of legal leaders whether it was wise to pursue co-opetition within a culture that promotes sharp competition and how best to navigate internal...