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...
The Coca-Cola Effect: New Diversity Guidelines Intrigue In-House Leaders
Seth Krauss, chief legal officer at Endeavor in New York, and a board member of the Minority Corporate Counsel Association, answered bluntly.
Author of General Counsel Oath Jumps to Top Post at Sports Betting Company
Counsel, the Minority Corporate Counsel Association, the Thomson Reuters Foundation, FreeState Justice and several other organizations.
Some Black Partners Aren’t Waiting for the GC to Call
Minority Corporate Counsel Association reports 51 in the Fortune 1000, but it's tricky. “If you talk to Black GCs, they'll tell you it's harder to hire Black ...
In-House Diversity & Inclusion Efforts Forged Ahead in 2020
A case study released by the Minority Corporate Counsel Association in October held up Barclay’s Legal Department as a top example of implementing diversity and inclusion efforts
Harrity & Harrity Launches Academy To Diversify Patent Law
They must also be women or a member of a minority group, as defined by the Vault and the Minority Corporate Counsel Association's joint categories, ...
Meet The Black Woman Considered–And Passed Over–For Four Supreme Court Nominations
Carter appointed Kearse and six other Black women to federal judgeships during his single term in office, according to the Minority Corporate Counsel Association. Before Carter became president, just 10 of the previous 1,824 lifetime federal judge appointments had...
The Supreme Court debate reveals the unique ways Black women are questioned
A recent survey by the Minority Corporate Counsel Association of 225 U.S. law firms found slightly over 2% of attorneys were Black women.
Vinson & Elkins Gives University $1 Million for Texas Diversity
In 2020, nearly 89% of law firm partners were White and 74% were male, according to the Minority Corporate Counsel Association’s 2021 law firm diversity survey. In 2010, White lawyers comprised more than 93% of all partners and men made up more than 80% of that group.
‘Disappointing’: Report Says Diversity Progress Slow at Major Law Firms
The Minority Corporate Counsel Association surveyed more than 200 firms. In 2020, attorneys who identify as racial or ethnic minorities made up 20% of the legal workforce at the surveyed firms—up 14% from 2010. Diversity for summer associates and associates saw more...
3 ways employers can decenter whiteness in the workplace and promote inclusivity
As the president and CEO of the MCCA, I often hear from lawyers of Black, Asian, and Hispanic/Latinx descent who are tired of navigating a corporate America that wasn't designed with them in mind.
Meet The Black Woman Considered–And Passed Over–For Four Supreme Court Nominations
Carter appointed Kearse and six other Black women to federal judgeships during his single term in office, according to the Minority Corporate Counsel Association. Before Carter became president, just 10 of the previous 1,824 lifetime federal judge appointments had...
The Supreme Court debate reveals the unique ways Black women are questioned
A recent survey by the Minority Corporate Counsel Association of 225 U.S. law firms found slightly over 2% of attorneys were Black women.
Vinson & Elkins Gives University $1 Million for Texas Diversity
In 2020, nearly 89% of law firm partners were White and 74% were male, according to the Minority Corporate Counsel Association’s 2021 law firm diversity survey. In 2010, White lawyers comprised more than 93% of all partners and men made up more than 80% of that group.
‘Disappointing’: Report Says Diversity Progress Slow at Major Law Firms
The Minority Corporate Counsel Association surveyed more than 200 firms. In 2020, attorneys who identify as racial or ethnic minorities made up 20% of the legal workforce at the surveyed firms—up 14% from 2010. Diversity for summer associates and associates saw more...
3 ways employers can decenter whiteness in the workplace and promote inclusivity
As the president and CEO of the MCCA, I often hear from lawyers of Black, Asian, and Hispanic/Latinx descent who are tired of navigating a corporate America that wasn't designed with them in mind.