2024 CMCP Diversity Award Honorees

Congratulations to this year's Diversity Award winners!

We're honored to celebrate their achievements and dedication to advancing diversity and inclusion in the legal community at the 2024 CMCP Annual Business Conference.

Join us in recognizing these organizations and individuals for making a lasting impact!

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John Essex & Guy Rounsaville

In-House Counsel Diversity Award 

Google LLC

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Drucilla Stender Ramey

Majority Owned Law Firm Award 

Allen Matkins 

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Majority Owned Law Firm Client

Service Award 

Aecus Law  

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Marci Rubin Emerging Leader Diversity Award  

Rachel Douglas

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

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Deborah J. Broyles Law Firm Diversity Leader Award  

Laura Maechtlen

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

CMCP Announces 2024 Diversity Award Winners 

August 29, 2024, San Francisco, CA   – The California Minority Counsel Program (CMCP) is proud to announce the recipients of the 2024 CMCP Diversity Awards. These prestigious awards recognize outstanding contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion within the legal profession. This year’s honorees have demonstrated exceptional leadership, commitment to fostering inclusive environments, and dedication to advancing the careers of underrepresented legal professionals.  Tracey Broadhead, Executive Director of CMCP, expressed her enthusiasm for the honorees: “This year’s award recipients embody the core values of diversity, equity, and inclusion that CMCP champions. Their unwavering commitment to advancing diversity in the legal profession is truly inspiring, and we are honored to recognize their achievements. They are not only leaders in their respective fields but also advocates of a more equitable and inclusive future for all.”  2024 CMCP Diversity Award Winners  These awards will be presented at the Recognition Luncheon at the 2024 CMCP Annual Business Conference Celebrating CMCP’s 35th Anniversary on September 13, 2024. The CMCP Annual Business Conference brings together industry leaders, legal professionals, and diversity advocates to celebrate these accomplishments and discuss the continued progress toward a more inclusive legal industry.  For more information about the awards or to attend the ceremony, please contact Leah Weatherspoon at comms@cmcp.org.  About California Minority Counsel Program (CMCP)  The California Minority Counsel Program (CMCP) promotes diversity in the legal profession by providing attorneys of color with access to decision-makers in the legal industry and business community. CMCP helps build relationships that advance the careers of attorneys of color, while also providing resources to law firms and corporations to enhance diversity, equity, and inclusion.  ### 

CMCP Announces Election of Seven New Board Members to Drive Vision and Impact 

CMCP (California Minority Counsel Program) is delighted to introduce its newly elected board members, a formidable group of accomplished professionals selected for their exemplary leadership and expertise, embodying the values and goals of CMCP.

CMCP Welcomes New Executive Director, Tracey Broadhead

September 6, 2023 The California Minority Counsel Program (CMCP) is pleased to announce the appointment of Tracey Broadhead as its new Executive Director. With an impressive record of accomplishment in diversity and inclusion initiatives, as well as extensive experience in the legal, academic, corporate, and non-profit sectors, Tracey is well-positioned to lead CMCP into a new era of impact and growth.

Executive Director Robert White to Step Down

Robert White is stepping down from his position as Executive Director of CMCP effective June 2023, to pursue his passion for educating and advising leaders and organizations.

CMCP Honored with the Inclusive Excellence Award from Arab American Lawyers Association of Southern California

Last week Executive Director Robert White was honored to accept the Inclusive Excellence Award on behalf of CMCP.

Congratulations to CMCP Board Director Camilo Echavarria

CONGRATULATIONS Camilo Echavarria, Elected 1st Latino Executive Committee Chair, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

CMCP Announces New Members of Board of Directors (March 2023)

The California Minority Counsel Program (CMCP) is proud to announce the election of three new members to serve on its board of directors. 

Ambassadors Council Announces New Members

The California Minority Counsel Program (CMCP) is proud to announce the election of members to serve on its Ambassadors Council.