CMCP Ambassadors Council Application
The 2026 Application is open and will close on Friday, January 30, 2026.
Ambassador Qualifications
All Ambassadors must meet the following requirements:
A minimum of four years of law practice, including practice as an in-house lawyer, as an outside counsel, or as a judicial law clerk.
Law firm non-partner or in-house non-manager at the time selected as an Ambassador or a law firm partner or in-house manager in the first two (2) years of partnership or in-house management.
A demonstrated record of promoting diversity in the legal profession.
A demonstrated record of interest and commitment to CMCP as a primary diversity organization.
In-House counsel must practice in a CMCP-member organization.
Outside counsel must practice in a CMCP-member law firm.
Ambassador terms are two (2) years, beginning in April.
All applicants for the CMCPAC must submit a completed, signed CMCP Application during the Application Period.
Ambassador Responsibilities
Ambassadors are required to do the following to keep their membership in good standing:
Attend the CMCPAC Leadership Retreat
Attend the CMCPAC In-Person Meeting at the CMCP Annual Business Conference
Attend at least one telephone-only Council Meeting
Attend the Annual Business Conference
Plan at least one CMCPAC Event/Program per year
Attend at least one non-conference CMCPAC event
Although not required, Ambassadors are encouraged to do the following:
Each Ambassador’s organization sponsor the Conference and/or Summit
Bring colleagues to the Annual Business Conference and Women and Men of CMCP Summits
Bring new member prospects to Annual Business Conference
Bring colleagues to a non-conference CMCPAC event
Bring new member prospects to a non-conference CMCPAC event
Have your organization sponsor or host a non-conference CMCPAC event
Attend events of other diversity organizations where CMCP is a sponsor/honoree
Solicit new CMCP member organizations
Serve on a speaker panel, or secure a speaker, for a CMCPAC event
Promote CMCP to other organizations
Participate on a formal or ad-hoc CMCPAC committee