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:

Ambassador terms are two (2) years, beginning in April.

Application Timing and Form:
The Application Period for 2026 opens on December 1, 2025 and closes on January 30, 2026.

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