Corporate Connections

Corporate Connections is an exclusive networking event held during the CMCP Annual Business Conference offering a unique opportunity for in-house counsel to connect with highly skilled outside counsel from top participating law firms. Through a series of dynamic, back-to-back 20-minute “speed round” interviews, participants have the chance to initiate meaningful conversations, explore potential collaborations, and lay the groundwork for strong, long-lasting professional relationships.

CONTACT

For more information, email corporateconnections@cmcp.org.

2026 Corporate Connections Timeline

Outside Counsel

DATE	TIME	PROCESS
Monday, August 17	6:00 PM	Registration closes for Outside Counsel
Monday, August 17	6:00 PM	“Do Not Match” form due to CMCP
Tuesday, August 25		First draft of appointment schedules is distributed by CMCP
Monday, August 31	6:00 PM	First draft edit request is due to CMCP
Tuesday, September 8		Final appointment schedule is distributed by CMCP
Wednesday, September 9, Thursday, September 10 and Tuesday, September 15		15 min virtual orientation “What to expect and how to be prepared for Corporate Connections” Attendees only need to attend 1 of the 3 meetings
Thursday, September 24	1:00-5:00 PM	Corporate Connections at CMCP Annual Business Conference

*Dates subject to change

In-House Counsel

DATE	TIME	PROCESS
Monday, August 17	6:00 PM	“Do Not Match” form due to CMCP
Tuesday, September 8		CMCP distributes appointment schedule via calendar invite update
Monday, September 14	6:00 PM	Appointment schedule edit request is due to CMCP
Thursday, September 24	11:30 AM-12:30 PM	In-House Counsel Luncheon
Thursday, September 24	1:00-5:00 PM	Corporate Connections at CMCP Annual Business Conference

*Dates subject to change

How Do I Participate?

LAW FIRM ATTORNEYS

Law Firm attorneys must be employed by a CMCP member law firm, or join CMCP as an Individual with membership dues paid before the close of program registration. To confirm your membership status, visit https://cmcp.org/members/.

CMCP assigns Corporate Connections interviews based on a law firm (not an individual attorney.)

Corporate Connections is intended as a forum for making connections with CMCP member law firms. Law firm presenters are expected to discuss the capabilities of their firm’s capabilities, including attorneys of color.

Each law firm is responsible for designating the individual(s) or team to attend scheduled interviews. Each attorney who attends interviews must be registered for general program registration. Attorneys representing the firm should be well prepared and able to discuss concisely their firm’s capabilities, including the backgrounds of attorneys of color, in the designated practice areas.

IN-HOUSE COUNSEL

CMCP member organizations (companies and public agency legal departments) and non-member organizations may participate in Corporate Connections. Attorneys must complete the program registration before the Corporate Connections registration deadline.

Additionally, CMCP must expressly confirm availability and interviews in the in-house attorneys’ selected practice areas. For more information, email corporateconnections@cmcp.org.

Every attorney who attends Corporate Connections interviews must be registered for the program. Attorneys representing the firm should be well prepared and able to discuss concisely the relevant practice area. Interviewers generally expect to meet with attorneys of color with expertise in the designated interview practice areas.