Women Leading the Way
Come join the virtual roundtable of distinguished attorneys as they discuss their respective roads to success, and their experience navigating tough decisions involving their career, family and social lives along the way. Details: 12pm - 1pm: Zoom Webinar Panelists: Maki Daijogo, Partner Daijogo & Pedersen, LLP Laura Maechtlen, Partner Seyfarth Shaw LLP Kamili Moreland, EVP,…
Managing Rapid Change
Attorneys are meeting unprecedented work demands while managing health, economic, and career uncertainties all from the unexpected shelter of home. Join this webinar to gain tools to manage stress, anxiety, and fear as well as practical tips for diverse lawyers and their managers and allies. Details: 1pm - 2pm PT (Zoom Webinar) CA MCLE: 0.5…
Diversity In a Changed World: Staying on Track
Hear advice and strategies from legal sector and diversity leaders on how attorneys of color can adapt and position themselves for success as they deal with the pandemic and the potential impact of an economic slowdown or recession. Attendees are invited to select a topic to join LIVE discussion groups in video breakout rooms. CA…
CMCP Virtual Fireside Chat with Black GCs: “Building Career Agility”
CMCP proudly presents the Fireside Chat webinar series. Please join the Executive Director of CMCP for a conversation with the Black General Counsel of prominent companies, to hear about their careers and how to build career agility. Moderator: Tiffany Renee Thomas Senior Counsel, Employment Law & Benefits, Genentech Panelists: June M. Baldwin Senior Vice President…
CMCP Virtual Program Step Up!
An interactive program that provides networking and professional development for the next generation of attorneys of color, at which attendees will learn from and with their law firm and inhouse peers. Participants will: • Hear tips and best practices on networking and professional development from an experienced attorney • Have an opportunity to practice networking…
Juggling in a Crisis: Don’t Drop the Self-Care Ball
Our lives include constant juggling – family, work obligations, friends, social media, organizational commitments, and more. What happens with self-care, especially in times of crisis when other duties become magnified? It’s time for real talk about the struggles we are facing during this crisis, how to juggle more effectively, and making sure we don’t drop…
Building Allyship Among Attorneys of Color
During this program, participants will: Briefly examine demographic data and historical trends regarding numbers of racial minority attorneys at US law firms Discuss barriers and traditional barriers to retention and advancement of attorneys of color Discuss how law firm affinity groups, ERGs and individual minority attorneys have worked to advance minority attorneys Explore opportunities for…
ACC SoCal & Ogletree Deakins Present: Social Justice in the Modern Civil Rights Era A Series
In collaboration with Ogletree Deakins, the ACC-SoCal Diversity and Inclusion committee is excited to launch a series of web-based programs centered on racial justice and reform. The series will provide our members the opportunity to hear from prominent leaders in the Civil Rights Movement and promote understanding, dialogue and practical tools for creating change in…
Demystifying Business Development in the Virtual Environment
When in-person meetings are no longer possible, what does business development look like, and how does one do it effectively? Join us to discuss the new challenges in creating virtual business opportunities and learn tips on how to: - Make new contacts/add to your network - Build strong, empathetic relationships including across racial/cultural differences -…
Smallish: Working at or with Small and Mid-sized Law Firms
Are you aware that small and mid-sized law firms can handle large and complex matters, get high marks for responsiveness and agility and can develop and maintain top-tier talent? During this program, participants will: Discuss the differences between working at a large firm versus a small-mid sized firm. Discuss the common misconceptions of small-mid sized…