Summer School for In-House Counsel
eBay Inc. 2065 Hamilton Avenue, Building 7, San Jose, CA, United StatesThis is the first in a series of programs to increase diversity of in-house counsel generally and in leadership positions. It specifically aims to support attorneys of color in their first five years working in-house (regardless of level). The series includes a combination of training, peer support and mentoring to secure attorneys in …
Doing Good
Foley & Lardner LLP 555 South Flower Street Suite 3300, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesPro bono and community service is core to most lawyers, but can be difficult to execute in the corporate environment. Partnerships of firms and legal departments provide valuable support for underserved communities and create opportunity for diverse attorneys to give back and to grow their professional networks that can lead to direct work and…
Championing Diversity!
Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney LLP One America Plaza, 600 West Broadway, San Diego, CA, United StatesA moderator-led panel discussion of in-house attorneys and outside counsel focused on strategies for how attorneys can champion/sell diversity both internally within their company or law firm and externally to clients or outside counsel. One of the goals of the program will be to discuss strategies for how attorneys can get their company or law…
Celebrating Diversity Reception
Cafeteria 15L 1116 – 15th Street, Sacramento, CA, United StatesJoin CMCP at this networking event in Sacramento, celebrating diversity in the Sacramento Bar. Welcome remarks will be delivered by Chief Justice of California Tani Cantil-Sakauye. Please come out to enjoy an evening of making connections and building community among minority lawyers and supporters in Sacramento. Thursday, June 13, 2019 5:00pm - 7:30pm Welcome Speaker:…
Straight Outta BigLaw: Why Associates of Color Leave, and What You Can do About It
Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP 350 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesThis unique program will address the distressingly high number of racial minority attorneys who exit law firms early in their careers. It will explore potential solutions, with a specific focus on the challenges and opportunities for increasing retention of associates. The program will include research data and anecdotal information on the experience of associates of…
Summer School for In-House Counsel Part 2
Google LLC 345 Spear Street, 7th Floor, San Francisco, CA, United StatesThis is the second in a series of programs to increase diversity of in-house counsel generally and in leadership positions. It specifically aims to support attorneys of color in their first five years working in-house (regardless of level in-house). The program series will achieve its objective through a combination of training, peer support and mentoring…
Build an Internal Network – Orange County
Hueston Hennigan LLP 620 Newport Center Drive, Suite 1300, Newport Beach, CA, United StatesLearn how legal marketing professionals, other professionals and attorneys can work together to Increase diversity inside firms. A panel with representatives from legal marketing, business development, diversity professionals and practicing attorney diversity leaders will share success stories and challenges in driving diversity. Breakout groups will allow attendees to share insights and ideas for how legal…
Build an Internal Network – San Diego
Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth 4365 Executive Drive, San Diego, CA, United StatesLearn how legal marketing professionals, other professionals and attorneys can work together to Increase diversity inside firms. A panel with representatives from legal marketing, business development, diversity professionals and practicing attorney diversity leaders will share success stories and challenges in driving diversity. Breakout groups will allow attendees to share insights and ideas for how legal…
Step Up!
Allen Matkins 865 S. Figueroa St., Suite 2800, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesProfessional Development and Networking for the Next Generation of Attorneys of Color Details: 11:30am-11:45am Registration and Networking 11:45am-1:00pm Networking Lunch and Program 1:00pm-1:30pm Networking Welcome Speaker: Fernando Villa Partner Allen Matkins Leck Gamble Mallory & Natsis LLP Opening Remarks: Robert Mason Senior Vice President, Business & Legal Affairs Lionsgate Organizer Alana Thorbourne Carlyle Associate Allen…
American Justice on Trial
Santa Clara University Law School 500 El Camino Real, Panelli 103, Santa Clara, CA, United StatesThe book American Justice on Trial: People v. Newton won multiple prizes in the categories of history, law, multiculturalism and social change. In this program retired judge, author and filmmaker Lise Pearlman will air a clip of her documentary in process about one of the most impactful trials in American history. She will be joined…