Membership

CMCP offers attorneys of color opportunities to demonstrate their skills, expand their professional and personal networks, receive continuing legal education, and establish lasting business relationships. CMCP also partners with member legal organizations to advance diversity within the profession. 

Members include:

  • Corporate and public agency law departments
  • Minority-owned law firms
  • Majority-owned law firms (large and small, national and local)
  • Individual attorneys committed to taking action to increase diversity in the legal profession

The benefits of CMCP membership are enjoyed by every attorney who works for a CMCP member organization. Although CMCP’s focus is California, many member law firms and corporations are national, with headquarters in other states and offices and/or substantial business in California.

ACCESS TO

Signature Events and Programs (10-12 per year)

By joining CMCP, you'll have access to an array of opportunities that are designed to help you grow and thrive in your professional life. From networking events to continuing legal education, our accredited provider status ensures that you receive the highest quality of training. As a member, you'll also have access to exclusive events tailored to your specific needs as an in-house or outside counsel.

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PARTICIPATION IN

Corporate Connections

Corporate Connections is a signature program by CMCP that facilitates "speed networking" interviews between in-house attorneys and outside counsel to build and strengthen business relationships.

CMCP assists in-house legal departments by registering outside counsel, matching interviews by practice areas, and revising schedules to avoid conflicts, resulting in over 400 interviews per program.

RECRUIT AND RETAIN

Diverse Talent

The CMCP Job Bank features open attorney positions in corporate legal departments and law firms. Companies and law firms can recruit talented attorneys from diverse backgrounds and receive valuable feedback on retention from CMCP. The Job Bank is accessible and free to everyone who wishes to search for open positions or visit to explore current openings across the country (not just California.)

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VOLUNTEER FOR

Subcommittees

CMCP member attorneys can broaden their connections and demonstrate their skills by volunteering for a subcommittee.

Subcommittees contribute to the planning of the CMCP Annual Business Conference or Women of Color Conference, or, ad hoc committees may be established periodically to tackle particular initiatives.

RECOGNITION AS A

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Leader

 

CMCP members are recognized nationally as advocates and allies for the advancement of attorneys of color.

By becoming a member, your organization affirms its support and commitment to DEI initiatives in the California legal profession to both your attorneys in the organization and to the external legal community.

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OPPORTUNITIES TO SPEAK

PLATFORM FOR DIVERSE VOICES

CMCP members are given priority consideration for speaking opportunities on panels and programs produced by CMCP.

Additionally, CMCP can assist member firms and organizations in developing high-quality CLE presentations that are customized to meet the specific needs of your group or audience. This service also includes the recruitment of attorneys of color with relevant expertise to participate in your program.