Membership
CMCP connects attorneys with 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.
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
Highly Qualified 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.
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, Women of CMCP Conference, Men of CMCP Conference, or, ad hoc committees may be established periodically to tackle particular initiatives.
RECOGNITION AS A
Leader in Inclusion
CMCP members are recognized nationally as advocates and allies for advancing an inclusive bar.
By becoming a member, your organization affirms its support for inclusion in the California legal profession to both your attorneys in the organization and to the external legal community.
OPPORTUNITIES TO SPEAK
PLATFORM FOR ALL 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.