MCCA (Minority Corporate Counsel Association)

Deneen Donnley, Con Edison's General Counsel is a true New York inspiration. She is a testament to the power of perseverance and the importance of giving back. This week, she was honored by the MCCA (Minority Corporate Counsel Association) with the prestigious Charlotte E. Ray award, named after the first Black female lawyer in the U.S. WATCH: as Deneen reflects on her journey and tours her #Bronx childhood neighborhood with NY1 News. #Inspiration #Leadership #WomenInLaw #Mentorship #CommunityImpact #GirlsInc #DreamBig Fordham University The New York Public Library

We extend our deepest gratitude to all our sponsors, members, attendees, and the Host Committee for your generous support in making the 2024 MCCA Gala a resounding success! It was truly an unforgettable evening as we honored individuals, law firms, and corporate legal departments who are practicing MCCA’s mission and vision and paving the way towards inclusive workplaces. Thanks to your incredible support, we exceeded our fundraising goal of $50,000 for our LMJ Scholarship Program! This remarkable achievement will further our mission of empowering students from underrepresented backgrounds to become the next generation of legal leaders. Although the Gala has concluded, you can still donate to our LMJ Scholarship Program and continue to make a difference: https://bit.ly/3FpGEP6 Thank you once again for making this event a night to remember! View all Gala photos here: https://bit.ly/3NuEsK4

I’m excited to tune into my firm’s upcoming CLE on October 24th, “Why DEI Matters for Law Firms: Supporting Clients' Core Values and Meeting Legal Industry Imperatives.” Join us as Greg Olaniran, Partner at Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp LLP (MSK), moderates an insightful panel featuring Jonathan Turner, Partner at MSK; Jean Lee (She/Her/Hers), President and Chief Executive Officer of the MCCA (Minority Corporate Counsel Association); and Tope Yusuf, SVP of Equitable Workplace Practices & Head of Legal DEI at NBCUniversal. They’ll share their perspectives on building a more just, equitable, and inclusive legal profession. Don’t miss this chance to be part of a meaningful conversation on how law firms and clients can work together to drive lasting change. This event is offered at no cost. Register here: https://lnkd.in/euXzgg9j

Honored to be a recipient of the MCCA Scholarship. Thank you CLEO Inc. and MCCA (Minority Corporate Counsel Association) for the support!

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#Gala2024 kicks off! #leadingbyexample

🚨 Last Day to Register for MCCA's 2024 Gala! Registration closes TODAY at 11:59 PM ET. Due to strict security measures at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, all guests must provide their full names by today. Missing the registration deadline may result in being denied access to the museum. The MCCA Gala is our signature event that honors leading corporate law departments and law firms who have demonstrated leadership in championing inclusion in their organizations and the legal profession. Make new connections with attendees from Fortune® 1000 companies and top law firms as you enjoy our seated dinner awards program, featuring a captivating performance by violinist, Dr. Edward W. Hardy. Register now: https://bit.ly/45wVgs3.

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We are less than 2 weeks away until MCCA's 2024 Gala! Join us on October 15 at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, NY. The MCCA Gala is our signature awards program that honors leading corporate law departments and law firms who have demonstrated leadership in championing inclusion in their organizations and the legal profession. This year, we are thrilled to honor CBRE as our 2024 Employer of Choice Award Winner for their commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace where every perspective and experience is valued. Don’t miss remarks from Chad Doellinger, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, as he accepts this award on behalf of CBRE. ⏰ Only 1 Week Left to Register! Registration closes on Friday, October 11, 2024: https://bit.ly/45wVgs3.

Today, the Minority Corporate Counsel Association (MCCA) shares the finalists for the 2024 Thomas L. Sager Award with winners from three categories to be announced at MCCA’s Gala on October 15. The Thomas L. Sager Award highlights the winning firms’ commitment to building a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive legal industry that benefits everyone. After a thorough analysis of the 2024 MCCA Law Firm Diversity Survey submissions, MCCA determined the finalists and winners for the Sager Award. Launched in 2004, this survey is the longest standing most comprehensive diversity survey in the legal industry. It gathers insights about law firm demographics, leadership composition, retention, and promotion of women and diverse lawyers, and it analyzes this data through the Diversity Scorecard to build industry-wide standards and firm-specific recommendations to ensure that the legal profession is inclusive of everyone. MCCA will recognize three separate Sager Award winners from the following categories: Category 5 firms (more than 650 lawyers), Category 4 (251 – 650 lawyers), and Specialty Category (labor & employment and intellectual property). The top three finalists in Category 5 in alpha order are: Cooley LLP, Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP, WilmerHale The top three finalists in Category 4 in alpha order are: Chapman and Cutler LLP, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP The top three finalists in Specialty Category in alpha order are: Fenwick & West, Littler, Ogletree Deakins View the full announcement here: https://bit.ly/4eOgF3A Join us in honoring our 2024 Thomas L. Sager Award Finalists at our 2024 MCCA Gala: https://bit.ly/45wVgs3. Registration closes on Friday, October 11.