SEPTEMBER 29, 2026
NEW YORK, NY
The MCCA Gala is a signature gathering of legal leaders — a night of celebration, connection, and above all, community — over a formal reception and a seated awards dinner.
The program honors individuals, corporate legal departments, and law firms and celebrated the strength, impact, and resilience of our community with powerful storytelling, entertainment, and meaningful connection at its heart.
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SEPTEMBER 29, 2026
Registration is now open!
Member Registration Deadline:
Monday, September 14 at 11:59 PM ET
Non-Member Registration Deadline:
Monday, September 21 at 11:59 PM ET
THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART
1000 Fifth Avenue
New York, NY
HOTEL ROOM BLOCK
Additional details on MCCA’s Gala Hotel Room Block will be shared in the coming weeks.
Gala Sponsorship
2026: Leadership in Motion | September 29, 2026
2027: The Legacy We Carry Forward | October 21, 2027 · 30th Anniversary
Join top general counsel from Fortune® 1000 companies and leading law firms at the MCCA Gala, our signature evening of celebration, connection, and community. The MCCA Gala is the premier national awards program recognizing the corporate law departments and law firms advancing a stronger legal profession, grounded in opportunity and access.
The next two years carry singular meaning. In 2026, under the theme Leadership in Motion, MCCA celebrates the lawyers whose judgment, skill, and resolve move the profession forward through a period of rapid change. In 2027, MCCA marks its 30th Anniversary with The Legacy We Carry Forward, honoring three decades of leaders who built this institution and the next generation carrying that work into the future.
The MCCA Gala places your team among the general counsel and law firm leaders who shape the profession, in a setting built for real connection. As one of the profession's signature gatherings, the Gala directly funds scholarships through the LMJ Scholarship Program and sustains MCCA's research and leadership development, including the Annual General Counsel Survey Reports, The State of the Legal Profession in Law Firms, and the C-Suite Leadership (CSL) Program.
DRESS CODE: Black Tie
Please save the date for our special fundraising event that will include:
Entertainment
An elegant seated dinner, and a
Formal awards ceremony honoring distinguished leaders shaping the future of the legal profession.
Sponsors receive exclusive tables, providing dedicated space and premium positioning. All benefits are fully customizable, and we are pleased to develop a package aligned to your objectives.
Sponsorship levels and benefits are identical in 2026 and 2027. Organizations that commit at the Presenting or Underwriter level for both years are recognized as members of the 30th Anniversary Founders Circle. Full details follow.
For more information, contact sponsorship@mcca.com.
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MCCA's 30th Anniversary is a milestone worth marking together. The Founders Circle is an earned distinction, reserved for the organizations that commit across both anniversary years, with a private dinner with MCCA leadership and members of our Board of Directors at its center.
Membership is earned by committing at the Presenting ($150,000) or Underwriter ($100,000) level for both 2026 and 2027. A single-year sponsorship at either level, in either year, does not confer Founders Circle membership. The two-year commitment is the line.
Benefits Include:
PRESENTING OR UNDERWRITER, BOTH 2026 AND 2027
Presenting or Underwriter, both 2026 and 2027
Everything in Top-Tier Single-Year, plus:
FOUNDERS CIRCLE DISTINCTION
An invitation to a private Founders dinner with MCCA leadership and invited members of the Board of Directors
Invitation to the 30th Anniversary Summer Reception with LMJ Alumni and Scholars hosted by MCCA leadership
30th Anniversary Founders Circle recognition
Priority access to new MCCA research, ahead of single-year sponsors
Cross-year seat priority across both 2026 and 2027
Recognition in MCCA's 30-year retrospective
Commit early. Founders Circle commitments are confirmed when a two-year commitment is received. Early commitment secures the strongest seating position for the 30th Anniversary.
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Benefits Include:
Verbal acknowledgment by President & CEO at the Pathways Conference and the Gala
Full-page ad in the Pathways Conference and Gala program books
High-visibility logo placement on all Gala promotional materials, social media, email, and event webpages
Social media post announcing the sponsorship with company/firm logo
Mobile app visibility: banner ad, exclusive push notification before a plenary or reception, and logo in the sponsor section
Presentation of one award during the awards program
Company/firm logo on the Gala event badge
Sponsor of the Gala VIP Reception
30 VIP Tickets
Early access to MCCA research, including the Annual General Counsel Survey Reports and The State of the Legal Profession in Law Firms
Recognition as a supporter of the LMJ Scholarship Program and the CSL leadership programs
Invitation to the 30th Anniversary Summer Reception with LMJ Alumni and Scholars hosted by MCCA leadership
Recognition in post-event thank-you email, MCCA newsletter, and social media
Note: All benefits are fully customizable, and we are happy to tailor visibility and recognition to suit your preferences.
Certain items require a minimum lead time of four weeks prior to the event. Logo and social benefits require sponsor opt-in.
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Benefits Include:
Full-page ad in the Pathways Conference and Gala program books
High-visibility logo placement on all Gala promotional materials, social media, email, and event webpages
Social media post announcing the sponsorship with company/firm logo
Mobile app visibility: banner ad, exclusive push notification before a plenary or reception, and logo in the sponsor section
Presentation of one award during the awards program
20 VIP Tickets
Early access to MCCA research, including the Annual General Counsel Survey Reports and The State of the Legal Profession in Law Firms
Recognition as a supporter of the LMJ Scholarship Program and the CSL leadership programs
Recognition in post-event thank-you email, MCCA newsletter, and social media
Note: All benefits are fully customizable, and we are happy to tailor visibility and recognition to suit your preferences.
Certain items require a minimum lead time of four weeks prior to the event. Logo and social benefits require sponsor opt-in.
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Benefits Include:
Half-page ad in the Pathways Conference and Gala program books
Prominent logo placement on all Gala promotional materials, social media, email, and event webpages
Social media post announcing the sponsorship with company/firm logo
Mobile app visibility: push notification before a CLE session and logo in the sponsor section
10 VIP Tickets
Recognition in post-event thank-you email, MCCA newsletter, and social media
Note: All benefits are fully customizable, and we are happy to tailor visibility and recognition to suit your preferences.
Certain items require a minimum lead time of four weeks prior to the event. Logo and social benefits require sponsor opt-in.
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Benefits Include:
Company/firm name listed in the Gala program book
Company/firm name listed on all Gala promotional materials, social media, email, and event webpages
Social media post announcing the sponsorship with company/firm logo
Mobile app visibility: logo in the sponsor section
3 General Admission Tickets and 2 VIP Tickets
Recognition in post-event thank-you email, MCCA newsletter, and social media
Note: All benefits are fully customizable, and we are happy to tailor visibility and recognition to suit your preferences.
Certain items require a minimum lead time of four weeks prior to the event. Logo and social benefits require sponsor opt-in.
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Benefits Include:
Company/firm name listed in the Gala program book
Company/firm name listed on all Gala promotional materials, social media, email, and event webpages
Social media post announcing the sponsorship with company/firm logo, with other sponsors
Mobile app visibility: logo in the sponsor section
2 General Admission Tickets
Recognition in post-event thank-you email, MCCA newsletter, and social media
Note: All benefits are fully customizable, and we are happy to tailor visibility and recognition to suit your preferences.
Certain items require a minimum lead time of four weeks prior to the event. Logo and social benefits require sponsor opt-in.
Event Agenda
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2026
*Agenda subject to change. Please note the agenda times are in ET.
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
MCCA VIP Reception
7:30 PM - 10:30 PM
MCCA Gala Awards Program & Seated Dinner
Registration & Fees
IN-HOUSE MEMBERS
General Admission Early Bird
(Before July 24)
$2,000
General Admission Regular
(July 25 - September 26)
$3,000
VIP Admission Ticket
(Reception and Seated Dinner)
$5,000
LAW FIRM MEMBERS
General Admission Early Bird
(Before July 24)
$3,000
General Admission Regular
(July 25- September 26)
$4,000
VIP Admission Ticket
(Reception and Seated Dinner)
$5,000
GOVERNMENT/NON-PROFIT
NON-MEMBERS
General Admission Early Bird
(Before July 24)
$3,000
General Admission Regular
(After July 25)
$4,000
VIP Admission Ticket
(Reception and Seated Dinner)
$5,000
IN-HOUSE NON-MEMBERS
General Admission Early Bird
(Before July 24)
$3,000
General Admission Regular
(After July 25)
$4,000
VIP Admission Ticket
(Reception and Seated Dinner)
$5,000
LAW FIRM NON-MEMBERS
General Admission Early Bird
(Before July 24)
$4,000
General Admission Regular
(After July 25)
$5,000
VIP Admission Ticket
(Reception and Seated Dinner)
$5,000
VENDOR NON-MEMBERS
General Admission Early Bird
(Before July 24)
$5,000
General Admission Regular
(After July 25)
$5,000
VIP Admission Ticket
(Reception and Seated Dinner)
$5,000
PAYMENT MESSAGE:
All payments for member registration must be received no later than September 14, 2026, at 11:59 PM ET.
All payments for non-member registration must be received no later than September 21, 2026, at 11:59 PM ET.
For sponsorship payments and inquiries, please contact sponsorship@mcca.com.
Visa, Mastercard, and American Express accepted.
MCCA Law Firm Members and Corporate Members: As part of your organization's MCCA membership benefits, your company or firm is eligible to register a designated number of participants at no additional cost.
To take advantage of this benefit, please request your unique registration code from your organization’s designated MCCA membership contact. During the registration process, enter this code in the Discount Code field on the Payment Page and click “Apply Now” to activate the benefit and adjust your balance accordingly.
If you have any questions about the registration process or need assistance confirming your organization’s membership status, please contact us at events@mcca.com.
CANCELLATIONS & SUBSTITUTIONS:
Tickets are non-refundable. If you have paid tickets and are unable to attend the event, we will provide a tax letter for your donation upon request. Please email sponsorship@mcca.com for tax letter request and/or questions.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Any special needs for visual aids or auditory aids must be sent to events@mcca.com.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
Click here to review the MCCA Conference Registration General Terms and Conditions.