MCCA Memberships
The MCCA is the preeminent voice on diversity issues in the legal profession. We provide industry-shaping publications, research, career development and curated networking events designed to connect its members to thought-leaders and one another.
Membership provides in-house legal departments and law firms access to our network, conferences, publications, research and workshops. As of 2017, MCCA has revamped its membership structure for corporate legal departments and law firms. MCCA has been a 501(c)(3) corporate counsel association since its founding 20 years ago. Over time, MCCA realized the value of partnership with law firms and created the FAN (Firm Affiliate Network) membership. The power of partnership and its benefits have been clear, which is why MCCA has created one membership open to all our corporations and law firms based on their needs and interest in engagement.
For questions about membership or membership renewals:
Education
Substantive content and training that fosters a culture of learning and drives diversity and inclusion forward in the legal profession.
Research
Industry-renowned research to guide the conversation, increase cultural competence, and implement a sustainable and impactful diversity and inclusion program.
Development
Support and development of the whole lawyer through each stage of their career whether in a corporate law department or a law firm. Focusing on professional skills, critical thinking, business acumen and strategic relationships – all critical to success in today’s legal environment.
Networking
Collaborate and connect with legal professionals, and build professional relationships that can lead to business development opportunities or new career paths.
Law Firm Membership
Is your law firm committed to advancing diversity and inclusion in the legal profession? MCCA has a place for you. Join MCCA as a member and help your firm be better prepared to meet the expectations of top clients that demand diversity and results.
CORPORATE LAW DEPARTMENT
Is your in-house legal team committed to advancing diversity and inclusion in the legal profession? MCCA has a place for you. Join other in-house legal departments and their general counsel who advocate for the expanded hiring, retention and promotion of minority attorneys.
MCCA Membership Principles
COMMUNICATION
Regular communications from senior law firm management to all employees about the importance of diversity.
Non-discrimination
Fully-inclusive non-discrimination policy.
Diversity
Must have a formal diversity plan and a standing diversity committee/team or at a minimum, a commitment to create a formal diversity plan and standing diversity committee/team within one year of membership.
Metrics
Implementing a successful diversity initiative is finding the right measures. Metrics should be dictated by the organization’s diversity strategy and goals, and understand the “differences that make a difference”.
Inclusion
Inclusion of diverse attorneys on key client pitches and business development opportunities and when new business results, inclusion of these attorneys on the actual assignments.
Management
Management and monitoring of work allocation and/or hours billed to ensure diverse attorneys have equal access/inclusion on top client matters and quality work assignments.
Mentoring
A mentoring program which considers the needs of diverse attorneys.
Flexibility
Adoption of viable work/life balance and flextime programs.
Support
Demonstrated support of minority bar associations.
Participation
Participation in the Annual Vault/MCCA Guide to Law Firm Diversity survey where applicable.
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