Press Releases & Statements
MCCA’s Statement on Board Actions Since George Floyd’s Death
James Baldwin once wrote that “nothing can be changed until it is faced.” One year ago, we watched in horror as the life left George Floyd’s body, and we knew, as the Board of the MCCA, that we had to say something and do something to reduce the number of similar...
MCCA’s Statement in Support of Kristen Clarke Nominee for Assistant Attorney General of the Civil Rights Division of the United States Department of Justice
We urge the timely confirmation of Kristen Clarke to serve as the 19th Assistant Attorney General of the Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). As the board of the Minority Corporate Counsel Association (MCCA), we represent hundreds of diverse...
MCCA’s Statement on Violence Against Asian Americans
The Minority Corporate Counsel Association (MCCA) and its Board of Directors call on its members, sponsors and partners to stand up and against anti-Asian hate. We must come together as a community and stop more lives being lost.
MCCA Team is Growing!
MCCA is excited to announce that Krista Brookman has joined as Senior Vice President, DEI Strategy and Global Client Services for MCCA’s Advisory Practice (M.A.P.) and will be responsible for leading and delivering DEI advisory services for MCCA’s new and existing...
MCCA’s Statement on Vernon Jordan’s Passing
Last night, our legal community lost a giant. From an early age, Vernon Jordan saw the law the way we see it at MCCA: as a vehicle for change. Mr. Jordan saw it as his lifelong responsibility to give back to the causes and organizations closest to his heart—including...
MCCA Names Three Members to its Board of Directors
The Minority Corporate Counsel Association (MCCA) announced today the appointment of Anne E. Robinson, Managing Director, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of Vanguard; Michael Tang, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of Agilent Technologies,...
MCCA’s Statement on George Floyd
The recent events in our country have been disturbing and disappointing as we continue to weather the pandemic. As lawyers of leading corporations and law firms, we are often the voice of reason to ensure that rights of everyday individuals are protected and that...
MCCA Names Damien Atkins as Chair-Elect and Seth Krauss as Director to Board of Directors
The Minority Corporate Counsel Association (MCCA) announced today the appointment of Damien Atkins, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary at the Hershey’s Company, as the next Chair of the Board of Directors and Seth Krauss, Chief Legal Officer of...
MCCA Names Four Members to its Board of Directors
The Minority Corporate Counsel Association (MCCA) announced today the appointment of Hannah Lim-Johnson, Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer, Kelly Services; Amy Fliegelman Olli, Senior Vice President and General Counsel, VMware; Tom Robertson, Corporate...
MCCA Announces Regional Winners and Inaugural International Winner for the 2019 Employer of Choice Award
Today, the Minority Corporate Counsel Association (MCCA) announced the regional winners and its inaugural international winner for its 2019 Employer of Choice Award. The Employer of Choice Award honors corporate legal departments who have made meaningful commitments...