The association, formed 20 years ago to advocate for the hiring, retention and promotion of minority attorneys, plans to release a series of reports in December about diversity in the legal profession. Despite at least two decades of focusing on diversity in the legal profession, progress has stalled at the top ranks. She would like them to do more beyond writing checks and sending their minority lawyers to diversity events. The Minority Corporate Council Association next year hopes to partner with companies and their corporate counsels to identify and promote talent from within companies. The association plans to mentor 30 minority senior corporate counsels who are near-ready to be general counsel.

Source: Washington Post November 27, 2017 13:11 UTC