Joint Venturing Networking Forum
Marriott Los Angeles Downtown
333 S. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA (click for map & transportation)

Open to current CMCP members only and registration to the conference is not required.

A Star Welcome - Opening Remarks

Corporate Connections
A Constellation of Introductions
Celestial Silent Auction and Networking

Spotlight: Awards Luncheon Honoring Diversity Stars

This year’s Awards Luncheon again will spotlight corporate, majority, and minority law firm members who have demonstrated an ongoing commitment to diversity and the goals of CMCP. We encourage your corporate legal department or law firm to apply for this prestigious recognition.

Plenary Session I – Catch a Star

Finding, Retaining and Promoting Diverse Legal Talent: Top 10 Tips for Both Outside Counsel and In-House Counsel
To advance the diversity movement further, legal organizations need better ways to find and retain diverse lawyers. In this practical and candid session, leading representatives from recruiting firms, in-house law departments, and law firms will share their experiences and tips. Come learn how to find, keep and promote the diverse stars of today and tomorrow.

Panelists (as of 8/13/07)
Mark Zemelman, Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. (Moderator)
George Cheeks, MTVN Music Group & LOGO; MTVN Entertainment Group; MTV Networks
Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, Screen Actors Guild
Alexander Lee, Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP
Tina Paikeday Shah, Talent Advisory Board

Plenary Session Host

Plenary Session II – Star Quality

Client Service & Management: Top 10 Tips for Both Outside and In-House Counsel
Finding diverse legal stars is just the first step for success. For outside counsel, excelling at client service is critical to develop long-term client relationships and to help generate new business. For in-house counsel, managing outside counsel to successful and efficient results is key to success up the in-house ladder. Join law firm partners and leading in-house counsel to learn top tips for elevating your work to “star quality”.

Panelists (as of 8/13/07)
Maki Daijogo, Miller Law Group, PC (Moderator)
Jill Dessalines, McKesson Corp.
Therese M. Leone, University of California, Office of the General Counsel
Denise Rodriguez, Foley & Lardner LLP

Red Carpet Reception

Join us poolside to end the conference in style. Meet and mingle with legal luminaries: judges, leading general counsel and in-house attorneys from corporate and public entities throughout California. Enjoy food, drink and entertainment in star fashion. You’ll leave CMCP’s Annual Business Development Conference feeling like a Star of Diversity!

Dowload the registration booklet (pdf).

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