MCCA 2020 Pathways Conference Program Guide
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Transcript of MCCA 2020 Pathways Conference Program Guide
Learn Connect amp Be Inspired
OCTOBER 20 amp 27 2020
Visit mccacompathways for more information RiseUnited
PROGRAM GUIDE
VIRTUAL CONFERENCE
AT T E N D E E K N O W B E F O R E Y O U G O
PAT H WAY S H O N O R A R Y C H A I Ramp A D V I S O R Y C O U N C I L
M C C A 2 0 2 0 B O A R D O F D I R E C T O R S
M C C A 2 0 2 0 N - G E N A D V I S O R Y B O A R D
A G E N D A
PAT H WAY S S P E A K E R S
F I L I N G F O R C L E
M C C A PA U L H A S T I N G S C A S E S T U D Y S E R I E S
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E Q U I T Y T R A C K P R O G R A M 2019-2020 Participants
S O U R C E S O F S U C C E S S P R O G R A M
T H A N K Y O UStrategic Members
Partner Members
T H A N K Y O U T O O U R S P O N S O R SChampions
TrailblazersInnovators
PioneersCatalysts
Additional Sponsors
M C C A S TA F F
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Table of Contents
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Attendee Know Before You Go
T I P S F O R T H E B E S T E X P E R I E N C E
AT T H E 2 0 2 0 C R E AT I N G PAT H WAY S TO D I V E R S I T Y V I RT UA L C O N F E R E N C E
B E S T P R AC T I C E S A N D T E C H T I P S
bull We recommend using Chrome as your internet browser You can download the latest version of Chrome here If you have any technical issues such as login issues video playback issues or otherwise try using a different internet browser such as Safari Firefox or Internet Explorer
bull Mobile phones and tablets are generally not recommended for this event For the best experience please use a desktop or laptop computer
bull Log into the platform the day before the event (October 19) to ensure you have no issues accessing the platform
bull The platform link is mccainhousefocuscompathways Log in with the email you used to register for the event the password is pathways2020 Note you cannot log in before October 19
bull You will see a Troubleshooting drop-down menu in many of the sessions with tips to troubleshoot any issues that may arise See the screenshot below
bull If you canrsquot log in or need tech support during the event please email us at supportinhousefocuscom
bull Many of the live sessions will occur in Zoom Be sure you have the app downloaded on the computer that you will be using ndash visit zoomus to download the app
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Pathways Honorary Chair
S T U A R T A L D E R O T Y
MCCA Board Chair General Counsel
Ripple
T E R R A N C E E VA N S
PartnerDuane Morris LLP
S E B A S T I A N K U R I A N
CounselGoogle LLC
J O R J A J A C K S O N
Senior Director - Global Labor amp Employment
Salesforce
D I A N A A R R E D O N D O
Senior Corporate Counsel Intellectual Property
Amazon
PA M E L A B E T H E L
Senior Vice President Enterprise Shared Services Counsel
USAA
M A R E E S A F R E D E R I C K
K E V I N R LY N
PartnerFinnegan Henderson
Farabow Garrett amp Dunner LLP
Partner amp Diversity ChairWomble Bond Dickinson
(US) LLP
Pathways Advisory Council
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R I C A R D O A N Z A L D U A Audit Committee
Executive Vice Presidentamp General Counsel amp Corporate Secretary
Freddie Mac
C R A I G B G L I D D E N Audit Committee
Executive Vice Presidentamp General Counsel
General Motors Company
H A N N A H L I M - J O H N S O N Governance amp
Nominating Committee
Senior Vice President Chief Legal Officer
amp Corporate SecretaryMeritor Inc
MCCA 2020 Board of Directors
D U A N E H O L L O WAY Audit Committee Chair
Executive Committee
Senior Vice President General Counsel
Chief Ethics amp Compliance Officer
amp Corporate SecretaryUS Steel Corporation
S E T H K R A U S S Governance amp Nominating
Committee
Chief Legal OfficerEndeavor
S A N D R A L E U N G Finance amp Investments
Committee Chair
Executive Vice President amp General Counsel
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
S T U A R T A L D E R O T YExecutive Commitee Chair
General Counsel MCCA Board Chair
Ripple
D A M I E N AT K I N SGovernance amp Nominating Committee
Chair Executive Committee
Senior Vice President General Counsel amp Secretary
MCCA Chair-ElectThe Hershey Company
J E A N L E E
President amp CEOMCCA
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J O S E P H C E N T E N O
Outside General Counsel amp Assistant Corporate SecretaryBuchanan Ingersoll amp Rooney PC
H A L E Y AY U R E
Corporate SecretaryBuchanan Ingersoll amp Rooney PC
MCCA 2020 Corporate Officers
L A N E S H A M I N N I X Finance amp Investments
Committee
Senior Vice President Chief Legal Officer
amp Corporate SecretaryFlowserve Corporation
A M Y F L I E G E L M A N O L L I Governance amp Nominating
Committee
Senior Vice President amp General Counsel
VMware Inc
WA N J I WA L C O T T Governance amp Nominating
Committee
Executive Vice PresidentChief Legal Officer amp General Counsel
Discover Financial Services
N E I L W I L C O XFinance amp Investments
Committee
Executive Vice President amp Chief of Staff
Fiserv Inc
S U Z A N A M I L L E R
Former Corporate Vice President
Deputy General Counsel amp Corporate Secretary
Intel Corporation
D AW N S M I T H Executive Committee
President amp Chief Operating Officer
Cologix Inc
L I N D A L U Audit Committee
Senior Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel ndash
Litigation Enforcement amp StrategyTransUnion
R O B I N H S A N G S T O N Audit Committee
Vice PresidentChief Compliance amp Privacy Officer
Cox Communications Inc
T O M R O B E R T S O N Finance amp Investments
Committee
Corporate Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel
Microsoft Corporation
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A N N E L E E B E N E D I C TMCCA N-Gen Chair
Executive Vice President Chief Legal Officer
amp SecretarySummit Materials Inc
S A M A N T H A C G R A N T MCCA N-Gen Vice Chair
PartnerSheppard Mullin Richter
amp Hampton LLP
R O D N E Y C P R AT TMCCA N-Gen Vice Chair
Vice President General Counsel
amp Corporate SecretaryConverse
T E R R A N C E J E VA N S
PartnerDuane Morris LLP
A L I C E H S U
PartnerAkin Gump Strauss Hauer amp
Feld LLP
L ATA N YA L A N G L E Y
Vice President amp General Counsel Emerging
Markets amp Group Supply ChainBIC International
K E V I N R LY N
Partner amp Diversity ChairWomble Bond Dickinson
(US) LLP
MCCA 2020 N-GEN Advisory Board
A N A I A C O V E T TA
Vice PresidentDeputy General Counsel
and Chief Ethics amp Compliance Officer
VMware Inc
J E N N I F E R I VA N
Assistant General CounselMicrosoft Corporation
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A N D Y Y O O
Senior Vice PresidentGeneral CounselSavvas Learning
R E G I N A L D M R A S C H
General Counsel ndash Head of Legal
Rakuten USA Inc
D A N I E L L E V I L L O C H
Head of LegalAtlantic Sapphire
N-GEN Advisory Board Corporate Secretary
K R I S H N A V E E R A R A G H AVA N
PartnerSullivan amp Cromwell LLP
T E O N TA A W I L L I A M S
Senior Associate General Counsel
United Healthcare Corporation
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amazonjobslegal
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Agenda
9 0 0 A M - 6 0 0 P M
9 0 0 A M - 6 0 0 P M
R E G I S T R AT I O N A N D I N F O R M AT I O N D E S K
D I V E R S I T Y C A R E E R E X P O
Sponsored by
2020 Pathways Champion Sponsor
We know that in todayrsquos world career development and career mobility are closely intertwined which is why we are offering an opportunity for our members to connect with each other in many different forums
In 2017 MCCA launched the Diversity Career Expo at our annual Creating Pathways to Diversity Conference with great success Prospective corporate employers connected with diverse talent from all over the country while promoting their legal department as an employer of choice It was a fantastic opportunity for prospective candidates to learn about the different corporations conduct informational interviews and learn why our member organizations may be an employer of choice and the key to their career development
Join us again as we host the Fourth Annual Diversity Career Expo virtually Please keep in mind that any meeting does not in any way imply or guarantee an interview or a position It is a forum for both parties to connect and learn more about each other
2020 DIVERSITY CAREER EXPO PARTICIPATING COMPANIES
PROSPECTIVE CORPORATE EMPLOYERIf you are an interested prospective corporate employer who may or may not have a current open requi-sition but would like to connect with diverse talent for current open opportunities or long term planning please contact Sophia Piliouras at spiliourasmccacom for more details
To learn more about the Diversity Career Expo and view past participants click here
O C T 2 0 T U E S DAY
Connect with and learn more about our Pathways Conference sponsors Attendees can visit exhibitor booths to watch videos download materials and direct request more information
PARTICIPATING COMPANIES
9 0 0 A M - 6 0 0 P M E X H I B I TO R H A L L
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9 0 0 A M - 6 0 0 P M A M A ZO N I N F O R M AT I O N A L I N T E R V I E W B L I T Z
Amazon has once again partnered with MCCA to host its ldquoAmazon Blitzrdquo and meet with individuals interested in exploring opportunities with Amazon Legal
Applicants must register and attend the Creating Pathways to Diversity Conference in order to be considered
Sponsored by
2020 Pathways Champion Sponsor
MCCArsquos Pitch Session Network (ldquoPSNrdquo) allows in-house counsel to connect with diverse law firm partners at majority law firms diversify their preferred provider portfolios and hold law firms accountable for their diversity efforts Member law firms and sponsors will have the ability to meet privately with in-house counsel to pitch the legal services they offer and develop meaningful connections with potential clients
MCCA created the Pitch Session Network to address the lack of diversity at the equity partner-level in law firms and is in collaboration with
2020 PSN CORPORATE PARTICIPANTS
9 0 0 A M - 6 0 0 P M P I TC H S E S S I O N N E T W O R K
1 0 0 P M - 4 3 0 P M M C C Arsquo S B L U E P R I N T F O R S E L L I N G amp B U Y I N G ndash A P I TC H W O R K S H O P F O R O U T S I D E C O U N S E L
Through instruction and experiential learning participants will work together to learn skills and behaviors for building successful business relationships Outside counsel will have the opportunity to work in teams to develop a formal pitch from a mock RFP for legal services which will be presented to senior in-house counsel
This workshop is open to law firm members only and has max capacity of 20 participants The workshop required pre-registration and has reached max capacity
Workshop Coachesbull Patrick Dukes ndash Associate Vice President Commercial Claims Legal Nationwide Mutual Insurance Companybull Jacqueline Davis ndash Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel ndash Commercial Legal Group VMware Incbull Frank Decosta ndash Partner Finnegan Henderson Farabow Garrett amp Dunner LLPbull Willie Hernandez ndash Director Facebook Incbull Phong Nguyen ndash Counsel State Farm Insurancebull Denise Zamore ndash Senior Associate General Counsel UnitedHealthcare
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6 0 0 P M - 7 0 0 P M A M A ZO N N E T W O R K I N G R E C E P T I O N
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Connect with and learn more about our Pathways Conference sponsors Attendees can visit exhibitor booths to watch videos download materials and direct request more information
PARTICIPATING COMPANIES
Presentation of the Paula L Ettelbrick Award and the 2020 Rising Stars Award Ceremony
The disruption of 2020 has forced many legal organizations to take a new look at their workplace cultures Between concerns about health and safety due to COVID and renewed calls for racial justice across America it has been nearly impossible to ignore what some might consider soft topics Leaders in the legal community have responded but against a challenging backdrop with many ndash particularly people of color ndash experiencing little sense of belonging to their organizations
In 2018 together with Russell Reynolds Associates (RRA) MCCA developed a proprietary Inclusion Index Survey to help organizations assess leadership practices and culture to create a baseline metric of inclusion and measure progress over time
The panel will discuss this yearrsquos survey results how legal organizations and their leaders are navigating this challenging year and what it means to be an inclusive leader to effectuate change and develop a diverse equitable and inclusive workplace during a time of uncertainty
ModeratorTina Shah Paikeday ndash Global Head of DampI Advisory Services Russell Reynolds Associates
Panelistsbull Deneen Donnley ndash Senior Vice President amp General Counsel Consolidated Edison Company of New
York Incbull Cynthia Dow ndash Head of Global Legal Regulatory and Compliance Practice Russell Reynolds Associatesbull Eric Friedman ndash Executive Partner Mergers and Acquisitions Skadden Arps Slate Meagher amp Flom LLPbull Jami Wintz McKeon ndash Firm Chair Morgan Lewis amp Bockius LLPbull Steve McManus ndash Senior Vice President amp General Counsel State Farm Insurancebull Dev Stahlkopf ndashCorporate Vice President General Counsel Microsoft Corporation
1 0 3 0 A M - 7 0 0 P M
1 0 3 0 A M - 1 0 4 5 P M
1 0 3 0 A M - 7 0 0 P M
1 0 4 5 A M - 1 2 0 5 P M
I N F O R M AT I O N D E S K
W E LC O M E A N D O P E N I N G R E M A R K S
E X H I B I TO R H A L L
L E A D I N G T H RO U G H C R I S I S M C C A 2 0 2 0 I N C L U S I O N I N D E X R E P O RT
Remarks byJean Lee ndash MCCArsquos CEO amp PresidentStuart Alderoty ndash MCCA Board Chair General Counsel at Ripple
O C T 2 7 T U E S DAY
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H O W TO M E A S U R E U P Damp I DATA T R A N S PA R E N C Y A N D H O W TO E F F E C T I V E LY M A N AG E T H E L E G A L R I S K
Businesses ndash and their employees prospective employees clients and investors ndash are increasingly focused on the importance of having a workforce that is diverse equitable and inclusive What risks if any do businesses need to consider in the collection disclosure and use of diversity equity and inclusion (DEI) information After describing the legal framework for assessing potential discrimination-related risks associated with DEI data this panel will discuss best practices and pitfalls in navigating how to balance these risks with DEI strategic goals and other business considerations The panel will also discuss whether businesses can and should protect against disclosure of DEI data as a ldquotrade secretrdquo or otherwise
ModeratorDarrell Gay ndash Partner Arent Fox LLP
Panelistsbull Teresa Hutson ndash Vice PresidentDeputy General Counsel HR Legal Microsoft Corporationbull Alexis Mendoza ndash Vice President Nokia Software General Counsel amp Head of Customer Operations
Legal for the Americas Nokia Corporationbull Yves Nguyen ndash Corporate Counsel Global Labor amp Employment Salesforce
1 2 2 0 P M - 1 1 5 P M I N C L U S I V E D E S I G N A N D AC C E S S I B I L I T Y I N A R E M OT E -W O R K W O R L D
According to the 2018 Bureau of Labor Statistics report just over 19 of people with self-identified disabilities are employed Succeeding in the workplace is not easy for employees with disabilities who often face discrimination especially in highly competitive industries such as tech and finance They currently face even more challenges as we navigate a global pandemic civil unrest and working remotely in large numbers
This year we also celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act The ADA paved the way for decades of incremental changes to the way buildings businesses and laws accommodate people with a wide variety of disabilities The lawrsquos effect has been profound but therersquos still a lot of work to do
This panel will focus on the current remote work reality and the increased need to incorporate inclusive design and accessibility into the workplace Accessibility is about creating products that are usable by everyone Inclusive design is a mindset that involves understanding user diversity Neither is optional and must be part of your business ecosystem and managedmeasured It starts with people and is imperative as your organization builds an equitable and inclusive culture and diverse pipeline of talent
ModeratorJamie Dean ndash Partner Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP
Panelistsbull Jack Chen ndash Corporate Counsel Google LLCbull Kareem Dale ndash Director amp Senior Counsel Discover Financial Servicesbull Kristina Launey ndash Partner Seyfarth Shaw LLP
1 2 0 5 P M - 1 2 2 0 P M B R E A K
1 1 5 P M - 2 0 0 P M N E T W O R K I N G R E C E P T I O N
Sponsored by
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2 0 0 P M - 3 0 0 P M M C C A PAU L H A S T I N G S C A S E S T U D I E S S E R I E S S T R AT E G I E S O N H O W TO B U I L D A D I V E R S E amp I N C L U S I V E W O R K C U LT U R E
Collaboration and creating a diverse and inclusive workplace are key to talent retention innovation and risk mitigation In recent years there were many noteworthy employee challenges in corporate America and around the world Those events suggest that the world is changing and although there is growing division many were finding strength in numbers and we saw employees standing united in protest demanding changes in their work culture andor policies to reflect their collective values
Thanks to the vision and leadership of Paul Hastings MCCA partnered with Paul Hastings its clients and our corporate members to closely examine how corporations and its leaders are changing culture in their organizations We examined three different industries across the country pharmaceuticals (Boehringer Ingelheim) technology (Intel) and finance (Barclays) and will discuss the case studiesrsquo findings and what it takes to create a diverse and inclusive work culture
ModeratorDr Catherine McGregor ndash CEO Catherine McGregor ResearchSophia Piliouras ndash President MCCA Advisory Practice
Panelistsbull Evangelina Almirantearena ndash Vice President Associate General Counsel Intel Corporationbull Sheila Denton ndash Senior Vice President and General Counsel Legal Government Affairs amp Public Policy
Boehringer Ingelheim USA Corporationbull Jane Son ndash Director Legal Barclaysbull K Whitner ndash Partner and Co-Chair of the Diversity Council Paul Hastings LLP
S H O W M E T H E M O N E Y O R I G I N AT I O N C R E D I T A N D O U T S I D E C O U N S E L E N G AG E M E N T
Join us for a panel discussing on the important and rarely discussed component needed for the advancement of lawyers of color at law firms ndash Origination Credit We will discuss the credit allocation process and some of the challenges that exist and how that specifically affects lawyers of color Discussion will also focus on the meaning of origination credit why it matters and how corporate counsel can navigate and challenge compensation systems that are not aligned with the values of diversity equity and inclusion
ModeratorA Scott Bolden ndash Managing Partner Reed Smith LLP ndash Washington DC
Panelistsbull Nassib Abou-Khalil ndash Chief Legal Officer Nokiabull Michelle Banks ndash Senior Advisor BarkerGilmore LLCbull Sandra Leung ndash Executive Vice President amp General Counsel Bristol-Myers Squibb Companybull Tom Robertson ndash Corporate Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel Microsoft Corporation
3 0 0 P M - 3 1 5 P M B R E A K
3 1 5 P M - 4 1 5 P M R I S E A N D S H I N E C O R P O R AT E A M E R I C A WA K E S U P TO S Y S T E M I C R AC I S M
After the recent high-profile deaths of Black Americans due to police use of force discussions of systemic racism are now front and center in all organizations CEOs worldwide and across industries have spoken out expressing their horror and outrage as well as their resolve to do more Companies have announced significant financial commitments others have referred to actions to be taken and early movers have begun to announce or amplify business-related initiatives Institutional investors asset owners asset managers private equity fund limited partners and investor groups have also begun speaking out and considering action with respect to companies in their portfolios
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Many people found some of the statements released by companies in the wake of George Floydrsquos murder by a police officer merely symbolic empty and an attempt to appear ldquowokerdquo without any real weight behind them
The question for all is how to follow through on the sentiments expressed and drive positive change what tools are available to address systemic racism and injustice and the threats they pose and how can those tools be used
ModeratorLaura Maechtlen ndash Partner Member Executive Committee Department Chair Labor amp Employment Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Panelistsbull Thomas Kim ndash Chief Legal Officer amp Company Secretary Thomson Reutersbull Seth Krauss ndash Chief Legal Officer Endeavorbull LaTanya Langley ndash Vice President amp General Counsel Emerging Markets amp Group Supply Chain BIC International
O P P O RT U N I T Y F O R C H A N G E M C C Arsquo S A N N UA L G E N E R A L C O U N S E L S U R V E Y R E P O RT
Since 1999 MCCA began tracking information about Fortune 500 general counsel and more broadly Fortune 1000 since 2004 This yearrsquos report found that there is a slow but positive progression towards achieving more representation in the top general counsel roles The number of female GCs and minority GCs increased in 2019 but they do not tell the complete story
There is still a long way to go before Fortune 1000 GCs are representative of the US population When reviewing the data holistically ldquoOpportunity for Changerdquo was quite low meaning that when opportunities arose to increase representation male GCs and white GCs were more likely to be chosen over women and minority candidates The rate of change will increase only if female and minority GCs are promoted more often at the highest levels This means that representation must also increase within the active attorney population As previous survey editions have shown once a female or minority candidate is awarded a GC position the pool from which their successor is drawn becomes more diverse as well
The panel will discuss missed opportunities for change equalizing the active attorney population and strategies on how to increase representation at the top in the legal profession
Panelistsbull Willie Hernandez ndash Director Facebook Incbull Linda Lu ndash Senior Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel TransUnionbull Ellisen Turner ndash Partner Kirkland amp Ellis LLP
4 1 5 P M - 4 3 0 P M B R E A K
Presentation of the George B Vashon Innovator Award and the 2020 Rainmaker Award Ceremony
Leaders are under extraordinary pressure right now They are expected to make decisions quickly with incomplete and rapidly evolving information Culture changes when leaders take action to change it and all leaders have an increasing responsibility to create a diverse equitable and inclusive workplace No matter your racial political or other identity the issues surrounding racial injustice in this country are impossible to escape And these issues are not ones that organizations or their leaders mdash from the C-Suite at the top of the hierarchy to employees on the frontline mdash can ignore Now is a time for leaders to think about what type of leader they need to be for all their workers especially the most vulnerable and marginalized
4 3 0 P M - 6 0 0 P M I N C L U S I V E L E A D E R S TA K E T H E W H E E L D R I V I N G S Y S T E M I C C H A N G E
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6 0 0 P M - 7 0 0 P M V I RT UA L N E T W O R K I N G R E C E P T I O N
This panel will discuss what business leaders at all levels can say and do to tackle these issues that impact on their organizations Wersquoll discuss the impact of recent events on employees of color What we can do to be authentic allies and drive change And what actions leaders are taking to address systemic racism (internal and external) and build diverse equitable and inclusive organizations for all
ModeratorSamantha Grant ndash Partner Sheppard Mullin Richter amp Hampton LLP
Panelistsbull Ricardo Anzaldua ndash Executive Vice President amp General Counsel amp Corporate Secretary Freddie Macbull Damien Atkins ndash Senior Vice President General Counsel amp Secretary The Hershey Companybull Julie Gruber ndash Chief Legal Compliance amp Sustainability Officer amp Corporate Secretary Gap Incbull Craig Silliman ndash Executive Vice President amp Chief Administrative Legal and Public Policy Officer Verizonbull Wanji Walcott ndash Executive Vice President Chief Legal Officer amp General Counsel Discover
Financial Services
Sponsored by
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Pathways Speakers
N A S S I B A B O U - K H A L I L
Chief Legal OfficerNokia
D A M I E N AT K I N S
Senior Vice President General Counsel
amp SecretaryThe Hershey Company
J A C K C H E N
Corporate CounselGoogle LLC
J A M I E D E A N
PartnerWomble Bond Dickinson (US)
LLP
D E N E E N D O N N L E Y
Senior Vice President amp General Counsel
Consolidated Edison Company of New York Inc
E R I C F R I E D M A N
Executive Partner Mergers amp Acquisitions
Skadden Arps Slate Meagher amp Flom LLP
F R A N K D E C O S TA
PartnerFinnegan Henderson Farabow
Garrett amp Dunner LLP
E VA N G E L I N A A L M I R A N T E A R E N A
Vice President Associate General Counsel
Intel Corporation
C Y N T H I A D O W
D A R R E L L G AY
Head of Global Legal Regulatory
amp Compliance PracticeRussell Reynolds Associates
PartnerArent Fox LLP
S A M A N T H A G R A N T
PartnerSheppard Mullin
Richter amp Hampton LLP
M I C H E L L E B A N K S
Senior AdvisorBarkerGilmore
K A R E E M D A L E
Director amp Senior CounselDiscover Financial Services
J A C Q U E L I N E D AV I S
Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel -
Commericial Legal GroupVMware Inc
S H E I L A D E N T O N
Senior Vice President amp General Counsel
Legal Government Affairsamp Public Policy
Boehringer Ingelheim USA Corporation
R I C A R D O A N Z A L D U A
Executive Vice President General Counsel
amp Corporate SecretaryFreddie Mac
PAT R I C K D U K E S
Associate Vice President Commercial Claims Legal
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
A S C O T T B O L D E N
Managing Partner Reed Smith LLP - Washington DCReed Smith LLP
W I L L I E H E R N A N D E Z
DirectorFacebook Inc
T E R E S A H U T S O N
Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel
HR Legal Microsoft Corporation
J U L I E G R U B E R
Chief Legal Compliance amp Sustainability Officer amp
Corporate SecretaryGap Inc
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S E T H K R A U S S
Chief Legal Officer Endeavor
S A N D R A L E U N G
Executive Vice President amp General Counsel
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
J A M I W I N T Z M C K E O N
Firm ChairMorgan Lewis amp Bockius LLP
P H O N G N G U Y E N
T O M R O B E R T S O N
E L L I S E N T U R N E R
CounselState Farm Insurance
Corporate Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel
Microsoft Corporation
PartnerKirkland amp Ellis LLP
S T E V E M C M A N U S
Senior Vice President amp General Counsel
State Farm Insurance
Y V E S N G U Y E N
Corporate Counsel Global Labor amp Employment
Salesforce
T I N A S H AY PA I K E D AY
Global Head of DampI Advisory Services
Russell Reynolds Associates
C R A I G S I L L I M A N
Executive Vice President amp Chief Administrative
Legal and Public Policy OfficerVerizon
WA N J I WA L C O T T
Executive Vice President Chief Legal Officer amp General Counsel
Discover Financial Services
L ATA N YA L A N G L E Y
Vice President amp General Counsel Emerging Markets amp
Group Supply ChainBIC International
L I N D A L U
Senior Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel
TransUnion
C AT H E R I N E M C G R E G O R
CEOCatherine McGregor Research
A L E X I S M E N D O Z A
Vice President Nokia Software General Counsel amp Head of Customer Operations
Legal for the AmericasNokia Corporation
T H O M A S K I M
Chief Legal Officer amp Company Secretary
Thomson Reuters
S O P H I A P I L I O U R A S
President MCCA Advisory Practice
MCCA
D E V S TA H L K O P F
Corporate Vice President General Counsel
Microsoft Corporation
K W H I T N E R
Partner amp Co-Chair of the Diversity CouncilPaul Hastings LLP
D E N I S E Z A M O R E
Senior Associate General CounselUnitedHealthcare
K R I S T I N A L A U N E Y
PartnerSeyfarth Shaw LLP
L A U R A M A E C H T L E N
Partner Member Executive Committee Department
Chair Labor amp EmploymentSeyfarth Shaw LLP
J A N E S O N
Director LegalBarclays
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Filing for CLE
All of the panel sessions on Day 2 of Pathways are approved for CLE credit in the states listed below These sessions will be hosted in live Zoom webinars during which there will be a polling question intended to confirm your attendance and participation in the given session You must reply to this poll in order to receive CLE credit for each session
HOWWHEN WILL I RECEIVE MY CLE CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE
Within one week of the Creating Pathways to Diversity Virtual Conference all attendees who requested CLE credit will receive an email with subject line ldquoCLE Credit for MCCA Creating Pathways to Diversity Virtual Conferencerdquo from ABA MCLE (mcleamericanbarorg)
Please click on the link provided within the email and complete the form to request your CLE credit Your certificate of attendance will be emailed directly to you
THE PATHWAYS VIRTUAL CONFERENCE IS AVAILABLE FOR CLE CREDIT IN THE FOLLOWING STATES
In Hawaii and New Jersey we rely on their reciprocity policies pursuant to which our programs are deemed accredited once they are approved in the various reciprocity states where we apply such as California Illinois New York Pennsylvania and Texas
A NOTE ABOUT MCLE CREDIT
The content on this page is for informational and educational purposes only Each state has its own rules and regulations indicating what qualifies for CLE credit Certain programs subjects and formats may not receive credit in some states and there may be specific rules regarding who may earn credit or the maximum number of credit hours that may be earned with specific formats Please contact your state MCLE regulatory entity for specific questions about your MCLE rules
AlabamaAlaskaArizona
ArkansasCaliforniaColorado
ConnecticutGeorgia
HawaiiIllinoisIndiana
MinnesotaMississippiMissouriNevada
New Hampshire
New JerseyNew Mexico
New YorkNorth CarolinaNorth Dakota
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MCCAPaul Hastings Case Study Series
Thanks to the vision and leadership of Paul Hastings MCCA partnered with Paul Hastings its clients and our corporate members to closely examine how corporations and its leaders are changing culture in their organizations We examined three different industries across the country pharmaceuticals technology and finance and are proud to present three case studies on creating an inclusive culture in legal teams
To read more about these Case Studies please click here
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M I C H E A L B I N N S
PartnerParker Poe
C O N WAY E K P O
Executive DirectorMorgan Stanley
S O N N Y H AY N E S
PartnerWomble Bond Dickinson
(US) LLP
D A N I E L L E C O L E M A N
Senior Litigation CounselVMware Inc
S U S A N G A R C I A
Associate General CounselThomson Reuters
M J A N I N E J J I N G O
PartnerSkadden Arps Slate Meagher
amp Flom LLP
T E R R Y J O H N S O N
PartnerMorgan Lewis amp
Bockius LLP
A L E S H A D O M I N I Q U E
PartnerMitchell Silberberg amp
Knupp LLP
C H R I S T I N E H A R D Y
Deputy General Counsel amp Information
Governance CounselNorfolk Southern
Corporation
Rising Stars Award 2020
MCCArsquos Annual List of Rising Stars displays the bright future for the profession which is filled with exceptional individuals of incredible potential With backgrounds as diverse as their practice areas MCCArsquos Rising Stars share a love of the law a pursuit of excellence and a compassion for those in need The Rising Stars show a dedication to giving back to their community while mastering the art of balancing work with lives that include being expert speakers authors volunteers and leaders in their industry
LEARN MORE ABOUT MCCArsquoS 2020 RISING STARS
J E S S E N E VA R E Z
PartnerGoodwin Procter LLP
(ldquoGoodwinrdquo)
S M I TA R A J M O H A N
Product CounselApple
E LY J U A R E Z P E N N A N T
Senior CounselSpotify Inc
Sponsored Spotlight Videos - Watch on October 27
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M AYA YA M A Z A K I
PartnerDavis Wright Tremaine LLP
M A R I A R S A L C E D O
PartnerShook Hardy amp Bacon
LLP
T I F FA N Y J S M I T H
PartnerWilmer Cutler Picking
Hale and Dorr LLP
B O N N I E W O L F
Associate Vice President Litigation Employment
DepartmentNationwide Insurance
V O L H A S A M A S I U K
Senior Privacy CounselAutodesk Inc
C A S I YA T H A N I E L
AttorneyMicrosoft Corporation
C E C I L I A S A N A B R I A
PartnerFinnegan Henderson
Farabow Garrett amp Dunner LLP
B E R N A R D W I L L I A M S J R
Director Global Head of Anti-Money Laundering
Governance and Compliance Training
eBay
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S H A R I K L E V E N S
PartnerDentons
E L L I S E N T U R N E R
PartnerKirkland amp Ellis LLP
A L E X A N D R E R E N E
Partner Co-Chair Litigation amp Enforcement Practice Group
Ropes amp Gray LLP
L A U R A M A E C H T L E N
Partner Member Executive Committee Department Chair
Labor amp EmploymentSeyfarth Shaw LLP
B R E N D A N G U T I E R R E Z M C D O N N E L L
PartnerKampL Gates LLP
P H I L C H A
PartnerDuane Morris LLP
B R YA N B R A N T L E Y
Partner Co-Leader Transportation Industry Team
McGuireWoods LLP
S H E R R E S E S M I T H
Partner Vice Chair Data Privacy amp Cybersecurity
Paul Hastings LLP
W I L L C H U C H AWAT
Partner Team Lead of Mergers amp
Acquisitions PracticeSheppard Mullin Richter amp
Hampton LLP
R O N A L D M A C H E N
Partner Co-Chair of White Collar Defense and Investigations
PracticeWilmerHale
K O B I B R I N S O N
PartnerWinston amp Strawn LLP
Rainmakers Award 2020
MCCA is proud to recognize exceptional diverse attorneys whorsquove been selected as 2020 Rainmakers in recognition of their business acumen passion and dedication to proactive client development MCCA congratulates the 2020 Rainmakers and celebrates the diversity of their race and ethnicities gender sexual orientation and generational differences as well as the diversity in their practice areas and career paths The 2020 Rainmakers were selected from an exceptional group of prominent attorneys who have a proven record over the course of several years of compiling books of business exceeding $5 million annually and who have contributed significantly to their communities
LEARN MORE ABOUT MCCArsquoS 2020 RAINMAKERS
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Paula L Ettelbrick Award 2020MCCA created the Paula L Ettelbrick Award to celebrate unparalleled achievement by an individual or an organization in advancing lesbian gay bisexual and transgender attorneys The award is named for the late Paula L Ettelbrick whose quarter-century of work of organizations like Lambda Legal Defense and National Gay and Lesbian Task Force and the International Lesbian and Gay Human Rights Commission assisted thousands of individuals Her career as an educator and mentor at institutions like New York University Columbia University and the University of Michigan helped transform the national discussion regarding equality
Michelle is the Head of Labor Relations Americas at LSG Sky Chefs Inc headquartered in Irving TX She is a results-oriented executive with experience managing developing and coaching managers in employee and labor law and labor relations matters Michellersquos deep knowledge and experience in the airline railroad and catering industries along with her keen intelligence intuition and compassion enable complex matrixed organizations to embrace difficult challenges and necessary changes Having spent nearly two decades as a senior labor lawyer at a Fortune 500 company as an openly queer woman of color Michelle understands the core values of authenticity accountability and belonging with the emotional intelligence to determine when to use a
M I C H E L L E P E A K
Head of Labor Relations Americas
LSG Sky Chefs Inc
scalpel and when to use a sledgehammerPrior to becoming a labor relations lawyer Michelle served five years as a prosecutor in Omaha Nebraska a place she still considers home In this role Michelle prosecuted cases in the Juvenile Courts and the Special Victims Unit ranging from simple neglect of a child to First Degree Sexual Assault
Michelle serves as a leader in several roles at work and in the community while also frequently speaking on legal diversity and community issues As a corporate executive she has been widely recognized for her efforts including Top 100 Women of Influence by Diversity MBA Magazine Dallas Top 50 Women in Law by the National Diversity Council Corporate Counsel of the Year by Texas State Bar Office of Minority Affairs Top 100 Emerging Leaders under 50 by Diversity MBA Corporate Counsel of the Year amp Champion of Diversity by DCEO and Association of Corporate Counsel ndash DFW Chapter
Raised in humble beginnings Michelle beat the odds stacked against her with the same resilience she faces in todayrsquos business environments and continues the fight toward diversity equity and inclusion in law and in life Michelle is not just talking
about the importance of DEI she has spent decades serving on corporate and community committees and non-profit boards including Lambda Legal National Board Girls Inc of Metropolitan Dallas Corporate Counsel Women of Color Advisory Committee Minority Corporate Counsel Association Advisory Committee Texas Minority Counsel Program Committee and Association of Corporate Counsel ndash DFW
Michelle received her undergraduate degree in History and Criminal Justice at Mount Marty University Yankton South Dakota and her JD from Creighton University School of Law Omaha Nebraska She lives in Grand Prairie Texas with her wife Lauren and three children When not involved in community service amp advocacy she enjoys little league sports traveling and most recently meditation Her most endearing personal charitable outreach involves a 17-year annual Christmas drive which she organizes collects and delivers toys personally to children of families living in low-cost motels True to Michellersquos preference to shun the limelight she convinces a longtime friend to play Santa while Michelle herself dons elfin attire as Santarsquos helper
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Law Firm Honoree
Corporate Legal Department Honoree
George B Vashon Innovator Award 2020
The award is presented to smaller companies (not in the Fortune 1000) andor law firms (less than 500 attorneys) that have led the way with innovative best practices to assist diverse attorneys It is named for scholar abolitionist and lawyer George B Vashon who was the first licensed African American attorney in New York State (1848) and one of the first admitted to practice before the US Supreme Court (1867)
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Equity Track Program
The MCCA developed the Equity Track Program (ldquoEquity Trackrdquo or ldquoProgramrdquo) in 2016 to address the lack of diversity within the equity partnership levels at majority-owned law firms as reported by our Law Firm Diversity Survey After its initial launch MCCA received feedback and paused to redesign a more comprehensive Equity Track Program
We relaunched the Program in 2019 to address the continuing lack of diversity at the highest partnership levels in our largest law firms in the US The Equity Track is a twelve-month program and we selected ten diverse income partners at major law firms The Program is designed to achieve three goals identify develop and promote diverse partners to achieve and maintain equity status within their firms
S O N N Y H AY N E S TA M A R O N H O U S T O N
C Y N D I E C H A N G E S T E L A D I A Z
2019-2020 Participants
J U A N A R T E A G A
L E W I S G O S S I I
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A M A N D E E P S I D H U T I F FA N Y S M I T HK A R E N J O R D A N
G E O F F R E Y Y O U N G
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Sources of Success Program
The Sources of Success Program (the ldquoProgramrdquo) is a twelve-month professional development program tailored for mid-career women and diverse attorneys from corporate legal departments and law firms The focus is on identifying successful career strategies and allowing attorneys to develop leadership and management skills as well as an opportunity for attorneys to find the right mentor to guide their career advancement
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Your law firm or legal department must be an MCCA member In-house Counsel three or more reporting levels from general counsel Law firm attorneys must be an associate with a minimum of five yearsrsquo experience Diverse attorneys are encouraged to apply
C H A R L E N E J O N E S
Director amp Associate General Counsel
C O U R T N E Y C A N N O N
Counsel ndash Legal Affairs Entertainment and
Lifestyle Group
M ATA R D I O U F
Associate Attorney
D AV I S K I M
Senior Counsel
J O H N T D AV I S
Associate Patent Attorney
D E N D R I C K G A M B L E
Senior Vice President amp Assistant General Counsel
P U N E E T A R O R A
Senior Counsel Employee Benefits amp
Executive Compensation
M O N I Q U E D E L B R I D G E
Vice President amp Associate General Counsel
N I K K I H A S S E L B A R T H
Associate
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C O R Y PAT T E R S O N
Of Counsel
L U A N A M E N D E S
Senior Corporate Counsel
A LVA R O P E R A LTA
Associate
S H AY N E O rsquo R E I L LY
Associate General Counsel IP Litigation
J E R M A I N E M C P H E R S O N
Vice PresidentSenior Counsel
A M I T PA R E K H
Corporate amp Securities Associate
N AT H A L I E L E N G O C
Senior Corporate Counsel ndash Global Labor amp Employment
O L I V E N E M A K E R S O N
Associate Corporate Counsel
A A R O N K L E V E N
Counsel
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L E S L I E S T E V E N S
S O N I A VA L D E Z
Privacy amp Compliance Counsel and Data Protection Officer
Senior Counsel
D A N I E L L E T H O M P S O N
Associate
J O N E L L E S A U N D E R S
A N J U M U N WA L A
Associate Attorney
Counsel
S U N U P I L L A I
Associate
E M M A S A L U S T R O
Assistant General Counsel
M I C H E L L E P H A M
Counsel
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Thank You to Our
S T R AT E G I C M E M B E R S
PA RT N E R M E M B E R S
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Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors
C H A M P I O N
T R A I L B L A Z E R S
I N N OVATO R S
P I O N E E R S
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C ATA LY S T S
Allstate
Norfolk Southern Corporation
In-House Focus
Axinn Veltrop amp Harkrider LLP
Duane Morris LLP
KampL Gates LLP
American Arbitration Association
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S O P H I A P I L I O U R A S
L A U R E N H O S S F E L D
F E L I P E B R A G A
President MCCA Advisory Practice
Assistant Counsel Program Manager
Vice President of Strategy amp Business Solutions
For sponsorship opportunities visit wwwmccacomevents for more detailsor contact sponsorshipmccacom
MCCA Staff
T I E A R A J O N E S
Associate Web Developer Digital Media Designer
S A B I N A G I L I O L I
Marketing Strategist amp Community Development
Manager
AT T E N D E E K N O W B E F O R E Y O U G O
PAT H WAY S H O N O R A R Y C H A I Ramp A D V I S O R Y C O U N C I L
M C C A 2 0 2 0 B O A R D O F D I R E C T O R S
M C C A 2 0 2 0 N - G E N A D V I S O R Y B O A R D
A G E N D A
PAT H WAY S S P E A K E R S
F I L I N G F O R C L E
M C C A PA U L H A S T I N G S C A S E S T U D Y S E R I E S
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E Q U I T Y T R A C K P R O G R A M 2019-2020 Participants
S O U R C E S O F S U C C E S S P R O G R A M
T H A N K Y O UStrategic Members
Partner Members
T H A N K Y O U T O O U R S P O N S O R SChampions
TrailblazersInnovators
PioneersCatalysts
Additional Sponsors
M C C A S TA F F
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Table of Contents
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Attendee Know Before You Go
T I P S F O R T H E B E S T E X P E R I E N C E
AT T H E 2 0 2 0 C R E AT I N G PAT H WAY S TO D I V E R S I T Y V I RT UA L C O N F E R E N C E
B E S T P R AC T I C E S A N D T E C H T I P S
bull We recommend using Chrome as your internet browser You can download the latest version of Chrome here If you have any technical issues such as login issues video playback issues or otherwise try using a different internet browser such as Safari Firefox or Internet Explorer
bull Mobile phones and tablets are generally not recommended for this event For the best experience please use a desktop or laptop computer
bull Log into the platform the day before the event (October 19) to ensure you have no issues accessing the platform
bull The platform link is mccainhousefocuscompathways Log in with the email you used to register for the event the password is pathways2020 Note you cannot log in before October 19
bull You will see a Troubleshooting drop-down menu in many of the sessions with tips to troubleshoot any issues that may arise See the screenshot below
bull If you canrsquot log in or need tech support during the event please email us at supportinhousefocuscom
bull Many of the live sessions will occur in Zoom Be sure you have the app downloaded on the computer that you will be using ndash visit zoomus to download the app
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Pathways Honorary Chair
S T U A R T A L D E R O T Y
MCCA Board Chair General Counsel
Ripple
T E R R A N C E E VA N S
PartnerDuane Morris LLP
S E B A S T I A N K U R I A N
CounselGoogle LLC
J O R J A J A C K S O N
Senior Director - Global Labor amp Employment
Salesforce
D I A N A A R R E D O N D O
Senior Corporate Counsel Intellectual Property
Amazon
PA M E L A B E T H E L
Senior Vice President Enterprise Shared Services Counsel
USAA
M A R E E S A F R E D E R I C K
K E V I N R LY N
PartnerFinnegan Henderson
Farabow Garrett amp Dunner LLP
Partner amp Diversity ChairWomble Bond Dickinson
(US) LLP
Pathways Advisory Council
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R I C A R D O A N Z A L D U A Audit Committee
Executive Vice Presidentamp General Counsel amp Corporate Secretary
Freddie Mac
C R A I G B G L I D D E N Audit Committee
Executive Vice Presidentamp General Counsel
General Motors Company
H A N N A H L I M - J O H N S O N Governance amp
Nominating Committee
Senior Vice President Chief Legal Officer
amp Corporate SecretaryMeritor Inc
MCCA 2020 Board of Directors
D U A N E H O L L O WAY Audit Committee Chair
Executive Committee
Senior Vice President General Counsel
Chief Ethics amp Compliance Officer
amp Corporate SecretaryUS Steel Corporation
S E T H K R A U S S Governance amp Nominating
Committee
Chief Legal OfficerEndeavor
S A N D R A L E U N G Finance amp Investments
Committee Chair
Executive Vice President amp General Counsel
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
S T U A R T A L D E R O T YExecutive Commitee Chair
General Counsel MCCA Board Chair
Ripple
D A M I E N AT K I N SGovernance amp Nominating Committee
Chair Executive Committee
Senior Vice President General Counsel amp Secretary
MCCA Chair-ElectThe Hershey Company
J E A N L E E
President amp CEOMCCA
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J O S E P H C E N T E N O
Outside General Counsel amp Assistant Corporate SecretaryBuchanan Ingersoll amp Rooney PC
H A L E Y AY U R E
Corporate SecretaryBuchanan Ingersoll amp Rooney PC
MCCA 2020 Corporate Officers
L A N E S H A M I N N I X Finance amp Investments
Committee
Senior Vice President Chief Legal Officer
amp Corporate SecretaryFlowserve Corporation
A M Y F L I E G E L M A N O L L I Governance amp Nominating
Committee
Senior Vice President amp General Counsel
VMware Inc
WA N J I WA L C O T T Governance amp Nominating
Committee
Executive Vice PresidentChief Legal Officer amp General Counsel
Discover Financial Services
N E I L W I L C O XFinance amp Investments
Committee
Executive Vice President amp Chief of Staff
Fiserv Inc
S U Z A N A M I L L E R
Former Corporate Vice President
Deputy General Counsel amp Corporate Secretary
Intel Corporation
D AW N S M I T H Executive Committee
President amp Chief Operating Officer
Cologix Inc
L I N D A L U Audit Committee
Senior Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel ndash
Litigation Enforcement amp StrategyTransUnion
R O B I N H S A N G S T O N Audit Committee
Vice PresidentChief Compliance amp Privacy Officer
Cox Communications Inc
T O M R O B E R T S O N Finance amp Investments
Committee
Corporate Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel
Microsoft Corporation
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A N N E L E E B E N E D I C TMCCA N-Gen Chair
Executive Vice President Chief Legal Officer
amp SecretarySummit Materials Inc
S A M A N T H A C G R A N T MCCA N-Gen Vice Chair
PartnerSheppard Mullin Richter
amp Hampton LLP
R O D N E Y C P R AT TMCCA N-Gen Vice Chair
Vice President General Counsel
amp Corporate SecretaryConverse
T E R R A N C E J E VA N S
PartnerDuane Morris LLP
A L I C E H S U
PartnerAkin Gump Strauss Hauer amp
Feld LLP
L ATA N YA L A N G L E Y
Vice President amp General Counsel Emerging
Markets amp Group Supply ChainBIC International
K E V I N R LY N
Partner amp Diversity ChairWomble Bond Dickinson
(US) LLP
MCCA 2020 N-GEN Advisory Board
A N A I A C O V E T TA
Vice PresidentDeputy General Counsel
and Chief Ethics amp Compliance Officer
VMware Inc
J E N N I F E R I VA N
Assistant General CounselMicrosoft Corporation
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A N D Y Y O O
Senior Vice PresidentGeneral CounselSavvas Learning
R E G I N A L D M R A S C H
General Counsel ndash Head of Legal
Rakuten USA Inc
D A N I E L L E V I L L O C H
Head of LegalAtlantic Sapphire
N-GEN Advisory Board Corporate Secretary
K R I S H N A V E E R A R A G H AVA N
PartnerSullivan amp Cromwell LLP
T E O N TA A W I L L I A M S
Senior Associate General Counsel
United Healthcare Corporation
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Come build the future of LegalTo keep up with Amazonrsquos growing list of exciting business opportunities we are looking for legal professionals who thrive on big challenges think creatively and analytically to solve hard problems and consistently deliver great results despite the odds We want people who are excited about working with innovative and disruptive businesses to deliver incredible customer experiences
amazonjobslegal
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Agenda
9 0 0 A M - 6 0 0 P M
9 0 0 A M - 6 0 0 P M
R E G I S T R AT I O N A N D I N F O R M AT I O N D E S K
D I V E R S I T Y C A R E E R E X P O
Sponsored by
2020 Pathways Champion Sponsor
We know that in todayrsquos world career development and career mobility are closely intertwined which is why we are offering an opportunity for our members to connect with each other in many different forums
In 2017 MCCA launched the Diversity Career Expo at our annual Creating Pathways to Diversity Conference with great success Prospective corporate employers connected with diverse talent from all over the country while promoting their legal department as an employer of choice It was a fantastic opportunity for prospective candidates to learn about the different corporations conduct informational interviews and learn why our member organizations may be an employer of choice and the key to their career development
Join us again as we host the Fourth Annual Diversity Career Expo virtually Please keep in mind that any meeting does not in any way imply or guarantee an interview or a position It is a forum for both parties to connect and learn more about each other
2020 DIVERSITY CAREER EXPO PARTICIPATING COMPANIES
PROSPECTIVE CORPORATE EMPLOYERIf you are an interested prospective corporate employer who may or may not have a current open requi-sition but would like to connect with diverse talent for current open opportunities or long term planning please contact Sophia Piliouras at spiliourasmccacom for more details
To learn more about the Diversity Career Expo and view past participants click here
O C T 2 0 T U E S DAY
Connect with and learn more about our Pathways Conference sponsors Attendees can visit exhibitor booths to watch videos download materials and direct request more information
PARTICIPATING COMPANIES
9 0 0 A M - 6 0 0 P M E X H I B I TO R H A L L
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9 0 0 A M - 6 0 0 P M A M A ZO N I N F O R M AT I O N A L I N T E R V I E W B L I T Z
Amazon has once again partnered with MCCA to host its ldquoAmazon Blitzrdquo and meet with individuals interested in exploring opportunities with Amazon Legal
Applicants must register and attend the Creating Pathways to Diversity Conference in order to be considered
Sponsored by
2020 Pathways Champion Sponsor
MCCArsquos Pitch Session Network (ldquoPSNrdquo) allows in-house counsel to connect with diverse law firm partners at majority law firms diversify their preferred provider portfolios and hold law firms accountable for their diversity efforts Member law firms and sponsors will have the ability to meet privately with in-house counsel to pitch the legal services they offer and develop meaningful connections with potential clients
MCCA created the Pitch Session Network to address the lack of diversity at the equity partner-level in law firms and is in collaboration with
2020 PSN CORPORATE PARTICIPANTS
9 0 0 A M - 6 0 0 P M P I TC H S E S S I O N N E T W O R K
1 0 0 P M - 4 3 0 P M M C C Arsquo S B L U E P R I N T F O R S E L L I N G amp B U Y I N G ndash A P I TC H W O R K S H O P F O R O U T S I D E C O U N S E L
Through instruction and experiential learning participants will work together to learn skills and behaviors for building successful business relationships Outside counsel will have the opportunity to work in teams to develop a formal pitch from a mock RFP for legal services which will be presented to senior in-house counsel
This workshop is open to law firm members only and has max capacity of 20 participants The workshop required pre-registration and has reached max capacity
Workshop Coachesbull Patrick Dukes ndash Associate Vice President Commercial Claims Legal Nationwide Mutual Insurance Companybull Jacqueline Davis ndash Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel ndash Commercial Legal Group VMware Incbull Frank Decosta ndash Partner Finnegan Henderson Farabow Garrett amp Dunner LLPbull Willie Hernandez ndash Director Facebook Incbull Phong Nguyen ndash Counsel State Farm Insurancebull Denise Zamore ndash Senior Associate General Counsel UnitedHealthcare
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6 0 0 P M - 7 0 0 P M A M A ZO N N E T W O R K I N G R E C E P T I O N
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1 2
Connect with and learn more about our Pathways Conference sponsors Attendees can visit exhibitor booths to watch videos download materials and direct request more information
PARTICIPATING COMPANIES
Presentation of the Paula L Ettelbrick Award and the 2020 Rising Stars Award Ceremony
The disruption of 2020 has forced many legal organizations to take a new look at their workplace cultures Between concerns about health and safety due to COVID and renewed calls for racial justice across America it has been nearly impossible to ignore what some might consider soft topics Leaders in the legal community have responded but against a challenging backdrop with many ndash particularly people of color ndash experiencing little sense of belonging to their organizations
In 2018 together with Russell Reynolds Associates (RRA) MCCA developed a proprietary Inclusion Index Survey to help organizations assess leadership practices and culture to create a baseline metric of inclusion and measure progress over time
The panel will discuss this yearrsquos survey results how legal organizations and their leaders are navigating this challenging year and what it means to be an inclusive leader to effectuate change and develop a diverse equitable and inclusive workplace during a time of uncertainty
ModeratorTina Shah Paikeday ndash Global Head of DampI Advisory Services Russell Reynolds Associates
Panelistsbull Deneen Donnley ndash Senior Vice President amp General Counsel Consolidated Edison Company of New
York Incbull Cynthia Dow ndash Head of Global Legal Regulatory and Compliance Practice Russell Reynolds Associatesbull Eric Friedman ndash Executive Partner Mergers and Acquisitions Skadden Arps Slate Meagher amp Flom LLPbull Jami Wintz McKeon ndash Firm Chair Morgan Lewis amp Bockius LLPbull Steve McManus ndash Senior Vice President amp General Counsel State Farm Insurancebull Dev Stahlkopf ndashCorporate Vice President General Counsel Microsoft Corporation
1 0 3 0 A M - 7 0 0 P M
1 0 3 0 A M - 1 0 4 5 P M
1 0 3 0 A M - 7 0 0 P M
1 0 4 5 A M - 1 2 0 5 P M
I N F O R M AT I O N D E S K
W E LC O M E A N D O P E N I N G R E M A R K S
E X H I B I TO R H A L L
L E A D I N G T H RO U G H C R I S I S M C C A 2 0 2 0 I N C L U S I O N I N D E X R E P O RT
Remarks byJean Lee ndash MCCArsquos CEO amp PresidentStuart Alderoty ndash MCCA Board Chair General Counsel at Ripple
O C T 2 7 T U E S DAY
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H O W TO M E A S U R E U P Damp I DATA T R A N S PA R E N C Y A N D H O W TO E F F E C T I V E LY M A N AG E T H E L E G A L R I S K
Businesses ndash and their employees prospective employees clients and investors ndash are increasingly focused on the importance of having a workforce that is diverse equitable and inclusive What risks if any do businesses need to consider in the collection disclosure and use of diversity equity and inclusion (DEI) information After describing the legal framework for assessing potential discrimination-related risks associated with DEI data this panel will discuss best practices and pitfalls in navigating how to balance these risks with DEI strategic goals and other business considerations The panel will also discuss whether businesses can and should protect against disclosure of DEI data as a ldquotrade secretrdquo or otherwise
ModeratorDarrell Gay ndash Partner Arent Fox LLP
Panelistsbull Teresa Hutson ndash Vice PresidentDeputy General Counsel HR Legal Microsoft Corporationbull Alexis Mendoza ndash Vice President Nokia Software General Counsel amp Head of Customer Operations
Legal for the Americas Nokia Corporationbull Yves Nguyen ndash Corporate Counsel Global Labor amp Employment Salesforce
1 2 2 0 P M - 1 1 5 P M I N C L U S I V E D E S I G N A N D AC C E S S I B I L I T Y I N A R E M OT E -W O R K W O R L D
According to the 2018 Bureau of Labor Statistics report just over 19 of people with self-identified disabilities are employed Succeeding in the workplace is not easy for employees with disabilities who often face discrimination especially in highly competitive industries such as tech and finance They currently face even more challenges as we navigate a global pandemic civil unrest and working remotely in large numbers
This year we also celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act The ADA paved the way for decades of incremental changes to the way buildings businesses and laws accommodate people with a wide variety of disabilities The lawrsquos effect has been profound but therersquos still a lot of work to do
This panel will focus on the current remote work reality and the increased need to incorporate inclusive design and accessibility into the workplace Accessibility is about creating products that are usable by everyone Inclusive design is a mindset that involves understanding user diversity Neither is optional and must be part of your business ecosystem and managedmeasured It starts with people and is imperative as your organization builds an equitable and inclusive culture and diverse pipeline of talent
ModeratorJamie Dean ndash Partner Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP
Panelistsbull Jack Chen ndash Corporate Counsel Google LLCbull Kareem Dale ndash Director amp Senior Counsel Discover Financial Servicesbull Kristina Launey ndash Partner Seyfarth Shaw LLP
1 2 0 5 P M - 1 2 2 0 P M B R E A K
1 1 5 P M - 2 0 0 P M N E T W O R K I N G R E C E P T I O N
Sponsored by
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2 0 0 P M - 3 0 0 P M M C C A PAU L H A S T I N G S C A S E S T U D I E S S E R I E S S T R AT E G I E S O N H O W TO B U I L D A D I V E R S E amp I N C L U S I V E W O R K C U LT U R E
Collaboration and creating a diverse and inclusive workplace are key to talent retention innovation and risk mitigation In recent years there were many noteworthy employee challenges in corporate America and around the world Those events suggest that the world is changing and although there is growing division many were finding strength in numbers and we saw employees standing united in protest demanding changes in their work culture andor policies to reflect their collective values
Thanks to the vision and leadership of Paul Hastings MCCA partnered with Paul Hastings its clients and our corporate members to closely examine how corporations and its leaders are changing culture in their organizations We examined three different industries across the country pharmaceuticals (Boehringer Ingelheim) technology (Intel) and finance (Barclays) and will discuss the case studiesrsquo findings and what it takes to create a diverse and inclusive work culture
ModeratorDr Catherine McGregor ndash CEO Catherine McGregor ResearchSophia Piliouras ndash President MCCA Advisory Practice
Panelistsbull Evangelina Almirantearena ndash Vice President Associate General Counsel Intel Corporationbull Sheila Denton ndash Senior Vice President and General Counsel Legal Government Affairs amp Public Policy
Boehringer Ingelheim USA Corporationbull Jane Son ndash Director Legal Barclaysbull K Whitner ndash Partner and Co-Chair of the Diversity Council Paul Hastings LLP
S H O W M E T H E M O N E Y O R I G I N AT I O N C R E D I T A N D O U T S I D E C O U N S E L E N G AG E M E N T
Join us for a panel discussing on the important and rarely discussed component needed for the advancement of lawyers of color at law firms ndash Origination Credit We will discuss the credit allocation process and some of the challenges that exist and how that specifically affects lawyers of color Discussion will also focus on the meaning of origination credit why it matters and how corporate counsel can navigate and challenge compensation systems that are not aligned with the values of diversity equity and inclusion
ModeratorA Scott Bolden ndash Managing Partner Reed Smith LLP ndash Washington DC
Panelistsbull Nassib Abou-Khalil ndash Chief Legal Officer Nokiabull Michelle Banks ndash Senior Advisor BarkerGilmore LLCbull Sandra Leung ndash Executive Vice President amp General Counsel Bristol-Myers Squibb Companybull Tom Robertson ndash Corporate Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel Microsoft Corporation
3 0 0 P M - 3 1 5 P M B R E A K
3 1 5 P M - 4 1 5 P M R I S E A N D S H I N E C O R P O R AT E A M E R I C A WA K E S U P TO S Y S T E M I C R AC I S M
After the recent high-profile deaths of Black Americans due to police use of force discussions of systemic racism are now front and center in all organizations CEOs worldwide and across industries have spoken out expressing their horror and outrage as well as their resolve to do more Companies have announced significant financial commitments others have referred to actions to be taken and early movers have begun to announce or amplify business-related initiatives Institutional investors asset owners asset managers private equity fund limited partners and investor groups have also begun speaking out and considering action with respect to companies in their portfolios
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Many people found some of the statements released by companies in the wake of George Floydrsquos murder by a police officer merely symbolic empty and an attempt to appear ldquowokerdquo without any real weight behind them
The question for all is how to follow through on the sentiments expressed and drive positive change what tools are available to address systemic racism and injustice and the threats they pose and how can those tools be used
ModeratorLaura Maechtlen ndash Partner Member Executive Committee Department Chair Labor amp Employment Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Panelistsbull Thomas Kim ndash Chief Legal Officer amp Company Secretary Thomson Reutersbull Seth Krauss ndash Chief Legal Officer Endeavorbull LaTanya Langley ndash Vice President amp General Counsel Emerging Markets amp Group Supply Chain BIC International
O P P O RT U N I T Y F O R C H A N G E M C C Arsquo S A N N UA L G E N E R A L C O U N S E L S U R V E Y R E P O RT
Since 1999 MCCA began tracking information about Fortune 500 general counsel and more broadly Fortune 1000 since 2004 This yearrsquos report found that there is a slow but positive progression towards achieving more representation in the top general counsel roles The number of female GCs and minority GCs increased in 2019 but they do not tell the complete story
There is still a long way to go before Fortune 1000 GCs are representative of the US population When reviewing the data holistically ldquoOpportunity for Changerdquo was quite low meaning that when opportunities arose to increase representation male GCs and white GCs were more likely to be chosen over women and minority candidates The rate of change will increase only if female and minority GCs are promoted more often at the highest levels This means that representation must also increase within the active attorney population As previous survey editions have shown once a female or minority candidate is awarded a GC position the pool from which their successor is drawn becomes more diverse as well
The panel will discuss missed opportunities for change equalizing the active attorney population and strategies on how to increase representation at the top in the legal profession
Panelistsbull Willie Hernandez ndash Director Facebook Incbull Linda Lu ndash Senior Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel TransUnionbull Ellisen Turner ndash Partner Kirkland amp Ellis LLP
4 1 5 P M - 4 3 0 P M B R E A K
Presentation of the George B Vashon Innovator Award and the 2020 Rainmaker Award Ceremony
Leaders are under extraordinary pressure right now They are expected to make decisions quickly with incomplete and rapidly evolving information Culture changes when leaders take action to change it and all leaders have an increasing responsibility to create a diverse equitable and inclusive workplace No matter your racial political or other identity the issues surrounding racial injustice in this country are impossible to escape And these issues are not ones that organizations or their leaders mdash from the C-Suite at the top of the hierarchy to employees on the frontline mdash can ignore Now is a time for leaders to think about what type of leader they need to be for all their workers especially the most vulnerable and marginalized
4 3 0 P M - 6 0 0 P M I N C L U S I V E L E A D E R S TA K E T H E W H E E L D R I V I N G S Y S T E M I C C H A N G E
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6 0 0 P M - 7 0 0 P M V I RT UA L N E T W O R K I N G R E C E P T I O N
This panel will discuss what business leaders at all levels can say and do to tackle these issues that impact on their organizations Wersquoll discuss the impact of recent events on employees of color What we can do to be authentic allies and drive change And what actions leaders are taking to address systemic racism (internal and external) and build diverse equitable and inclusive organizations for all
ModeratorSamantha Grant ndash Partner Sheppard Mullin Richter amp Hampton LLP
Panelistsbull Ricardo Anzaldua ndash Executive Vice President amp General Counsel amp Corporate Secretary Freddie Macbull Damien Atkins ndash Senior Vice President General Counsel amp Secretary The Hershey Companybull Julie Gruber ndash Chief Legal Compliance amp Sustainability Officer amp Corporate Secretary Gap Incbull Craig Silliman ndash Executive Vice President amp Chief Administrative Legal and Public Policy Officer Verizonbull Wanji Walcott ndash Executive Vice President Chief Legal Officer amp General Counsel Discover
Financial Services
Sponsored by
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Pathways Speakers
N A S S I B A B O U - K H A L I L
Chief Legal OfficerNokia
D A M I E N AT K I N S
Senior Vice President General Counsel
amp SecretaryThe Hershey Company
J A C K C H E N
Corporate CounselGoogle LLC
J A M I E D E A N
PartnerWomble Bond Dickinson (US)
LLP
D E N E E N D O N N L E Y
Senior Vice President amp General Counsel
Consolidated Edison Company of New York Inc
E R I C F R I E D M A N
Executive Partner Mergers amp Acquisitions
Skadden Arps Slate Meagher amp Flom LLP
F R A N K D E C O S TA
PartnerFinnegan Henderson Farabow
Garrett amp Dunner LLP
E VA N G E L I N A A L M I R A N T E A R E N A
Vice President Associate General Counsel
Intel Corporation
C Y N T H I A D O W
D A R R E L L G AY
Head of Global Legal Regulatory
amp Compliance PracticeRussell Reynolds Associates
PartnerArent Fox LLP
S A M A N T H A G R A N T
PartnerSheppard Mullin
Richter amp Hampton LLP
M I C H E L L E B A N K S
Senior AdvisorBarkerGilmore
K A R E E M D A L E
Director amp Senior CounselDiscover Financial Services
J A C Q U E L I N E D AV I S
Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel -
Commericial Legal GroupVMware Inc
S H E I L A D E N T O N
Senior Vice President amp General Counsel
Legal Government Affairsamp Public Policy
Boehringer Ingelheim USA Corporation
R I C A R D O A N Z A L D U A
Executive Vice President General Counsel
amp Corporate SecretaryFreddie Mac
PAT R I C K D U K E S
Associate Vice President Commercial Claims Legal
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
A S C O T T B O L D E N
Managing Partner Reed Smith LLP - Washington DCReed Smith LLP
W I L L I E H E R N A N D E Z
DirectorFacebook Inc
T E R E S A H U T S O N
Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel
HR Legal Microsoft Corporation
J U L I E G R U B E R
Chief Legal Compliance amp Sustainability Officer amp
Corporate SecretaryGap Inc
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S E T H K R A U S S
Chief Legal Officer Endeavor
S A N D R A L E U N G
Executive Vice President amp General Counsel
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
J A M I W I N T Z M C K E O N
Firm ChairMorgan Lewis amp Bockius LLP
P H O N G N G U Y E N
T O M R O B E R T S O N
E L L I S E N T U R N E R
CounselState Farm Insurance
Corporate Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel
Microsoft Corporation
PartnerKirkland amp Ellis LLP
S T E V E M C M A N U S
Senior Vice President amp General Counsel
State Farm Insurance
Y V E S N G U Y E N
Corporate Counsel Global Labor amp Employment
Salesforce
T I N A S H AY PA I K E D AY
Global Head of DampI Advisory Services
Russell Reynolds Associates
C R A I G S I L L I M A N
Executive Vice President amp Chief Administrative
Legal and Public Policy OfficerVerizon
WA N J I WA L C O T T
Executive Vice President Chief Legal Officer amp General Counsel
Discover Financial Services
L ATA N YA L A N G L E Y
Vice President amp General Counsel Emerging Markets amp
Group Supply ChainBIC International
L I N D A L U
Senior Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel
TransUnion
C AT H E R I N E M C G R E G O R
CEOCatherine McGregor Research
A L E X I S M E N D O Z A
Vice President Nokia Software General Counsel amp Head of Customer Operations
Legal for the AmericasNokia Corporation
T H O M A S K I M
Chief Legal Officer amp Company Secretary
Thomson Reuters
S O P H I A P I L I O U R A S
President MCCA Advisory Practice
MCCA
D E V S TA H L K O P F
Corporate Vice President General Counsel
Microsoft Corporation
K W H I T N E R
Partner amp Co-Chair of the Diversity CouncilPaul Hastings LLP
D E N I S E Z A M O R E
Senior Associate General CounselUnitedHealthcare
K R I S T I N A L A U N E Y
PartnerSeyfarth Shaw LLP
L A U R A M A E C H T L E N
Partner Member Executive Committee Department
Chair Labor amp EmploymentSeyfarth Shaw LLP
J A N E S O N
Director LegalBarclays
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Filing for CLE
All of the panel sessions on Day 2 of Pathways are approved for CLE credit in the states listed below These sessions will be hosted in live Zoom webinars during which there will be a polling question intended to confirm your attendance and participation in the given session You must reply to this poll in order to receive CLE credit for each session
HOWWHEN WILL I RECEIVE MY CLE CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE
Within one week of the Creating Pathways to Diversity Virtual Conference all attendees who requested CLE credit will receive an email with subject line ldquoCLE Credit for MCCA Creating Pathways to Diversity Virtual Conferencerdquo from ABA MCLE (mcleamericanbarorg)
Please click on the link provided within the email and complete the form to request your CLE credit Your certificate of attendance will be emailed directly to you
THE PATHWAYS VIRTUAL CONFERENCE IS AVAILABLE FOR CLE CREDIT IN THE FOLLOWING STATES
In Hawaii and New Jersey we rely on their reciprocity policies pursuant to which our programs are deemed accredited once they are approved in the various reciprocity states where we apply such as California Illinois New York Pennsylvania and Texas
A NOTE ABOUT MCLE CREDIT
The content on this page is for informational and educational purposes only Each state has its own rules and regulations indicating what qualifies for CLE credit Certain programs subjects and formats may not receive credit in some states and there may be specific rules regarding who may earn credit or the maximum number of credit hours that may be earned with specific formats Please contact your state MCLE regulatory entity for specific questions about your MCLE rules
AlabamaAlaskaArizona
ArkansasCaliforniaColorado
ConnecticutGeorgia
HawaiiIllinoisIndiana
MinnesotaMississippiMissouriNevada
New Hampshire
New JerseyNew Mexico
New YorkNorth CarolinaNorth Dakota
OhioOklahomaOregon
PennsylvaniaTennessee
TexasUtah
VermontWashingtonWest Virginia
Wisconsin
SPONSORED BY
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MCCAPaul Hastings Case Study Series
Thanks to the vision and leadership of Paul Hastings MCCA partnered with Paul Hastings its clients and our corporate members to closely examine how corporations and its leaders are changing culture in their organizations We examined three different industries across the country pharmaceuticals technology and finance and are proud to present three case studies on creating an inclusive culture in legal teams
To read more about these Case Studies please click here
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M I C H E A L B I N N S
PartnerParker Poe
C O N WAY E K P O
Executive DirectorMorgan Stanley
S O N N Y H AY N E S
PartnerWomble Bond Dickinson
(US) LLP
D A N I E L L E C O L E M A N
Senior Litigation CounselVMware Inc
S U S A N G A R C I A
Associate General CounselThomson Reuters
M J A N I N E J J I N G O
PartnerSkadden Arps Slate Meagher
amp Flom LLP
T E R R Y J O H N S O N
PartnerMorgan Lewis amp
Bockius LLP
A L E S H A D O M I N I Q U E
PartnerMitchell Silberberg amp
Knupp LLP
C H R I S T I N E H A R D Y
Deputy General Counsel amp Information
Governance CounselNorfolk Southern
Corporation
Rising Stars Award 2020
MCCArsquos Annual List of Rising Stars displays the bright future for the profession which is filled with exceptional individuals of incredible potential With backgrounds as diverse as their practice areas MCCArsquos Rising Stars share a love of the law a pursuit of excellence and a compassion for those in need The Rising Stars show a dedication to giving back to their community while mastering the art of balancing work with lives that include being expert speakers authors volunteers and leaders in their industry
LEARN MORE ABOUT MCCArsquoS 2020 RISING STARS
J E S S E N E VA R E Z
PartnerGoodwin Procter LLP
(ldquoGoodwinrdquo)
S M I TA R A J M O H A N
Product CounselApple
E LY J U A R E Z P E N N A N T
Senior CounselSpotify Inc
Sponsored Spotlight Videos - Watch on October 27
2 2
M AYA YA M A Z A K I
PartnerDavis Wright Tremaine LLP
M A R I A R S A L C E D O
PartnerShook Hardy amp Bacon
LLP
T I F FA N Y J S M I T H
PartnerWilmer Cutler Picking
Hale and Dorr LLP
B O N N I E W O L F
Associate Vice President Litigation Employment
DepartmentNationwide Insurance
V O L H A S A M A S I U K
Senior Privacy CounselAutodesk Inc
C A S I YA T H A N I E L
AttorneyMicrosoft Corporation
C E C I L I A S A N A B R I A
PartnerFinnegan Henderson
Farabow Garrett amp Dunner LLP
B E R N A R D W I L L I A M S J R
Director Global Head of Anti-Money Laundering
Governance and Compliance Training
eBay
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S H A R I K L E V E N S
PartnerDentons
E L L I S E N T U R N E R
PartnerKirkland amp Ellis LLP
A L E X A N D R E R E N E
Partner Co-Chair Litigation amp Enforcement Practice Group
Ropes amp Gray LLP
L A U R A M A E C H T L E N
Partner Member Executive Committee Department Chair
Labor amp EmploymentSeyfarth Shaw LLP
B R E N D A N G U T I E R R E Z M C D O N N E L L
PartnerKampL Gates LLP
P H I L C H A
PartnerDuane Morris LLP
B R YA N B R A N T L E Y
Partner Co-Leader Transportation Industry Team
McGuireWoods LLP
S H E R R E S E S M I T H
Partner Vice Chair Data Privacy amp Cybersecurity
Paul Hastings LLP
W I L L C H U C H AWAT
Partner Team Lead of Mergers amp
Acquisitions PracticeSheppard Mullin Richter amp
Hampton LLP
R O N A L D M A C H E N
Partner Co-Chair of White Collar Defense and Investigations
PracticeWilmerHale
K O B I B R I N S O N
PartnerWinston amp Strawn LLP
Rainmakers Award 2020
MCCA is proud to recognize exceptional diverse attorneys whorsquove been selected as 2020 Rainmakers in recognition of their business acumen passion and dedication to proactive client development MCCA congratulates the 2020 Rainmakers and celebrates the diversity of their race and ethnicities gender sexual orientation and generational differences as well as the diversity in their practice areas and career paths The 2020 Rainmakers were selected from an exceptional group of prominent attorneys who have a proven record over the course of several years of compiling books of business exceeding $5 million annually and who have contributed significantly to their communities
LEARN MORE ABOUT MCCArsquoS 2020 RAINMAKERS
Sponsored Spotlight Videos - Watch on October 27
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Paula L Ettelbrick Award 2020MCCA created the Paula L Ettelbrick Award to celebrate unparalleled achievement by an individual or an organization in advancing lesbian gay bisexual and transgender attorneys The award is named for the late Paula L Ettelbrick whose quarter-century of work of organizations like Lambda Legal Defense and National Gay and Lesbian Task Force and the International Lesbian and Gay Human Rights Commission assisted thousands of individuals Her career as an educator and mentor at institutions like New York University Columbia University and the University of Michigan helped transform the national discussion regarding equality
Michelle is the Head of Labor Relations Americas at LSG Sky Chefs Inc headquartered in Irving TX She is a results-oriented executive with experience managing developing and coaching managers in employee and labor law and labor relations matters Michellersquos deep knowledge and experience in the airline railroad and catering industries along with her keen intelligence intuition and compassion enable complex matrixed organizations to embrace difficult challenges and necessary changes Having spent nearly two decades as a senior labor lawyer at a Fortune 500 company as an openly queer woman of color Michelle understands the core values of authenticity accountability and belonging with the emotional intelligence to determine when to use a
M I C H E L L E P E A K
Head of Labor Relations Americas
LSG Sky Chefs Inc
scalpel and when to use a sledgehammerPrior to becoming a labor relations lawyer Michelle served five years as a prosecutor in Omaha Nebraska a place she still considers home In this role Michelle prosecuted cases in the Juvenile Courts and the Special Victims Unit ranging from simple neglect of a child to First Degree Sexual Assault
Michelle serves as a leader in several roles at work and in the community while also frequently speaking on legal diversity and community issues As a corporate executive she has been widely recognized for her efforts including Top 100 Women of Influence by Diversity MBA Magazine Dallas Top 50 Women in Law by the National Diversity Council Corporate Counsel of the Year by Texas State Bar Office of Minority Affairs Top 100 Emerging Leaders under 50 by Diversity MBA Corporate Counsel of the Year amp Champion of Diversity by DCEO and Association of Corporate Counsel ndash DFW Chapter
Raised in humble beginnings Michelle beat the odds stacked against her with the same resilience she faces in todayrsquos business environments and continues the fight toward diversity equity and inclusion in law and in life Michelle is not just talking
about the importance of DEI she has spent decades serving on corporate and community committees and non-profit boards including Lambda Legal National Board Girls Inc of Metropolitan Dallas Corporate Counsel Women of Color Advisory Committee Minority Corporate Counsel Association Advisory Committee Texas Minority Counsel Program Committee and Association of Corporate Counsel ndash DFW
Michelle received her undergraduate degree in History and Criminal Justice at Mount Marty University Yankton South Dakota and her JD from Creighton University School of Law Omaha Nebraska She lives in Grand Prairie Texas with her wife Lauren and three children When not involved in community service amp advocacy she enjoys little league sports traveling and most recently meditation Her most endearing personal charitable outreach involves a 17-year annual Christmas drive which she organizes collects and delivers toys personally to children of families living in low-cost motels True to Michellersquos preference to shun the limelight she convinces a longtime friend to play Santa while Michelle herself dons elfin attire as Santarsquos helper
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Law Firm Honoree
Corporate Legal Department Honoree
George B Vashon Innovator Award 2020
The award is presented to smaller companies (not in the Fortune 1000) andor law firms (less than 500 attorneys) that have led the way with innovative best practices to assist diverse attorneys It is named for scholar abolitionist and lawyer George B Vashon who was the first licensed African American attorney in New York State (1848) and one of the first admitted to practice before the US Supreme Court (1867)
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Equity Track Program
The MCCA developed the Equity Track Program (ldquoEquity Trackrdquo or ldquoProgramrdquo) in 2016 to address the lack of diversity within the equity partnership levels at majority-owned law firms as reported by our Law Firm Diversity Survey After its initial launch MCCA received feedback and paused to redesign a more comprehensive Equity Track Program
We relaunched the Program in 2019 to address the continuing lack of diversity at the highest partnership levels in our largest law firms in the US The Equity Track is a twelve-month program and we selected ten diverse income partners at major law firms The Program is designed to achieve three goals identify develop and promote diverse partners to achieve and maintain equity status within their firms
S O N N Y H AY N E S TA M A R O N H O U S T O N
C Y N D I E C H A N G E S T E L A D I A Z
2019-2020 Participants
J U A N A R T E A G A
L E W I S G O S S I I
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A M A N D E E P S I D H U T I F FA N Y S M I T HK A R E N J O R D A N
G E O F F R E Y Y O U N G
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Sources of Success Program
The Sources of Success Program (the ldquoProgramrdquo) is a twelve-month professional development program tailored for mid-career women and diverse attorneys from corporate legal departments and law firms The focus is on identifying successful career strategies and allowing attorneys to develop leadership and management skills as well as an opportunity for attorneys to find the right mentor to guide their career advancement
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Your law firm or legal department must be an MCCA member In-house Counsel three or more reporting levels from general counsel Law firm attorneys must be an associate with a minimum of five yearsrsquo experience Diverse attorneys are encouraged to apply
C H A R L E N E J O N E S
Director amp Associate General Counsel
C O U R T N E Y C A N N O N
Counsel ndash Legal Affairs Entertainment and
Lifestyle Group
M ATA R D I O U F
Associate Attorney
D AV I S K I M
Senior Counsel
J O H N T D AV I S
Associate Patent Attorney
D E N D R I C K G A M B L E
Senior Vice President amp Assistant General Counsel
P U N E E T A R O R A
Senior Counsel Employee Benefits amp
Executive Compensation
M O N I Q U E D E L B R I D G E
Vice President amp Associate General Counsel
N I K K I H A S S E L B A R T H
Associate
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C O R Y PAT T E R S O N
Of Counsel
L U A N A M E N D E S
Senior Corporate Counsel
A LVA R O P E R A LTA
Associate
S H AY N E O rsquo R E I L LY
Associate General Counsel IP Litigation
J E R M A I N E M C P H E R S O N
Vice PresidentSenior Counsel
A M I T PA R E K H
Corporate amp Securities Associate
N AT H A L I E L E N G O C
Senior Corporate Counsel ndash Global Labor amp Employment
O L I V E N E M A K E R S O N
Associate Corporate Counsel
A A R O N K L E V E N
Counsel
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L E S L I E S T E V E N S
S O N I A VA L D E Z
Privacy amp Compliance Counsel and Data Protection Officer
Senior Counsel
D A N I E L L E T H O M P S O N
Associate
J O N E L L E S A U N D E R S
A N J U M U N WA L A
Associate Attorney
Counsel
S U N U P I L L A I
Associate
E M M A S A L U S T R O
Assistant General Counsel
M I C H E L L E P H A M
Counsel
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Thank You to Our
S T R AT E G I C M E M B E R S
PA RT N E R M E M B E R S
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Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors
C H A M P I O N
T R A I L B L A Z E R S
I N N OVATO R S
P I O N E E R S
3 3
C ATA LY S T S
Allstate
Norfolk Southern Corporation
In-House Focus
Axinn Veltrop amp Harkrider LLP
Duane Morris LLP
KampL Gates LLP
American Arbitration Association
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S O P H I A P I L I O U R A S
L A U R E N H O S S F E L D
F E L I P E B R A G A
President MCCA Advisory Practice
Assistant Counsel Program Manager
Vice President of Strategy amp Business Solutions
For sponsorship opportunities visit wwwmccacomevents for more detailsor contact sponsorshipmccacom
MCCA Staff
T I E A R A J O N E S
Associate Web Developer Digital Media Designer
S A B I N A G I L I O L I
Marketing Strategist amp Community Development
Manager
1
Attendee Know Before You Go
T I P S F O R T H E B E S T E X P E R I E N C E
AT T H E 2 0 2 0 C R E AT I N G PAT H WAY S TO D I V E R S I T Y V I RT UA L C O N F E R E N C E
B E S T P R AC T I C E S A N D T E C H T I P S
bull We recommend using Chrome as your internet browser You can download the latest version of Chrome here If you have any technical issues such as login issues video playback issues or otherwise try using a different internet browser such as Safari Firefox or Internet Explorer
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bull You will see a Troubleshooting drop-down menu in many of the sessions with tips to troubleshoot any issues that may arise See the screenshot below
bull If you canrsquot log in or need tech support during the event please email us at supportinhousefocuscom
bull Many of the live sessions will occur in Zoom Be sure you have the app downloaded on the computer that you will be using ndash visit zoomus to download the app
2
Pathways Honorary Chair
S T U A R T A L D E R O T Y
MCCA Board Chair General Counsel
Ripple
T E R R A N C E E VA N S
PartnerDuane Morris LLP
S E B A S T I A N K U R I A N
CounselGoogle LLC
J O R J A J A C K S O N
Senior Director - Global Labor amp Employment
Salesforce
D I A N A A R R E D O N D O
Senior Corporate Counsel Intellectual Property
Amazon
PA M E L A B E T H E L
Senior Vice President Enterprise Shared Services Counsel
USAA
M A R E E S A F R E D E R I C K
K E V I N R LY N
PartnerFinnegan Henderson
Farabow Garrett amp Dunner LLP
Partner amp Diversity ChairWomble Bond Dickinson
(US) LLP
Pathways Advisory Council
3
R I C A R D O A N Z A L D U A Audit Committee
Executive Vice Presidentamp General Counsel amp Corporate Secretary
Freddie Mac
C R A I G B G L I D D E N Audit Committee
Executive Vice Presidentamp General Counsel
General Motors Company
H A N N A H L I M - J O H N S O N Governance amp
Nominating Committee
Senior Vice President Chief Legal Officer
amp Corporate SecretaryMeritor Inc
MCCA 2020 Board of Directors
D U A N E H O L L O WAY Audit Committee Chair
Executive Committee
Senior Vice President General Counsel
Chief Ethics amp Compliance Officer
amp Corporate SecretaryUS Steel Corporation
S E T H K R A U S S Governance amp Nominating
Committee
Chief Legal OfficerEndeavor
S A N D R A L E U N G Finance amp Investments
Committee Chair
Executive Vice President amp General Counsel
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
S T U A R T A L D E R O T YExecutive Commitee Chair
General Counsel MCCA Board Chair
Ripple
D A M I E N AT K I N SGovernance amp Nominating Committee
Chair Executive Committee
Senior Vice President General Counsel amp Secretary
MCCA Chair-ElectThe Hershey Company
J E A N L E E
President amp CEOMCCA
4
J O S E P H C E N T E N O
Outside General Counsel amp Assistant Corporate SecretaryBuchanan Ingersoll amp Rooney PC
H A L E Y AY U R E
Corporate SecretaryBuchanan Ingersoll amp Rooney PC
MCCA 2020 Corporate Officers
L A N E S H A M I N N I X Finance amp Investments
Committee
Senior Vice President Chief Legal Officer
amp Corporate SecretaryFlowserve Corporation
A M Y F L I E G E L M A N O L L I Governance amp Nominating
Committee
Senior Vice President amp General Counsel
VMware Inc
WA N J I WA L C O T T Governance amp Nominating
Committee
Executive Vice PresidentChief Legal Officer amp General Counsel
Discover Financial Services
N E I L W I L C O XFinance amp Investments
Committee
Executive Vice President amp Chief of Staff
Fiserv Inc
S U Z A N A M I L L E R
Former Corporate Vice President
Deputy General Counsel amp Corporate Secretary
Intel Corporation
D AW N S M I T H Executive Committee
President amp Chief Operating Officer
Cologix Inc
L I N D A L U Audit Committee
Senior Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel ndash
Litigation Enforcement amp StrategyTransUnion
R O B I N H S A N G S T O N Audit Committee
Vice PresidentChief Compliance amp Privacy Officer
Cox Communications Inc
T O M R O B E R T S O N Finance amp Investments
Committee
Corporate Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel
Microsoft Corporation
5
A N N E L E E B E N E D I C TMCCA N-Gen Chair
Executive Vice President Chief Legal Officer
amp SecretarySummit Materials Inc
S A M A N T H A C G R A N T MCCA N-Gen Vice Chair
PartnerSheppard Mullin Richter
amp Hampton LLP
R O D N E Y C P R AT TMCCA N-Gen Vice Chair
Vice President General Counsel
amp Corporate SecretaryConverse
T E R R A N C E J E VA N S
PartnerDuane Morris LLP
A L I C E H S U
PartnerAkin Gump Strauss Hauer amp
Feld LLP
L ATA N YA L A N G L E Y
Vice President amp General Counsel Emerging
Markets amp Group Supply ChainBIC International
K E V I N R LY N
Partner amp Diversity ChairWomble Bond Dickinson
(US) LLP
MCCA 2020 N-GEN Advisory Board
A N A I A C O V E T TA
Vice PresidentDeputy General Counsel
and Chief Ethics amp Compliance Officer
VMware Inc
J E N N I F E R I VA N
Assistant General CounselMicrosoft Corporation
6
A N D Y Y O O
Senior Vice PresidentGeneral CounselSavvas Learning
R E G I N A L D M R A S C H
General Counsel ndash Head of Legal
Rakuten USA Inc
D A N I E L L E V I L L O C H
Head of LegalAtlantic Sapphire
N-GEN Advisory Board Corporate Secretary
K R I S H N A V E E R A R A G H AVA N
PartnerSullivan amp Cromwell LLP
T E O N TA A W I L L I A M S
Senior Associate General Counsel
United Healthcare Corporation
7
Come build the future of LegalTo keep up with Amazonrsquos growing list of exciting business opportunities we are looking for legal professionals who thrive on big challenges think creatively and analytically to solve hard problems and consistently deliver great results despite the odds We want people who are excited about working with innovative and disruptive businesses to deliver incredible customer experiences
amazonjobslegal
8
Agenda
9 0 0 A M - 6 0 0 P M
9 0 0 A M - 6 0 0 P M
R E G I S T R AT I O N A N D I N F O R M AT I O N D E S K
D I V E R S I T Y C A R E E R E X P O
Sponsored by
2020 Pathways Champion Sponsor
We know that in todayrsquos world career development and career mobility are closely intertwined which is why we are offering an opportunity for our members to connect with each other in many different forums
In 2017 MCCA launched the Diversity Career Expo at our annual Creating Pathways to Diversity Conference with great success Prospective corporate employers connected with diverse talent from all over the country while promoting their legal department as an employer of choice It was a fantastic opportunity for prospective candidates to learn about the different corporations conduct informational interviews and learn why our member organizations may be an employer of choice and the key to their career development
Join us again as we host the Fourth Annual Diversity Career Expo virtually Please keep in mind that any meeting does not in any way imply or guarantee an interview or a position It is a forum for both parties to connect and learn more about each other
2020 DIVERSITY CAREER EXPO PARTICIPATING COMPANIES
PROSPECTIVE CORPORATE EMPLOYERIf you are an interested prospective corporate employer who may or may not have a current open requi-sition but would like to connect with diverse talent for current open opportunities or long term planning please contact Sophia Piliouras at spiliourasmccacom for more details
To learn more about the Diversity Career Expo and view past participants click here
O C T 2 0 T U E S DAY
Connect with and learn more about our Pathways Conference sponsors Attendees can visit exhibitor booths to watch videos download materials and direct request more information
PARTICIPATING COMPANIES
9 0 0 A M - 6 0 0 P M E X H I B I TO R H A L L
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9 0 0 A M - 6 0 0 P M A M A ZO N I N F O R M AT I O N A L I N T E R V I E W B L I T Z
Amazon has once again partnered with MCCA to host its ldquoAmazon Blitzrdquo and meet with individuals interested in exploring opportunities with Amazon Legal
Applicants must register and attend the Creating Pathways to Diversity Conference in order to be considered
Sponsored by
2020 Pathways Champion Sponsor
MCCArsquos Pitch Session Network (ldquoPSNrdquo) allows in-house counsel to connect with diverse law firm partners at majority law firms diversify their preferred provider portfolios and hold law firms accountable for their diversity efforts Member law firms and sponsors will have the ability to meet privately with in-house counsel to pitch the legal services they offer and develop meaningful connections with potential clients
MCCA created the Pitch Session Network to address the lack of diversity at the equity partner-level in law firms and is in collaboration with
2020 PSN CORPORATE PARTICIPANTS
9 0 0 A M - 6 0 0 P M P I TC H S E S S I O N N E T W O R K
1 0 0 P M - 4 3 0 P M M C C Arsquo S B L U E P R I N T F O R S E L L I N G amp B U Y I N G ndash A P I TC H W O R K S H O P F O R O U T S I D E C O U N S E L
Through instruction and experiential learning participants will work together to learn skills and behaviors for building successful business relationships Outside counsel will have the opportunity to work in teams to develop a formal pitch from a mock RFP for legal services which will be presented to senior in-house counsel
This workshop is open to law firm members only and has max capacity of 20 participants The workshop required pre-registration and has reached max capacity
Workshop Coachesbull Patrick Dukes ndash Associate Vice President Commercial Claims Legal Nationwide Mutual Insurance Companybull Jacqueline Davis ndash Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel ndash Commercial Legal Group VMware Incbull Frank Decosta ndash Partner Finnegan Henderson Farabow Garrett amp Dunner LLPbull Willie Hernandez ndash Director Facebook Incbull Phong Nguyen ndash Counsel State Farm Insurancebull Denise Zamore ndash Senior Associate General Counsel UnitedHealthcare
1 0
6 0 0 P M - 7 0 0 P M A M A ZO N N E T W O R K I N G R E C E P T I O N
1 1
1 2
Connect with and learn more about our Pathways Conference sponsors Attendees can visit exhibitor booths to watch videos download materials and direct request more information
PARTICIPATING COMPANIES
Presentation of the Paula L Ettelbrick Award and the 2020 Rising Stars Award Ceremony
The disruption of 2020 has forced many legal organizations to take a new look at their workplace cultures Between concerns about health and safety due to COVID and renewed calls for racial justice across America it has been nearly impossible to ignore what some might consider soft topics Leaders in the legal community have responded but against a challenging backdrop with many ndash particularly people of color ndash experiencing little sense of belonging to their organizations
In 2018 together with Russell Reynolds Associates (RRA) MCCA developed a proprietary Inclusion Index Survey to help organizations assess leadership practices and culture to create a baseline metric of inclusion and measure progress over time
The panel will discuss this yearrsquos survey results how legal organizations and their leaders are navigating this challenging year and what it means to be an inclusive leader to effectuate change and develop a diverse equitable and inclusive workplace during a time of uncertainty
ModeratorTina Shah Paikeday ndash Global Head of DampI Advisory Services Russell Reynolds Associates
Panelistsbull Deneen Donnley ndash Senior Vice President amp General Counsel Consolidated Edison Company of New
York Incbull Cynthia Dow ndash Head of Global Legal Regulatory and Compliance Practice Russell Reynolds Associatesbull Eric Friedman ndash Executive Partner Mergers and Acquisitions Skadden Arps Slate Meagher amp Flom LLPbull Jami Wintz McKeon ndash Firm Chair Morgan Lewis amp Bockius LLPbull Steve McManus ndash Senior Vice President amp General Counsel State Farm Insurancebull Dev Stahlkopf ndashCorporate Vice President General Counsel Microsoft Corporation
1 0 3 0 A M - 7 0 0 P M
1 0 3 0 A M - 1 0 4 5 P M
1 0 3 0 A M - 7 0 0 P M
1 0 4 5 A M - 1 2 0 5 P M
I N F O R M AT I O N D E S K
W E LC O M E A N D O P E N I N G R E M A R K S
E X H I B I TO R H A L L
L E A D I N G T H RO U G H C R I S I S M C C A 2 0 2 0 I N C L U S I O N I N D E X R E P O RT
Remarks byJean Lee ndash MCCArsquos CEO amp PresidentStuart Alderoty ndash MCCA Board Chair General Counsel at Ripple
O C T 2 7 T U E S DAY
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H O W TO M E A S U R E U P Damp I DATA T R A N S PA R E N C Y A N D H O W TO E F F E C T I V E LY M A N AG E T H E L E G A L R I S K
Businesses ndash and their employees prospective employees clients and investors ndash are increasingly focused on the importance of having a workforce that is diverse equitable and inclusive What risks if any do businesses need to consider in the collection disclosure and use of diversity equity and inclusion (DEI) information After describing the legal framework for assessing potential discrimination-related risks associated with DEI data this panel will discuss best practices and pitfalls in navigating how to balance these risks with DEI strategic goals and other business considerations The panel will also discuss whether businesses can and should protect against disclosure of DEI data as a ldquotrade secretrdquo or otherwise
ModeratorDarrell Gay ndash Partner Arent Fox LLP
Panelistsbull Teresa Hutson ndash Vice PresidentDeputy General Counsel HR Legal Microsoft Corporationbull Alexis Mendoza ndash Vice President Nokia Software General Counsel amp Head of Customer Operations
Legal for the Americas Nokia Corporationbull Yves Nguyen ndash Corporate Counsel Global Labor amp Employment Salesforce
1 2 2 0 P M - 1 1 5 P M I N C L U S I V E D E S I G N A N D AC C E S S I B I L I T Y I N A R E M OT E -W O R K W O R L D
According to the 2018 Bureau of Labor Statistics report just over 19 of people with self-identified disabilities are employed Succeeding in the workplace is not easy for employees with disabilities who often face discrimination especially in highly competitive industries such as tech and finance They currently face even more challenges as we navigate a global pandemic civil unrest and working remotely in large numbers
This year we also celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act The ADA paved the way for decades of incremental changes to the way buildings businesses and laws accommodate people with a wide variety of disabilities The lawrsquos effect has been profound but therersquos still a lot of work to do
This panel will focus on the current remote work reality and the increased need to incorporate inclusive design and accessibility into the workplace Accessibility is about creating products that are usable by everyone Inclusive design is a mindset that involves understanding user diversity Neither is optional and must be part of your business ecosystem and managedmeasured It starts with people and is imperative as your organization builds an equitable and inclusive culture and diverse pipeline of talent
ModeratorJamie Dean ndash Partner Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP
Panelistsbull Jack Chen ndash Corporate Counsel Google LLCbull Kareem Dale ndash Director amp Senior Counsel Discover Financial Servicesbull Kristina Launey ndash Partner Seyfarth Shaw LLP
1 2 0 5 P M - 1 2 2 0 P M B R E A K
1 1 5 P M - 2 0 0 P M N E T W O R K I N G R E C E P T I O N
Sponsored by
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2 0 0 P M - 3 0 0 P M M C C A PAU L H A S T I N G S C A S E S T U D I E S S E R I E S S T R AT E G I E S O N H O W TO B U I L D A D I V E R S E amp I N C L U S I V E W O R K C U LT U R E
Collaboration and creating a diverse and inclusive workplace are key to talent retention innovation and risk mitigation In recent years there were many noteworthy employee challenges in corporate America and around the world Those events suggest that the world is changing and although there is growing division many were finding strength in numbers and we saw employees standing united in protest demanding changes in their work culture andor policies to reflect their collective values
Thanks to the vision and leadership of Paul Hastings MCCA partnered with Paul Hastings its clients and our corporate members to closely examine how corporations and its leaders are changing culture in their organizations We examined three different industries across the country pharmaceuticals (Boehringer Ingelheim) technology (Intel) and finance (Barclays) and will discuss the case studiesrsquo findings and what it takes to create a diverse and inclusive work culture
ModeratorDr Catherine McGregor ndash CEO Catherine McGregor ResearchSophia Piliouras ndash President MCCA Advisory Practice
Panelistsbull Evangelina Almirantearena ndash Vice President Associate General Counsel Intel Corporationbull Sheila Denton ndash Senior Vice President and General Counsel Legal Government Affairs amp Public Policy
Boehringer Ingelheim USA Corporationbull Jane Son ndash Director Legal Barclaysbull K Whitner ndash Partner and Co-Chair of the Diversity Council Paul Hastings LLP
S H O W M E T H E M O N E Y O R I G I N AT I O N C R E D I T A N D O U T S I D E C O U N S E L E N G AG E M E N T
Join us for a panel discussing on the important and rarely discussed component needed for the advancement of lawyers of color at law firms ndash Origination Credit We will discuss the credit allocation process and some of the challenges that exist and how that specifically affects lawyers of color Discussion will also focus on the meaning of origination credit why it matters and how corporate counsel can navigate and challenge compensation systems that are not aligned with the values of diversity equity and inclusion
ModeratorA Scott Bolden ndash Managing Partner Reed Smith LLP ndash Washington DC
Panelistsbull Nassib Abou-Khalil ndash Chief Legal Officer Nokiabull Michelle Banks ndash Senior Advisor BarkerGilmore LLCbull Sandra Leung ndash Executive Vice President amp General Counsel Bristol-Myers Squibb Companybull Tom Robertson ndash Corporate Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel Microsoft Corporation
3 0 0 P M - 3 1 5 P M B R E A K
3 1 5 P M - 4 1 5 P M R I S E A N D S H I N E C O R P O R AT E A M E R I C A WA K E S U P TO S Y S T E M I C R AC I S M
After the recent high-profile deaths of Black Americans due to police use of force discussions of systemic racism are now front and center in all organizations CEOs worldwide and across industries have spoken out expressing their horror and outrage as well as their resolve to do more Companies have announced significant financial commitments others have referred to actions to be taken and early movers have begun to announce or amplify business-related initiatives Institutional investors asset owners asset managers private equity fund limited partners and investor groups have also begun speaking out and considering action with respect to companies in their portfolios
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Many people found some of the statements released by companies in the wake of George Floydrsquos murder by a police officer merely symbolic empty and an attempt to appear ldquowokerdquo without any real weight behind them
The question for all is how to follow through on the sentiments expressed and drive positive change what tools are available to address systemic racism and injustice and the threats they pose and how can those tools be used
ModeratorLaura Maechtlen ndash Partner Member Executive Committee Department Chair Labor amp Employment Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Panelistsbull Thomas Kim ndash Chief Legal Officer amp Company Secretary Thomson Reutersbull Seth Krauss ndash Chief Legal Officer Endeavorbull LaTanya Langley ndash Vice President amp General Counsel Emerging Markets amp Group Supply Chain BIC International
O P P O RT U N I T Y F O R C H A N G E M C C Arsquo S A N N UA L G E N E R A L C O U N S E L S U R V E Y R E P O RT
Since 1999 MCCA began tracking information about Fortune 500 general counsel and more broadly Fortune 1000 since 2004 This yearrsquos report found that there is a slow but positive progression towards achieving more representation in the top general counsel roles The number of female GCs and minority GCs increased in 2019 but they do not tell the complete story
There is still a long way to go before Fortune 1000 GCs are representative of the US population When reviewing the data holistically ldquoOpportunity for Changerdquo was quite low meaning that when opportunities arose to increase representation male GCs and white GCs were more likely to be chosen over women and minority candidates The rate of change will increase only if female and minority GCs are promoted more often at the highest levels This means that representation must also increase within the active attorney population As previous survey editions have shown once a female or minority candidate is awarded a GC position the pool from which their successor is drawn becomes more diverse as well
The panel will discuss missed opportunities for change equalizing the active attorney population and strategies on how to increase representation at the top in the legal profession
Panelistsbull Willie Hernandez ndash Director Facebook Incbull Linda Lu ndash Senior Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel TransUnionbull Ellisen Turner ndash Partner Kirkland amp Ellis LLP
4 1 5 P M - 4 3 0 P M B R E A K
Presentation of the George B Vashon Innovator Award and the 2020 Rainmaker Award Ceremony
Leaders are under extraordinary pressure right now They are expected to make decisions quickly with incomplete and rapidly evolving information Culture changes when leaders take action to change it and all leaders have an increasing responsibility to create a diverse equitable and inclusive workplace No matter your racial political or other identity the issues surrounding racial injustice in this country are impossible to escape And these issues are not ones that organizations or their leaders mdash from the C-Suite at the top of the hierarchy to employees on the frontline mdash can ignore Now is a time for leaders to think about what type of leader they need to be for all their workers especially the most vulnerable and marginalized
4 3 0 P M - 6 0 0 P M I N C L U S I V E L E A D E R S TA K E T H E W H E E L D R I V I N G S Y S T E M I C C H A N G E
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6 0 0 P M - 7 0 0 P M V I RT UA L N E T W O R K I N G R E C E P T I O N
This panel will discuss what business leaders at all levels can say and do to tackle these issues that impact on their organizations Wersquoll discuss the impact of recent events on employees of color What we can do to be authentic allies and drive change And what actions leaders are taking to address systemic racism (internal and external) and build diverse equitable and inclusive organizations for all
ModeratorSamantha Grant ndash Partner Sheppard Mullin Richter amp Hampton LLP
Panelistsbull Ricardo Anzaldua ndash Executive Vice President amp General Counsel amp Corporate Secretary Freddie Macbull Damien Atkins ndash Senior Vice President General Counsel amp Secretary The Hershey Companybull Julie Gruber ndash Chief Legal Compliance amp Sustainability Officer amp Corporate Secretary Gap Incbull Craig Silliman ndash Executive Vice President amp Chief Administrative Legal and Public Policy Officer Verizonbull Wanji Walcott ndash Executive Vice President Chief Legal Officer amp General Counsel Discover
Financial Services
Sponsored by
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Pathways Speakers
N A S S I B A B O U - K H A L I L
Chief Legal OfficerNokia
D A M I E N AT K I N S
Senior Vice President General Counsel
amp SecretaryThe Hershey Company
J A C K C H E N
Corporate CounselGoogle LLC
J A M I E D E A N
PartnerWomble Bond Dickinson (US)
LLP
D E N E E N D O N N L E Y
Senior Vice President amp General Counsel
Consolidated Edison Company of New York Inc
E R I C F R I E D M A N
Executive Partner Mergers amp Acquisitions
Skadden Arps Slate Meagher amp Flom LLP
F R A N K D E C O S TA
PartnerFinnegan Henderson Farabow
Garrett amp Dunner LLP
E VA N G E L I N A A L M I R A N T E A R E N A
Vice President Associate General Counsel
Intel Corporation
C Y N T H I A D O W
D A R R E L L G AY
Head of Global Legal Regulatory
amp Compliance PracticeRussell Reynolds Associates
PartnerArent Fox LLP
S A M A N T H A G R A N T
PartnerSheppard Mullin
Richter amp Hampton LLP
M I C H E L L E B A N K S
Senior AdvisorBarkerGilmore
K A R E E M D A L E
Director amp Senior CounselDiscover Financial Services
J A C Q U E L I N E D AV I S
Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel -
Commericial Legal GroupVMware Inc
S H E I L A D E N T O N
Senior Vice President amp General Counsel
Legal Government Affairsamp Public Policy
Boehringer Ingelheim USA Corporation
R I C A R D O A N Z A L D U A
Executive Vice President General Counsel
amp Corporate SecretaryFreddie Mac
PAT R I C K D U K E S
Associate Vice President Commercial Claims Legal
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
A S C O T T B O L D E N
Managing Partner Reed Smith LLP - Washington DCReed Smith LLP
W I L L I E H E R N A N D E Z
DirectorFacebook Inc
T E R E S A H U T S O N
Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel
HR Legal Microsoft Corporation
J U L I E G R U B E R
Chief Legal Compliance amp Sustainability Officer amp
Corporate SecretaryGap Inc
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S E T H K R A U S S
Chief Legal Officer Endeavor
S A N D R A L E U N G
Executive Vice President amp General Counsel
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
J A M I W I N T Z M C K E O N
Firm ChairMorgan Lewis amp Bockius LLP
P H O N G N G U Y E N
T O M R O B E R T S O N
E L L I S E N T U R N E R
CounselState Farm Insurance
Corporate Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel
Microsoft Corporation
PartnerKirkland amp Ellis LLP
S T E V E M C M A N U S
Senior Vice President amp General Counsel
State Farm Insurance
Y V E S N G U Y E N
Corporate Counsel Global Labor amp Employment
Salesforce
T I N A S H AY PA I K E D AY
Global Head of DampI Advisory Services
Russell Reynolds Associates
C R A I G S I L L I M A N
Executive Vice President amp Chief Administrative
Legal and Public Policy OfficerVerizon
WA N J I WA L C O T T
Executive Vice President Chief Legal Officer amp General Counsel
Discover Financial Services
L ATA N YA L A N G L E Y
Vice President amp General Counsel Emerging Markets amp
Group Supply ChainBIC International
L I N D A L U
Senior Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel
TransUnion
C AT H E R I N E M C G R E G O R
CEOCatherine McGregor Research
A L E X I S M E N D O Z A
Vice President Nokia Software General Counsel amp Head of Customer Operations
Legal for the AmericasNokia Corporation
T H O M A S K I M
Chief Legal Officer amp Company Secretary
Thomson Reuters
S O P H I A P I L I O U R A S
President MCCA Advisory Practice
MCCA
D E V S TA H L K O P F
Corporate Vice President General Counsel
Microsoft Corporation
K W H I T N E R
Partner amp Co-Chair of the Diversity CouncilPaul Hastings LLP
D E N I S E Z A M O R E
Senior Associate General CounselUnitedHealthcare
K R I S T I N A L A U N E Y
PartnerSeyfarth Shaw LLP
L A U R A M A E C H T L E N
Partner Member Executive Committee Department
Chair Labor amp EmploymentSeyfarth Shaw LLP
J A N E S O N
Director LegalBarclays
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Filing for CLE
All of the panel sessions on Day 2 of Pathways are approved for CLE credit in the states listed below These sessions will be hosted in live Zoom webinars during which there will be a polling question intended to confirm your attendance and participation in the given session You must reply to this poll in order to receive CLE credit for each session
HOWWHEN WILL I RECEIVE MY CLE CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE
Within one week of the Creating Pathways to Diversity Virtual Conference all attendees who requested CLE credit will receive an email with subject line ldquoCLE Credit for MCCA Creating Pathways to Diversity Virtual Conferencerdquo from ABA MCLE (mcleamericanbarorg)
Please click on the link provided within the email and complete the form to request your CLE credit Your certificate of attendance will be emailed directly to you
THE PATHWAYS VIRTUAL CONFERENCE IS AVAILABLE FOR CLE CREDIT IN THE FOLLOWING STATES
In Hawaii and New Jersey we rely on their reciprocity policies pursuant to which our programs are deemed accredited once they are approved in the various reciprocity states where we apply such as California Illinois New York Pennsylvania and Texas
A NOTE ABOUT MCLE CREDIT
The content on this page is for informational and educational purposes only Each state has its own rules and regulations indicating what qualifies for CLE credit Certain programs subjects and formats may not receive credit in some states and there may be specific rules regarding who may earn credit or the maximum number of credit hours that may be earned with specific formats Please contact your state MCLE regulatory entity for specific questions about your MCLE rules
AlabamaAlaskaArizona
ArkansasCaliforniaColorado
ConnecticutGeorgia
HawaiiIllinoisIndiana
MinnesotaMississippiMissouriNevada
New Hampshire
New JerseyNew Mexico
New YorkNorth CarolinaNorth Dakota
OhioOklahomaOregon
PennsylvaniaTennessee
TexasUtah
VermontWashingtonWest Virginia
Wisconsin
SPONSORED BY
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MCCAPaul Hastings Case Study Series
Thanks to the vision and leadership of Paul Hastings MCCA partnered with Paul Hastings its clients and our corporate members to closely examine how corporations and its leaders are changing culture in their organizations We examined three different industries across the country pharmaceuticals technology and finance and are proud to present three case studies on creating an inclusive culture in legal teams
To read more about these Case Studies please click here
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M I C H E A L B I N N S
PartnerParker Poe
C O N WAY E K P O
Executive DirectorMorgan Stanley
S O N N Y H AY N E S
PartnerWomble Bond Dickinson
(US) LLP
D A N I E L L E C O L E M A N
Senior Litigation CounselVMware Inc
S U S A N G A R C I A
Associate General CounselThomson Reuters
M J A N I N E J J I N G O
PartnerSkadden Arps Slate Meagher
amp Flom LLP
T E R R Y J O H N S O N
PartnerMorgan Lewis amp
Bockius LLP
A L E S H A D O M I N I Q U E
PartnerMitchell Silberberg amp
Knupp LLP
C H R I S T I N E H A R D Y
Deputy General Counsel amp Information
Governance CounselNorfolk Southern
Corporation
Rising Stars Award 2020
MCCArsquos Annual List of Rising Stars displays the bright future for the profession which is filled with exceptional individuals of incredible potential With backgrounds as diverse as their practice areas MCCArsquos Rising Stars share a love of the law a pursuit of excellence and a compassion for those in need The Rising Stars show a dedication to giving back to their community while mastering the art of balancing work with lives that include being expert speakers authors volunteers and leaders in their industry
LEARN MORE ABOUT MCCArsquoS 2020 RISING STARS
J E S S E N E VA R E Z
PartnerGoodwin Procter LLP
(ldquoGoodwinrdquo)
S M I TA R A J M O H A N
Product CounselApple
E LY J U A R E Z P E N N A N T
Senior CounselSpotify Inc
Sponsored Spotlight Videos - Watch on October 27
2 2
M AYA YA M A Z A K I
PartnerDavis Wright Tremaine LLP
M A R I A R S A L C E D O
PartnerShook Hardy amp Bacon
LLP
T I F FA N Y J S M I T H
PartnerWilmer Cutler Picking
Hale and Dorr LLP
B O N N I E W O L F
Associate Vice President Litigation Employment
DepartmentNationwide Insurance
V O L H A S A M A S I U K
Senior Privacy CounselAutodesk Inc
C A S I YA T H A N I E L
AttorneyMicrosoft Corporation
C E C I L I A S A N A B R I A
PartnerFinnegan Henderson
Farabow Garrett amp Dunner LLP
B E R N A R D W I L L I A M S J R
Director Global Head of Anti-Money Laundering
Governance and Compliance Training
eBay
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S H A R I K L E V E N S
PartnerDentons
E L L I S E N T U R N E R
PartnerKirkland amp Ellis LLP
A L E X A N D R E R E N E
Partner Co-Chair Litigation amp Enforcement Practice Group
Ropes amp Gray LLP
L A U R A M A E C H T L E N
Partner Member Executive Committee Department Chair
Labor amp EmploymentSeyfarth Shaw LLP
B R E N D A N G U T I E R R E Z M C D O N N E L L
PartnerKampL Gates LLP
P H I L C H A
PartnerDuane Morris LLP
B R YA N B R A N T L E Y
Partner Co-Leader Transportation Industry Team
McGuireWoods LLP
S H E R R E S E S M I T H
Partner Vice Chair Data Privacy amp Cybersecurity
Paul Hastings LLP
W I L L C H U C H AWAT
Partner Team Lead of Mergers amp
Acquisitions PracticeSheppard Mullin Richter amp
Hampton LLP
R O N A L D M A C H E N
Partner Co-Chair of White Collar Defense and Investigations
PracticeWilmerHale
K O B I B R I N S O N
PartnerWinston amp Strawn LLP
Rainmakers Award 2020
MCCA is proud to recognize exceptional diverse attorneys whorsquove been selected as 2020 Rainmakers in recognition of their business acumen passion and dedication to proactive client development MCCA congratulates the 2020 Rainmakers and celebrates the diversity of their race and ethnicities gender sexual orientation and generational differences as well as the diversity in their practice areas and career paths The 2020 Rainmakers were selected from an exceptional group of prominent attorneys who have a proven record over the course of several years of compiling books of business exceeding $5 million annually and who have contributed significantly to their communities
LEARN MORE ABOUT MCCArsquoS 2020 RAINMAKERS
Sponsored Spotlight Videos - Watch on October 27
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Paula L Ettelbrick Award 2020MCCA created the Paula L Ettelbrick Award to celebrate unparalleled achievement by an individual or an organization in advancing lesbian gay bisexual and transgender attorneys The award is named for the late Paula L Ettelbrick whose quarter-century of work of organizations like Lambda Legal Defense and National Gay and Lesbian Task Force and the International Lesbian and Gay Human Rights Commission assisted thousands of individuals Her career as an educator and mentor at institutions like New York University Columbia University and the University of Michigan helped transform the national discussion regarding equality
Michelle is the Head of Labor Relations Americas at LSG Sky Chefs Inc headquartered in Irving TX She is a results-oriented executive with experience managing developing and coaching managers in employee and labor law and labor relations matters Michellersquos deep knowledge and experience in the airline railroad and catering industries along with her keen intelligence intuition and compassion enable complex matrixed organizations to embrace difficult challenges and necessary changes Having spent nearly two decades as a senior labor lawyer at a Fortune 500 company as an openly queer woman of color Michelle understands the core values of authenticity accountability and belonging with the emotional intelligence to determine when to use a
M I C H E L L E P E A K
Head of Labor Relations Americas
LSG Sky Chefs Inc
scalpel and when to use a sledgehammerPrior to becoming a labor relations lawyer Michelle served five years as a prosecutor in Omaha Nebraska a place she still considers home In this role Michelle prosecuted cases in the Juvenile Courts and the Special Victims Unit ranging from simple neglect of a child to First Degree Sexual Assault
Michelle serves as a leader in several roles at work and in the community while also frequently speaking on legal diversity and community issues As a corporate executive she has been widely recognized for her efforts including Top 100 Women of Influence by Diversity MBA Magazine Dallas Top 50 Women in Law by the National Diversity Council Corporate Counsel of the Year by Texas State Bar Office of Minority Affairs Top 100 Emerging Leaders under 50 by Diversity MBA Corporate Counsel of the Year amp Champion of Diversity by DCEO and Association of Corporate Counsel ndash DFW Chapter
Raised in humble beginnings Michelle beat the odds stacked against her with the same resilience she faces in todayrsquos business environments and continues the fight toward diversity equity and inclusion in law and in life Michelle is not just talking
about the importance of DEI she has spent decades serving on corporate and community committees and non-profit boards including Lambda Legal National Board Girls Inc of Metropolitan Dallas Corporate Counsel Women of Color Advisory Committee Minority Corporate Counsel Association Advisory Committee Texas Minority Counsel Program Committee and Association of Corporate Counsel ndash DFW
Michelle received her undergraduate degree in History and Criminal Justice at Mount Marty University Yankton South Dakota and her JD from Creighton University School of Law Omaha Nebraska She lives in Grand Prairie Texas with her wife Lauren and three children When not involved in community service amp advocacy she enjoys little league sports traveling and most recently meditation Her most endearing personal charitable outreach involves a 17-year annual Christmas drive which she organizes collects and delivers toys personally to children of families living in low-cost motels True to Michellersquos preference to shun the limelight she convinces a longtime friend to play Santa while Michelle herself dons elfin attire as Santarsquos helper
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Law Firm Honoree
Corporate Legal Department Honoree
George B Vashon Innovator Award 2020
The award is presented to smaller companies (not in the Fortune 1000) andor law firms (less than 500 attorneys) that have led the way with innovative best practices to assist diverse attorneys It is named for scholar abolitionist and lawyer George B Vashon who was the first licensed African American attorney in New York State (1848) and one of the first admitted to practice before the US Supreme Court (1867)
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Equity Track Program
The MCCA developed the Equity Track Program (ldquoEquity Trackrdquo or ldquoProgramrdquo) in 2016 to address the lack of diversity within the equity partnership levels at majority-owned law firms as reported by our Law Firm Diversity Survey After its initial launch MCCA received feedback and paused to redesign a more comprehensive Equity Track Program
We relaunched the Program in 2019 to address the continuing lack of diversity at the highest partnership levels in our largest law firms in the US The Equity Track is a twelve-month program and we selected ten diverse income partners at major law firms The Program is designed to achieve three goals identify develop and promote diverse partners to achieve and maintain equity status within their firms
S O N N Y H AY N E S TA M A R O N H O U S T O N
C Y N D I E C H A N G E S T E L A D I A Z
2019-2020 Participants
J U A N A R T E A G A
L E W I S G O S S I I
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A M A N D E E P S I D H U T I F FA N Y S M I T HK A R E N J O R D A N
G E O F F R E Y Y O U N G
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Sources of Success Program
The Sources of Success Program (the ldquoProgramrdquo) is a twelve-month professional development program tailored for mid-career women and diverse attorneys from corporate legal departments and law firms The focus is on identifying successful career strategies and allowing attorneys to develop leadership and management skills as well as an opportunity for attorneys to find the right mentor to guide their career advancement
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Your law firm or legal department must be an MCCA member In-house Counsel three or more reporting levels from general counsel Law firm attorneys must be an associate with a minimum of five yearsrsquo experience Diverse attorneys are encouraged to apply
C H A R L E N E J O N E S
Director amp Associate General Counsel
C O U R T N E Y C A N N O N
Counsel ndash Legal Affairs Entertainment and
Lifestyle Group
M ATA R D I O U F
Associate Attorney
D AV I S K I M
Senior Counsel
J O H N T D AV I S
Associate Patent Attorney
D E N D R I C K G A M B L E
Senior Vice President amp Assistant General Counsel
P U N E E T A R O R A
Senior Counsel Employee Benefits amp
Executive Compensation
M O N I Q U E D E L B R I D G E
Vice President amp Associate General Counsel
N I K K I H A S S E L B A R T H
Associate
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C O R Y PAT T E R S O N
Of Counsel
L U A N A M E N D E S
Senior Corporate Counsel
A LVA R O P E R A LTA
Associate
S H AY N E O rsquo R E I L LY
Associate General Counsel IP Litigation
J E R M A I N E M C P H E R S O N
Vice PresidentSenior Counsel
A M I T PA R E K H
Corporate amp Securities Associate
N AT H A L I E L E N G O C
Senior Corporate Counsel ndash Global Labor amp Employment
O L I V E N E M A K E R S O N
Associate Corporate Counsel
A A R O N K L E V E N
Counsel
3 0
L E S L I E S T E V E N S
S O N I A VA L D E Z
Privacy amp Compliance Counsel and Data Protection Officer
Senior Counsel
D A N I E L L E T H O M P S O N
Associate
J O N E L L E S A U N D E R S
A N J U M U N WA L A
Associate Attorney
Counsel
S U N U P I L L A I
Associate
E M M A S A L U S T R O
Assistant General Counsel
M I C H E L L E P H A M
Counsel
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Thank You to Our
S T R AT E G I C M E M B E R S
PA RT N E R M E M B E R S
3 2
Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors
C H A M P I O N
T R A I L B L A Z E R S
I N N OVATO R S
P I O N E E R S
3 3
C ATA LY S T S
Allstate
Norfolk Southern Corporation
In-House Focus
Axinn Veltrop amp Harkrider LLP
Duane Morris LLP
KampL Gates LLP
American Arbitration Association
3 4
S O P H I A P I L I O U R A S
L A U R E N H O S S F E L D
F E L I P E B R A G A
President MCCA Advisory Practice
Assistant Counsel Program Manager
Vice President of Strategy amp Business Solutions
For sponsorship opportunities visit wwwmccacomevents for more detailsor contact sponsorshipmccacom
MCCA Staff
T I E A R A J O N E S
Associate Web Developer Digital Media Designer
S A B I N A G I L I O L I
Marketing Strategist amp Community Development
Manager
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Pathways Honorary Chair
S T U A R T A L D E R O T Y
MCCA Board Chair General Counsel
Ripple
T E R R A N C E E VA N S
PartnerDuane Morris LLP
S E B A S T I A N K U R I A N
CounselGoogle LLC
J O R J A J A C K S O N
Senior Director - Global Labor amp Employment
Salesforce
D I A N A A R R E D O N D O
Senior Corporate Counsel Intellectual Property
Amazon
PA M E L A B E T H E L
Senior Vice President Enterprise Shared Services Counsel
USAA
M A R E E S A F R E D E R I C K
K E V I N R LY N
PartnerFinnegan Henderson
Farabow Garrett amp Dunner LLP
Partner amp Diversity ChairWomble Bond Dickinson
(US) LLP
Pathways Advisory Council
3
R I C A R D O A N Z A L D U A Audit Committee
Executive Vice Presidentamp General Counsel amp Corporate Secretary
Freddie Mac
C R A I G B G L I D D E N Audit Committee
Executive Vice Presidentamp General Counsel
General Motors Company
H A N N A H L I M - J O H N S O N Governance amp
Nominating Committee
Senior Vice President Chief Legal Officer
amp Corporate SecretaryMeritor Inc
MCCA 2020 Board of Directors
D U A N E H O L L O WAY Audit Committee Chair
Executive Committee
Senior Vice President General Counsel
Chief Ethics amp Compliance Officer
amp Corporate SecretaryUS Steel Corporation
S E T H K R A U S S Governance amp Nominating
Committee
Chief Legal OfficerEndeavor
S A N D R A L E U N G Finance amp Investments
Committee Chair
Executive Vice President amp General Counsel
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
S T U A R T A L D E R O T YExecutive Commitee Chair
General Counsel MCCA Board Chair
Ripple
D A M I E N AT K I N SGovernance amp Nominating Committee
Chair Executive Committee
Senior Vice President General Counsel amp Secretary
MCCA Chair-ElectThe Hershey Company
J E A N L E E
President amp CEOMCCA
4
J O S E P H C E N T E N O
Outside General Counsel amp Assistant Corporate SecretaryBuchanan Ingersoll amp Rooney PC
H A L E Y AY U R E
Corporate SecretaryBuchanan Ingersoll amp Rooney PC
MCCA 2020 Corporate Officers
L A N E S H A M I N N I X Finance amp Investments
Committee
Senior Vice President Chief Legal Officer
amp Corporate SecretaryFlowserve Corporation
A M Y F L I E G E L M A N O L L I Governance amp Nominating
Committee
Senior Vice President amp General Counsel
VMware Inc
WA N J I WA L C O T T Governance amp Nominating
Committee
Executive Vice PresidentChief Legal Officer amp General Counsel
Discover Financial Services
N E I L W I L C O XFinance amp Investments
Committee
Executive Vice President amp Chief of Staff
Fiserv Inc
S U Z A N A M I L L E R
Former Corporate Vice President
Deputy General Counsel amp Corporate Secretary
Intel Corporation
D AW N S M I T H Executive Committee
President amp Chief Operating Officer
Cologix Inc
L I N D A L U Audit Committee
Senior Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel ndash
Litigation Enforcement amp StrategyTransUnion
R O B I N H S A N G S T O N Audit Committee
Vice PresidentChief Compliance amp Privacy Officer
Cox Communications Inc
T O M R O B E R T S O N Finance amp Investments
Committee
Corporate Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel
Microsoft Corporation
5
A N N E L E E B E N E D I C TMCCA N-Gen Chair
Executive Vice President Chief Legal Officer
amp SecretarySummit Materials Inc
S A M A N T H A C G R A N T MCCA N-Gen Vice Chair
PartnerSheppard Mullin Richter
amp Hampton LLP
R O D N E Y C P R AT TMCCA N-Gen Vice Chair
Vice President General Counsel
amp Corporate SecretaryConverse
T E R R A N C E J E VA N S
PartnerDuane Morris LLP
A L I C E H S U
PartnerAkin Gump Strauss Hauer amp
Feld LLP
L ATA N YA L A N G L E Y
Vice President amp General Counsel Emerging
Markets amp Group Supply ChainBIC International
K E V I N R LY N
Partner amp Diversity ChairWomble Bond Dickinson
(US) LLP
MCCA 2020 N-GEN Advisory Board
A N A I A C O V E T TA
Vice PresidentDeputy General Counsel
and Chief Ethics amp Compliance Officer
VMware Inc
J E N N I F E R I VA N
Assistant General CounselMicrosoft Corporation
6
A N D Y Y O O
Senior Vice PresidentGeneral CounselSavvas Learning
R E G I N A L D M R A S C H
General Counsel ndash Head of Legal
Rakuten USA Inc
D A N I E L L E V I L L O C H
Head of LegalAtlantic Sapphire
N-GEN Advisory Board Corporate Secretary
K R I S H N A V E E R A R A G H AVA N
PartnerSullivan amp Cromwell LLP
T E O N TA A W I L L I A M S
Senior Associate General Counsel
United Healthcare Corporation
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Come build the future of LegalTo keep up with Amazonrsquos growing list of exciting business opportunities we are looking for legal professionals who thrive on big challenges think creatively and analytically to solve hard problems and consistently deliver great results despite the odds We want people who are excited about working with innovative and disruptive businesses to deliver incredible customer experiences
amazonjobslegal
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Agenda
9 0 0 A M - 6 0 0 P M
9 0 0 A M - 6 0 0 P M
R E G I S T R AT I O N A N D I N F O R M AT I O N D E S K
D I V E R S I T Y C A R E E R E X P O
Sponsored by
2020 Pathways Champion Sponsor
We know that in todayrsquos world career development and career mobility are closely intertwined which is why we are offering an opportunity for our members to connect with each other in many different forums
In 2017 MCCA launched the Diversity Career Expo at our annual Creating Pathways to Diversity Conference with great success Prospective corporate employers connected with diverse talent from all over the country while promoting their legal department as an employer of choice It was a fantastic opportunity for prospective candidates to learn about the different corporations conduct informational interviews and learn why our member organizations may be an employer of choice and the key to their career development
Join us again as we host the Fourth Annual Diversity Career Expo virtually Please keep in mind that any meeting does not in any way imply or guarantee an interview or a position It is a forum for both parties to connect and learn more about each other
2020 DIVERSITY CAREER EXPO PARTICIPATING COMPANIES
PROSPECTIVE CORPORATE EMPLOYERIf you are an interested prospective corporate employer who may or may not have a current open requi-sition but would like to connect with diverse talent for current open opportunities or long term planning please contact Sophia Piliouras at spiliourasmccacom for more details
To learn more about the Diversity Career Expo and view past participants click here
O C T 2 0 T U E S DAY
Connect with and learn more about our Pathways Conference sponsors Attendees can visit exhibitor booths to watch videos download materials and direct request more information
PARTICIPATING COMPANIES
9 0 0 A M - 6 0 0 P M E X H I B I TO R H A L L
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9 0 0 A M - 6 0 0 P M A M A ZO N I N F O R M AT I O N A L I N T E R V I E W B L I T Z
Amazon has once again partnered with MCCA to host its ldquoAmazon Blitzrdquo and meet with individuals interested in exploring opportunities with Amazon Legal
Applicants must register and attend the Creating Pathways to Diversity Conference in order to be considered
Sponsored by
2020 Pathways Champion Sponsor
MCCArsquos Pitch Session Network (ldquoPSNrdquo) allows in-house counsel to connect with diverse law firm partners at majority law firms diversify their preferred provider portfolios and hold law firms accountable for their diversity efforts Member law firms and sponsors will have the ability to meet privately with in-house counsel to pitch the legal services they offer and develop meaningful connections with potential clients
MCCA created the Pitch Session Network to address the lack of diversity at the equity partner-level in law firms and is in collaboration with
2020 PSN CORPORATE PARTICIPANTS
9 0 0 A M - 6 0 0 P M P I TC H S E S S I O N N E T W O R K
1 0 0 P M - 4 3 0 P M M C C Arsquo S B L U E P R I N T F O R S E L L I N G amp B U Y I N G ndash A P I TC H W O R K S H O P F O R O U T S I D E C O U N S E L
Through instruction and experiential learning participants will work together to learn skills and behaviors for building successful business relationships Outside counsel will have the opportunity to work in teams to develop a formal pitch from a mock RFP for legal services which will be presented to senior in-house counsel
This workshop is open to law firm members only and has max capacity of 20 participants The workshop required pre-registration and has reached max capacity
Workshop Coachesbull Patrick Dukes ndash Associate Vice President Commercial Claims Legal Nationwide Mutual Insurance Companybull Jacqueline Davis ndash Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel ndash Commercial Legal Group VMware Incbull Frank Decosta ndash Partner Finnegan Henderson Farabow Garrett amp Dunner LLPbull Willie Hernandez ndash Director Facebook Incbull Phong Nguyen ndash Counsel State Farm Insurancebull Denise Zamore ndash Senior Associate General Counsel UnitedHealthcare
1 0
6 0 0 P M - 7 0 0 P M A M A ZO N N E T W O R K I N G R E C E P T I O N
1 1
1 2
Connect with and learn more about our Pathways Conference sponsors Attendees can visit exhibitor booths to watch videos download materials and direct request more information
PARTICIPATING COMPANIES
Presentation of the Paula L Ettelbrick Award and the 2020 Rising Stars Award Ceremony
The disruption of 2020 has forced many legal organizations to take a new look at their workplace cultures Between concerns about health and safety due to COVID and renewed calls for racial justice across America it has been nearly impossible to ignore what some might consider soft topics Leaders in the legal community have responded but against a challenging backdrop with many ndash particularly people of color ndash experiencing little sense of belonging to their organizations
In 2018 together with Russell Reynolds Associates (RRA) MCCA developed a proprietary Inclusion Index Survey to help organizations assess leadership practices and culture to create a baseline metric of inclusion and measure progress over time
The panel will discuss this yearrsquos survey results how legal organizations and their leaders are navigating this challenging year and what it means to be an inclusive leader to effectuate change and develop a diverse equitable and inclusive workplace during a time of uncertainty
ModeratorTina Shah Paikeday ndash Global Head of DampI Advisory Services Russell Reynolds Associates
Panelistsbull Deneen Donnley ndash Senior Vice President amp General Counsel Consolidated Edison Company of New
York Incbull Cynthia Dow ndash Head of Global Legal Regulatory and Compliance Practice Russell Reynolds Associatesbull Eric Friedman ndash Executive Partner Mergers and Acquisitions Skadden Arps Slate Meagher amp Flom LLPbull Jami Wintz McKeon ndash Firm Chair Morgan Lewis amp Bockius LLPbull Steve McManus ndash Senior Vice President amp General Counsel State Farm Insurancebull Dev Stahlkopf ndashCorporate Vice President General Counsel Microsoft Corporation
1 0 3 0 A M - 7 0 0 P M
1 0 3 0 A M - 1 0 4 5 P M
1 0 3 0 A M - 7 0 0 P M
1 0 4 5 A M - 1 2 0 5 P M
I N F O R M AT I O N D E S K
W E LC O M E A N D O P E N I N G R E M A R K S
E X H I B I TO R H A L L
L E A D I N G T H RO U G H C R I S I S M C C A 2 0 2 0 I N C L U S I O N I N D E X R E P O RT
Remarks byJean Lee ndash MCCArsquos CEO amp PresidentStuart Alderoty ndash MCCA Board Chair General Counsel at Ripple
O C T 2 7 T U E S DAY
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H O W TO M E A S U R E U P Damp I DATA T R A N S PA R E N C Y A N D H O W TO E F F E C T I V E LY M A N AG E T H E L E G A L R I S K
Businesses ndash and their employees prospective employees clients and investors ndash are increasingly focused on the importance of having a workforce that is diverse equitable and inclusive What risks if any do businesses need to consider in the collection disclosure and use of diversity equity and inclusion (DEI) information After describing the legal framework for assessing potential discrimination-related risks associated with DEI data this panel will discuss best practices and pitfalls in navigating how to balance these risks with DEI strategic goals and other business considerations The panel will also discuss whether businesses can and should protect against disclosure of DEI data as a ldquotrade secretrdquo or otherwise
ModeratorDarrell Gay ndash Partner Arent Fox LLP
Panelistsbull Teresa Hutson ndash Vice PresidentDeputy General Counsel HR Legal Microsoft Corporationbull Alexis Mendoza ndash Vice President Nokia Software General Counsel amp Head of Customer Operations
Legal for the Americas Nokia Corporationbull Yves Nguyen ndash Corporate Counsel Global Labor amp Employment Salesforce
1 2 2 0 P M - 1 1 5 P M I N C L U S I V E D E S I G N A N D AC C E S S I B I L I T Y I N A R E M OT E -W O R K W O R L D
According to the 2018 Bureau of Labor Statistics report just over 19 of people with self-identified disabilities are employed Succeeding in the workplace is not easy for employees with disabilities who often face discrimination especially in highly competitive industries such as tech and finance They currently face even more challenges as we navigate a global pandemic civil unrest and working remotely in large numbers
This year we also celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act The ADA paved the way for decades of incremental changes to the way buildings businesses and laws accommodate people with a wide variety of disabilities The lawrsquos effect has been profound but therersquos still a lot of work to do
This panel will focus on the current remote work reality and the increased need to incorporate inclusive design and accessibility into the workplace Accessibility is about creating products that are usable by everyone Inclusive design is a mindset that involves understanding user diversity Neither is optional and must be part of your business ecosystem and managedmeasured It starts with people and is imperative as your organization builds an equitable and inclusive culture and diverse pipeline of talent
ModeratorJamie Dean ndash Partner Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP
Panelistsbull Jack Chen ndash Corporate Counsel Google LLCbull Kareem Dale ndash Director amp Senior Counsel Discover Financial Servicesbull Kristina Launey ndash Partner Seyfarth Shaw LLP
1 2 0 5 P M - 1 2 2 0 P M B R E A K
1 1 5 P M - 2 0 0 P M N E T W O R K I N G R E C E P T I O N
Sponsored by
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2 0 0 P M - 3 0 0 P M M C C A PAU L H A S T I N G S C A S E S T U D I E S S E R I E S S T R AT E G I E S O N H O W TO B U I L D A D I V E R S E amp I N C L U S I V E W O R K C U LT U R E
Collaboration and creating a diverse and inclusive workplace are key to talent retention innovation and risk mitigation In recent years there were many noteworthy employee challenges in corporate America and around the world Those events suggest that the world is changing and although there is growing division many were finding strength in numbers and we saw employees standing united in protest demanding changes in their work culture andor policies to reflect their collective values
Thanks to the vision and leadership of Paul Hastings MCCA partnered with Paul Hastings its clients and our corporate members to closely examine how corporations and its leaders are changing culture in their organizations We examined three different industries across the country pharmaceuticals (Boehringer Ingelheim) technology (Intel) and finance (Barclays) and will discuss the case studiesrsquo findings and what it takes to create a diverse and inclusive work culture
ModeratorDr Catherine McGregor ndash CEO Catherine McGregor ResearchSophia Piliouras ndash President MCCA Advisory Practice
Panelistsbull Evangelina Almirantearena ndash Vice President Associate General Counsel Intel Corporationbull Sheila Denton ndash Senior Vice President and General Counsel Legal Government Affairs amp Public Policy
Boehringer Ingelheim USA Corporationbull Jane Son ndash Director Legal Barclaysbull K Whitner ndash Partner and Co-Chair of the Diversity Council Paul Hastings LLP
S H O W M E T H E M O N E Y O R I G I N AT I O N C R E D I T A N D O U T S I D E C O U N S E L E N G AG E M E N T
Join us for a panel discussing on the important and rarely discussed component needed for the advancement of lawyers of color at law firms ndash Origination Credit We will discuss the credit allocation process and some of the challenges that exist and how that specifically affects lawyers of color Discussion will also focus on the meaning of origination credit why it matters and how corporate counsel can navigate and challenge compensation systems that are not aligned with the values of diversity equity and inclusion
ModeratorA Scott Bolden ndash Managing Partner Reed Smith LLP ndash Washington DC
Panelistsbull Nassib Abou-Khalil ndash Chief Legal Officer Nokiabull Michelle Banks ndash Senior Advisor BarkerGilmore LLCbull Sandra Leung ndash Executive Vice President amp General Counsel Bristol-Myers Squibb Companybull Tom Robertson ndash Corporate Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel Microsoft Corporation
3 0 0 P M - 3 1 5 P M B R E A K
3 1 5 P M - 4 1 5 P M R I S E A N D S H I N E C O R P O R AT E A M E R I C A WA K E S U P TO S Y S T E M I C R AC I S M
After the recent high-profile deaths of Black Americans due to police use of force discussions of systemic racism are now front and center in all organizations CEOs worldwide and across industries have spoken out expressing their horror and outrage as well as their resolve to do more Companies have announced significant financial commitments others have referred to actions to be taken and early movers have begun to announce or amplify business-related initiatives Institutional investors asset owners asset managers private equity fund limited partners and investor groups have also begun speaking out and considering action with respect to companies in their portfolios
1 5
Many people found some of the statements released by companies in the wake of George Floydrsquos murder by a police officer merely symbolic empty and an attempt to appear ldquowokerdquo without any real weight behind them
The question for all is how to follow through on the sentiments expressed and drive positive change what tools are available to address systemic racism and injustice and the threats they pose and how can those tools be used
ModeratorLaura Maechtlen ndash Partner Member Executive Committee Department Chair Labor amp Employment Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Panelistsbull Thomas Kim ndash Chief Legal Officer amp Company Secretary Thomson Reutersbull Seth Krauss ndash Chief Legal Officer Endeavorbull LaTanya Langley ndash Vice President amp General Counsel Emerging Markets amp Group Supply Chain BIC International
O P P O RT U N I T Y F O R C H A N G E M C C Arsquo S A N N UA L G E N E R A L C O U N S E L S U R V E Y R E P O RT
Since 1999 MCCA began tracking information about Fortune 500 general counsel and more broadly Fortune 1000 since 2004 This yearrsquos report found that there is a slow but positive progression towards achieving more representation in the top general counsel roles The number of female GCs and minority GCs increased in 2019 but they do not tell the complete story
There is still a long way to go before Fortune 1000 GCs are representative of the US population When reviewing the data holistically ldquoOpportunity for Changerdquo was quite low meaning that when opportunities arose to increase representation male GCs and white GCs were more likely to be chosen over women and minority candidates The rate of change will increase only if female and minority GCs are promoted more often at the highest levels This means that representation must also increase within the active attorney population As previous survey editions have shown once a female or minority candidate is awarded a GC position the pool from which their successor is drawn becomes more diverse as well
The panel will discuss missed opportunities for change equalizing the active attorney population and strategies on how to increase representation at the top in the legal profession
Panelistsbull Willie Hernandez ndash Director Facebook Incbull Linda Lu ndash Senior Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel TransUnionbull Ellisen Turner ndash Partner Kirkland amp Ellis LLP
4 1 5 P M - 4 3 0 P M B R E A K
Presentation of the George B Vashon Innovator Award and the 2020 Rainmaker Award Ceremony
Leaders are under extraordinary pressure right now They are expected to make decisions quickly with incomplete and rapidly evolving information Culture changes when leaders take action to change it and all leaders have an increasing responsibility to create a diverse equitable and inclusive workplace No matter your racial political or other identity the issues surrounding racial injustice in this country are impossible to escape And these issues are not ones that organizations or their leaders mdash from the C-Suite at the top of the hierarchy to employees on the frontline mdash can ignore Now is a time for leaders to think about what type of leader they need to be for all their workers especially the most vulnerable and marginalized
4 3 0 P M - 6 0 0 P M I N C L U S I V E L E A D E R S TA K E T H E W H E E L D R I V I N G S Y S T E M I C C H A N G E
1 6
6 0 0 P M - 7 0 0 P M V I RT UA L N E T W O R K I N G R E C E P T I O N
This panel will discuss what business leaders at all levels can say and do to tackle these issues that impact on their organizations Wersquoll discuss the impact of recent events on employees of color What we can do to be authentic allies and drive change And what actions leaders are taking to address systemic racism (internal and external) and build diverse equitable and inclusive organizations for all
ModeratorSamantha Grant ndash Partner Sheppard Mullin Richter amp Hampton LLP
Panelistsbull Ricardo Anzaldua ndash Executive Vice President amp General Counsel amp Corporate Secretary Freddie Macbull Damien Atkins ndash Senior Vice President General Counsel amp Secretary The Hershey Companybull Julie Gruber ndash Chief Legal Compliance amp Sustainability Officer amp Corporate Secretary Gap Incbull Craig Silliman ndash Executive Vice President amp Chief Administrative Legal and Public Policy Officer Verizonbull Wanji Walcott ndash Executive Vice President Chief Legal Officer amp General Counsel Discover
Financial Services
Sponsored by
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Pathways Speakers
N A S S I B A B O U - K H A L I L
Chief Legal OfficerNokia
D A M I E N AT K I N S
Senior Vice President General Counsel
amp SecretaryThe Hershey Company
J A C K C H E N
Corporate CounselGoogle LLC
J A M I E D E A N
PartnerWomble Bond Dickinson (US)
LLP
D E N E E N D O N N L E Y
Senior Vice President amp General Counsel
Consolidated Edison Company of New York Inc
E R I C F R I E D M A N
Executive Partner Mergers amp Acquisitions
Skadden Arps Slate Meagher amp Flom LLP
F R A N K D E C O S TA
PartnerFinnegan Henderson Farabow
Garrett amp Dunner LLP
E VA N G E L I N A A L M I R A N T E A R E N A
Vice President Associate General Counsel
Intel Corporation
C Y N T H I A D O W
D A R R E L L G AY
Head of Global Legal Regulatory
amp Compliance PracticeRussell Reynolds Associates
PartnerArent Fox LLP
S A M A N T H A G R A N T
PartnerSheppard Mullin
Richter amp Hampton LLP
M I C H E L L E B A N K S
Senior AdvisorBarkerGilmore
K A R E E M D A L E
Director amp Senior CounselDiscover Financial Services
J A C Q U E L I N E D AV I S
Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel -
Commericial Legal GroupVMware Inc
S H E I L A D E N T O N
Senior Vice President amp General Counsel
Legal Government Affairsamp Public Policy
Boehringer Ingelheim USA Corporation
R I C A R D O A N Z A L D U A
Executive Vice President General Counsel
amp Corporate SecretaryFreddie Mac
PAT R I C K D U K E S
Associate Vice President Commercial Claims Legal
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
A S C O T T B O L D E N
Managing Partner Reed Smith LLP - Washington DCReed Smith LLP
W I L L I E H E R N A N D E Z
DirectorFacebook Inc
T E R E S A H U T S O N
Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel
HR Legal Microsoft Corporation
J U L I E G R U B E R
Chief Legal Compliance amp Sustainability Officer amp
Corporate SecretaryGap Inc
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S E T H K R A U S S
Chief Legal Officer Endeavor
S A N D R A L E U N G
Executive Vice President amp General Counsel
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
J A M I W I N T Z M C K E O N
Firm ChairMorgan Lewis amp Bockius LLP
P H O N G N G U Y E N
T O M R O B E R T S O N
E L L I S E N T U R N E R
CounselState Farm Insurance
Corporate Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel
Microsoft Corporation
PartnerKirkland amp Ellis LLP
S T E V E M C M A N U S
Senior Vice President amp General Counsel
State Farm Insurance
Y V E S N G U Y E N
Corporate Counsel Global Labor amp Employment
Salesforce
T I N A S H AY PA I K E D AY
Global Head of DampI Advisory Services
Russell Reynolds Associates
C R A I G S I L L I M A N
Executive Vice President amp Chief Administrative
Legal and Public Policy OfficerVerizon
WA N J I WA L C O T T
Executive Vice President Chief Legal Officer amp General Counsel
Discover Financial Services
L ATA N YA L A N G L E Y
Vice President amp General Counsel Emerging Markets amp
Group Supply ChainBIC International
L I N D A L U
Senior Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel
TransUnion
C AT H E R I N E M C G R E G O R
CEOCatherine McGregor Research
A L E X I S M E N D O Z A
Vice President Nokia Software General Counsel amp Head of Customer Operations
Legal for the AmericasNokia Corporation
T H O M A S K I M
Chief Legal Officer amp Company Secretary
Thomson Reuters
S O P H I A P I L I O U R A S
President MCCA Advisory Practice
MCCA
D E V S TA H L K O P F
Corporate Vice President General Counsel
Microsoft Corporation
K W H I T N E R
Partner amp Co-Chair of the Diversity CouncilPaul Hastings LLP
D E N I S E Z A M O R E
Senior Associate General CounselUnitedHealthcare
K R I S T I N A L A U N E Y
PartnerSeyfarth Shaw LLP
L A U R A M A E C H T L E N
Partner Member Executive Committee Department
Chair Labor amp EmploymentSeyfarth Shaw LLP
J A N E S O N
Director LegalBarclays
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Filing for CLE
All of the panel sessions on Day 2 of Pathways are approved for CLE credit in the states listed below These sessions will be hosted in live Zoom webinars during which there will be a polling question intended to confirm your attendance and participation in the given session You must reply to this poll in order to receive CLE credit for each session
HOWWHEN WILL I RECEIVE MY CLE CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE
Within one week of the Creating Pathways to Diversity Virtual Conference all attendees who requested CLE credit will receive an email with subject line ldquoCLE Credit for MCCA Creating Pathways to Diversity Virtual Conferencerdquo from ABA MCLE (mcleamericanbarorg)
Please click on the link provided within the email and complete the form to request your CLE credit Your certificate of attendance will be emailed directly to you
THE PATHWAYS VIRTUAL CONFERENCE IS AVAILABLE FOR CLE CREDIT IN THE FOLLOWING STATES
In Hawaii and New Jersey we rely on their reciprocity policies pursuant to which our programs are deemed accredited once they are approved in the various reciprocity states where we apply such as California Illinois New York Pennsylvania and Texas
A NOTE ABOUT MCLE CREDIT
The content on this page is for informational and educational purposes only Each state has its own rules and regulations indicating what qualifies for CLE credit Certain programs subjects and formats may not receive credit in some states and there may be specific rules regarding who may earn credit or the maximum number of credit hours that may be earned with specific formats Please contact your state MCLE regulatory entity for specific questions about your MCLE rules
AlabamaAlaskaArizona
ArkansasCaliforniaColorado
ConnecticutGeorgia
HawaiiIllinoisIndiana
MinnesotaMississippiMissouriNevada
New Hampshire
New JerseyNew Mexico
New YorkNorth CarolinaNorth Dakota
OhioOklahomaOregon
PennsylvaniaTennessee
TexasUtah
VermontWashingtonWest Virginia
Wisconsin
SPONSORED BY
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MCCAPaul Hastings Case Study Series
Thanks to the vision and leadership of Paul Hastings MCCA partnered with Paul Hastings its clients and our corporate members to closely examine how corporations and its leaders are changing culture in their organizations We examined three different industries across the country pharmaceuticals technology and finance and are proud to present three case studies on creating an inclusive culture in legal teams
To read more about these Case Studies please click here
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M I C H E A L B I N N S
PartnerParker Poe
C O N WAY E K P O
Executive DirectorMorgan Stanley
S O N N Y H AY N E S
PartnerWomble Bond Dickinson
(US) LLP
D A N I E L L E C O L E M A N
Senior Litigation CounselVMware Inc
S U S A N G A R C I A
Associate General CounselThomson Reuters
M J A N I N E J J I N G O
PartnerSkadden Arps Slate Meagher
amp Flom LLP
T E R R Y J O H N S O N
PartnerMorgan Lewis amp
Bockius LLP
A L E S H A D O M I N I Q U E
PartnerMitchell Silberberg amp
Knupp LLP
C H R I S T I N E H A R D Y
Deputy General Counsel amp Information
Governance CounselNorfolk Southern
Corporation
Rising Stars Award 2020
MCCArsquos Annual List of Rising Stars displays the bright future for the profession which is filled with exceptional individuals of incredible potential With backgrounds as diverse as their practice areas MCCArsquos Rising Stars share a love of the law a pursuit of excellence and a compassion for those in need The Rising Stars show a dedication to giving back to their community while mastering the art of balancing work with lives that include being expert speakers authors volunteers and leaders in their industry
LEARN MORE ABOUT MCCArsquoS 2020 RISING STARS
J E S S E N E VA R E Z
PartnerGoodwin Procter LLP
(ldquoGoodwinrdquo)
S M I TA R A J M O H A N
Product CounselApple
E LY J U A R E Z P E N N A N T
Senior CounselSpotify Inc
Sponsored Spotlight Videos - Watch on October 27
2 2
M AYA YA M A Z A K I
PartnerDavis Wright Tremaine LLP
M A R I A R S A L C E D O
PartnerShook Hardy amp Bacon
LLP
T I F FA N Y J S M I T H
PartnerWilmer Cutler Picking
Hale and Dorr LLP
B O N N I E W O L F
Associate Vice President Litigation Employment
DepartmentNationwide Insurance
V O L H A S A M A S I U K
Senior Privacy CounselAutodesk Inc
C A S I YA T H A N I E L
AttorneyMicrosoft Corporation
C E C I L I A S A N A B R I A
PartnerFinnegan Henderson
Farabow Garrett amp Dunner LLP
B E R N A R D W I L L I A M S J R
Director Global Head of Anti-Money Laundering
Governance and Compliance Training
eBay
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S H A R I K L E V E N S
PartnerDentons
E L L I S E N T U R N E R
PartnerKirkland amp Ellis LLP
A L E X A N D R E R E N E
Partner Co-Chair Litigation amp Enforcement Practice Group
Ropes amp Gray LLP
L A U R A M A E C H T L E N
Partner Member Executive Committee Department Chair
Labor amp EmploymentSeyfarth Shaw LLP
B R E N D A N G U T I E R R E Z M C D O N N E L L
PartnerKampL Gates LLP
P H I L C H A
PartnerDuane Morris LLP
B R YA N B R A N T L E Y
Partner Co-Leader Transportation Industry Team
McGuireWoods LLP
S H E R R E S E S M I T H
Partner Vice Chair Data Privacy amp Cybersecurity
Paul Hastings LLP
W I L L C H U C H AWAT
Partner Team Lead of Mergers amp
Acquisitions PracticeSheppard Mullin Richter amp
Hampton LLP
R O N A L D M A C H E N
Partner Co-Chair of White Collar Defense and Investigations
PracticeWilmerHale
K O B I B R I N S O N
PartnerWinston amp Strawn LLP
Rainmakers Award 2020
MCCA is proud to recognize exceptional diverse attorneys whorsquove been selected as 2020 Rainmakers in recognition of their business acumen passion and dedication to proactive client development MCCA congratulates the 2020 Rainmakers and celebrates the diversity of their race and ethnicities gender sexual orientation and generational differences as well as the diversity in their practice areas and career paths The 2020 Rainmakers were selected from an exceptional group of prominent attorneys who have a proven record over the course of several years of compiling books of business exceeding $5 million annually and who have contributed significantly to their communities
LEARN MORE ABOUT MCCArsquoS 2020 RAINMAKERS
Sponsored Spotlight Videos - Watch on October 27
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Paula L Ettelbrick Award 2020MCCA created the Paula L Ettelbrick Award to celebrate unparalleled achievement by an individual or an organization in advancing lesbian gay bisexual and transgender attorneys The award is named for the late Paula L Ettelbrick whose quarter-century of work of organizations like Lambda Legal Defense and National Gay and Lesbian Task Force and the International Lesbian and Gay Human Rights Commission assisted thousands of individuals Her career as an educator and mentor at institutions like New York University Columbia University and the University of Michigan helped transform the national discussion regarding equality
Michelle is the Head of Labor Relations Americas at LSG Sky Chefs Inc headquartered in Irving TX She is a results-oriented executive with experience managing developing and coaching managers in employee and labor law and labor relations matters Michellersquos deep knowledge and experience in the airline railroad and catering industries along with her keen intelligence intuition and compassion enable complex matrixed organizations to embrace difficult challenges and necessary changes Having spent nearly two decades as a senior labor lawyer at a Fortune 500 company as an openly queer woman of color Michelle understands the core values of authenticity accountability and belonging with the emotional intelligence to determine when to use a
M I C H E L L E P E A K
Head of Labor Relations Americas
LSG Sky Chefs Inc
scalpel and when to use a sledgehammerPrior to becoming a labor relations lawyer Michelle served five years as a prosecutor in Omaha Nebraska a place she still considers home In this role Michelle prosecuted cases in the Juvenile Courts and the Special Victims Unit ranging from simple neglect of a child to First Degree Sexual Assault
Michelle serves as a leader in several roles at work and in the community while also frequently speaking on legal diversity and community issues As a corporate executive she has been widely recognized for her efforts including Top 100 Women of Influence by Diversity MBA Magazine Dallas Top 50 Women in Law by the National Diversity Council Corporate Counsel of the Year by Texas State Bar Office of Minority Affairs Top 100 Emerging Leaders under 50 by Diversity MBA Corporate Counsel of the Year amp Champion of Diversity by DCEO and Association of Corporate Counsel ndash DFW Chapter
Raised in humble beginnings Michelle beat the odds stacked against her with the same resilience she faces in todayrsquos business environments and continues the fight toward diversity equity and inclusion in law and in life Michelle is not just talking
about the importance of DEI she has spent decades serving on corporate and community committees and non-profit boards including Lambda Legal National Board Girls Inc of Metropolitan Dallas Corporate Counsel Women of Color Advisory Committee Minority Corporate Counsel Association Advisory Committee Texas Minority Counsel Program Committee and Association of Corporate Counsel ndash DFW
Michelle received her undergraduate degree in History and Criminal Justice at Mount Marty University Yankton South Dakota and her JD from Creighton University School of Law Omaha Nebraska She lives in Grand Prairie Texas with her wife Lauren and three children When not involved in community service amp advocacy she enjoys little league sports traveling and most recently meditation Her most endearing personal charitable outreach involves a 17-year annual Christmas drive which she organizes collects and delivers toys personally to children of families living in low-cost motels True to Michellersquos preference to shun the limelight she convinces a longtime friend to play Santa while Michelle herself dons elfin attire as Santarsquos helper
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Law Firm Honoree
Corporate Legal Department Honoree
George B Vashon Innovator Award 2020
The award is presented to smaller companies (not in the Fortune 1000) andor law firms (less than 500 attorneys) that have led the way with innovative best practices to assist diverse attorneys It is named for scholar abolitionist and lawyer George B Vashon who was the first licensed African American attorney in New York State (1848) and one of the first admitted to practice before the US Supreme Court (1867)
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Equity Track Program
The MCCA developed the Equity Track Program (ldquoEquity Trackrdquo or ldquoProgramrdquo) in 2016 to address the lack of diversity within the equity partnership levels at majority-owned law firms as reported by our Law Firm Diversity Survey After its initial launch MCCA received feedback and paused to redesign a more comprehensive Equity Track Program
We relaunched the Program in 2019 to address the continuing lack of diversity at the highest partnership levels in our largest law firms in the US The Equity Track is a twelve-month program and we selected ten diverse income partners at major law firms The Program is designed to achieve three goals identify develop and promote diverse partners to achieve and maintain equity status within their firms
S O N N Y H AY N E S TA M A R O N H O U S T O N
C Y N D I E C H A N G E S T E L A D I A Z
2019-2020 Participants
J U A N A R T E A G A
L E W I S G O S S I I
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A M A N D E E P S I D H U T I F FA N Y S M I T HK A R E N J O R D A N
G E O F F R E Y Y O U N G
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Sources of Success Program
The Sources of Success Program (the ldquoProgramrdquo) is a twelve-month professional development program tailored for mid-career women and diverse attorneys from corporate legal departments and law firms The focus is on identifying successful career strategies and allowing attorneys to develop leadership and management skills as well as an opportunity for attorneys to find the right mentor to guide their career advancement
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Your law firm or legal department must be an MCCA member In-house Counsel three or more reporting levels from general counsel Law firm attorneys must be an associate with a minimum of five yearsrsquo experience Diverse attorneys are encouraged to apply
C H A R L E N E J O N E S
Director amp Associate General Counsel
C O U R T N E Y C A N N O N
Counsel ndash Legal Affairs Entertainment and
Lifestyle Group
M ATA R D I O U F
Associate Attorney
D AV I S K I M
Senior Counsel
J O H N T D AV I S
Associate Patent Attorney
D E N D R I C K G A M B L E
Senior Vice President amp Assistant General Counsel
P U N E E T A R O R A
Senior Counsel Employee Benefits amp
Executive Compensation
M O N I Q U E D E L B R I D G E
Vice President amp Associate General Counsel
N I K K I H A S S E L B A R T H
Associate
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C O R Y PAT T E R S O N
Of Counsel
L U A N A M E N D E S
Senior Corporate Counsel
A LVA R O P E R A LTA
Associate
S H AY N E O rsquo R E I L LY
Associate General Counsel IP Litigation
J E R M A I N E M C P H E R S O N
Vice PresidentSenior Counsel
A M I T PA R E K H
Corporate amp Securities Associate
N AT H A L I E L E N G O C
Senior Corporate Counsel ndash Global Labor amp Employment
O L I V E N E M A K E R S O N
Associate Corporate Counsel
A A R O N K L E V E N
Counsel
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L E S L I E S T E V E N S
S O N I A VA L D E Z
Privacy amp Compliance Counsel and Data Protection Officer
Senior Counsel
D A N I E L L E T H O M P S O N
Associate
J O N E L L E S A U N D E R S
A N J U M U N WA L A
Associate Attorney
Counsel
S U N U P I L L A I
Associate
E M M A S A L U S T R O
Assistant General Counsel
M I C H E L L E P H A M
Counsel
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Thank You to Our
S T R AT E G I C M E M B E R S
PA RT N E R M E M B E R S
3 2
Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors
C H A M P I O N
T R A I L B L A Z E R S
I N N OVATO R S
P I O N E E R S
3 3
C ATA LY S T S
Allstate
Norfolk Southern Corporation
In-House Focus
Axinn Veltrop amp Harkrider LLP
Duane Morris LLP
KampL Gates LLP
American Arbitration Association
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S O P H I A P I L I O U R A S
L A U R E N H O S S F E L D
F E L I P E B R A G A
President MCCA Advisory Practice
Assistant Counsel Program Manager
Vice President of Strategy amp Business Solutions
For sponsorship opportunities visit wwwmccacomevents for more detailsor contact sponsorshipmccacom
MCCA Staff
T I E A R A J O N E S
Associate Web Developer Digital Media Designer
S A B I N A G I L I O L I
Marketing Strategist amp Community Development
Manager
3
R I C A R D O A N Z A L D U A Audit Committee
Executive Vice Presidentamp General Counsel amp Corporate Secretary
Freddie Mac
C R A I G B G L I D D E N Audit Committee
Executive Vice Presidentamp General Counsel
General Motors Company
H A N N A H L I M - J O H N S O N Governance amp
Nominating Committee
Senior Vice President Chief Legal Officer
amp Corporate SecretaryMeritor Inc
MCCA 2020 Board of Directors
D U A N E H O L L O WAY Audit Committee Chair
Executive Committee
Senior Vice President General Counsel
Chief Ethics amp Compliance Officer
amp Corporate SecretaryUS Steel Corporation
S E T H K R A U S S Governance amp Nominating
Committee
Chief Legal OfficerEndeavor
S A N D R A L E U N G Finance amp Investments
Committee Chair
Executive Vice President amp General Counsel
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
S T U A R T A L D E R O T YExecutive Commitee Chair
General Counsel MCCA Board Chair
Ripple
D A M I E N AT K I N SGovernance amp Nominating Committee
Chair Executive Committee
Senior Vice President General Counsel amp Secretary
MCCA Chair-ElectThe Hershey Company
J E A N L E E
President amp CEOMCCA
4
J O S E P H C E N T E N O
Outside General Counsel amp Assistant Corporate SecretaryBuchanan Ingersoll amp Rooney PC
H A L E Y AY U R E
Corporate SecretaryBuchanan Ingersoll amp Rooney PC
MCCA 2020 Corporate Officers
L A N E S H A M I N N I X Finance amp Investments
Committee
Senior Vice President Chief Legal Officer
amp Corporate SecretaryFlowserve Corporation
A M Y F L I E G E L M A N O L L I Governance amp Nominating
Committee
Senior Vice President amp General Counsel
VMware Inc
WA N J I WA L C O T T Governance amp Nominating
Committee
Executive Vice PresidentChief Legal Officer amp General Counsel
Discover Financial Services
N E I L W I L C O XFinance amp Investments
Committee
Executive Vice President amp Chief of Staff
Fiserv Inc
S U Z A N A M I L L E R
Former Corporate Vice President
Deputy General Counsel amp Corporate Secretary
Intel Corporation
D AW N S M I T H Executive Committee
President amp Chief Operating Officer
Cologix Inc
L I N D A L U Audit Committee
Senior Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel ndash
Litigation Enforcement amp StrategyTransUnion
R O B I N H S A N G S T O N Audit Committee
Vice PresidentChief Compliance amp Privacy Officer
Cox Communications Inc
T O M R O B E R T S O N Finance amp Investments
Committee
Corporate Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel
Microsoft Corporation
5
A N N E L E E B E N E D I C TMCCA N-Gen Chair
Executive Vice President Chief Legal Officer
amp SecretarySummit Materials Inc
S A M A N T H A C G R A N T MCCA N-Gen Vice Chair
PartnerSheppard Mullin Richter
amp Hampton LLP
R O D N E Y C P R AT TMCCA N-Gen Vice Chair
Vice President General Counsel
amp Corporate SecretaryConverse
T E R R A N C E J E VA N S
PartnerDuane Morris LLP
A L I C E H S U
PartnerAkin Gump Strauss Hauer amp
Feld LLP
L ATA N YA L A N G L E Y
Vice President amp General Counsel Emerging
Markets amp Group Supply ChainBIC International
K E V I N R LY N
Partner amp Diversity ChairWomble Bond Dickinson
(US) LLP
MCCA 2020 N-GEN Advisory Board
A N A I A C O V E T TA
Vice PresidentDeputy General Counsel
and Chief Ethics amp Compliance Officer
VMware Inc
J E N N I F E R I VA N
Assistant General CounselMicrosoft Corporation
6
A N D Y Y O O
Senior Vice PresidentGeneral CounselSavvas Learning
R E G I N A L D M R A S C H
General Counsel ndash Head of Legal
Rakuten USA Inc
D A N I E L L E V I L L O C H
Head of LegalAtlantic Sapphire
N-GEN Advisory Board Corporate Secretary
K R I S H N A V E E R A R A G H AVA N
PartnerSullivan amp Cromwell LLP
T E O N TA A W I L L I A M S
Senior Associate General Counsel
United Healthcare Corporation
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Come build the future of LegalTo keep up with Amazonrsquos growing list of exciting business opportunities we are looking for legal professionals who thrive on big challenges think creatively and analytically to solve hard problems and consistently deliver great results despite the odds We want people who are excited about working with innovative and disruptive businesses to deliver incredible customer experiences
amazonjobslegal
8
Agenda
9 0 0 A M - 6 0 0 P M
9 0 0 A M - 6 0 0 P M
R E G I S T R AT I O N A N D I N F O R M AT I O N D E S K
D I V E R S I T Y C A R E E R E X P O
Sponsored by
2020 Pathways Champion Sponsor
We know that in todayrsquos world career development and career mobility are closely intertwined which is why we are offering an opportunity for our members to connect with each other in many different forums
In 2017 MCCA launched the Diversity Career Expo at our annual Creating Pathways to Diversity Conference with great success Prospective corporate employers connected with diverse talent from all over the country while promoting their legal department as an employer of choice It was a fantastic opportunity for prospective candidates to learn about the different corporations conduct informational interviews and learn why our member organizations may be an employer of choice and the key to their career development
Join us again as we host the Fourth Annual Diversity Career Expo virtually Please keep in mind that any meeting does not in any way imply or guarantee an interview or a position It is a forum for both parties to connect and learn more about each other
2020 DIVERSITY CAREER EXPO PARTICIPATING COMPANIES
PROSPECTIVE CORPORATE EMPLOYERIf you are an interested prospective corporate employer who may or may not have a current open requi-sition but would like to connect with diverse talent for current open opportunities or long term planning please contact Sophia Piliouras at spiliourasmccacom for more details
To learn more about the Diversity Career Expo and view past participants click here
O C T 2 0 T U E S DAY
Connect with and learn more about our Pathways Conference sponsors Attendees can visit exhibitor booths to watch videos download materials and direct request more information
PARTICIPATING COMPANIES
9 0 0 A M - 6 0 0 P M E X H I B I TO R H A L L
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9 0 0 A M - 6 0 0 P M A M A ZO N I N F O R M AT I O N A L I N T E R V I E W B L I T Z
Amazon has once again partnered with MCCA to host its ldquoAmazon Blitzrdquo and meet with individuals interested in exploring opportunities with Amazon Legal
Applicants must register and attend the Creating Pathways to Diversity Conference in order to be considered
Sponsored by
2020 Pathways Champion Sponsor
MCCArsquos Pitch Session Network (ldquoPSNrdquo) allows in-house counsel to connect with diverse law firm partners at majority law firms diversify their preferred provider portfolios and hold law firms accountable for their diversity efforts Member law firms and sponsors will have the ability to meet privately with in-house counsel to pitch the legal services they offer and develop meaningful connections with potential clients
MCCA created the Pitch Session Network to address the lack of diversity at the equity partner-level in law firms and is in collaboration with
2020 PSN CORPORATE PARTICIPANTS
9 0 0 A M - 6 0 0 P M P I TC H S E S S I O N N E T W O R K
1 0 0 P M - 4 3 0 P M M C C Arsquo S B L U E P R I N T F O R S E L L I N G amp B U Y I N G ndash A P I TC H W O R K S H O P F O R O U T S I D E C O U N S E L
Through instruction and experiential learning participants will work together to learn skills and behaviors for building successful business relationships Outside counsel will have the opportunity to work in teams to develop a formal pitch from a mock RFP for legal services which will be presented to senior in-house counsel
This workshop is open to law firm members only and has max capacity of 20 participants The workshop required pre-registration and has reached max capacity
Workshop Coachesbull Patrick Dukes ndash Associate Vice President Commercial Claims Legal Nationwide Mutual Insurance Companybull Jacqueline Davis ndash Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel ndash Commercial Legal Group VMware Incbull Frank Decosta ndash Partner Finnegan Henderson Farabow Garrett amp Dunner LLPbull Willie Hernandez ndash Director Facebook Incbull Phong Nguyen ndash Counsel State Farm Insurancebull Denise Zamore ndash Senior Associate General Counsel UnitedHealthcare
1 0
6 0 0 P M - 7 0 0 P M A M A ZO N N E T W O R K I N G R E C E P T I O N
1 1
1 2
Connect with and learn more about our Pathways Conference sponsors Attendees can visit exhibitor booths to watch videos download materials and direct request more information
PARTICIPATING COMPANIES
Presentation of the Paula L Ettelbrick Award and the 2020 Rising Stars Award Ceremony
The disruption of 2020 has forced many legal organizations to take a new look at their workplace cultures Between concerns about health and safety due to COVID and renewed calls for racial justice across America it has been nearly impossible to ignore what some might consider soft topics Leaders in the legal community have responded but against a challenging backdrop with many ndash particularly people of color ndash experiencing little sense of belonging to their organizations
In 2018 together with Russell Reynolds Associates (RRA) MCCA developed a proprietary Inclusion Index Survey to help organizations assess leadership practices and culture to create a baseline metric of inclusion and measure progress over time
The panel will discuss this yearrsquos survey results how legal organizations and their leaders are navigating this challenging year and what it means to be an inclusive leader to effectuate change and develop a diverse equitable and inclusive workplace during a time of uncertainty
ModeratorTina Shah Paikeday ndash Global Head of DampI Advisory Services Russell Reynolds Associates
Panelistsbull Deneen Donnley ndash Senior Vice President amp General Counsel Consolidated Edison Company of New
York Incbull Cynthia Dow ndash Head of Global Legal Regulatory and Compliance Practice Russell Reynolds Associatesbull Eric Friedman ndash Executive Partner Mergers and Acquisitions Skadden Arps Slate Meagher amp Flom LLPbull Jami Wintz McKeon ndash Firm Chair Morgan Lewis amp Bockius LLPbull Steve McManus ndash Senior Vice President amp General Counsel State Farm Insurancebull Dev Stahlkopf ndashCorporate Vice President General Counsel Microsoft Corporation
1 0 3 0 A M - 7 0 0 P M
1 0 3 0 A M - 1 0 4 5 P M
1 0 3 0 A M - 7 0 0 P M
1 0 4 5 A M - 1 2 0 5 P M
I N F O R M AT I O N D E S K
W E LC O M E A N D O P E N I N G R E M A R K S
E X H I B I TO R H A L L
L E A D I N G T H RO U G H C R I S I S M C C A 2 0 2 0 I N C L U S I O N I N D E X R E P O RT
Remarks byJean Lee ndash MCCArsquos CEO amp PresidentStuart Alderoty ndash MCCA Board Chair General Counsel at Ripple
O C T 2 7 T U E S DAY
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H O W TO M E A S U R E U P Damp I DATA T R A N S PA R E N C Y A N D H O W TO E F F E C T I V E LY M A N AG E T H E L E G A L R I S K
Businesses ndash and their employees prospective employees clients and investors ndash are increasingly focused on the importance of having a workforce that is diverse equitable and inclusive What risks if any do businesses need to consider in the collection disclosure and use of diversity equity and inclusion (DEI) information After describing the legal framework for assessing potential discrimination-related risks associated with DEI data this panel will discuss best practices and pitfalls in navigating how to balance these risks with DEI strategic goals and other business considerations The panel will also discuss whether businesses can and should protect against disclosure of DEI data as a ldquotrade secretrdquo or otherwise
ModeratorDarrell Gay ndash Partner Arent Fox LLP
Panelistsbull Teresa Hutson ndash Vice PresidentDeputy General Counsel HR Legal Microsoft Corporationbull Alexis Mendoza ndash Vice President Nokia Software General Counsel amp Head of Customer Operations
Legal for the Americas Nokia Corporationbull Yves Nguyen ndash Corporate Counsel Global Labor amp Employment Salesforce
1 2 2 0 P M - 1 1 5 P M I N C L U S I V E D E S I G N A N D AC C E S S I B I L I T Y I N A R E M OT E -W O R K W O R L D
According to the 2018 Bureau of Labor Statistics report just over 19 of people with self-identified disabilities are employed Succeeding in the workplace is not easy for employees with disabilities who often face discrimination especially in highly competitive industries such as tech and finance They currently face even more challenges as we navigate a global pandemic civil unrest and working remotely in large numbers
This year we also celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act The ADA paved the way for decades of incremental changes to the way buildings businesses and laws accommodate people with a wide variety of disabilities The lawrsquos effect has been profound but therersquos still a lot of work to do
This panel will focus on the current remote work reality and the increased need to incorporate inclusive design and accessibility into the workplace Accessibility is about creating products that are usable by everyone Inclusive design is a mindset that involves understanding user diversity Neither is optional and must be part of your business ecosystem and managedmeasured It starts with people and is imperative as your organization builds an equitable and inclusive culture and diverse pipeline of talent
ModeratorJamie Dean ndash Partner Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP
Panelistsbull Jack Chen ndash Corporate Counsel Google LLCbull Kareem Dale ndash Director amp Senior Counsel Discover Financial Servicesbull Kristina Launey ndash Partner Seyfarth Shaw LLP
1 2 0 5 P M - 1 2 2 0 P M B R E A K
1 1 5 P M - 2 0 0 P M N E T W O R K I N G R E C E P T I O N
Sponsored by
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2 0 0 P M - 3 0 0 P M M C C A PAU L H A S T I N G S C A S E S T U D I E S S E R I E S S T R AT E G I E S O N H O W TO B U I L D A D I V E R S E amp I N C L U S I V E W O R K C U LT U R E
Collaboration and creating a diverse and inclusive workplace are key to talent retention innovation and risk mitigation In recent years there were many noteworthy employee challenges in corporate America and around the world Those events suggest that the world is changing and although there is growing division many were finding strength in numbers and we saw employees standing united in protest demanding changes in their work culture andor policies to reflect their collective values
Thanks to the vision and leadership of Paul Hastings MCCA partnered with Paul Hastings its clients and our corporate members to closely examine how corporations and its leaders are changing culture in their organizations We examined three different industries across the country pharmaceuticals (Boehringer Ingelheim) technology (Intel) and finance (Barclays) and will discuss the case studiesrsquo findings and what it takes to create a diverse and inclusive work culture
ModeratorDr Catherine McGregor ndash CEO Catherine McGregor ResearchSophia Piliouras ndash President MCCA Advisory Practice
Panelistsbull Evangelina Almirantearena ndash Vice President Associate General Counsel Intel Corporationbull Sheila Denton ndash Senior Vice President and General Counsel Legal Government Affairs amp Public Policy
Boehringer Ingelheim USA Corporationbull Jane Son ndash Director Legal Barclaysbull K Whitner ndash Partner and Co-Chair of the Diversity Council Paul Hastings LLP
S H O W M E T H E M O N E Y O R I G I N AT I O N C R E D I T A N D O U T S I D E C O U N S E L E N G AG E M E N T
Join us for a panel discussing on the important and rarely discussed component needed for the advancement of lawyers of color at law firms ndash Origination Credit We will discuss the credit allocation process and some of the challenges that exist and how that specifically affects lawyers of color Discussion will also focus on the meaning of origination credit why it matters and how corporate counsel can navigate and challenge compensation systems that are not aligned with the values of diversity equity and inclusion
ModeratorA Scott Bolden ndash Managing Partner Reed Smith LLP ndash Washington DC
Panelistsbull Nassib Abou-Khalil ndash Chief Legal Officer Nokiabull Michelle Banks ndash Senior Advisor BarkerGilmore LLCbull Sandra Leung ndash Executive Vice President amp General Counsel Bristol-Myers Squibb Companybull Tom Robertson ndash Corporate Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel Microsoft Corporation
3 0 0 P M - 3 1 5 P M B R E A K
3 1 5 P M - 4 1 5 P M R I S E A N D S H I N E C O R P O R AT E A M E R I C A WA K E S U P TO S Y S T E M I C R AC I S M
After the recent high-profile deaths of Black Americans due to police use of force discussions of systemic racism are now front and center in all organizations CEOs worldwide and across industries have spoken out expressing their horror and outrage as well as their resolve to do more Companies have announced significant financial commitments others have referred to actions to be taken and early movers have begun to announce or amplify business-related initiatives Institutional investors asset owners asset managers private equity fund limited partners and investor groups have also begun speaking out and considering action with respect to companies in their portfolios
1 5
Many people found some of the statements released by companies in the wake of George Floydrsquos murder by a police officer merely symbolic empty and an attempt to appear ldquowokerdquo without any real weight behind them
The question for all is how to follow through on the sentiments expressed and drive positive change what tools are available to address systemic racism and injustice and the threats they pose and how can those tools be used
ModeratorLaura Maechtlen ndash Partner Member Executive Committee Department Chair Labor amp Employment Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Panelistsbull Thomas Kim ndash Chief Legal Officer amp Company Secretary Thomson Reutersbull Seth Krauss ndash Chief Legal Officer Endeavorbull LaTanya Langley ndash Vice President amp General Counsel Emerging Markets amp Group Supply Chain BIC International
O P P O RT U N I T Y F O R C H A N G E M C C Arsquo S A N N UA L G E N E R A L C O U N S E L S U R V E Y R E P O RT
Since 1999 MCCA began tracking information about Fortune 500 general counsel and more broadly Fortune 1000 since 2004 This yearrsquos report found that there is a slow but positive progression towards achieving more representation in the top general counsel roles The number of female GCs and minority GCs increased in 2019 but they do not tell the complete story
There is still a long way to go before Fortune 1000 GCs are representative of the US population When reviewing the data holistically ldquoOpportunity for Changerdquo was quite low meaning that when opportunities arose to increase representation male GCs and white GCs were more likely to be chosen over women and minority candidates The rate of change will increase only if female and minority GCs are promoted more often at the highest levels This means that representation must also increase within the active attorney population As previous survey editions have shown once a female or minority candidate is awarded a GC position the pool from which their successor is drawn becomes more diverse as well
The panel will discuss missed opportunities for change equalizing the active attorney population and strategies on how to increase representation at the top in the legal profession
Panelistsbull Willie Hernandez ndash Director Facebook Incbull Linda Lu ndash Senior Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel TransUnionbull Ellisen Turner ndash Partner Kirkland amp Ellis LLP
4 1 5 P M - 4 3 0 P M B R E A K
Presentation of the George B Vashon Innovator Award and the 2020 Rainmaker Award Ceremony
Leaders are under extraordinary pressure right now They are expected to make decisions quickly with incomplete and rapidly evolving information Culture changes when leaders take action to change it and all leaders have an increasing responsibility to create a diverse equitable and inclusive workplace No matter your racial political or other identity the issues surrounding racial injustice in this country are impossible to escape And these issues are not ones that organizations or their leaders mdash from the C-Suite at the top of the hierarchy to employees on the frontline mdash can ignore Now is a time for leaders to think about what type of leader they need to be for all their workers especially the most vulnerable and marginalized
4 3 0 P M - 6 0 0 P M I N C L U S I V E L E A D E R S TA K E T H E W H E E L D R I V I N G S Y S T E M I C C H A N G E
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6 0 0 P M - 7 0 0 P M V I RT UA L N E T W O R K I N G R E C E P T I O N
This panel will discuss what business leaders at all levels can say and do to tackle these issues that impact on their organizations Wersquoll discuss the impact of recent events on employees of color What we can do to be authentic allies and drive change And what actions leaders are taking to address systemic racism (internal and external) and build diverse equitable and inclusive organizations for all
ModeratorSamantha Grant ndash Partner Sheppard Mullin Richter amp Hampton LLP
Panelistsbull Ricardo Anzaldua ndash Executive Vice President amp General Counsel amp Corporate Secretary Freddie Macbull Damien Atkins ndash Senior Vice President General Counsel amp Secretary The Hershey Companybull Julie Gruber ndash Chief Legal Compliance amp Sustainability Officer amp Corporate Secretary Gap Incbull Craig Silliman ndash Executive Vice President amp Chief Administrative Legal and Public Policy Officer Verizonbull Wanji Walcott ndash Executive Vice President Chief Legal Officer amp General Counsel Discover
Financial Services
Sponsored by
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Pathways Speakers
N A S S I B A B O U - K H A L I L
Chief Legal OfficerNokia
D A M I E N AT K I N S
Senior Vice President General Counsel
amp SecretaryThe Hershey Company
J A C K C H E N
Corporate CounselGoogle LLC
J A M I E D E A N
PartnerWomble Bond Dickinson (US)
LLP
D E N E E N D O N N L E Y
Senior Vice President amp General Counsel
Consolidated Edison Company of New York Inc
E R I C F R I E D M A N
Executive Partner Mergers amp Acquisitions
Skadden Arps Slate Meagher amp Flom LLP
F R A N K D E C O S TA
PartnerFinnegan Henderson Farabow
Garrett amp Dunner LLP
E VA N G E L I N A A L M I R A N T E A R E N A
Vice President Associate General Counsel
Intel Corporation
C Y N T H I A D O W
D A R R E L L G AY
Head of Global Legal Regulatory
amp Compliance PracticeRussell Reynolds Associates
PartnerArent Fox LLP
S A M A N T H A G R A N T
PartnerSheppard Mullin
Richter amp Hampton LLP
M I C H E L L E B A N K S
Senior AdvisorBarkerGilmore
K A R E E M D A L E
Director amp Senior CounselDiscover Financial Services
J A C Q U E L I N E D AV I S
Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel -
Commericial Legal GroupVMware Inc
S H E I L A D E N T O N
Senior Vice President amp General Counsel
Legal Government Affairsamp Public Policy
Boehringer Ingelheim USA Corporation
R I C A R D O A N Z A L D U A
Executive Vice President General Counsel
amp Corporate SecretaryFreddie Mac
PAT R I C K D U K E S
Associate Vice President Commercial Claims Legal
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
A S C O T T B O L D E N
Managing Partner Reed Smith LLP - Washington DCReed Smith LLP
W I L L I E H E R N A N D E Z
DirectorFacebook Inc
T E R E S A H U T S O N
Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel
HR Legal Microsoft Corporation
J U L I E G R U B E R
Chief Legal Compliance amp Sustainability Officer amp
Corporate SecretaryGap Inc
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S E T H K R A U S S
Chief Legal Officer Endeavor
S A N D R A L E U N G
Executive Vice President amp General Counsel
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
J A M I W I N T Z M C K E O N
Firm ChairMorgan Lewis amp Bockius LLP
P H O N G N G U Y E N
T O M R O B E R T S O N
E L L I S E N T U R N E R
CounselState Farm Insurance
Corporate Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel
Microsoft Corporation
PartnerKirkland amp Ellis LLP
S T E V E M C M A N U S
Senior Vice President amp General Counsel
State Farm Insurance
Y V E S N G U Y E N
Corporate Counsel Global Labor amp Employment
Salesforce
T I N A S H AY PA I K E D AY
Global Head of DampI Advisory Services
Russell Reynolds Associates
C R A I G S I L L I M A N
Executive Vice President amp Chief Administrative
Legal and Public Policy OfficerVerizon
WA N J I WA L C O T T
Executive Vice President Chief Legal Officer amp General Counsel
Discover Financial Services
L ATA N YA L A N G L E Y
Vice President amp General Counsel Emerging Markets amp
Group Supply ChainBIC International
L I N D A L U
Senior Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel
TransUnion
C AT H E R I N E M C G R E G O R
CEOCatherine McGregor Research
A L E X I S M E N D O Z A
Vice President Nokia Software General Counsel amp Head of Customer Operations
Legal for the AmericasNokia Corporation
T H O M A S K I M
Chief Legal Officer amp Company Secretary
Thomson Reuters
S O P H I A P I L I O U R A S
President MCCA Advisory Practice
MCCA
D E V S TA H L K O P F
Corporate Vice President General Counsel
Microsoft Corporation
K W H I T N E R
Partner amp Co-Chair of the Diversity CouncilPaul Hastings LLP
D E N I S E Z A M O R E
Senior Associate General CounselUnitedHealthcare
K R I S T I N A L A U N E Y
PartnerSeyfarth Shaw LLP
L A U R A M A E C H T L E N
Partner Member Executive Committee Department
Chair Labor amp EmploymentSeyfarth Shaw LLP
J A N E S O N
Director LegalBarclays
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Filing for CLE
All of the panel sessions on Day 2 of Pathways are approved for CLE credit in the states listed below These sessions will be hosted in live Zoom webinars during which there will be a polling question intended to confirm your attendance and participation in the given session You must reply to this poll in order to receive CLE credit for each session
HOWWHEN WILL I RECEIVE MY CLE CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE
Within one week of the Creating Pathways to Diversity Virtual Conference all attendees who requested CLE credit will receive an email with subject line ldquoCLE Credit for MCCA Creating Pathways to Diversity Virtual Conferencerdquo from ABA MCLE (mcleamericanbarorg)
Please click on the link provided within the email and complete the form to request your CLE credit Your certificate of attendance will be emailed directly to you
THE PATHWAYS VIRTUAL CONFERENCE IS AVAILABLE FOR CLE CREDIT IN THE FOLLOWING STATES
In Hawaii and New Jersey we rely on their reciprocity policies pursuant to which our programs are deemed accredited once they are approved in the various reciprocity states where we apply such as California Illinois New York Pennsylvania and Texas
A NOTE ABOUT MCLE CREDIT
The content on this page is for informational and educational purposes only Each state has its own rules and regulations indicating what qualifies for CLE credit Certain programs subjects and formats may not receive credit in some states and there may be specific rules regarding who may earn credit or the maximum number of credit hours that may be earned with specific formats Please contact your state MCLE regulatory entity for specific questions about your MCLE rules
AlabamaAlaskaArizona
ArkansasCaliforniaColorado
ConnecticutGeorgia
HawaiiIllinoisIndiana
MinnesotaMississippiMissouriNevada
New Hampshire
New JerseyNew Mexico
New YorkNorth CarolinaNorth Dakota
OhioOklahomaOregon
PennsylvaniaTennessee
TexasUtah
VermontWashingtonWest Virginia
Wisconsin
SPONSORED BY
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MCCAPaul Hastings Case Study Series
Thanks to the vision and leadership of Paul Hastings MCCA partnered with Paul Hastings its clients and our corporate members to closely examine how corporations and its leaders are changing culture in their organizations We examined three different industries across the country pharmaceuticals technology and finance and are proud to present three case studies on creating an inclusive culture in legal teams
To read more about these Case Studies please click here
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M I C H E A L B I N N S
PartnerParker Poe
C O N WAY E K P O
Executive DirectorMorgan Stanley
S O N N Y H AY N E S
PartnerWomble Bond Dickinson
(US) LLP
D A N I E L L E C O L E M A N
Senior Litigation CounselVMware Inc
S U S A N G A R C I A
Associate General CounselThomson Reuters
M J A N I N E J J I N G O
PartnerSkadden Arps Slate Meagher
amp Flom LLP
T E R R Y J O H N S O N
PartnerMorgan Lewis amp
Bockius LLP
A L E S H A D O M I N I Q U E
PartnerMitchell Silberberg amp
Knupp LLP
C H R I S T I N E H A R D Y
Deputy General Counsel amp Information
Governance CounselNorfolk Southern
Corporation
Rising Stars Award 2020
MCCArsquos Annual List of Rising Stars displays the bright future for the profession which is filled with exceptional individuals of incredible potential With backgrounds as diverse as their practice areas MCCArsquos Rising Stars share a love of the law a pursuit of excellence and a compassion for those in need The Rising Stars show a dedication to giving back to their community while mastering the art of balancing work with lives that include being expert speakers authors volunteers and leaders in their industry
LEARN MORE ABOUT MCCArsquoS 2020 RISING STARS
J E S S E N E VA R E Z
PartnerGoodwin Procter LLP
(ldquoGoodwinrdquo)
S M I TA R A J M O H A N
Product CounselApple
E LY J U A R E Z P E N N A N T
Senior CounselSpotify Inc
Sponsored Spotlight Videos - Watch on October 27
2 2
M AYA YA M A Z A K I
PartnerDavis Wright Tremaine LLP
M A R I A R S A L C E D O
PartnerShook Hardy amp Bacon
LLP
T I F FA N Y J S M I T H
PartnerWilmer Cutler Picking
Hale and Dorr LLP
B O N N I E W O L F
Associate Vice President Litigation Employment
DepartmentNationwide Insurance
V O L H A S A M A S I U K
Senior Privacy CounselAutodesk Inc
C A S I YA T H A N I E L
AttorneyMicrosoft Corporation
C E C I L I A S A N A B R I A
PartnerFinnegan Henderson
Farabow Garrett amp Dunner LLP
B E R N A R D W I L L I A M S J R
Director Global Head of Anti-Money Laundering
Governance and Compliance Training
eBay
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S H A R I K L E V E N S
PartnerDentons
E L L I S E N T U R N E R
PartnerKirkland amp Ellis LLP
A L E X A N D R E R E N E
Partner Co-Chair Litigation amp Enforcement Practice Group
Ropes amp Gray LLP
L A U R A M A E C H T L E N
Partner Member Executive Committee Department Chair
Labor amp EmploymentSeyfarth Shaw LLP
B R E N D A N G U T I E R R E Z M C D O N N E L L
PartnerKampL Gates LLP
P H I L C H A
PartnerDuane Morris LLP
B R YA N B R A N T L E Y
Partner Co-Leader Transportation Industry Team
McGuireWoods LLP
S H E R R E S E S M I T H
Partner Vice Chair Data Privacy amp Cybersecurity
Paul Hastings LLP
W I L L C H U C H AWAT
Partner Team Lead of Mergers amp
Acquisitions PracticeSheppard Mullin Richter amp
Hampton LLP
R O N A L D M A C H E N
Partner Co-Chair of White Collar Defense and Investigations
PracticeWilmerHale
K O B I B R I N S O N
PartnerWinston amp Strawn LLP
Rainmakers Award 2020
MCCA is proud to recognize exceptional diverse attorneys whorsquove been selected as 2020 Rainmakers in recognition of their business acumen passion and dedication to proactive client development MCCA congratulates the 2020 Rainmakers and celebrates the diversity of their race and ethnicities gender sexual orientation and generational differences as well as the diversity in their practice areas and career paths The 2020 Rainmakers were selected from an exceptional group of prominent attorneys who have a proven record over the course of several years of compiling books of business exceeding $5 million annually and who have contributed significantly to their communities
LEARN MORE ABOUT MCCArsquoS 2020 RAINMAKERS
Sponsored Spotlight Videos - Watch on October 27
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Paula L Ettelbrick Award 2020MCCA created the Paula L Ettelbrick Award to celebrate unparalleled achievement by an individual or an organization in advancing lesbian gay bisexual and transgender attorneys The award is named for the late Paula L Ettelbrick whose quarter-century of work of organizations like Lambda Legal Defense and National Gay and Lesbian Task Force and the International Lesbian and Gay Human Rights Commission assisted thousands of individuals Her career as an educator and mentor at institutions like New York University Columbia University and the University of Michigan helped transform the national discussion regarding equality
Michelle is the Head of Labor Relations Americas at LSG Sky Chefs Inc headquartered in Irving TX She is a results-oriented executive with experience managing developing and coaching managers in employee and labor law and labor relations matters Michellersquos deep knowledge and experience in the airline railroad and catering industries along with her keen intelligence intuition and compassion enable complex matrixed organizations to embrace difficult challenges and necessary changes Having spent nearly two decades as a senior labor lawyer at a Fortune 500 company as an openly queer woman of color Michelle understands the core values of authenticity accountability and belonging with the emotional intelligence to determine when to use a
M I C H E L L E P E A K
Head of Labor Relations Americas
LSG Sky Chefs Inc
scalpel and when to use a sledgehammerPrior to becoming a labor relations lawyer Michelle served five years as a prosecutor in Omaha Nebraska a place she still considers home In this role Michelle prosecuted cases in the Juvenile Courts and the Special Victims Unit ranging from simple neglect of a child to First Degree Sexual Assault
Michelle serves as a leader in several roles at work and in the community while also frequently speaking on legal diversity and community issues As a corporate executive she has been widely recognized for her efforts including Top 100 Women of Influence by Diversity MBA Magazine Dallas Top 50 Women in Law by the National Diversity Council Corporate Counsel of the Year by Texas State Bar Office of Minority Affairs Top 100 Emerging Leaders under 50 by Diversity MBA Corporate Counsel of the Year amp Champion of Diversity by DCEO and Association of Corporate Counsel ndash DFW Chapter
Raised in humble beginnings Michelle beat the odds stacked against her with the same resilience she faces in todayrsquos business environments and continues the fight toward diversity equity and inclusion in law and in life Michelle is not just talking
about the importance of DEI she has spent decades serving on corporate and community committees and non-profit boards including Lambda Legal National Board Girls Inc of Metropolitan Dallas Corporate Counsel Women of Color Advisory Committee Minority Corporate Counsel Association Advisory Committee Texas Minority Counsel Program Committee and Association of Corporate Counsel ndash DFW
Michelle received her undergraduate degree in History and Criminal Justice at Mount Marty University Yankton South Dakota and her JD from Creighton University School of Law Omaha Nebraska She lives in Grand Prairie Texas with her wife Lauren and three children When not involved in community service amp advocacy she enjoys little league sports traveling and most recently meditation Her most endearing personal charitable outreach involves a 17-year annual Christmas drive which she organizes collects and delivers toys personally to children of families living in low-cost motels True to Michellersquos preference to shun the limelight she convinces a longtime friend to play Santa while Michelle herself dons elfin attire as Santarsquos helper
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Law Firm Honoree
Corporate Legal Department Honoree
George B Vashon Innovator Award 2020
The award is presented to smaller companies (not in the Fortune 1000) andor law firms (less than 500 attorneys) that have led the way with innovative best practices to assist diverse attorneys It is named for scholar abolitionist and lawyer George B Vashon who was the first licensed African American attorney in New York State (1848) and one of the first admitted to practice before the US Supreme Court (1867)
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Equity Track Program
The MCCA developed the Equity Track Program (ldquoEquity Trackrdquo or ldquoProgramrdquo) in 2016 to address the lack of diversity within the equity partnership levels at majority-owned law firms as reported by our Law Firm Diversity Survey After its initial launch MCCA received feedback and paused to redesign a more comprehensive Equity Track Program
We relaunched the Program in 2019 to address the continuing lack of diversity at the highest partnership levels in our largest law firms in the US The Equity Track is a twelve-month program and we selected ten diverse income partners at major law firms The Program is designed to achieve three goals identify develop and promote diverse partners to achieve and maintain equity status within their firms
S O N N Y H AY N E S TA M A R O N H O U S T O N
C Y N D I E C H A N G E S T E L A D I A Z
2019-2020 Participants
J U A N A R T E A G A
L E W I S G O S S I I
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A M A N D E E P S I D H U T I F FA N Y S M I T HK A R E N J O R D A N
G E O F F R E Y Y O U N G
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Sources of Success Program
The Sources of Success Program (the ldquoProgramrdquo) is a twelve-month professional development program tailored for mid-career women and diverse attorneys from corporate legal departments and law firms The focus is on identifying successful career strategies and allowing attorneys to develop leadership and management skills as well as an opportunity for attorneys to find the right mentor to guide their career advancement
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Your law firm or legal department must be an MCCA member In-house Counsel three or more reporting levels from general counsel Law firm attorneys must be an associate with a minimum of five yearsrsquo experience Diverse attorneys are encouraged to apply
C H A R L E N E J O N E S
Director amp Associate General Counsel
C O U R T N E Y C A N N O N
Counsel ndash Legal Affairs Entertainment and
Lifestyle Group
M ATA R D I O U F
Associate Attorney
D AV I S K I M
Senior Counsel
J O H N T D AV I S
Associate Patent Attorney
D E N D R I C K G A M B L E
Senior Vice President amp Assistant General Counsel
P U N E E T A R O R A
Senior Counsel Employee Benefits amp
Executive Compensation
M O N I Q U E D E L B R I D G E
Vice President amp Associate General Counsel
N I K K I H A S S E L B A R T H
Associate
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C O R Y PAT T E R S O N
Of Counsel
L U A N A M E N D E S
Senior Corporate Counsel
A LVA R O P E R A LTA
Associate
S H AY N E O rsquo R E I L LY
Associate General Counsel IP Litigation
J E R M A I N E M C P H E R S O N
Vice PresidentSenior Counsel
A M I T PA R E K H
Corporate amp Securities Associate
N AT H A L I E L E N G O C
Senior Corporate Counsel ndash Global Labor amp Employment
O L I V E N E M A K E R S O N
Associate Corporate Counsel
A A R O N K L E V E N
Counsel
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L E S L I E S T E V E N S
S O N I A VA L D E Z
Privacy amp Compliance Counsel and Data Protection Officer
Senior Counsel
D A N I E L L E T H O M P S O N
Associate
J O N E L L E S A U N D E R S
A N J U M U N WA L A
Associate Attorney
Counsel
S U N U P I L L A I
Associate
E M M A S A L U S T R O
Assistant General Counsel
M I C H E L L E P H A M
Counsel
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Thank You to Our
S T R AT E G I C M E M B E R S
PA RT N E R M E M B E R S
3 2
Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors
C H A M P I O N
T R A I L B L A Z E R S
I N N OVATO R S
P I O N E E R S
3 3
C ATA LY S T S
Allstate
Norfolk Southern Corporation
In-House Focus
Axinn Veltrop amp Harkrider LLP
Duane Morris LLP
KampL Gates LLP
American Arbitration Association
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S O P H I A P I L I O U R A S
L A U R E N H O S S F E L D
F E L I P E B R A G A
President MCCA Advisory Practice
Assistant Counsel Program Manager
Vice President of Strategy amp Business Solutions
For sponsorship opportunities visit wwwmccacomevents for more detailsor contact sponsorshipmccacom
MCCA Staff
T I E A R A J O N E S
Associate Web Developer Digital Media Designer
S A B I N A G I L I O L I
Marketing Strategist amp Community Development
Manager
4
J O S E P H C E N T E N O
Outside General Counsel amp Assistant Corporate SecretaryBuchanan Ingersoll amp Rooney PC
H A L E Y AY U R E
Corporate SecretaryBuchanan Ingersoll amp Rooney PC
MCCA 2020 Corporate Officers
L A N E S H A M I N N I X Finance amp Investments
Committee
Senior Vice President Chief Legal Officer
amp Corporate SecretaryFlowserve Corporation
A M Y F L I E G E L M A N O L L I Governance amp Nominating
Committee
Senior Vice President amp General Counsel
VMware Inc
WA N J I WA L C O T T Governance amp Nominating
Committee
Executive Vice PresidentChief Legal Officer amp General Counsel
Discover Financial Services
N E I L W I L C O XFinance amp Investments
Committee
Executive Vice President amp Chief of Staff
Fiserv Inc
S U Z A N A M I L L E R
Former Corporate Vice President
Deputy General Counsel amp Corporate Secretary
Intel Corporation
D AW N S M I T H Executive Committee
President amp Chief Operating Officer
Cologix Inc
L I N D A L U Audit Committee
Senior Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel ndash
Litigation Enforcement amp StrategyTransUnion
R O B I N H S A N G S T O N Audit Committee
Vice PresidentChief Compliance amp Privacy Officer
Cox Communications Inc
T O M R O B E R T S O N Finance amp Investments
Committee
Corporate Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel
Microsoft Corporation
5
A N N E L E E B E N E D I C TMCCA N-Gen Chair
Executive Vice President Chief Legal Officer
amp SecretarySummit Materials Inc
S A M A N T H A C G R A N T MCCA N-Gen Vice Chair
PartnerSheppard Mullin Richter
amp Hampton LLP
R O D N E Y C P R AT TMCCA N-Gen Vice Chair
Vice President General Counsel
amp Corporate SecretaryConverse
T E R R A N C E J E VA N S
PartnerDuane Morris LLP
A L I C E H S U
PartnerAkin Gump Strauss Hauer amp
Feld LLP
L ATA N YA L A N G L E Y
Vice President amp General Counsel Emerging
Markets amp Group Supply ChainBIC International
K E V I N R LY N
Partner amp Diversity ChairWomble Bond Dickinson
(US) LLP
MCCA 2020 N-GEN Advisory Board
A N A I A C O V E T TA
Vice PresidentDeputy General Counsel
and Chief Ethics amp Compliance Officer
VMware Inc
J E N N I F E R I VA N
Assistant General CounselMicrosoft Corporation
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A N D Y Y O O
Senior Vice PresidentGeneral CounselSavvas Learning
R E G I N A L D M R A S C H
General Counsel ndash Head of Legal
Rakuten USA Inc
D A N I E L L E V I L L O C H
Head of LegalAtlantic Sapphire
N-GEN Advisory Board Corporate Secretary
K R I S H N A V E E R A R A G H AVA N
PartnerSullivan amp Cromwell LLP
T E O N TA A W I L L I A M S
Senior Associate General Counsel
United Healthcare Corporation
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Come build the future of LegalTo keep up with Amazonrsquos growing list of exciting business opportunities we are looking for legal professionals who thrive on big challenges think creatively and analytically to solve hard problems and consistently deliver great results despite the odds We want people who are excited about working with innovative and disruptive businesses to deliver incredible customer experiences
amazonjobslegal
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Agenda
9 0 0 A M - 6 0 0 P M
9 0 0 A M - 6 0 0 P M
R E G I S T R AT I O N A N D I N F O R M AT I O N D E S K
D I V E R S I T Y C A R E E R E X P O
Sponsored by
2020 Pathways Champion Sponsor
We know that in todayrsquos world career development and career mobility are closely intertwined which is why we are offering an opportunity for our members to connect with each other in many different forums
In 2017 MCCA launched the Diversity Career Expo at our annual Creating Pathways to Diversity Conference with great success Prospective corporate employers connected with diverse talent from all over the country while promoting their legal department as an employer of choice It was a fantastic opportunity for prospective candidates to learn about the different corporations conduct informational interviews and learn why our member organizations may be an employer of choice and the key to their career development
Join us again as we host the Fourth Annual Diversity Career Expo virtually Please keep in mind that any meeting does not in any way imply or guarantee an interview or a position It is a forum for both parties to connect and learn more about each other
2020 DIVERSITY CAREER EXPO PARTICIPATING COMPANIES
PROSPECTIVE CORPORATE EMPLOYERIf you are an interested prospective corporate employer who may or may not have a current open requi-sition but would like to connect with diverse talent for current open opportunities or long term planning please contact Sophia Piliouras at spiliourasmccacom for more details
To learn more about the Diversity Career Expo and view past participants click here
O C T 2 0 T U E S DAY
Connect with and learn more about our Pathways Conference sponsors Attendees can visit exhibitor booths to watch videos download materials and direct request more information
PARTICIPATING COMPANIES
9 0 0 A M - 6 0 0 P M E X H I B I TO R H A L L
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9 0 0 A M - 6 0 0 P M A M A ZO N I N F O R M AT I O N A L I N T E R V I E W B L I T Z
Amazon has once again partnered with MCCA to host its ldquoAmazon Blitzrdquo and meet with individuals interested in exploring opportunities with Amazon Legal
Applicants must register and attend the Creating Pathways to Diversity Conference in order to be considered
Sponsored by
2020 Pathways Champion Sponsor
MCCArsquos Pitch Session Network (ldquoPSNrdquo) allows in-house counsel to connect with diverse law firm partners at majority law firms diversify their preferred provider portfolios and hold law firms accountable for their diversity efforts Member law firms and sponsors will have the ability to meet privately with in-house counsel to pitch the legal services they offer and develop meaningful connections with potential clients
MCCA created the Pitch Session Network to address the lack of diversity at the equity partner-level in law firms and is in collaboration with
2020 PSN CORPORATE PARTICIPANTS
9 0 0 A M - 6 0 0 P M P I TC H S E S S I O N N E T W O R K
1 0 0 P M - 4 3 0 P M M C C Arsquo S B L U E P R I N T F O R S E L L I N G amp B U Y I N G ndash A P I TC H W O R K S H O P F O R O U T S I D E C O U N S E L
Through instruction and experiential learning participants will work together to learn skills and behaviors for building successful business relationships Outside counsel will have the opportunity to work in teams to develop a formal pitch from a mock RFP for legal services which will be presented to senior in-house counsel
This workshop is open to law firm members only and has max capacity of 20 participants The workshop required pre-registration and has reached max capacity
Workshop Coachesbull Patrick Dukes ndash Associate Vice President Commercial Claims Legal Nationwide Mutual Insurance Companybull Jacqueline Davis ndash Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel ndash Commercial Legal Group VMware Incbull Frank Decosta ndash Partner Finnegan Henderson Farabow Garrett amp Dunner LLPbull Willie Hernandez ndash Director Facebook Incbull Phong Nguyen ndash Counsel State Farm Insurancebull Denise Zamore ndash Senior Associate General Counsel UnitedHealthcare
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6 0 0 P M - 7 0 0 P M A M A ZO N N E T W O R K I N G R E C E P T I O N
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Connect with and learn more about our Pathways Conference sponsors Attendees can visit exhibitor booths to watch videos download materials and direct request more information
PARTICIPATING COMPANIES
Presentation of the Paula L Ettelbrick Award and the 2020 Rising Stars Award Ceremony
The disruption of 2020 has forced many legal organizations to take a new look at their workplace cultures Between concerns about health and safety due to COVID and renewed calls for racial justice across America it has been nearly impossible to ignore what some might consider soft topics Leaders in the legal community have responded but against a challenging backdrop with many ndash particularly people of color ndash experiencing little sense of belonging to their organizations
In 2018 together with Russell Reynolds Associates (RRA) MCCA developed a proprietary Inclusion Index Survey to help organizations assess leadership practices and culture to create a baseline metric of inclusion and measure progress over time
The panel will discuss this yearrsquos survey results how legal organizations and their leaders are navigating this challenging year and what it means to be an inclusive leader to effectuate change and develop a diverse equitable and inclusive workplace during a time of uncertainty
ModeratorTina Shah Paikeday ndash Global Head of DampI Advisory Services Russell Reynolds Associates
Panelistsbull Deneen Donnley ndash Senior Vice President amp General Counsel Consolidated Edison Company of New
York Incbull Cynthia Dow ndash Head of Global Legal Regulatory and Compliance Practice Russell Reynolds Associatesbull Eric Friedman ndash Executive Partner Mergers and Acquisitions Skadden Arps Slate Meagher amp Flom LLPbull Jami Wintz McKeon ndash Firm Chair Morgan Lewis amp Bockius LLPbull Steve McManus ndash Senior Vice President amp General Counsel State Farm Insurancebull Dev Stahlkopf ndashCorporate Vice President General Counsel Microsoft Corporation
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1 0 3 0 A M - 1 0 4 5 P M
1 0 3 0 A M - 7 0 0 P M
1 0 4 5 A M - 1 2 0 5 P M
I N F O R M AT I O N D E S K
W E LC O M E A N D O P E N I N G R E M A R K S
E X H I B I TO R H A L L
L E A D I N G T H RO U G H C R I S I S M C C A 2 0 2 0 I N C L U S I O N I N D E X R E P O RT
Remarks byJean Lee ndash MCCArsquos CEO amp PresidentStuart Alderoty ndash MCCA Board Chair General Counsel at Ripple
O C T 2 7 T U E S DAY
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H O W TO M E A S U R E U P Damp I DATA T R A N S PA R E N C Y A N D H O W TO E F F E C T I V E LY M A N AG E T H E L E G A L R I S K
Businesses ndash and their employees prospective employees clients and investors ndash are increasingly focused on the importance of having a workforce that is diverse equitable and inclusive What risks if any do businesses need to consider in the collection disclosure and use of diversity equity and inclusion (DEI) information After describing the legal framework for assessing potential discrimination-related risks associated with DEI data this panel will discuss best practices and pitfalls in navigating how to balance these risks with DEI strategic goals and other business considerations The panel will also discuss whether businesses can and should protect against disclosure of DEI data as a ldquotrade secretrdquo or otherwise
ModeratorDarrell Gay ndash Partner Arent Fox LLP
Panelistsbull Teresa Hutson ndash Vice PresidentDeputy General Counsel HR Legal Microsoft Corporationbull Alexis Mendoza ndash Vice President Nokia Software General Counsel amp Head of Customer Operations
Legal for the Americas Nokia Corporationbull Yves Nguyen ndash Corporate Counsel Global Labor amp Employment Salesforce
1 2 2 0 P M - 1 1 5 P M I N C L U S I V E D E S I G N A N D AC C E S S I B I L I T Y I N A R E M OT E -W O R K W O R L D
According to the 2018 Bureau of Labor Statistics report just over 19 of people with self-identified disabilities are employed Succeeding in the workplace is not easy for employees with disabilities who often face discrimination especially in highly competitive industries such as tech and finance They currently face even more challenges as we navigate a global pandemic civil unrest and working remotely in large numbers
This year we also celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act The ADA paved the way for decades of incremental changes to the way buildings businesses and laws accommodate people with a wide variety of disabilities The lawrsquos effect has been profound but therersquos still a lot of work to do
This panel will focus on the current remote work reality and the increased need to incorporate inclusive design and accessibility into the workplace Accessibility is about creating products that are usable by everyone Inclusive design is a mindset that involves understanding user diversity Neither is optional and must be part of your business ecosystem and managedmeasured It starts with people and is imperative as your organization builds an equitable and inclusive culture and diverse pipeline of talent
ModeratorJamie Dean ndash Partner Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP
Panelistsbull Jack Chen ndash Corporate Counsel Google LLCbull Kareem Dale ndash Director amp Senior Counsel Discover Financial Servicesbull Kristina Launey ndash Partner Seyfarth Shaw LLP
1 2 0 5 P M - 1 2 2 0 P M B R E A K
1 1 5 P M - 2 0 0 P M N E T W O R K I N G R E C E P T I O N
Sponsored by
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2 0 0 P M - 3 0 0 P M M C C A PAU L H A S T I N G S C A S E S T U D I E S S E R I E S S T R AT E G I E S O N H O W TO B U I L D A D I V E R S E amp I N C L U S I V E W O R K C U LT U R E
Collaboration and creating a diverse and inclusive workplace are key to talent retention innovation and risk mitigation In recent years there were many noteworthy employee challenges in corporate America and around the world Those events suggest that the world is changing and although there is growing division many were finding strength in numbers and we saw employees standing united in protest demanding changes in their work culture andor policies to reflect their collective values
Thanks to the vision and leadership of Paul Hastings MCCA partnered with Paul Hastings its clients and our corporate members to closely examine how corporations and its leaders are changing culture in their organizations We examined three different industries across the country pharmaceuticals (Boehringer Ingelheim) technology (Intel) and finance (Barclays) and will discuss the case studiesrsquo findings and what it takes to create a diverse and inclusive work culture
ModeratorDr Catherine McGregor ndash CEO Catherine McGregor ResearchSophia Piliouras ndash President MCCA Advisory Practice
Panelistsbull Evangelina Almirantearena ndash Vice President Associate General Counsel Intel Corporationbull Sheila Denton ndash Senior Vice President and General Counsel Legal Government Affairs amp Public Policy
Boehringer Ingelheim USA Corporationbull Jane Son ndash Director Legal Barclaysbull K Whitner ndash Partner and Co-Chair of the Diversity Council Paul Hastings LLP
S H O W M E T H E M O N E Y O R I G I N AT I O N C R E D I T A N D O U T S I D E C O U N S E L E N G AG E M E N T
Join us for a panel discussing on the important and rarely discussed component needed for the advancement of lawyers of color at law firms ndash Origination Credit We will discuss the credit allocation process and some of the challenges that exist and how that specifically affects lawyers of color Discussion will also focus on the meaning of origination credit why it matters and how corporate counsel can navigate and challenge compensation systems that are not aligned with the values of diversity equity and inclusion
ModeratorA Scott Bolden ndash Managing Partner Reed Smith LLP ndash Washington DC
Panelistsbull Nassib Abou-Khalil ndash Chief Legal Officer Nokiabull Michelle Banks ndash Senior Advisor BarkerGilmore LLCbull Sandra Leung ndash Executive Vice President amp General Counsel Bristol-Myers Squibb Companybull Tom Robertson ndash Corporate Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel Microsoft Corporation
3 0 0 P M - 3 1 5 P M B R E A K
3 1 5 P M - 4 1 5 P M R I S E A N D S H I N E C O R P O R AT E A M E R I C A WA K E S U P TO S Y S T E M I C R AC I S M
After the recent high-profile deaths of Black Americans due to police use of force discussions of systemic racism are now front and center in all organizations CEOs worldwide and across industries have spoken out expressing their horror and outrage as well as their resolve to do more Companies have announced significant financial commitments others have referred to actions to be taken and early movers have begun to announce or amplify business-related initiatives Institutional investors asset owners asset managers private equity fund limited partners and investor groups have also begun speaking out and considering action with respect to companies in their portfolios
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Many people found some of the statements released by companies in the wake of George Floydrsquos murder by a police officer merely symbolic empty and an attempt to appear ldquowokerdquo without any real weight behind them
The question for all is how to follow through on the sentiments expressed and drive positive change what tools are available to address systemic racism and injustice and the threats they pose and how can those tools be used
ModeratorLaura Maechtlen ndash Partner Member Executive Committee Department Chair Labor amp Employment Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Panelistsbull Thomas Kim ndash Chief Legal Officer amp Company Secretary Thomson Reutersbull Seth Krauss ndash Chief Legal Officer Endeavorbull LaTanya Langley ndash Vice President amp General Counsel Emerging Markets amp Group Supply Chain BIC International
O P P O RT U N I T Y F O R C H A N G E M C C Arsquo S A N N UA L G E N E R A L C O U N S E L S U R V E Y R E P O RT
Since 1999 MCCA began tracking information about Fortune 500 general counsel and more broadly Fortune 1000 since 2004 This yearrsquos report found that there is a slow but positive progression towards achieving more representation in the top general counsel roles The number of female GCs and minority GCs increased in 2019 but they do not tell the complete story
There is still a long way to go before Fortune 1000 GCs are representative of the US population When reviewing the data holistically ldquoOpportunity for Changerdquo was quite low meaning that when opportunities arose to increase representation male GCs and white GCs were more likely to be chosen over women and minority candidates The rate of change will increase only if female and minority GCs are promoted more often at the highest levels This means that representation must also increase within the active attorney population As previous survey editions have shown once a female or minority candidate is awarded a GC position the pool from which their successor is drawn becomes more diverse as well
The panel will discuss missed opportunities for change equalizing the active attorney population and strategies on how to increase representation at the top in the legal profession
Panelistsbull Willie Hernandez ndash Director Facebook Incbull Linda Lu ndash Senior Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel TransUnionbull Ellisen Turner ndash Partner Kirkland amp Ellis LLP
4 1 5 P M - 4 3 0 P M B R E A K
Presentation of the George B Vashon Innovator Award and the 2020 Rainmaker Award Ceremony
Leaders are under extraordinary pressure right now They are expected to make decisions quickly with incomplete and rapidly evolving information Culture changes when leaders take action to change it and all leaders have an increasing responsibility to create a diverse equitable and inclusive workplace No matter your racial political or other identity the issues surrounding racial injustice in this country are impossible to escape And these issues are not ones that organizations or their leaders mdash from the C-Suite at the top of the hierarchy to employees on the frontline mdash can ignore Now is a time for leaders to think about what type of leader they need to be for all their workers especially the most vulnerable and marginalized
4 3 0 P M - 6 0 0 P M I N C L U S I V E L E A D E R S TA K E T H E W H E E L D R I V I N G S Y S T E M I C C H A N G E
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6 0 0 P M - 7 0 0 P M V I RT UA L N E T W O R K I N G R E C E P T I O N
This panel will discuss what business leaders at all levels can say and do to tackle these issues that impact on their organizations Wersquoll discuss the impact of recent events on employees of color What we can do to be authentic allies and drive change And what actions leaders are taking to address systemic racism (internal and external) and build diverse equitable and inclusive organizations for all
ModeratorSamantha Grant ndash Partner Sheppard Mullin Richter amp Hampton LLP
Panelistsbull Ricardo Anzaldua ndash Executive Vice President amp General Counsel amp Corporate Secretary Freddie Macbull Damien Atkins ndash Senior Vice President General Counsel amp Secretary The Hershey Companybull Julie Gruber ndash Chief Legal Compliance amp Sustainability Officer amp Corporate Secretary Gap Incbull Craig Silliman ndash Executive Vice President amp Chief Administrative Legal and Public Policy Officer Verizonbull Wanji Walcott ndash Executive Vice President Chief Legal Officer amp General Counsel Discover
Financial Services
Sponsored by
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Pathways Speakers
N A S S I B A B O U - K H A L I L
Chief Legal OfficerNokia
D A M I E N AT K I N S
Senior Vice President General Counsel
amp SecretaryThe Hershey Company
J A C K C H E N
Corporate CounselGoogle LLC
J A M I E D E A N
PartnerWomble Bond Dickinson (US)
LLP
D E N E E N D O N N L E Y
Senior Vice President amp General Counsel
Consolidated Edison Company of New York Inc
E R I C F R I E D M A N
Executive Partner Mergers amp Acquisitions
Skadden Arps Slate Meagher amp Flom LLP
F R A N K D E C O S TA
PartnerFinnegan Henderson Farabow
Garrett amp Dunner LLP
E VA N G E L I N A A L M I R A N T E A R E N A
Vice President Associate General Counsel
Intel Corporation
C Y N T H I A D O W
D A R R E L L G AY
Head of Global Legal Regulatory
amp Compliance PracticeRussell Reynolds Associates
PartnerArent Fox LLP
S A M A N T H A G R A N T
PartnerSheppard Mullin
Richter amp Hampton LLP
M I C H E L L E B A N K S
Senior AdvisorBarkerGilmore
K A R E E M D A L E
Director amp Senior CounselDiscover Financial Services
J A C Q U E L I N E D AV I S
Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel -
Commericial Legal GroupVMware Inc
S H E I L A D E N T O N
Senior Vice President amp General Counsel
Legal Government Affairsamp Public Policy
Boehringer Ingelheim USA Corporation
R I C A R D O A N Z A L D U A
Executive Vice President General Counsel
amp Corporate SecretaryFreddie Mac
PAT R I C K D U K E S
Associate Vice President Commercial Claims Legal
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
A S C O T T B O L D E N
Managing Partner Reed Smith LLP - Washington DCReed Smith LLP
W I L L I E H E R N A N D E Z
DirectorFacebook Inc
T E R E S A H U T S O N
Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel
HR Legal Microsoft Corporation
J U L I E G R U B E R
Chief Legal Compliance amp Sustainability Officer amp
Corporate SecretaryGap Inc
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S E T H K R A U S S
Chief Legal Officer Endeavor
S A N D R A L E U N G
Executive Vice President amp General Counsel
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
J A M I W I N T Z M C K E O N
Firm ChairMorgan Lewis amp Bockius LLP
P H O N G N G U Y E N
T O M R O B E R T S O N
E L L I S E N T U R N E R
CounselState Farm Insurance
Corporate Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel
Microsoft Corporation
PartnerKirkland amp Ellis LLP
S T E V E M C M A N U S
Senior Vice President amp General Counsel
State Farm Insurance
Y V E S N G U Y E N
Corporate Counsel Global Labor amp Employment
Salesforce
T I N A S H AY PA I K E D AY
Global Head of DampI Advisory Services
Russell Reynolds Associates
C R A I G S I L L I M A N
Executive Vice President amp Chief Administrative
Legal and Public Policy OfficerVerizon
WA N J I WA L C O T T
Executive Vice President Chief Legal Officer amp General Counsel
Discover Financial Services
L ATA N YA L A N G L E Y
Vice President amp General Counsel Emerging Markets amp
Group Supply ChainBIC International
L I N D A L U
Senior Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel
TransUnion
C AT H E R I N E M C G R E G O R
CEOCatherine McGregor Research
A L E X I S M E N D O Z A
Vice President Nokia Software General Counsel amp Head of Customer Operations
Legal for the AmericasNokia Corporation
T H O M A S K I M
Chief Legal Officer amp Company Secretary
Thomson Reuters
S O P H I A P I L I O U R A S
President MCCA Advisory Practice
MCCA
D E V S TA H L K O P F
Corporate Vice President General Counsel
Microsoft Corporation
K W H I T N E R
Partner amp Co-Chair of the Diversity CouncilPaul Hastings LLP
D E N I S E Z A M O R E
Senior Associate General CounselUnitedHealthcare
K R I S T I N A L A U N E Y
PartnerSeyfarth Shaw LLP
L A U R A M A E C H T L E N
Partner Member Executive Committee Department
Chair Labor amp EmploymentSeyfarth Shaw LLP
J A N E S O N
Director LegalBarclays
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Filing for CLE
All of the panel sessions on Day 2 of Pathways are approved for CLE credit in the states listed below These sessions will be hosted in live Zoom webinars during which there will be a polling question intended to confirm your attendance and participation in the given session You must reply to this poll in order to receive CLE credit for each session
HOWWHEN WILL I RECEIVE MY CLE CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE
Within one week of the Creating Pathways to Diversity Virtual Conference all attendees who requested CLE credit will receive an email with subject line ldquoCLE Credit for MCCA Creating Pathways to Diversity Virtual Conferencerdquo from ABA MCLE (mcleamericanbarorg)
Please click on the link provided within the email and complete the form to request your CLE credit Your certificate of attendance will be emailed directly to you
THE PATHWAYS VIRTUAL CONFERENCE IS AVAILABLE FOR CLE CREDIT IN THE FOLLOWING STATES
In Hawaii and New Jersey we rely on their reciprocity policies pursuant to which our programs are deemed accredited once they are approved in the various reciprocity states where we apply such as California Illinois New York Pennsylvania and Texas
A NOTE ABOUT MCLE CREDIT
The content on this page is for informational and educational purposes only Each state has its own rules and regulations indicating what qualifies for CLE credit Certain programs subjects and formats may not receive credit in some states and there may be specific rules regarding who may earn credit or the maximum number of credit hours that may be earned with specific formats Please contact your state MCLE regulatory entity for specific questions about your MCLE rules
AlabamaAlaskaArizona
ArkansasCaliforniaColorado
ConnecticutGeorgia
HawaiiIllinoisIndiana
MinnesotaMississippiMissouriNevada
New Hampshire
New JerseyNew Mexico
New YorkNorth CarolinaNorth Dakota
OhioOklahomaOregon
PennsylvaniaTennessee
TexasUtah
VermontWashingtonWest Virginia
Wisconsin
SPONSORED BY
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MCCAPaul Hastings Case Study Series
Thanks to the vision and leadership of Paul Hastings MCCA partnered with Paul Hastings its clients and our corporate members to closely examine how corporations and its leaders are changing culture in their organizations We examined three different industries across the country pharmaceuticals technology and finance and are proud to present three case studies on creating an inclusive culture in legal teams
To read more about these Case Studies please click here
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M I C H E A L B I N N S
PartnerParker Poe
C O N WAY E K P O
Executive DirectorMorgan Stanley
S O N N Y H AY N E S
PartnerWomble Bond Dickinson
(US) LLP
D A N I E L L E C O L E M A N
Senior Litigation CounselVMware Inc
S U S A N G A R C I A
Associate General CounselThomson Reuters
M J A N I N E J J I N G O
PartnerSkadden Arps Slate Meagher
amp Flom LLP
T E R R Y J O H N S O N
PartnerMorgan Lewis amp
Bockius LLP
A L E S H A D O M I N I Q U E
PartnerMitchell Silberberg amp
Knupp LLP
C H R I S T I N E H A R D Y
Deputy General Counsel amp Information
Governance CounselNorfolk Southern
Corporation
Rising Stars Award 2020
MCCArsquos Annual List of Rising Stars displays the bright future for the profession which is filled with exceptional individuals of incredible potential With backgrounds as diverse as their practice areas MCCArsquos Rising Stars share a love of the law a pursuit of excellence and a compassion for those in need The Rising Stars show a dedication to giving back to their community while mastering the art of balancing work with lives that include being expert speakers authors volunteers and leaders in their industry
LEARN MORE ABOUT MCCArsquoS 2020 RISING STARS
J E S S E N E VA R E Z
PartnerGoodwin Procter LLP
(ldquoGoodwinrdquo)
S M I TA R A J M O H A N
Product CounselApple
E LY J U A R E Z P E N N A N T
Senior CounselSpotify Inc
Sponsored Spotlight Videos - Watch on October 27
2 2
M AYA YA M A Z A K I
PartnerDavis Wright Tremaine LLP
M A R I A R S A L C E D O
PartnerShook Hardy amp Bacon
LLP
T I F FA N Y J S M I T H
PartnerWilmer Cutler Picking
Hale and Dorr LLP
B O N N I E W O L F
Associate Vice President Litigation Employment
DepartmentNationwide Insurance
V O L H A S A M A S I U K
Senior Privacy CounselAutodesk Inc
C A S I YA T H A N I E L
AttorneyMicrosoft Corporation
C E C I L I A S A N A B R I A
PartnerFinnegan Henderson
Farabow Garrett amp Dunner LLP
B E R N A R D W I L L I A M S J R
Director Global Head of Anti-Money Laundering
Governance and Compliance Training
eBay
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S H A R I K L E V E N S
PartnerDentons
E L L I S E N T U R N E R
PartnerKirkland amp Ellis LLP
A L E X A N D R E R E N E
Partner Co-Chair Litigation amp Enforcement Practice Group
Ropes amp Gray LLP
L A U R A M A E C H T L E N
Partner Member Executive Committee Department Chair
Labor amp EmploymentSeyfarth Shaw LLP
B R E N D A N G U T I E R R E Z M C D O N N E L L
PartnerKampL Gates LLP
P H I L C H A
PartnerDuane Morris LLP
B R YA N B R A N T L E Y
Partner Co-Leader Transportation Industry Team
McGuireWoods LLP
S H E R R E S E S M I T H
Partner Vice Chair Data Privacy amp Cybersecurity
Paul Hastings LLP
W I L L C H U C H AWAT
Partner Team Lead of Mergers amp
Acquisitions PracticeSheppard Mullin Richter amp
Hampton LLP
R O N A L D M A C H E N
Partner Co-Chair of White Collar Defense and Investigations
PracticeWilmerHale
K O B I B R I N S O N
PartnerWinston amp Strawn LLP
Rainmakers Award 2020
MCCA is proud to recognize exceptional diverse attorneys whorsquove been selected as 2020 Rainmakers in recognition of their business acumen passion and dedication to proactive client development MCCA congratulates the 2020 Rainmakers and celebrates the diversity of their race and ethnicities gender sexual orientation and generational differences as well as the diversity in their practice areas and career paths The 2020 Rainmakers were selected from an exceptional group of prominent attorneys who have a proven record over the course of several years of compiling books of business exceeding $5 million annually and who have contributed significantly to their communities
LEARN MORE ABOUT MCCArsquoS 2020 RAINMAKERS
Sponsored Spotlight Videos - Watch on October 27
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Paula L Ettelbrick Award 2020MCCA created the Paula L Ettelbrick Award to celebrate unparalleled achievement by an individual or an organization in advancing lesbian gay bisexual and transgender attorneys The award is named for the late Paula L Ettelbrick whose quarter-century of work of organizations like Lambda Legal Defense and National Gay and Lesbian Task Force and the International Lesbian and Gay Human Rights Commission assisted thousands of individuals Her career as an educator and mentor at institutions like New York University Columbia University and the University of Michigan helped transform the national discussion regarding equality
Michelle is the Head of Labor Relations Americas at LSG Sky Chefs Inc headquartered in Irving TX She is a results-oriented executive with experience managing developing and coaching managers in employee and labor law and labor relations matters Michellersquos deep knowledge and experience in the airline railroad and catering industries along with her keen intelligence intuition and compassion enable complex matrixed organizations to embrace difficult challenges and necessary changes Having spent nearly two decades as a senior labor lawyer at a Fortune 500 company as an openly queer woman of color Michelle understands the core values of authenticity accountability and belonging with the emotional intelligence to determine when to use a
M I C H E L L E P E A K
Head of Labor Relations Americas
LSG Sky Chefs Inc
scalpel and when to use a sledgehammerPrior to becoming a labor relations lawyer Michelle served five years as a prosecutor in Omaha Nebraska a place she still considers home In this role Michelle prosecuted cases in the Juvenile Courts and the Special Victims Unit ranging from simple neglect of a child to First Degree Sexual Assault
Michelle serves as a leader in several roles at work and in the community while also frequently speaking on legal diversity and community issues As a corporate executive she has been widely recognized for her efforts including Top 100 Women of Influence by Diversity MBA Magazine Dallas Top 50 Women in Law by the National Diversity Council Corporate Counsel of the Year by Texas State Bar Office of Minority Affairs Top 100 Emerging Leaders under 50 by Diversity MBA Corporate Counsel of the Year amp Champion of Diversity by DCEO and Association of Corporate Counsel ndash DFW Chapter
Raised in humble beginnings Michelle beat the odds stacked against her with the same resilience she faces in todayrsquos business environments and continues the fight toward diversity equity and inclusion in law and in life Michelle is not just talking
about the importance of DEI she has spent decades serving on corporate and community committees and non-profit boards including Lambda Legal National Board Girls Inc of Metropolitan Dallas Corporate Counsel Women of Color Advisory Committee Minority Corporate Counsel Association Advisory Committee Texas Minority Counsel Program Committee and Association of Corporate Counsel ndash DFW
Michelle received her undergraduate degree in History and Criminal Justice at Mount Marty University Yankton South Dakota and her JD from Creighton University School of Law Omaha Nebraska She lives in Grand Prairie Texas with her wife Lauren and three children When not involved in community service amp advocacy she enjoys little league sports traveling and most recently meditation Her most endearing personal charitable outreach involves a 17-year annual Christmas drive which she organizes collects and delivers toys personally to children of families living in low-cost motels True to Michellersquos preference to shun the limelight she convinces a longtime friend to play Santa while Michelle herself dons elfin attire as Santarsquos helper
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Law Firm Honoree
Corporate Legal Department Honoree
George B Vashon Innovator Award 2020
The award is presented to smaller companies (not in the Fortune 1000) andor law firms (less than 500 attorneys) that have led the way with innovative best practices to assist diverse attorneys It is named for scholar abolitionist and lawyer George B Vashon who was the first licensed African American attorney in New York State (1848) and one of the first admitted to practice before the US Supreme Court (1867)
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Equity Track Program
The MCCA developed the Equity Track Program (ldquoEquity Trackrdquo or ldquoProgramrdquo) in 2016 to address the lack of diversity within the equity partnership levels at majority-owned law firms as reported by our Law Firm Diversity Survey After its initial launch MCCA received feedback and paused to redesign a more comprehensive Equity Track Program
We relaunched the Program in 2019 to address the continuing lack of diversity at the highest partnership levels in our largest law firms in the US The Equity Track is a twelve-month program and we selected ten diverse income partners at major law firms The Program is designed to achieve three goals identify develop and promote diverse partners to achieve and maintain equity status within their firms
S O N N Y H AY N E S TA M A R O N H O U S T O N
C Y N D I E C H A N G E S T E L A D I A Z
2019-2020 Participants
J U A N A R T E A G A
L E W I S G O S S I I
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A M A N D E E P S I D H U T I F FA N Y S M I T HK A R E N J O R D A N
G E O F F R E Y Y O U N G
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Sources of Success Program
The Sources of Success Program (the ldquoProgramrdquo) is a twelve-month professional development program tailored for mid-career women and diverse attorneys from corporate legal departments and law firms The focus is on identifying successful career strategies and allowing attorneys to develop leadership and management skills as well as an opportunity for attorneys to find the right mentor to guide their career advancement
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Your law firm or legal department must be an MCCA member In-house Counsel three or more reporting levels from general counsel Law firm attorneys must be an associate with a minimum of five yearsrsquo experience Diverse attorneys are encouraged to apply
C H A R L E N E J O N E S
Director amp Associate General Counsel
C O U R T N E Y C A N N O N
Counsel ndash Legal Affairs Entertainment and
Lifestyle Group
M ATA R D I O U F
Associate Attorney
D AV I S K I M
Senior Counsel
J O H N T D AV I S
Associate Patent Attorney
D E N D R I C K G A M B L E
Senior Vice President amp Assistant General Counsel
P U N E E T A R O R A
Senior Counsel Employee Benefits amp
Executive Compensation
M O N I Q U E D E L B R I D G E
Vice President amp Associate General Counsel
N I K K I H A S S E L B A R T H
Associate
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C O R Y PAT T E R S O N
Of Counsel
L U A N A M E N D E S
Senior Corporate Counsel
A LVA R O P E R A LTA
Associate
S H AY N E O rsquo R E I L LY
Associate General Counsel IP Litigation
J E R M A I N E M C P H E R S O N
Vice PresidentSenior Counsel
A M I T PA R E K H
Corporate amp Securities Associate
N AT H A L I E L E N G O C
Senior Corporate Counsel ndash Global Labor amp Employment
O L I V E N E M A K E R S O N
Associate Corporate Counsel
A A R O N K L E V E N
Counsel
3 0
L E S L I E S T E V E N S
S O N I A VA L D E Z
Privacy amp Compliance Counsel and Data Protection Officer
Senior Counsel
D A N I E L L E T H O M P S O N
Associate
J O N E L L E S A U N D E R S
A N J U M U N WA L A
Associate Attorney
Counsel
S U N U P I L L A I
Associate
E M M A S A L U S T R O
Assistant General Counsel
M I C H E L L E P H A M
Counsel
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Thank You to Our
S T R AT E G I C M E M B E R S
PA RT N E R M E M B E R S
3 2
Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors
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T R A I L B L A Z E R S
I N N OVATO R S
P I O N E E R S
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C ATA LY S T S
Allstate
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In-House Focus
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S O P H I A P I L I O U R A S
L A U R E N H O S S F E L D
F E L I P E B R A G A
President MCCA Advisory Practice
Assistant Counsel Program Manager
Vice President of Strategy amp Business Solutions
For sponsorship opportunities visit wwwmccacomevents for more detailsor contact sponsorshipmccacom
MCCA Staff
T I E A R A J O N E S
Associate Web Developer Digital Media Designer
S A B I N A G I L I O L I
Marketing Strategist amp Community Development
Manager
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A N N E L E E B E N E D I C TMCCA N-Gen Chair
Executive Vice President Chief Legal Officer
amp SecretarySummit Materials Inc
S A M A N T H A C G R A N T MCCA N-Gen Vice Chair
PartnerSheppard Mullin Richter
amp Hampton LLP
R O D N E Y C P R AT TMCCA N-Gen Vice Chair
Vice President General Counsel
amp Corporate SecretaryConverse
T E R R A N C E J E VA N S
PartnerDuane Morris LLP
A L I C E H S U
PartnerAkin Gump Strauss Hauer amp
Feld LLP
L ATA N YA L A N G L E Y
Vice President amp General Counsel Emerging
Markets amp Group Supply ChainBIC International
K E V I N R LY N
Partner amp Diversity ChairWomble Bond Dickinson
(US) LLP
MCCA 2020 N-GEN Advisory Board
A N A I A C O V E T TA
Vice PresidentDeputy General Counsel
and Chief Ethics amp Compliance Officer
VMware Inc
J E N N I F E R I VA N
Assistant General CounselMicrosoft Corporation
6
A N D Y Y O O
Senior Vice PresidentGeneral CounselSavvas Learning
R E G I N A L D M R A S C H
General Counsel ndash Head of Legal
Rakuten USA Inc
D A N I E L L E V I L L O C H
Head of LegalAtlantic Sapphire
N-GEN Advisory Board Corporate Secretary
K R I S H N A V E E R A R A G H AVA N
PartnerSullivan amp Cromwell LLP
T E O N TA A W I L L I A M S
Senior Associate General Counsel
United Healthcare Corporation
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Agenda
9 0 0 A M - 6 0 0 P M
9 0 0 A M - 6 0 0 P M
R E G I S T R AT I O N A N D I N F O R M AT I O N D E S K
D I V E R S I T Y C A R E E R E X P O
Sponsored by
2020 Pathways Champion Sponsor
We know that in todayrsquos world career development and career mobility are closely intertwined which is why we are offering an opportunity for our members to connect with each other in many different forums
In 2017 MCCA launched the Diversity Career Expo at our annual Creating Pathways to Diversity Conference with great success Prospective corporate employers connected with diverse talent from all over the country while promoting their legal department as an employer of choice It was a fantastic opportunity for prospective candidates to learn about the different corporations conduct informational interviews and learn why our member organizations may be an employer of choice and the key to their career development
Join us again as we host the Fourth Annual Diversity Career Expo virtually Please keep in mind that any meeting does not in any way imply or guarantee an interview or a position It is a forum for both parties to connect and learn more about each other
2020 DIVERSITY CAREER EXPO PARTICIPATING COMPANIES
PROSPECTIVE CORPORATE EMPLOYERIf you are an interested prospective corporate employer who may or may not have a current open requi-sition but would like to connect with diverse talent for current open opportunities or long term planning please contact Sophia Piliouras at spiliourasmccacom for more details
To learn more about the Diversity Career Expo and view past participants click here
O C T 2 0 T U E S DAY
Connect with and learn more about our Pathways Conference sponsors Attendees can visit exhibitor booths to watch videos download materials and direct request more information
PARTICIPATING COMPANIES
9 0 0 A M - 6 0 0 P M E X H I B I TO R H A L L
9
9 0 0 A M - 6 0 0 P M A M A ZO N I N F O R M AT I O N A L I N T E R V I E W B L I T Z
Amazon has once again partnered with MCCA to host its ldquoAmazon Blitzrdquo and meet with individuals interested in exploring opportunities with Amazon Legal
Applicants must register and attend the Creating Pathways to Diversity Conference in order to be considered
Sponsored by
2020 Pathways Champion Sponsor
MCCArsquos Pitch Session Network (ldquoPSNrdquo) allows in-house counsel to connect with diverse law firm partners at majority law firms diversify their preferred provider portfolios and hold law firms accountable for their diversity efforts Member law firms and sponsors will have the ability to meet privately with in-house counsel to pitch the legal services they offer and develop meaningful connections with potential clients
MCCA created the Pitch Session Network to address the lack of diversity at the equity partner-level in law firms and is in collaboration with
2020 PSN CORPORATE PARTICIPANTS
9 0 0 A M - 6 0 0 P M P I TC H S E S S I O N N E T W O R K
1 0 0 P M - 4 3 0 P M M C C Arsquo S B L U E P R I N T F O R S E L L I N G amp B U Y I N G ndash A P I TC H W O R K S H O P F O R O U T S I D E C O U N S E L
Through instruction and experiential learning participants will work together to learn skills and behaviors for building successful business relationships Outside counsel will have the opportunity to work in teams to develop a formal pitch from a mock RFP for legal services which will be presented to senior in-house counsel
This workshop is open to law firm members only and has max capacity of 20 participants The workshop required pre-registration and has reached max capacity
Workshop Coachesbull Patrick Dukes ndash Associate Vice President Commercial Claims Legal Nationwide Mutual Insurance Companybull Jacqueline Davis ndash Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel ndash Commercial Legal Group VMware Incbull Frank Decosta ndash Partner Finnegan Henderson Farabow Garrett amp Dunner LLPbull Willie Hernandez ndash Director Facebook Incbull Phong Nguyen ndash Counsel State Farm Insurancebull Denise Zamore ndash Senior Associate General Counsel UnitedHealthcare
1 0
6 0 0 P M - 7 0 0 P M A M A ZO N N E T W O R K I N G R E C E P T I O N
1 1
1 2
Connect with and learn more about our Pathways Conference sponsors Attendees can visit exhibitor booths to watch videos download materials and direct request more information
PARTICIPATING COMPANIES
Presentation of the Paula L Ettelbrick Award and the 2020 Rising Stars Award Ceremony
The disruption of 2020 has forced many legal organizations to take a new look at their workplace cultures Between concerns about health and safety due to COVID and renewed calls for racial justice across America it has been nearly impossible to ignore what some might consider soft topics Leaders in the legal community have responded but against a challenging backdrop with many ndash particularly people of color ndash experiencing little sense of belonging to their organizations
In 2018 together with Russell Reynolds Associates (RRA) MCCA developed a proprietary Inclusion Index Survey to help organizations assess leadership practices and culture to create a baseline metric of inclusion and measure progress over time
The panel will discuss this yearrsquos survey results how legal organizations and their leaders are navigating this challenging year and what it means to be an inclusive leader to effectuate change and develop a diverse equitable and inclusive workplace during a time of uncertainty
ModeratorTina Shah Paikeday ndash Global Head of DampI Advisory Services Russell Reynolds Associates
Panelistsbull Deneen Donnley ndash Senior Vice President amp General Counsel Consolidated Edison Company of New
York Incbull Cynthia Dow ndash Head of Global Legal Regulatory and Compliance Practice Russell Reynolds Associatesbull Eric Friedman ndash Executive Partner Mergers and Acquisitions Skadden Arps Slate Meagher amp Flom LLPbull Jami Wintz McKeon ndash Firm Chair Morgan Lewis amp Bockius LLPbull Steve McManus ndash Senior Vice President amp General Counsel State Farm Insurancebull Dev Stahlkopf ndashCorporate Vice President General Counsel Microsoft Corporation
1 0 3 0 A M - 7 0 0 P M
1 0 3 0 A M - 1 0 4 5 P M
1 0 3 0 A M - 7 0 0 P M
1 0 4 5 A M - 1 2 0 5 P M
I N F O R M AT I O N D E S K
W E LC O M E A N D O P E N I N G R E M A R K S
E X H I B I TO R H A L L
L E A D I N G T H RO U G H C R I S I S M C C A 2 0 2 0 I N C L U S I O N I N D E X R E P O RT
Remarks byJean Lee ndash MCCArsquos CEO amp PresidentStuart Alderoty ndash MCCA Board Chair General Counsel at Ripple
O C T 2 7 T U E S DAY
1 3
H O W TO M E A S U R E U P Damp I DATA T R A N S PA R E N C Y A N D H O W TO E F F E C T I V E LY M A N AG E T H E L E G A L R I S K
Businesses ndash and their employees prospective employees clients and investors ndash are increasingly focused on the importance of having a workforce that is diverse equitable and inclusive What risks if any do businesses need to consider in the collection disclosure and use of diversity equity and inclusion (DEI) information After describing the legal framework for assessing potential discrimination-related risks associated with DEI data this panel will discuss best practices and pitfalls in navigating how to balance these risks with DEI strategic goals and other business considerations The panel will also discuss whether businesses can and should protect against disclosure of DEI data as a ldquotrade secretrdquo or otherwise
ModeratorDarrell Gay ndash Partner Arent Fox LLP
Panelistsbull Teresa Hutson ndash Vice PresidentDeputy General Counsel HR Legal Microsoft Corporationbull Alexis Mendoza ndash Vice President Nokia Software General Counsel amp Head of Customer Operations
Legal for the Americas Nokia Corporationbull Yves Nguyen ndash Corporate Counsel Global Labor amp Employment Salesforce
1 2 2 0 P M - 1 1 5 P M I N C L U S I V E D E S I G N A N D AC C E S S I B I L I T Y I N A R E M OT E -W O R K W O R L D
According to the 2018 Bureau of Labor Statistics report just over 19 of people with self-identified disabilities are employed Succeeding in the workplace is not easy for employees with disabilities who often face discrimination especially in highly competitive industries such as tech and finance They currently face even more challenges as we navigate a global pandemic civil unrest and working remotely in large numbers
This year we also celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act The ADA paved the way for decades of incremental changes to the way buildings businesses and laws accommodate people with a wide variety of disabilities The lawrsquos effect has been profound but therersquos still a lot of work to do
This panel will focus on the current remote work reality and the increased need to incorporate inclusive design and accessibility into the workplace Accessibility is about creating products that are usable by everyone Inclusive design is a mindset that involves understanding user diversity Neither is optional and must be part of your business ecosystem and managedmeasured It starts with people and is imperative as your organization builds an equitable and inclusive culture and diverse pipeline of talent
ModeratorJamie Dean ndash Partner Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP
Panelistsbull Jack Chen ndash Corporate Counsel Google LLCbull Kareem Dale ndash Director amp Senior Counsel Discover Financial Servicesbull Kristina Launey ndash Partner Seyfarth Shaw LLP
1 2 0 5 P M - 1 2 2 0 P M B R E A K
1 1 5 P M - 2 0 0 P M N E T W O R K I N G R E C E P T I O N
Sponsored by
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2 0 0 P M - 3 0 0 P M M C C A PAU L H A S T I N G S C A S E S T U D I E S S E R I E S S T R AT E G I E S O N H O W TO B U I L D A D I V E R S E amp I N C L U S I V E W O R K C U LT U R E
Collaboration and creating a diverse and inclusive workplace are key to talent retention innovation and risk mitigation In recent years there were many noteworthy employee challenges in corporate America and around the world Those events suggest that the world is changing and although there is growing division many were finding strength in numbers and we saw employees standing united in protest demanding changes in their work culture andor policies to reflect their collective values
Thanks to the vision and leadership of Paul Hastings MCCA partnered with Paul Hastings its clients and our corporate members to closely examine how corporations and its leaders are changing culture in their organizations We examined three different industries across the country pharmaceuticals (Boehringer Ingelheim) technology (Intel) and finance (Barclays) and will discuss the case studiesrsquo findings and what it takes to create a diverse and inclusive work culture
ModeratorDr Catherine McGregor ndash CEO Catherine McGregor ResearchSophia Piliouras ndash President MCCA Advisory Practice
Panelistsbull Evangelina Almirantearena ndash Vice President Associate General Counsel Intel Corporationbull Sheila Denton ndash Senior Vice President and General Counsel Legal Government Affairs amp Public Policy
Boehringer Ingelheim USA Corporationbull Jane Son ndash Director Legal Barclaysbull K Whitner ndash Partner and Co-Chair of the Diversity Council Paul Hastings LLP
S H O W M E T H E M O N E Y O R I G I N AT I O N C R E D I T A N D O U T S I D E C O U N S E L E N G AG E M E N T
Join us for a panel discussing on the important and rarely discussed component needed for the advancement of lawyers of color at law firms ndash Origination Credit We will discuss the credit allocation process and some of the challenges that exist and how that specifically affects lawyers of color Discussion will also focus on the meaning of origination credit why it matters and how corporate counsel can navigate and challenge compensation systems that are not aligned with the values of diversity equity and inclusion
ModeratorA Scott Bolden ndash Managing Partner Reed Smith LLP ndash Washington DC
Panelistsbull Nassib Abou-Khalil ndash Chief Legal Officer Nokiabull Michelle Banks ndash Senior Advisor BarkerGilmore LLCbull Sandra Leung ndash Executive Vice President amp General Counsel Bristol-Myers Squibb Companybull Tom Robertson ndash Corporate Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel Microsoft Corporation
3 0 0 P M - 3 1 5 P M B R E A K
3 1 5 P M - 4 1 5 P M R I S E A N D S H I N E C O R P O R AT E A M E R I C A WA K E S U P TO S Y S T E M I C R AC I S M
After the recent high-profile deaths of Black Americans due to police use of force discussions of systemic racism are now front and center in all organizations CEOs worldwide and across industries have spoken out expressing their horror and outrage as well as their resolve to do more Companies have announced significant financial commitments others have referred to actions to be taken and early movers have begun to announce or amplify business-related initiatives Institutional investors asset owners asset managers private equity fund limited partners and investor groups have also begun speaking out and considering action with respect to companies in their portfolios
1 5
Many people found some of the statements released by companies in the wake of George Floydrsquos murder by a police officer merely symbolic empty and an attempt to appear ldquowokerdquo without any real weight behind them
The question for all is how to follow through on the sentiments expressed and drive positive change what tools are available to address systemic racism and injustice and the threats they pose and how can those tools be used
ModeratorLaura Maechtlen ndash Partner Member Executive Committee Department Chair Labor amp Employment Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Panelistsbull Thomas Kim ndash Chief Legal Officer amp Company Secretary Thomson Reutersbull Seth Krauss ndash Chief Legal Officer Endeavorbull LaTanya Langley ndash Vice President amp General Counsel Emerging Markets amp Group Supply Chain BIC International
O P P O RT U N I T Y F O R C H A N G E M C C Arsquo S A N N UA L G E N E R A L C O U N S E L S U R V E Y R E P O RT
Since 1999 MCCA began tracking information about Fortune 500 general counsel and more broadly Fortune 1000 since 2004 This yearrsquos report found that there is a slow but positive progression towards achieving more representation in the top general counsel roles The number of female GCs and minority GCs increased in 2019 but they do not tell the complete story
There is still a long way to go before Fortune 1000 GCs are representative of the US population When reviewing the data holistically ldquoOpportunity for Changerdquo was quite low meaning that when opportunities arose to increase representation male GCs and white GCs were more likely to be chosen over women and minority candidates The rate of change will increase only if female and minority GCs are promoted more often at the highest levels This means that representation must also increase within the active attorney population As previous survey editions have shown once a female or minority candidate is awarded a GC position the pool from which their successor is drawn becomes more diverse as well
The panel will discuss missed opportunities for change equalizing the active attorney population and strategies on how to increase representation at the top in the legal profession
Panelistsbull Willie Hernandez ndash Director Facebook Incbull Linda Lu ndash Senior Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel TransUnionbull Ellisen Turner ndash Partner Kirkland amp Ellis LLP
4 1 5 P M - 4 3 0 P M B R E A K
Presentation of the George B Vashon Innovator Award and the 2020 Rainmaker Award Ceremony
Leaders are under extraordinary pressure right now They are expected to make decisions quickly with incomplete and rapidly evolving information Culture changes when leaders take action to change it and all leaders have an increasing responsibility to create a diverse equitable and inclusive workplace No matter your racial political or other identity the issues surrounding racial injustice in this country are impossible to escape And these issues are not ones that organizations or their leaders mdash from the C-Suite at the top of the hierarchy to employees on the frontline mdash can ignore Now is a time for leaders to think about what type of leader they need to be for all their workers especially the most vulnerable and marginalized
4 3 0 P M - 6 0 0 P M I N C L U S I V E L E A D E R S TA K E T H E W H E E L D R I V I N G S Y S T E M I C C H A N G E
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6 0 0 P M - 7 0 0 P M V I RT UA L N E T W O R K I N G R E C E P T I O N
This panel will discuss what business leaders at all levels can say and do to tackle these issues that impact on their organizations Wersquoll discuss the impact of recent events on employees of color What we can do to be authentic allies and drive change And what actions leaders are taking to address systemic racism (internal and external) and build diverse equitable and inclusive organizations for all
ModeratorSamantha Grant ndash Partner Sheppard Mullin Richter amp Hampton LLP
Panelistsbull Ricardo Anzaldua ndash Executive Vice President amp General Counsel amp Corporate Secretary Freddie Macbull Damien Atkins ndash Senior Vice President General Counsel amp Secretary The Hershey Companybull Julie Gruber ndash Chief Legal Compliance amp Sustainability Officer amp Corporate Secretary Gap Incbull Craig Silliman ndash Executive Vice President amp Chief Administrative Legal and Public Policy Officer Verizonbull Wanji Walcott ndash Executive Vice President Chief Legal Officer amp General Counsel Discover
Financial Services
Sponsored by
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Pathways Speakers
N A S S I B A B O U - K H A L I L
Chief Legal OfficerNokia
D A M I E N AT K I N S
Senior Vice President General Counsel
amp SecretaryThe Hershey Company
J A C K C H E N
Corporate CounselGoogle LLC
J A M I E D E A N
PartnerWomble Bond Dickinson (US)
LLP
D E N E E N D O N N L E Y
Senior Vice President amp General Counsel
Consolidated Edison Company of New York Inc
E R I C F R I E D M A N
Executive Partner Mergers amp Acquisitions
Skadden Arps Slate Meagher amp Flom LLP
F R A N K D E C O S TA
PartnerFinnegan Henderson Farabow
Garrett amp Dunner LLP
E VA N G E L I N A A L M I R A N T E A R E N A
Vice President Associate General Counsel
Intel Corporation
C Y N T H I A D O W
D A R R E L L G AY
Head of Global Legal Regulatory
amp Compliance PracticeRussell Reynolds Associates
PartnerArent Fox LLP
S A M A N T H A G R A N T
PartnerSheppard Mullin
Richter amp Hampton LLP
M I C H E L L E B A N K S
Senior AdvisorBarkerGilmore
K A R E E M D A L E
Director amp Senior CounselDiscover Financial Services
J A C Q U E L I N E D AV I S
Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel -
Commericial Legal GroupVMware Inc
S H E I L A D E N T O N
Senior Vice President amp General Counsel
Legal Government Affairsamp Public Policy
Boehringer Ingelheim USA Corporation
R I C A R D O A N Z A L D U A
Executive Vice President General Counsel
amp Corporate SecretaryFreddie Mac
PAT R I C K D U K E S
Associate Vice President Commercial Claims Legal
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
A S C O T T B O L D E N
Managing Partner Reed Smith LLP - Washington DCReed Smith LLP
W I L L I E H E R N A N D E Z
DirectorFacebook Inc
T E R E S A H U T S O N
Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel
HR Legal Microsoft Corporation
J U L I E G R U B E R
Chief Legal Compliance amp Sustainability Officer amp
Corporate SecretaryGap Inc
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S E T H K R A U S S
Chief Legal Officer Endeavor
S A N D R A L E U N G
Executive Vice President amp General Counsel
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
J A M I W I N T Z M C K E O N
Firm ChairMorgan Lewis amp Bockius LLP
P H O N G N G U Y E N
T O M R O B E R T S O N
E L L I S E N T U R N E R
CounselState Farm Insurance
Corporate Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel
Microsoft Corporation
PartnerKirkland amp Ellis LLP
S T E V E M C M A N U S
Senior Vice President amp General Counsel
State Farm Insurance
Y V E S N G U Y E N
Corporate Counsel Global Labor amp Employment
Salesforce
T I N A S H AY PA I K E D AY
Global Head of DampI Advisory Services
Russell Reynolds Associates
C R A I G S I L L I M A N
Executive Vice President amp Chief Administrative
Legal and Public Policy OfficerVerizon
WA N J I WA L C O T T
Executive Vice President Chief Legal Officer amp General Counsel
Discover Financial Services
L ATA N YA L A N G L E Y
Vice President amp General Counsel Emerging Markets amp
Group Supply ChainBIC International
L I N D A L U
Senior Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel
TransUnion
C AT H E R I N E M C G R E G O R
CEOCatherine McGregor Research
A L E X I S M E N D O Z A
Vice President Nokia Software General Counsel amp Head of Customer Operations
Legal for the AmericasNokia Corporation
T H O M A S K I M
Chief Legal Officer amp Company Secretary
Thomson Reuters
S O P H I A P I L I O U R A S
President MCCA Advisory Practice
MCCA
D E V S TA H L K O P F
Corporate Vice President General Counsel
Microsoft Corporation
K W H I T N E R
Partner amp Co-Chair of the Diversity CouncilPaul Hastings LLP
D E N I S E Z A M O R E
Senior Associate General CounselUnitedHealthcare
K R I S T I N A L A U N E Y
PartnerSeyfarth Shaw LLP
L A U R A M A E C H T L E N
Partner Member Executive Committee Department
Chair Labor amp EmploymentSeyfarth Shaw LLP
J A N E S O N
Director LegalBarclays
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Filing for CLE
All of the panel sessions on Day 2 of Pathways are approved for CLE credit in the states listed below These sessions will be hosted in live Zoom webinars during which there will be a polling question intended to confirm your attendance and participation in the given session You must reply to this poll in order to receive CLE credit for each session
HOWWHEN WILL I RECEIVE MY CLE CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE
Within one week of the Creating Pathways to Diversity Virtual Conference all attendees who requested CLE credit will receive an email with subject line ldquoCLE Credit for MCCA Creating Pathways to Diversity Virtual Conferencerdquo from ABA MCLE (mcleamericanbarorg)
Please click on the link provided within the email and complete the form to request your CLE credit Your certificate of attendance will be emailed directly to you
THE PATHWAYS VIRTUAL CONFERENCE IS AVAILABLE FOR CLE CREDIT IN THE FOLLOWING STATES
In Hawaii and New Jersey we rely on their reciprocity policies pursuant to which our programs are deemed accredited once they are approved in the various reciprocity states where we apply such as California Illinois New York Pennsylvania and Texas
A NOTE ABOUT MCLE CREDIT
The content on this page is for informational and educational purposes only Each state has its own rules and regulations indicating what qualifies for CLE credit Certain programs subjects and formats may not receive credit in some states and there may be specific rules regarding who may earn credit or the maximum number of credit hours that may be earned with specific formats Please contact your state MCLE regulatory entity for specific questions about your MCLE rules
AlabamaAlaskaArizona
ArkansasCaliforniaColorado
ConnecticutGeorgia
HawaiiIllinoisIndiana
MinnesotaMississippiMissouriNevada
New Hampshire
New JerseyNew Mexico
New YorkNorth CarolinaNorth Dakota
OhioOklahomaOregon
PennsylvaniaTennessee
TexasUtah
VermontWashingtonWest Virginia
Wisconsin
SPONSORED BY
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MCCAPaul Hastings Case Study Series
Thanks to the vision and leadership of Paul Hastings MCCA partnered with Paul Hastings its clients and our corporate members to closely examine how corporations and its leaders are changing culture in their organizations We examined three different industries across the country pharmaceuticals technology and finance and are proud to present three case studies on creating an inclusive culture in legal teams
To read more about these Case Studies please click here
2 1
M I C H E A L B I N N S
PartnerParker Poe
C O N WAY E K P O
Executive DirectorMorgan Stanley
S O N N Y H AY N E S
PartnerWomble Bond Dickinson
(US) LLP
D A N I E L L E C O L E M A N
Senior Litigation CounselVMware Inc
S U S A N G A R C I A
Associate General CounselThomson Reuters
M J A N I N E J J I N G O
PartnerSkadden Arps Slate Meagher
amp Flom LLP
T E R R Y J O H N S O N
PartnerMorgan Lewis amp
Bockius LLP
A L E S H A D O M I N I Q U E
PartnerMitchell Silberberg amp
Knupp LLP
C H R I S T I N E H A R D Y
Deputy General Counsel amp Information
Governance CounselNorfolk Southern
Corporation
Rising Stars Award 2020
MCCArsquos Annual List of Rising Stars displays the bright future for the profession which is filled with exceptional individuals of incredible potential With backgrounds as diverse as their practice areas MCCArsquos Rising Stars share a love of the law a pursuit of excellence and a compassion for those in need The Rising Stars show a dedication to giving back to their community while mastering the art of balancing work with lives that include being expert speakers authors volunteers and leaders in their industry
LEARN MORE ABOUT MCCArsquoS 2020 RISING STARS
J E S S E N E VA R E Z
PartnerGoodwin Procter LLP
(ldquoGoodwinrdquo)
S M I TA R A J M O H A N
Product CounselApple
E LY J U A R E Z P E N N A N T
Senior CounselSpotify Inc
Sponsored Spotlight Videos - Watch on October 27
2 2
M AYA YA M A Z A K I
PartnerDavis Wright Tremaine LLP
M A R I A R S A L C E D O
PartnerShook Hardy amp Bacon
LLP
T I F FA N Y J S M I T H
PartnerWilmer Cutler Picking
Hale and Dorr LLP
B O N N I E W O L F
Associate Vice President Litigation Employment
DepartmentNationwide Insurance
V O L H A S A M A S I U K
Senior Privacy CounselAutodesk Inc
C A S I YA T H A N I E L
AttorneyMicrosoft Corporation
C E C I L I A S A N A B R I A
PartnerFinnegan Henderson
Farabow Garrett amp Dunner LLP
B E R N A R D W I L L I A M S J R
Director Global Head of Anti-Money Laundering
Governance and Compliance Training
eBay
2 3
S H A R I K L E V E N S
PartnerDentons
E L L I S E N T U R N E R
PartnerKirkland amp Ellis LLP
A L E X A N D R E R E N E
Partner Co-Chair Litigation amp Enforcement Practice Group
Ropes amp Gray LLP
L A U R A M A E C H T L E N
Partner Member Executive Committee Department Chair
Labor amp EmploymentSeyfarth Shaw LLP
B R E N D A N G U T I E R R E Z M C D O N N E L L
PartnerKampL Gates LLP
P H I L C H A
PartnerDuane Morris LLP
B R YA N B R A N T L E Y
Partner Co-Leader Transportation Industry Team
McGuireWoods LLP
S H E R R E S E S M I T H
Partner Vice Chair Data Privacy amp Cybersecurity
Paul Hastings LLP
W I L L C H U C H AWAT
Partner Team Lead of Mergers amp
Acquisitions PracticeSheppard Mullin Richter amp
Hampton LLP
R O N A L D M A C H E N
Partner Co-Chair of White Collar Defense and Investigations
PracticeWilmerHale
K O B I B R I N S O N
PartnerWinston amp Strawn LLP
Rainmakers Award 2020
MCCA is proud to recognize exceptional diverse attorneys whorsquove been selected as 2020 Rainmakers in recognition of their business acumen passion and dedication to proactive client development MCCA congratulates the 2020 Rainmakers and celebrates the diversity of their race and ethnicities gender sexual orientation and generational differences as well as the diversity in their practice areas and career paths The 2020 Rainmakers were selected from an exceptional group of prominent attorneys who have a proven record over the course of several years of compiling books of business exceeding $5 million annually and who have contributed significantly to their communities
LEARN MORE ABOUT MCCArsquoS 2020 RAINMAKERS
Sponsored Spotlight Videos - Watch on October 27
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Paula L Ettelbrick Award 2020MCCA created the Paula L Ettelbrick Award to celebrate unparalleled achievement by an individual or an organization in advancing lesbian gay bisexual and transgender attorneys The award is named for the late Paula L Ettelbrick whose quarter-century of work of organizations like Lambda Legal Defense and National Gay and Lesbian Task Force and the International Lesbian and Gay Human Rights Commission assisted thousands of individuals Her career as an educator and mentor at institutions like New York University Columbia University and the University of Michigan helped transform the national discussion regarding equality
Michelle is the Head of Labor Relations Americas at LSG Sky Chefs Inc headquartered in Irving TX She is a results-oriented executive with experience managing developing and coaching managers in employee and labor law and labor relations matters Michellersquos deep knowledge and experience in the airline railroad and catering industries along with her keen intelligence intuition and compassion enable complex matrixed organizations to embrace difficult challenges and necessary changes Having spent nearly two decades as a senior labor lawyer at a Fortune 500 company as an openly queer woman of color Michelle understands the core values of authenticity accountability and belonging with the emotional intelligence to determine when to use a
M I C H E L L E P E A K
Head of Labor Relations Americas
LSG Sky Chefs Inc
scalpel and when to use a sledgehammerPrior to becoming a labor relations lawyer Michelle served five years as a prosecutor in Omaha Nebraska a place she still considers home In this role Michelle prosecuted cases in the Juvenile Courts and the Special Victims Unit ranging from simple neglect of a child to First Degree Sexual Assault
Michelle serves as a leader in several roles at work and in the community while also frequently speaking on legal diversity and community issues As a corporate executive she has been widely recognized for her efforts including Top 100 Women of Influence by Diversity MBA Magazine Dallas Top 50 Women in Law by the National Diversity Council Corporate Counsel of the Year by Texas State Bar Office of Minority Affairs Top 100 Emerging Leaders under 50 by Diversity MBA Corporate Counsel of the Year amp Champion of Diversity by DCEO and Association of Corporate Counsel ndash DFW Chapter
Raised in humble beginnings Michelle beat the odds stacked against her with the same resilience she faces in todayrsquos business environments and continues the fight toward diversity equity and inclusion in law and in life Michelle is not just talking
about the importance of DEI she has spent decades serving on corporate and community committees and non-profit boards including Lambda Legal National Board Girls Inc of Metropolitan Dallas Corporate Counsel Women of Color Advisory Committee Minority Corporate Counsel Association Advisory Committee Texas Minority Counsel Program Committee and Association of Corporate Counsel ndash DFW
Michelle received her undergraduate degree in History and Criminal Justice at Mount Marty University Yankton South Dakota and her JD from Creighton University School of Law Omaha Nebraska She lives in Grand Prairie Texas with her wife Lauren and three children When not involved in community service amp advocacy she enjoys little league sports traveling and most recently meditation Her most endearing personal charitable outreach involves a 17-year annual Christmas drive which she organizes collects and delivers toys personally to children of families living in low-cost motels True to Michellersquos preference to shun the limelight she convinces a longtime friend to play Santa while Michelle herself dons elfin attire as Santarsquos helper
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Law Firm Honoree
Corporate Legal Department Honoree
George B Vashon Innovator Award 2020
The award is presented to smaller companies (not in the Fortune 1000) andor law firms (less than 500 attorneys) that have led the way with innovative best practices to assist diverse attorneys It is named for scholar abolitionist and lawyer George B Vashon who was the first licensed African American attorney in New York State (1848) and one of the first admitted to practice before the US Supreme Court (1867)
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Equity Track Program
The MCCA developed the Equity Track Program (ldquoEquity Trackrdquo or ldquoProgramrdquo) in 2016 to address the lack of diversity within the equity partnership levels at majority-owned law firms as reported by our Law Firm Diversity Survey After its initial launch MCCA received feedback and paused to redesign a more comprehensive Equity Track Program
We relaunched the Program in 2019 to address the continuing lack of diversity at the highest partnership levels in our largest law firms in the US The Equity Track is a twelve-month program and we selected ten diverse income partners at major law firms The Program is designed to achieve three goals identify develop and promote diverse partners to achieve and maintain equity status within their firms
S O N N Y H AY N E S TA M A R O N H O U S T O N
C Y N D I E C H A N G E S T E L A D I A Z
2019-2020 Participants
J U A N A R T E A G A
L E W I S G O S S I I
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A M A N D E E P S I D H U T I F FA N Y S M I T HK A R E N J O R D A N
G E O F F R E Y Y O U N G
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Sources of Success Program
The Sources of Success Program (the ldquoProgramrdquo) is a twelve-month professional development program tailored for mid-career women and diverse attorneys from corporate legal departments and law firms The focus is on identifying successful career strategies and allowing attorneys to develop leadership and management skills as well as an opportunity for attorneys to find the right mentor to guide their career advancement
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Your law firm or legal department must be an MCCA member In-house Counsel three or more reporting levels from general counsel Law firm attorneys must be an associate with a minimum of five yearsrsquo experience Diverse attorneys are encouraged to apply
C H A R L E N E J O N E S
Director amp Associate General Counsel
C O U R T N E Y C A N N O N
Counsel ndash Legal Affairs Entertainment and
Lifestyle Group
M ATA R D I O U F
Associate Attorney
D AV I S K I M
Senior Counsel
J O H N T D AV I S
Associate Patent Attorney
D E N D R I C K G A M B L E
Senior Vice President amp Assistant General Counsel
P U N E E T A R O R A
Senior Counsel Employee Benefits amp
Executive Compensation
M O N I Q U E D E L B R I D G E
Vice President amp Associate General Counsel
N I K K I H A S S E L B A R T H
Associate
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C O R Y PAT T E R S O N
Of Counsel
L U A N A M E N D E S
Senior Corporate Counsel
A LVA R O P E R A LTA
Associate
S H AY N E O rsquo R E I L LY
Associate General Counsel IP Litigation
J E R M A I N E M C P H E R S O N
Vice PresidentSenior Counsel
A M I T PA R E K H
Corporate amp Securities Associate
N AT H A L I E L E N G O C
Senior Corporate Counsel ndash Global Labor amp Employment
O L I V E N E M A K E R S O N
Associate Corporate Counsel
A A R O N K L E V E N
Counsel
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L E S L I E S T E V E N S
S O N I A VA L D E Z
Privacy amp Compliance Counsel and Data Protection Officer
Senior Counsel
D A N I E L L E T H O M P S O N
Associate
J O N E L L E S A U N D E R S
A N J U M U N WA L A
Associate Attorney
Counsel
S U N U P I L L A I
Associate
E M M A S A L U S T R O
Assistant General Counsel
M I C H E L L E P H A M
Counsel
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Thank You to Our
S T R AT E G I C M E M B E R S
PA RT N E R M E M B E R S
3 2
Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors
C H A M P I O N
T R A I L B L A Z E R S
I N N OVATO R S
P I O N E E R S
3 3
C ATA LY S T S
Allstate
Norfolk Southern Corporation
In-House Focus
Axinn Veltrop amp Harkrider LLP
Duane Morris LLP
KampL Gates LLP
American Arbitration Association
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S O P H I A P I L I O U R A S
L A U R E N H O S S F E L D
F E L I P E B R A G A
President MCCA Advisory Practice
Assistant Counsel Program Manager
Vice President of Strategy amp Business Solutions
For sponsorship opportunities visit wwwmccacomevents for more detailsor contact sponsorshipmccacom
MCCA Staff
T I E A R A J O N E S
Associate Web Developer Digital Media Designer
S A B I N A G I L I O L I
Marketing Strategist amp Community Development
Manager
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A N D Y Y O O
Senior Vice PresidentGeneral CounselSavvas Learning
R E G I N A L D M R A S C H
General Counsel ndash Head of Legal
Rakuten USA Inc
D A N I E L L E V I L L O C H
Head of LegalAtlantic Sapphire
N-GEN Advisory Board Corporate Secretary
K R I S H N A V E E R A R A G H AVA N
PartnerSullivan amp Cromwell LLP
T E O N TA A W I L L I A M S
Senior Associate General Counsel
United Healthcare Corporation
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Come build the future of LegalTo keep up with Amazonrsquos growing list of exciting business opportunities we are looking for legal professionals who thrive on big challenges think creatively and analytically to solve hard problems and consistently deliver great results despite the odds We want people who are excited about working with innovative and disruptive businesses to deliver incredible customer experiences
amazonjobslegal
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Agenda
9 0 0 A M - 6 0 0 P M
9 0 0 A M - 6 0 0 P M
R E G I S T R AT I O N A N D I N F O R M AT I O N D E S K
D I V E R S I T Y C A R E E R E X P O
Sponsored by
2020 Pathways Champion Sponsor
We know that in todayrsquos world career development and career mobility are closely intertwined which is why we are offering an opportunity for our members to connect with each other in many different forums
In 2017 MCCA launched the Diversity Career Expo at our annual Creating Pathways to Diversity Conference with great success Prospective corporate employers connected with diverse talent from all over the country while promoting their legal department as an employer of choice It was a fantastic opportunity for prospective candidates to learn about the different corporations conduct informational interviews and learn why our member organizations may be an employer of choice and the key to their career development
Join us again as we host the Fourth Annual Diversity Career Expo virtually Please keep in mind that any meeting does not in any way imply or guarantee an interview or a position It is a forum for both parties to connect and learn more about each other
2020 DIVERSITY CAREER EXPO PARTICIPATING COMPANIES
PROSPECTIVE CORPORATE EMPLOYERIf you are an interested prospective corporate employer who may or may not have a current open requi-sition but would like to connect with diverse talent for current open opportunities or long term planning please contact Sophia Piliouras at spiliourasmccacom for more details
To learn more about the Diversity Career Expo and view past participants click here
O C T 2 0 T U E S DAY
Connect with and learn more about our Pathways Conference sponsors Attendees can visit exhibitor booths to watch videos download materials and direct request more information
PARTICIPATING COMPANIES
9 0 0 A M - 6 0 0 P M E X H I B I TO R H A L L
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9 0 0 A M - 6 0 0 P M A M A ZO N I N F O R M AT I O N A L I N T E R V I E W B L I T Z
Amazon has once again partnered with MCCA to host its ldquoAmazon Blitzrdquo and meet with individuals interested in exploring opportunities with Amazon Legal
Applicants must register and attend the Creating Pathways to Diversity Conference in order to be considered
Sponsored by
2020 Pathways Champion Sponsor
MCCArsquos Pitch Session Network (ldquoPSNrdquo) allows in-house counsel to connect with diverse law firm partners at majority law firms diversify their preferred provider portfolios and hold law firms accountable for their diversity efforts Member law firms and sponsors will have the ability to meet privately with in-house counsel to pitch the legal services they offer and develop meaningful connections with potential clients
MCCA created the Pitch Session Network to address the lack of diversity at the equity partner-level in law firms and is in collaboration with
2020 PSN CORPORATE PARTICIPANTS
9 0 0 A M - 6 0 0 P M P I TC H S E S S I O N N E T W O R K
1 0 0 P M - 4 3 0 P M M C C Arsquo S B L U E P R I N T F O R S E L L I N G amp B U Y I N G ndash A P I TC H W O R K S H O P F O R O U T S I D E C O U N S E L
Through instruction and experiential learning participants will work together to learn skills and behaviors for building successful business relationships Outside counsel will have the opportunity to work in teams to develop a formal pitch from a mock RFP for legal services which will be presented to senior in-house counsel
This workshop is open to law firm members only and has max capacity of 20 participants The workshop required pre-registration and has reached max capacity
Workshop Coachesbull Patrick Dukes ndash Associate Vice President Commercial Claims Legal Nationwide Mutual Insurance Companybull Jacqueline Davis ndash Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel ndash Commercial Legal Group VMware Incbull Frank Decosta ndash Partner Finnegan Henderson Farabow Garrett amp Dunner LLPbull Willie Hernandez ndash Director Facebook Incbull Phong Nguyen ndash Counsel State Farm Insurancebull Denise Zamore ndash Senior Associate General Counsel UnitedHealthcare
1 0
6 0 0 P M - 7 0 0 P M A M A ZO N N E T W O R K I N G R E C E P T I O N
1 1
1 2
Connect with and learn more about our Pathways Conference sponsors Attendees can visit exhibitor booths to watch videos download materials and direct request more information
PARTICIPATING COMPANIES
Presentation of the Paula L Ettelbrick Award and the 2020 Rising Stars Award Ceremony
The disruption of 2020 has forced many legal organizations to take a new look at their workplace cultures Between concerns about health and safety due to COVID and renewed calls for racial justice across America it has been nearly impossible to ignore what some might consider soft topics Leaders in the legal community have responded but against a challenging backdrop with many ndash particularly people of color ndash experiencing little sense of belonging to their organizations
In 2018 together with Russell Reynolds Associates (RRA) MCCA developed a proprietary Inclusion Index Survey to help organizations assess leadership practices and culture to create a baseline metric of inclusion and measure progress over time
The panel will discuss this yearrsquos survey results how legal organizations and their leaders are navigating this challenging year and what it means to be an inclusive leader to effectuate change and develop a diverse equitable and inclusive workplace during a time of uncertainty
ModeratorTina Shah Paikeday ndash Global Head of DampI Advisory Services Russell Reynolds Associates
Panelistsbull Deneen Donnley ndash Senior Vice President amp General Counsel Consolidated Edison Company of New
York Incbull Cynthia Dow ndash Head of Global Legal Regulatory and Compliance Practice Russell Reynolds Associatesbull Eric Friedman ndash Executive Partner Mergers and Acquisitions Skadden Arps Slate Meagher amp Flom LLPbull Jami Wintz McKeon ndash Firm Chair Morgan Lewis amp Bockius LLPbull Steve McManus ndash Senior Vice President amp General Counsel State Farm Insurancebull Dev Stahlkopf ndashCorporate Vice President General Counsel Microsoft Corporation
1 0 3 0 A M - 7 0 0 P M
1 0 3 0 A M - 1 0 4 5 P M
1 0 3 0 A M - 7 0 0 P M
1 0 4 5 A M - 1 2 0 5 P M
I N F O R M AT I O N D E S K
W E LC O M E A N D O P E N I N G R E M A R K S
E X H I B I TO R H A L L
L E A D I N G T H RO U G H C R I S I S M C C A 2 0 2 0 I N C L U S I O N I N D E X R E P O RT
Remarks byJean Lee ndash MCCArsquos CEO amp PresidentStuart Alderoty ndash MCCA Board Chair General Counsel at Ripple
O C T 2 7 T U E S DAY
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H O W TO M E A S U R E U P Damp I DATA T R A N S PA R E N C Y A N D H O W TO E F F E C T I V E LY M A N AG E T H E L E G A L R I S K
Businesses ndash and their employees prospective employees clients and investors ndash are increasingly focused on the importance of having a workforce that is diverse equitable and inclusive What risks if any do businesses need to consider in the collection disclosure and use of diversity equity and inclusion (DEI) information After describing the legal framework for assessing potential discrimination-related risks associated with DEI data this panel will discuss best practices and pitfalls in navigating how to balance these risks with DEI strategic goals and other business considerations The panel will also discuss whether businesses can and should protect against disclosure of DEI data as a ldquotrade secretrdquo or otherwise
ModeratorDarrell Gay ndash Partner Arent Fox LLP
Panelistsbull Teresa Hutson ndash Vice PresidentDeputy General Counsel HR Legal Microsoft Corporationbull Alexis Mendoza ndash Vice President Nokia Software General Counsel amp Head of Customer Operations
Legal for the Americas Nokia Corporationbull Yves Nguyen ndash Corporate Counsel Global Labor amp Employment Salesforce
1 2 2 0 P M - 1 1 5 P M I N C L U S I V E D E S I G N A N D AC C E S S I B I L I T Y I N A R E M OT E -W O R K W O R L D
According to the 2018 Bureau of Labor Statistics report just over 19 of people with self-identified disabilities are employed Succeeding in the workplace is not easy for employees with disabilities who often face discrimination especially in highly competitive industries such as tech and finance They currently face even more challenges as we navigate a global pandemic civil unrest and working remotely in large numbers
This year we also celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act The ADA paved the way for decades of incremental changes to the way buildings businesses and laws accommodate people with a wide variety of disabilities The lawrsquos effect has been profound but therersquos still a lot of work to do
This panel will focus on the current remote work reality and the increased need to incorporate inclusive design and accessibility into the workplace Accessibility is about creating products that are usable by everyone Inclusive design is a mindset that involves understanding user diversity Neither is optional and must be part of your business ecosystem and managedmeasured It starts with people and is imperative as your organization builds an equitable and inclusive culture and diverse pipeline of talent
ModeratorJamie Dean ndash Partner Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP
Panelistsbull Jack Chen ndash Corporate Counsel Google LLCbull Kareem Dale ndash Director amp Senior Counsel Discover Financial Servicesbull Kristina Launey ndash Partner Seyfarth Shaw LLP
1 2 0 5 P M - 1 2 2 0 P M B R E A K
1 1 5 P M - 2 0 0 P M N E T W O R K I N G R E C E P T I O N
Sponsored by
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2 0 0 P M - 3 0 0 P M M C C A PAU L H A S T I N G S C A S E S T U D I E S S E R I E S S T R AT E G I E S O N H O W TO B U I L D A D I V E R S E amp I N C L U S I V E W O R K C U LT U R E
Collaboration and creating a diverse and inclusive workplace are key to talent retention innovation and risk mitigation In recent years there were many noteworthy employee challenges in corporate America and around the world Those events suggest that the world is changing and although there is growing division many were finding strength in numbers and we saw employees standing united in protest demanding changes in their work culture andor policies to reflect their collective values
Thanks to the vision and leadership of Paul Hastings MCCA partnered with Paul Hastings its clients and our corporate members to closely examine how corporations and its leaders are changing culture in their organizations We examined three different industries across the country pharmaceuticals (Boehringer Ingelheim) technology (Intel) and finance (Barclays) and will discuss the case studiesrsquo findings and what it takes to create a diverse and inclusive work culture
ModeratorDr Catherine McGregor ndash CEO Catherine McGregor ResearchSophia Piliouras ndash President MCCA Advisory Practice
Panelistsbull Evangelina Almirantearena ndash Vice President Associate General Counsel Intel Corporationbull Sheila Denton ndash Senior Vice President and General Counsel Legal Government Affairs amp Public Policy
Boehringer Ingelheim USA Corporationbull Jane Son ndash Director Legal Barclaysbull K Whitner ndash Partner and Co-Chair of the Diversity Council Paul Hastings LLP
S H O W M E T H E M O N E Y O R I G I N AT I O N C R E D I T A N D O U T S I D E C O U N S E L E N G AG E M E N T
Join us for a panel discussing on the important and rarely discussed component needed for the advancement of lawyers of color at law firms ndash Origination Credit We will discuss the credit allocation process and some of the challenges that exist and how that specifically affects lawyers of color Discussion will also focus on the meaning of origination credit why it matters and how corporate counsel can navigate and challenge compensation systems that are not aligned with the values of diversity equity and inclusion
ModeratorA Scott Bolden ndash Managing Partner Reed Smith LLP ndash Washington DC
Panelistsbull Nassib Abou-Khalil ndash Chief Legal Officer Nokiabull Michelle Banks ndash Senior Advisor BarkerGilmore LLCbull Sandra Leung ndash Executive Vice President amp General Counsel Bristol-Myers Squibb Companybull Tom Robertson ndash Corporate Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel Microsoft Corporation
3 0 0 P M - 3 1 5 P M B R E A K
3 1 5 P M - 4 1 5 P M R I S E A N D S H I N E C O R P O R AT E A M E R I C A WA K E S U P TO S Y S T E M I C R AC I S M
After the recent high-profile deaths of Black Americans due to police use of force discussions of systemic racism are now front and center in all organizations CEOs worldwide and across industries have spoken out expressing their horror and outrage as well as their resolve to do more Companies have announced significant financial commitments others have referred to actions to be taken and early movers have begun to announce or amplify business-related initiatives Institutional investors asset owners asset managers private equity fund limited partners and investor groups have also begun speaking out and considering action with respect to companies in their portfolios
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Many people found some of the statements released by companies in the wake of George Floydrsquos murder by a police officer merely symbolic empty and an attempt to appear ldquowokerdquo without any real weight behind them
The question for all is how to follow through on the sentiments expressed and drive positive change what tools are available to address systemic racism and injustice and the threats they pose and how can those tools be used
ModeratorLaura Maechtlen ndash Partner Member Executive Committee Department Chair Labor amp Employment Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Panelistsbull Thomas Kim ndash Chief Legal Officer amp Company Secretary Thomson Reutersbull Seth Krauss ndash Chief Legal Officer Endeavorbull LaTanya Langley ndash Vice President amp General Counsel Emerging Markets amp Group Supply Chain BIC International
O P P O RT U N I T Y F O R C H A N G E M C C Arsquo S A N N UA L G E N E R A L C O U N S E L S U R V E Y R E P O RT
Since 1999 MCCA began tracking information about Fortune 500 general counsel and more broadly Fortune 1000 since 2004 This yearrsquos report found that there is a slow but positive progression towards achieving more representation in the top general counsel roles The number of female GCs and minority GCs increased in 2019 but they do not tell the complete story
There is still a long way to go before Fortune 1000 GCs are representative of the US population When reviewing the data holistically ldquoOpportunity for Changerdquo was quite low meaning that when opportunities arose to increase representation male GCs and white GCs were more likely to be chosen over women and minority candidates The rate of change will increase only if female and minority GCs are promoted more often at the highest levels This means that representation must also increase within the active attorney population As previous survey editions have shown once a female or minority candidate is awarded a GC position the pool from which their successor is drawn becomes more diverse as well
The panel will discuss missed opportunities for change equalizing the active attorney population and strategies on how to increase representation at the top in the legal profession
Panelistsbull Willie Hernandez ndash Director Facebook Incbull Linda Lu ndash Senior Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel TransUnionbull Ellisen Turner ndash Partner Kirkland amp Ellis LLP
4 1 5 P M - 4 3 0 P M B R E A K
Presentation of the George B Vashon Innovator Award and the 2020 Rainmaker Award Ceremony
Leaders are under extraordinary pressure right now They are expected to make decisions quickly with incomplete and rapidly evolving information Culture changes when leaders take action to change it and all leaders have an increasing responsibility to create a diverse equitable and inclusive workplace No matter your racial political or other identity the issues surrounding racial injustice in this country are impossible to escape And these issues are not ones that organizations or their leaders mdash from the C-Suite at the top of the hierarchy to employees on the frontline mdash can ignore Now is a time for leaders to think about what type of leader they need to be for all their workers especially the most vulnerable and marginalized
4 3 0 P M - 6 0 0 P M I N C L U S I V E L E A D E R S TA K E T H E W H E E L D R I V I N G S Y S T E M I C C H A N G E
1 6
6 0 0 P M - 7 0 0 P M V I RT UA L N E T W O R K I N G R E C E P T I O N
This panel will discuss what business leaders at all levels can say and do to tackle these issues that impact on their organizations Wersquoll discuss the impact of recent events on employees of color What we can do to be authentic allies and drive change And what actions leaders are taking to address systemic racism (internal and external) and build diverse equitable and inclusive organizations for all
ModeratorSamantha Grant ndash Partner Sheppard Mullin Richter amp Hampton LLP
Panelistsbull Ricardo Anzaldua ndash Executive Vice President amp General Counsel amp Corporate Secretary Freddie Macbull Damien Atkins ndash Senior Vice President General Counsel amp Secretary The Hershey Companybull Julie Gruber ndash Chief Legal Compliance amp Sustainability Officer amp Corporate Secretary Gap Incbull Craig Silliman ndash Executive Vice President amp Chief Administrative Legal and Public Policy Officer Verizonbull Wanji Walcott ndash Executive Vice President Chief Legal Officer amp General Counsel Discover
Financial Services
Sponsored by
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Pathways Speakers
N A S S I B A B O U - K H A L I L
Chief Legal OfficerNokia
D A M I E N AT K I N S
Senior Vice President General Counsel
amp SecretaryThe Hershey Company
J A C K C H E N
Corporate CounselGoogle LLC
J A M I E D E A N
PartnerWomble Bond Dickinson (US)
LLP
D E N E E N D O N N L E Y
Senior Vice President amp General Counsel
Consolidated Edison Company of New York Inc
E R I C F R I E D M A N
Executive Partner Mergers amp Acquisitions
Skadden Arps Slate Meagher amp Flom LLP
F R A N K D E C O S TA
PartnerFinnegan Henderson Farabow
Garrett amp Dunner LLP
E VA N G E L I N A A L M I R A N T E A R E N A
Vice President Associate General Counsel
Intel Corporation
C Y N T H I A D O W
D A R R E L L G AY
Head of Global Legal Regulatory
amp Compliance PracticeRussell Reynolds Associates
PartnerArent Fox LLP
S A M A N T H A G R A N T
PartnerSheppard Mullin
Richter amp Hampton LLP
M I C H E L L E B A N K S
Senior AdvisorBarkerGilmore
K A R E E M D A L E
Director amp Senior CounselDiscover Financial Services
J A C Q U E L I N E D AV I S
Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel -
Commericial Legal GroupVMware Inc
S H E I L A D E N T O N
Senior Vice President amp General Counsel
Legal Government Affairsamp Public Policy
Boehringer Ingelheim USA Corporation
R I C A R D O A N Z A L D U A
Executive Vice President General Counsel
amp Corporate SecretaryFreddie Mac
PAT R I C K D U K E S
Associate Vice President Commercial Claims Legal
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
A S C O T T B O L D E N
Managing Partner Reed Smith LLP - Washington DCReed Smith LLP
W I L L I E H E R N A N D E Z
DirectorFacebook Inc
T E R E S A H U T S O N
Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel
HR Legal Microsoft Corporation
J U L I E G R U B E R
Chief Legal Compliance amp Sustainability Officer amp
Corporate SecretaryGap Inc
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S E T H K R A U S S
Chief Legal Officer Endeavor
S A N D R A L E U N G
Executive Vice President amp General Counsel
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
J A M I W I N T Z M C K E O N
Firm ChairMorgan Lewis amp Bockius LLP
P H O N G N G U Y E N
T O M R O B E R T S O N
E L L I S E N T U R N E R
CounselState Farm Insurance
Corporate Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel
Microsoft Corporation
PartnerKirkland amp Ellis LLP
S T E V E M C M A N U S
Senior Vice President amp General Counsel
State Farm Insurance
Y V E S N G U Y E N
Corporate Counsel Global Labor amp Employment
Salesforce
T I N A S H AY PA I K E D AY
Global Head of DampI Advisory Services
Russell Reynolds Associates
C R A I G S I L L I M A N
Executive Vice President amp Chief Administrative
Legal and Public Policy OfficerVerizon
WA N J I WA L C O T T
Executive Vice President Chief Legal Officer amp General Counsel
Discover Financial Services
L ATA N YA L A N G L E Y
Vice President amp General Counsel Emerging Markets amp
Group Supply ChainBIC International
L I N D A L U
Senior Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel
TransUnion
C AT H E R I N E M C G R E G O R
CEOCatherine McGregor Research
A L E X I S M E N D O Z A
Vice President Nokia Software General Counsel amp Head of Customer Operations
Legal for the AmericasNokia Corporation
T H O M A S K I M
Chief Legal Officer amp Company Secretary
Thomson Reuters
S O P H I A P I L I O U R A S
President MCCA Advisory Practice
MCCA
D E V S TA H L K O P F
Corporate Vice President General Counsel
Microsoft Corporation
K W H I T N E R
Partner amp Co-Chair of the Diversity CouncilPaul Hastings LLP
D E N I S E Z A M O R E
Senior Associate General CounselUnitedHealthcare
K R I S T I N A L A U N E Y
PartnerSeyfarth Shaw LLP
L A U R A M A E C H T L E N
Partner Member Executive Committee Department
Chair Labor amp EmploymentSeyfarth Shaw LLP
J A N E S O N
Director LegalBarclays
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Filing for CLE
All of the panel sessions on Day 2 of Pathways are approved for CLE credit in the states listed below These sessions will be hosted in live Zoom webinars during which there will be a polling question intended to confirm your attendance and participation in the given session You must reply to this poll in order to receive CLE credit for each session
HOWWHEN WILL I RECEIVE MY CLE CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE
Within one week of the Creating Pathways to Diversity Virtual Conference all attendees who requested CLE credit will receive an email with subject line ldquoCLE Credit for MCCA Creating Pathways to Diversity Virtual Conferencerdquo from ABA MCLE (mcleamericanbarorg)
Please click on the link provided within the email and complete the form to request your CLE credit Your certificate of attendance will be emailed directly to you
THE PATHWAYS VIRTUAL CONFERENCE IS AVAILABLE FOR CLE CREDIT IN THE FOLLOWING STATES
In Hawaii and New Jersey we rely on their reciprocity policies pursuant to which our programs are deemed accredited once they are approved in the various reciprocity states where we apply such as California Illinois New York Pennsylvania and Texas
A NOTE ABOUT MCLE CREDIT
The content on this page is for informational and educational purposes only Each state has its own rules and regulations indicating what qualifies for CLE credit Certain programs subjects and formats may not receive credit in some states and there may be specific rules regarding who may earn credit or the maximum number of credit hours that may be earned with specific formats Please contact your state MCLE regulatory entity for specific questions about your MCLE rules
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MCCAPaul Hastings Case Study Series
Thanks to the vision and leadership of Paul Hastings MCCA partnered with Paul Hastings its clients and our corporate members to closely examine how corporations and its leaders are changing culture in their organizations We examined three different industries across the country pharmaceuticals technology and finance and are proud to present three case studies on creating an inclusive culture in legal teams
To read more about these Case Studies please click here
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M I C H E A L B I N N S
PartnerParker Poe
C O N WAY E K P O
Executive DirectorMorgan Stanley
S O N N Y H AY N E S
PartnerWomble Bond Dickinson
(US) LLP
D A N I E L L E C O L E M A N
Senior Litigation CounselVMware Inc
S U S A N G A R C I A
Associate General CounselThomson Reuters
M J A N I N E J J I N G O
PartnerSkadden Arps Slate Meagher
amp Flom LLP
T E R R Y J O H N S O N
PartnerMorgan Lewis amp
Bockius LLP
A L E S H A D O M I N I Q U E
PartnerMitchell Silberberg amp
Knupp LLP
C H R I S T I N E H A R D Y
Deputy General Counsel amp Information
Governance CounselNorfolk Southern
Corporation
Rising Stars Award 2020
MCCArsquos Annual List of Rising Stars displays the bright future for the profession which is filled with exceptional individuals of incredible potential With backgrounds as diverse as their practice areas MCCArsquos Rising Stars share a love of the law a pursuit of excellence and a compassion for those in need The Rising Stars show a dedication to giving back to their community while mastering the art of balancing work with lives that include being expert speakers authors volunteers and leaders in their industry
LEARN MORE ABOUT MCCArsquoS 2020 RISING STARS
J E S S E N E VA R E Z
PartnerGoodwin Procter LLP
(ldquoGoodwinrdquo)
S M I TA R A J M O H A N
Product CounselApple
E LY J U A R E Z P E N N A N T
Senior CounselSpotify Inc
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M AYA YA M A Z A K I
PartnerDavis Wright Tremaine LLP
M A R I A R S A L C E D O
PartnerShook Hardy amp Bacon
LLP
T I F FA N Y J S M I T H
PartnerWilmer Cutler Picking
Hale and Dorr LLP
B O N N I E W O L F
Associate Vice President Litigation Employment
DepartmentNationwide Insurance
V O L H A S A M A S I U K
Senior Privacy CounselAutodesk Inc
C A S I YA T H A N I E L
AttorneyMicrosoft Corporation
C E C I L I A S A N A B R I A
PartnerFinnegan Henderson
Farabow Garrett amp Dunner LLP
B E R N A R D W I L L I A M S J R
Director Global Head of Anti-Money Laundering
Governance and Compliance Training
eBay
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S H A R I K L E V E N S
PartnerDentons
E L L I S E N T U R N E R
PartnerKirkland amp Ellis LLP
A L E X A N D R E R E N E
Partner Co-Chair Litigation amp Enforcement Practice Group
Ropes amp Gray LLP
L A U R A M A E C H T L E N
Partner Member Executive Committee Department Chair
Labor amp EmploymentSeyfarth Shaw LLP
B R E N D A N G U T I E R R E Z M C D O N N E L L
PartnerKampL Gates LLP
P H I L C H A
PartnerDuane Morris LLP
B R YA N B R A N T L E Y
Partner Co-Leader Transportation Industry Team
McGuireWoods LLP
S H E R R E S E S M I T H
Partner Vice Chair Data Privacy amp Cybersecurity
Paul Hastings LLP
W I L L C H U C H AWAT
Partner Team Lead of Mergers amp
Acquisitions PracticeSheppard Mullin Richter amp
Hampton LLP
R O N A L D M A C H E N
Partner Co-Chair of White Collar Defense and Investigations
PracticeWilmerHale
K O B I B R I N S O N
PartnerWinston amp Strawn LLP
Rainmakers Award 2020
MCCA is proud to recognize exceptional diverse attorneys whorsquove been selected as 2020 Rainmakers in recognition of their business acumen passion and dedication to proactive client development MCCA congratulates the 2020 Rainmakers and celebrates the diversity of their race and ethnicities gender sexual orientation and generational differences as well as the diversity in their practice areas and career paths The 2020 Rainmakers were selected from an exceptional group of prominent attorneys who have a proven record over the course of several years of compiling books of business exceeding $5 million annually and who have contributed significantly to their communities
LEARN MORE ABOUT MCCArsquoS 2020 RAINMAKERS
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Paula L Ettelbrick Award 2020MCCA created the Paula L Ettelbrick Award to celebrate unparalleled achievement by an individual or an organization in advancing lesbian gay bisexual and transgender attorneys The award is named for the late Paula L Ettelbrick whose quarter-century of work of organizations like Lambda Legal Defense and National Gay and Lesbian Task Force and the International Lesbian and Gay Human Rights Commission assisted thousands of individuals Her career as an educator and mentor at institutions like New York University Columbia University and the University of Michigan helped transform the national discussion regarding equality
Michelle is the Head of Labor Relations Americas at LSG Sky Chefs Inc headquartered in Irving TX She is a results-oriented executive with experience managing developing and coaching managers in employee and labor law and labor relations matters Michellersquos deep knowledge and experience in the airline railroad and catering industries along with her keen intelligence intuition and compassion enable complex matrixed organizations to embrace difficult challenges and necessary changes Having spent nearly two decades as a senior labor lawyer at a Fortune 500 company as an openly queer woman of color Michelle understands the core values of authenticity accountability and belonging with the emotional intelligence to determine when to use a
M I C H E L L E P E A K
Head of Labor Relations Americas
LSG Sky Chefs Inc
scalpel and when to use a sledgehammerPrior to becoming a labor relations lawyer Michelle served five years as a prosecutor in Omaha Nebraska a place she still considers home In this role Michelle prosecuted cases in the Juvenile Courts and the Special Victims Unit ranging from simple neglect of a child to First Degree Sexual Assault
Michelle serves as a leader in several roles at work and in the community while also frequently speaking on legal diversity and community issues As a corporate executive she has been widely recognized for her efforts including Top 100 Women of Influence by Diversity MBA Magazine Dallas Top 50 Women in Law by the National Diversity Council Corporate Counsel of the Year by Texas State Bar Office of Minority Affairs Top 100 Emerging Leaders under 50 by Diversity MBA Corporate Counsel of the Year amp Champion of Diversity by DCEO and Association of Corporate Counsel ndash DFW Chapter
Raised in humble beginnings Michelle beat the odds stacked against her with the same resilience she faces in todayrsquos business environments and continues the fight toward diversity equity and inclusion in law and in life Michelle is not just talking
about the importance of DEI she has spent decades serving on corporate and community committees and non-profit boards including Lambda Legal National Board Girls Inc of Metropolitan Dallas Corporate Counsel Women of Color Advisory Committee Minority Corporate Counsel Association Advisory Committee Texas Minority Counsel Program Committee and Association of Corporate Counsel ndash DFW
Michelle received her undergraduate degree in History and Criminal Justice at Mount Marty University Yankton South Dakota and her JD from Creighton University School of Law Omaha Nebraska She lives in Grand Prairie Texas with her wife Lauren and three children When not involved in community service amp advocacy she enjoys little league sports traveling and most recently meditation Her most endearing personal charitable outreach involves a 17-year annual Christmas drive which she organizes collects and delivers toys personally to children of families living in low-cost motels True to Michellersquos preference to shun the limelight she convinces a longtime friend to play Santa while Michelle herself dons elfin attire as Santarsquos helper
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Law Firm Honoree
Corporate Legal Department Honoree
George B Vashon Innovator Award 2020
The award is presented to smaller companies (not in the Fortune 1000) andor law firms (less than 500 attorneys) that have led the way with innovative best practices to assist diverse attorneys It is named for scholar abolitionist and lawyer George B Vashon who was the first licensed African American attorney in New York State (1848) and one of the first admitted to practice before the US Supreme Court (1867)
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Equity Track Program
The MCCA developed the Equity Track Program (ldquoEquity Trackrdquo or ldquoProgramrdquo) in 2016 to address the lack of diversity within the equity partnership levels at majority-owned law firms as reported by our Law Firm Diversity Survey After its initial launch MCCA received feedback and paused to redesign a more comprehensive Equity Track Program
We relaunched the Program in 2019 to address the continuing lack of diversity at the highest partnership levels in our largest law firms in the US The Equity Track is a twelve-month program and we selected ten diverse income partners at major law firms The Program is designed to achieve three goals identify develop and promote diverse partners to achieve and maintain equity status within their firms
S O N N Y H AY N E S TA M A R O N H O U S T O N
C Y N D I E C H A N G E S T E L A D I A Z
2019-2020 Participants
J U A N A R T E A G A
L E W I S G O S S I I
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A M A N D E E P S I D H U T I F FA N Y S M I T HK A R E N J O R D A N
G E O F F R E Y Y O U N G
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Sources of Success Program
The Sources of Success Program (the ldquoProgramrdquo) is a twelve-month professional development program tailored for mid-career women and diverse attorneys from corporate legal departments and law firms The focus is on identifying successful career strategies and allowing attorneys to develop leadership and management skills as well as an opportunity for attorneys to find the right mentor to guide their career advancement
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Your law firm or legal department must be an MCCA member In-house Counsel three or more reporting levels from general counsel Law firm attorneys must be an associate with a minimum of five yearsrsquo experience Diverse attorneys are encouraged to apply
C H A R L E N E J O N E S
Director amp Associate General Counsel
C O U R T N E Y C A N N O N
Counsel ndash Legal Affairs Entertainment and
Lifestyle Group
M ATA R D I O U F
Associate Attorney
D AV I S K I M
Senior Counsel
J O H N T D AV I S
Associate Patent Attorney
D E N D R I C K G A M B L E
Senior Vice President amp Assistant General Counsel
P U N E E T A R O R A
Senior Counsel Employee Benefits amp
Executive Compensation
M O N I Q U E D E L B R I D G E
Vice President amp Associate General Counsel
N I K K I H A S S E L B A R T H
Associate
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C O R Y PAT T E R S O N
Of Counsel
L U A N A M E N D E S
Senior Corporate Counsel
A LVA R O P E R A LTA
Associate
S H AY N E O rsquo R E I L LY
Associate General Counsel IP Litigation
J E R M A I N E M C P H E R S O N
Vice PresidentSenior Counsel
A M I T PA R E K H
Corporate amp Securities Associate
N AT H A L I E L E N G O C
Senior Corporate Counsel ndash Global Labor amp Employment
O L I V E N E M A K E R S O N
Associate Corporate Counsel
A A R O N K L E V E N
Counsel
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L E S L I E S T E V E N S
S O N I A VA L D E Z
Privacy amp Compliance Counsel and Data Protection Officer
Senior Counsel
D A N I E L L E T H O M P S O N
Associate
J O N E L L E S A U N D E R S
A N J U M U N WA L A
Associate Attorney
Counsel
S U N U P I L L A I
Associate
E M M A S A L U S T R O
Assistant General Counsel
M I C H E L L E P H A M
Counsel
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Thank You to Our
S T R AT E G I C M E M B E R S
PA RT N E R M E M B E R S
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Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors
C H A M P I O N
T R A I L B L A Z E R S
I N N OVATO R S
P I O N E E R S
3 3
C ATA LY S T S
Allstate
Norfolk Southern Corporation
In-House Focus
Axinn Veltrop amp Harkrider LLP
Duane Morris LLP
KampL Gates LLP
American Arbitration Association
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S O P H I A P I L I O U R A S
L A U R E N H O S S F E L D
F E L I P E B R A G A
President MCCA Advisory Practice
Assistant Counsel Program Manager
Vice President of Strategy amp Business Solutions
For sponsorship opportunities visit wwwmccacomevents for more detailsor contact sponsorshipmccacom
MCCA Staff
T I E A R A J O N E S
Associate Web Developer Digital Media Designer
S A B I N A G I L I O L I
Marketing Strategist amp Community Development
Manager
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Come build the future of LegalTo keep up with Amazonrsquos growing list of exciting business opportunities we are looking for legal professionals who thrive on big challenges think creatively and analytically to solve hard problems and consistently deliver great results despite the odds We want people who are excited about working with innovative and disruptive businesses to deliver incredible customer experiences
amazonjobslegal
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Agenda
9 0 0 A M - 6 0 0 P M
9 0 0 A M - 6 0 0 P M
R E G I S T R AT I O N A N D I N F O R M AT I O N D E S K
D I V E R S I T Y C A R E E R E X P O
Sponsored by
2020 Pathways Champion Sponsor
We know that in todayrsquos world career development and career mobility are closely intertwined which is why we are offering an opportunity for our members to connect with each other in many different forums
In 2017 MCCA launched the Diversity Career Expo at our annual Creating Pathways to Diversity Conference with great success Prospective corporate employers connected with diverse talent from all over the country while promoting their legal department as an employer of choice It was a fantastic opportunity for prospective candidates to learn about the different corporations conduct informational interviews and learn why our member organizations may be an employer of choice and the key to their career development
Join us again as we host the Fourth Annual Diversity Career Expo virtually Please keep in mind that any meeting does not in any way imply or guarantee an interview or a position It is a forum for both parties to connect and learn more about each other
2020 DIVERSITY CAREER EXPO PARTICIPATING COMPANIES
PROSPECTIVE CORPORATE EMPLOYERIf you are an interested prospective corporate employer who may or may not have a current open requi-sition but would like to connect with diverse talent for current open opportunities or long term planning please contact Sophia Piliouras at spiliourasmccacom for more details
To learn more about the Diversity Career Expo and view past participants click here
O C T 2 0 T U E S DAY
Connect with and learn more about our Pathways Conference sponsors Attendees can visit exhibitor booths to watch videos download materials and direct request more information
PARTICIPATING COMPANIES
9 0 0 A M - 6 0 0 P M E X H I B I TO R H A L L
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9 0 0 A M - 6 0 0 P M A M A ZO N I N F O R M AT I O N A L I N T E R V I E W B L I T Z
Amazon has once again partnered with MCCA to host its ldquoAmazon Blitzrdquo and meet with individuals interested in exploring opportunities with Amazon Legal
Applicants must register and attend the Creating Pathways to Diversity Conference in order to be considered
Sponsored by
2020 Pathways Champion Sponsor
MCCArsquos Pitch Session Network (ldquoPSNrdquo) allows in-house counsel to connect with diverse law firm partners at majority law firms diversify their preferred provider portfolios and hold law firms accountable for their diversity efforts Member law firms and sponsors will have the ability to meet privately with in-house counsel to pitch the legal services they offer and develop meaningful connections with potential clients
MCCA created the Pitch Session Network to address the lack of diversity at the equity partner-level in law firms and is in collaboration with
2020 PSN CORPORATE PARTICIPANTS
9 0 0 A M - 6 0 0 P M P I TC H S E S S I O N N E T W O R K
1 0 0 P M - 4 3 0 P M M C C Arsquo S B L U E P R I N T F O R S E L L I N G amp B U Y I N G ndash A P I TC H W O R K S H O P F O R O U T S I D E C O U N S E L
Through instruction and experiential learning participants will work together to learn skills and behaviors for building successful business relationships Outside counsel will have the opportunity to work in teams to develop a formal pitch from a mock RFP for legal services which will be presented to senior in-house counsel
This workshop is open to law firm members only and has max capacity of 20 participants The workshop required pre-registration and has reached max capacity
Workshop Coachesbull Patrick Dukes ndash Associate Vice President Commercial Claims Legal Nationwide Mutual Insurance Companybull Jacqueline Davis ndash Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel ndash Commercial Legal Group VMware Incbull Frank Decosta ndash Partner Finnegan Henderson Farabow Garrett amp Dunner LLPbull Willie Hernandez ndash Director Facebook Incbull Phong Nguyen ndash Counsel State Farm Insurancebull Denise Zamore ndash Senior Associate General Counsel UnitedHealthcare
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6 0 0 P M - 7 0 0 P M A M A ZO N N E T W O R K I N G R E C E P T I O N
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Connect with and learn more about our Pathways Conference sponsors Attendees can visit exhibitor booths to watch videos download materials and direct request more information
PARTICIPATING COMPANIES
Presentation of the Paula L Ettelbrick Award and the 2020 Rising Stars Award Ceremony
The disruption of 2020 has forced many legal organizations to take a new look at their workplace cultures Between concerns about health and safety due to COVID and renewed calls for racial justice across America it has been nearly impossible to ignore what some might consider soft topics Leaders in the legal community have responded but against a challenging backdrop with many ndash particularly people of color ndash experiencing little sense of belonging to their organizations
In 2018 together with Russell Reynolds Associates (RRA) MCCA developed a proprietary Inclusion Index Survey to help organizations assess leadership practices and culture to create a baseline metric of inclusion and measure progress over time
The panel will discuss this yearrsquos survey results how legal organizations and their leaders are navigating this challenging year and what it means to be an inclusive leader to effectuate change and develop a diverse equitable and inclusive workplace during a time of uncertainty
ModeratorTina Shah Paikeday ndash Global Head of DampI Advisory Services Russell Reynolds Associates
Panelistsbull Deneen Donnley ndash Senior Vice President amp General Counsel Consolidated Edison Company of New
York Incbull Cynthia Dow ndash Head of Global Legal Regulatory and Compliance Practice Russell Reynolds Associatesbull Eric Friedman ndash Executive Partner Mergers and Acquisitions Skadden Arps Slate Meagher amp Flom LLPbull Jami Wintz McKeon ndash Firm Chair Morgan Lewis amp Bockius LLPbull Steve McManus ndash Senior Vice President amp General Counsel State Farm Insurancebull Dev Stahlkopf ndashCorporate Vice President General Counsel Microsoft Corporation
1 0 3 0 A M - 7 0 0 P M
1 0 3 0 A M - 1 0 4 5 P M
1 0 3 0 A M - 7 0 0 P M
1 0 4 5 A M - 1 2 0 5 P M
I N F O R M AT I O N D E S K
W E LC O M E A N D O P E N I N G R E M A R K S
E X H I B I TO R H A L L
L E A D I N G T H RO U G H C R I S I S M C C A 2 0 2 0 I N C L U S I O N I N D E X R E P O RT
Remarks byJean Lee ndash MCCArsquos CEO amp PresidentStuart Alderoty ndash MCCA Board Chair General Counsel at Ripple
O C T 2 7 T U E S DAY
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H O W TO M E A S U R E U P Damp I DATA T R A N S PA R E N C Y A N D H O W TO E F F E C T I V E LY M A N AG E T H E L E G A L R I S K
Businesses ndash and their employees prospective employees clients and investors ndash are increasingly focused on the importance of having a workforce that is diverse equitable and inclusive What risks if any do businesses need to consider in the collection disclosure and use of diversity equity and inclusion (DEI) information After describing the legal framework for assessing potential discrimination-related risks associated with DEI data this panel will discuss best practices and pitfalls in navigating how to balance these risks with DEI strategic goals and other business considerations The panel will also discuss whether businesses can and should protect against disclosure of DEI data as a ldquotrade secretrdquo or otherwise
ModeratorDarrell Gay ndash Partner Arent Fox LLP
Panelistsbull Teresa Hutson ndash Vice PresidentDeputy General Counsel HR Legal Microsoft Corporationbull Alexis Mendoza ndash Vice President Nokia Software General Counsel amp Head of Customer Operations
Legal for the Americas Nokia Corporationbull Yves Nguyen ndash Corporate Counsel Global Labor amp Employment Salesforce
1 2 2 0 P M - 1 1 5 P M I N C L U S I V E D E S I G N A N D AC C E S S I B I L I T Y I N A R E M OT E -W O R K W O R L D
According to the 2018 Bureau of Labor Statistics report just over 19 of people with self-identified disabilities are employed Succeeding in the workplace is not easy for employees with disabilities who often face discrimination especially in highly competitive industries such as tech and finance They currently face even more challenges as we navigate a global pandemic civil unrest and working remotely in large numbers
This year we also celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act The ADA paved the way for decades of incremental changes to the way buildings businesses and laws accommodate people with a wide variety of disabilities The lawrsquos effect has been profound but therersquos still a lot of work to do
This panel will focus on the current remote work reality and the increased need to incorporate inclusive design and accessibility into the workplace Accessibility is about creating products that are usable by everyone Inclusive design is a mindset that involves understanding user diversity Neither is optional and must be part of your business ecosystem and managedmeasured It starts with people and is imperative as your organization builds an equitable and inclusive culture and diverse pipeline of talent
ModeratorJamie Dean ndash Partner Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP
Panelistsbull Jack Chen ndash Corporate Counsel Google LLCbull Kareem Dale ndash Director amp Senior Counsel Discover Financial Servicesbull Kristina Launey ndash Partner Seyfarth Shaw LLP
1 2 0 5 P M - 1 2 2 0 P M B R E A K
1 1 5 P M - 2 0 0 P M N E T W O R K I N G R E C E P T I O N
Sponsored by
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2 0 0 P M - 3 0 0 P M M C C A PAU L H A S T I N G S C A S E S T U D I E S S E R I E S S T R AT E G I E S O N H O W TO B U I L D A D I V E R S E amp I N C L U S I V E W O R K C U LT U R E
Collaboration and creating a diverse and inclusive workplace are key to talent retention innovation and risk mitigation In recent years there were many noteworthy employee challenges in corporate America and around the world Those events suggest that the world is changing and although there is growing division many were finding strength in numbers and we saw employees standing united in protest demanding changes in their work culture andor policies to reflect their collective values
Thanks to the vision and leadership of Paul Hastings MCCA partnered with Paul Hastings its clients and our corporate members to closely examine how corporations and its leaders are changing culture in their organizations We examined three different industries across the country pharmaceuticals (Boehringer Ingelheim) technology (Intel) and finance (Barclays) and will discuss the case studiesrsquo findings and what it takes to create a diverse and inclusive work culture
ModeratorDr Catherine McGregor ndash CEO Catherine McGregor ResearchSophia Piliouras ndash President MCCA Advisory Practice
Panelistsbull Evangelina Almirantearena ndash Vice President Associate General Counsel Intel Corporationbull Sheila Denton ndash Senior Vice President and General Counsel Legal Government Affairs amp Public Policy
Boehringer Ingelheim USA Corporationbull Jane Son ndash Director Legal Barclaysbull K Whitner ndash Partner and Co-Chair of the Diversity Council Paul Hastings LLP
S H O W M E T H E M O N E Y O R I G I N AT I O N C R E D I T A N D O U T S I D E C O U N S E L E N G AG E M E N T
Join us for a panel discussing on the important and rarely discussed component needed for the advancement of lawyers of color at law firms ndash Origination Credit We will discuss the credit allocation process and some of the challenges that exist and how that specifically affects lawyers of color Discussion will also focus on the meaning of origination credit why it matters and how corporate counsel can navigate and challenge compensation systems that are not aligned with the values of diversity equity and inclusion
ModeratorA Scott Bolden ndash Managing Partner Reed Smith LLP ndash Washington DC
Panelistsbull Nassib Abou-Khalil ndash Chief Legal Officer Nokiabull Michelle Banks ndash Senior Advisor BarkerGilmore LLCbull Sandra Leung ndash Executive Vice President amp General Counsel Bristol-Myers Squibb Companybull Tom Robertson ndash Corporate Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel Microsoft Corporation
3 0 0 P M - 3 1 5 P M B R E A K
3 1 5 P M - 4 1 5 P M R I S E A N D S H I N E C O R P O R AT E A M E R I C A WA K E S U P TO S Y S T E M I C R AC I S M
After the recent high-profile deaths of Black Americans due to police use of force discussions of systemic racism are now front and center in all organizations CEOs worldwide and across industries have spoken out expressing their horror and outrage as well as their resolve to do more Companies have announced significant financial commitments others have referred to actions to be taken and early movers have begun to announce or amplify business-related initiatives Institutional investors asset owners asset managers private equity fund limited partners and investor groups have also begun speaking out and considering action with respect to companies in their portfolios
1 5
Many people found some of the statements released by companies in the wake of George Floydrsquos murder by a police officer merely symbolic empty and an attempt to appear ldquowokerdquo without any real weight behind them
The question for all is how to follow through on the sentiments expressed and drive positive change what tools are available to address systemic racism and injustice and the threats they pose and how can those tools be used
ModeratorLaura Maechtlen ndash Partner Member Executive Committee Department Chair Labor amp Employment Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Panelistsbull Thomas Kim ndash Chief Legal Officer amp Company Secretary Thomson Reutersbull Seth Krauss ndash Chief Legal Officer Endeavorbull LaTanya Langley ndash Vice President amp General Counsel Emerging Markets amp Group Supply Chain BIC International
O P P O RT U N I T Y F O R C H A N G E M C C Arsquo S A N N UA L G E N E R A L C O U N S E L S U R V E Y R E P O RT
Since 1999 MCCA began tracking information about Fortune 500 general counsel and more broadly Fortune 1000 since 2004 This yearrsquos report found that there is a slow but positive progression towards achieving more representation in the top general counsel roles The number of female GCs and minority GCs increased in 2019 but they do not tell the complete story
There is still a long way to go before Fortune 1000 GCs are representative of the US population When reviewing the data holistically ldquoOpportunity for Changerdquo was quite low meaning that when opportunities arose to increase representation male GCs and white GCs were more likely to be chosen over women and minority candidates The rate of change will increase only if female and minority GCs are promoted more often at the highest levels This means that representation must also increase within the active attorney population As previous survey editions have shown once a female or minority candidate is awarded a GC position the pool from which their successor is drawn becomes more diverse as well
The panel will discuss missed opportunities for change equalizing the active attorney population and strategies on how to increase representation at the top in the legal profession
Panelistsbull Willie Hernandez ndash Director Facebook Incbull Linda Lu ndash Senior Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel TransUnionbull Ellisen Turner ndash Partner Kirkland amp Ellis LLP
4 1 5 P M - 4 3 0 P M B R E A K
Presentation of the George B Vashon Innovator Award and the 2020 Rainmaker Award Ceremony
Leaders are under extraordinary pressure right now They are expected to make decisions quickly with incomplete and rapidly evolving information Culture changes when leaders take action to change it and all leaders have an increasing responsibility to create a diverse equitable and inclusive workplace No matter your racial political or other identity the issues surrounding racial injustice in this country are impossible to escape And these issues are not ones that organizations or their leaders mdash from the C-Suite at the top of the hierarchy to employees on the frontline mdash can ignore Now is a time for leaders to think about what type of leader they need to be for all their workers especially the most vulnerable and marginalized
4 3 0 P M - 6 0 0 P M I N C L U S I V E L E A D E R S TA K E T H E W H E E L D R I V I N G S Y S T E M I C C H A N G E
1 6
6 0 0 P M - 7 0 0 P M V I RT UA L N E T W O R K I N G R E C E P T I O N
This panel will discuss what business leaders at all levels can say and do to tackle these issues that impact on their organizations Wersquoll discuss the impact of recent events on employees of color What we can do to be authentic allies and drive change And what actions leaders are taking to address systemic racism (internal and external) and build diverse equitable and inclusive organizations for all
ModeratorSamantha Grant ndash Partner Sheppard Mullin Richter amp Hampton LLP
Panelistsbull Ricardo Anzaldua ndash Executive Vice President amp General Counsel amp Corporate Secretary Freddie Macbull Damien Atkins ndash Senior Vice President General Counsel amp Secretary The Hershey Companybull Julie Gruber ndash Chief Legal Compliance amp Sustainability Officer amp Corporate Secretary Gap Incbull Craig Silliman ndash Executive Vice President amp Chief Administrative Legal and Public Policy Officer Verizonbull Wanji Walcott ndash Executive Vice President Chief Legal Officer amp General Counsel Discover
Financial Services
Sponsored by
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Pathways Speakers
N A S S I B A B O U - K H A L I L
Chief Legal OfficerNokia
D A M I E N AT K I N S
Senior Vice President General Counsel
amp SecretaryThe Hershey Company
J A C K C H E N
Corporate CounselGoogle LLC
J A M I E D E A N
PartnerWomble Bond Dickinson (US)
LLP
D E N E E N D O N N L E Y
Senior Vice President amp General Counsel
Consolidated Edison Company of New York Inc
E R I C F R I E D M A N
Executive Partner Mergers amp Acquisitions
Skadden Arps Slate Meagher amp Flom LLP
F R A N K D E C O S TA
PartnerFinnegan Henderson Farabow
Garrett amp Dunner LLP
E VA N G E L I N A A L M I R A N T E A R E N A
Vice President Associate General Counsel
Intel Corporation
C Y N T H I A D O W
D A R R E L L G AY
Head of Global Legal Regulatory
amp Compliance PracticeRussell Reynolds Associates
PartnerArent Fox LLP
S A M A N T H A G R A N T
PartnerSheppard Mullin
Richter amp Hampton LLP
M I C H E L L E B A N K S
Senior AdvisorBarkerGilmore
K A R E E M D A L E
Director amp Senior CounselDiscover Financial Services
J A C Q U E L I N E D AV I S
Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel -
Commericial Legal GroupVMware Inc
S H E I L A D E N T O N
Senior Vice President amp General Counsel
Legal Government Affairsamp Public Policy
Boehringer Ingelheim USA Corporation
R I C A R D O A N Z A L D U A
Executive Vice President General Counsel
amp Corporate SecretaryFreddie Mac
PAT R I C K D U K E S
Associate Vice President Commercial Claims Legal
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
A S C O T T B O L D E N
Managing Partner Reed Smith LLP - Washington DCReed Smith LLP
W I L L I E H E R N A N D E Z
DirectorFacebook Inc
T E R E S A H U T S O N
Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel
HR Legal Microsoft Corporation
J U L I E G R U B E R
Chief Legal Compliance amp Sustainability Officer amp
Corporate SecretaryGap Inc
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S E T H K R A U S S
Chief Legal Officer Endeavor
S A N D R A L E U N G
Executive Vice President amp General Counsel
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
J A M I W I N T Z M C K E O N
Firm ChairMorgan Lewis amp Bockius LLP
P H O N G N G U Y E N
T O M R O B E R T S O N
E L L I S E N T U R N E R
CounselState Farm Insurance
Corporate Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel
Microsoft Corporation
PartnerKirkland amp Ellis LLP
S T E V E M C M A N U S
Senior Vice President amp General Counsel
State Farm Insurance
Y V E S N G U Y E N
Corporate Counsel Global Labor amp Employment
Salesforce
T I N A S H AY PA I K E D AY
Global Head of DampI Advisory Services
Russell Reynolds Associates
C R A I G S I L L I M A N
Executive Vice President amp Chief Administrative
Legal and Public Policy OfficerVerizon
WA N J I WA L C O T T
Executive Vice President Chief Legal Officer amp General Counsel
Discover Financial Services
L ATA N YA L A N G L E Y
Vice President amp General Counsel Emerging Markets amp
Group Supply ChainBIC International
L I N D A L U
Senior Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel
TransUnion
C AT H E R I N E M C G R E G O R
CEOCatherine McGregor Research
A L E X I S M E N D O Z A
Vice President Nokia Software General Counsel amp Head of Customer Operations
Legal for the AmericasNokia Corporation
T H O M A S K I M
Chief Legal Officer amp Company Secretary
Thomson Reuters
S O P H I A P I L I O U R A S
President MCCA Advisory Practice
MCCA
D E V S TA H L K O P F
Corporate Vice President General Counsel
Microsoft Corporation
K W H I T N E R
Partner amp Co-Chair of the Diversity CouncilPaul Hastings LLP
D E N I S E Z A M O R E
Senior Associate General CounselUnitedHealthcare
K R I S T I N A L A U N E Y
PartnerSeyfarth Shaw LLP
L A U R A M A E C H T L E N
Partner Member Executive Committee Department
Chair Labor amp EmploymentSeyfarth Shaw LLP
J A N E S O N
Director LegalBarclays
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Filing for CLE
All of the panel sessions on Day 2 of Pathways are approved for CLE credit in the states listed below These sessions will be hosted in live Zoom webinars during which there will be a polling question intended to confirm your attendance and participation in the given session You must reply to this poll in order to receive CLE credit for each session
HOWWHEN WILL I RECEIVE MY CLE CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE
Within one week of the Creating Pathways to Diversity Virtual Conference all attendees who requested CLE credit will receive an email with subject line ldquoCLE Credit for MCCA Creating Pathways to Diversity Virtual Conferencerdquo from ABA MCLE (mcleamericanbarorg)
Please click on the link provided within the email and complete the form to request your CLE credit Your certificate of attendance will be emailed directly to you
THE PATHWAYS VIRTUAL CONFERENCE IS AVAILABLE FOR CLE CREDIT IN THE FOLLOWING STATES
In Hawaii and New Jersey we rely on their reciprocity policies pursuant to which our programs are deemed accredited once they are approved in the various reciprocity states where we apply such as California Illinois New York Pennsylvania and Texas
A NOTE ABOUT MCLE CREDIT
The content on this page is for informational and educational purposes only Each state has its own rules and regulations indicating what qualifies for CLE credit Certain programs subjects and formats may not receive credit in some states and there may be specific rules regarding who may earn credit or the maximum number of credit hours that may be earned with specific formats Please contact your state MCLE regulatory entity for specific questions about your MCLE rules
AlabamaAlaskaArizona
ArkansasCaliforniaColorado
ConnecticutGeorgia
HawaiiIllinoisIndiana
MinnesotaMississippiMissouriNevada
New Hampshire
New JerseyNew Mexico
New YorkNorth CarolinaNorth Dakota
OhioOklahomaOregon
PennsylvaniaTennessee
TexasUtah
VermontWashingtonWest Virginia
Wisconsin
SPONSORED BY
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MCCAPaul Hastings Case Study Series
Thanks to the vision and leadership of Paul Hastings MCCA partnered with Paul Hastings its clients and our corporate members to closely examine how corporations and its leaders are changing culture in their organizations We examined three different industries across the country pharmaceuticals technology and finance and are proud to present three case studies on creating an inclusive culture in legal teams
To read more about these Case Studies please click here
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M I C H E A L B I N N S
PartnerParker Poe
C O N WAY E K P O
Executive DirectorMorgan Stanley
S O N N Y H AY N E S
PartnerWomble Bond Dickinson
(US) LLP
D A N I E L L E C O L E M A N
Senior Litigation CounselVMware Inc
S U S A N G A R C I A
Associate General CounselThomson Reuters
M J A N I N E J J I N G O
PartnerSkadden Arps Slate Meagher
amp Flom LLP
T E R R Y J O H N S O N
PartnerMorgan Lewis amp
Bockius LLP
A L E S H A D O M I N I Q U E
PartnerMitchell Silberberg amp
Knupp LLP
C H R I S T I N E H A R D Y
Deputy General Counsel amp Information
Governance CounselNorfolk Southern
Corporation
Rising Stars Award 2020
MCCArsquos Annual List of Rising Stars displays the bright future for the profession which is filled with exceptional individuals of incredible potential With backgrounds as diverse as their practice areas MCCArsquos Rising Stars share a love of the law a pursuit of excellence and a compassion for those in need The Rising Stars show a dedication to giving back to their community while mastering the art of balancing work with lives that include being expert speakers authors volunteers and leaders in their industry
LEARN MORE ABOUT MCCArsquoS 2020 RISING STARS
J E S S E N E VA R E Z
PartnerGoodwin Procter LLP
(ldquoGoodwinrdquo)
S M I TA R A J M O H A N
Product CounselApple
E LY J U A R E Z P E N N A N T
Senior CounselSpotify Inc
Sponsored Spotlight Videos - Watch on October 27
2 2
M AYA YA M A Z A K I
PartnerDavis Wright Tremaine LLP
M A R I A R S A L C E D O
PartnerShook Hardy amp Bacon
LLP
T I F FA N Y J S M I T H
PartnerWilmer Cutler Picking
Hale and Dorr LLP
B O N N I E W O L F
Associate Vice President Litigation Employment
DepartmentNationwide Insurance
V O L H A S A M A S I U K
Senior Privacy CounselAutodesk Inc
C A S I YA T H A N I E L
AttorneyMicrosoft Corporation
C E C I L I A S A N A B R I A
PartnerFinnegan Henderson
Farabow Garrett amp Dunner LLP
B E R N A R D W I L L I A M S J R
Director Global Head of Anti-Money Laundering
Governance and Compliance Training
eBay
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S H A R I K L E V E N S
PartnerDentons
E L L I S E N T U R N E R
PartnerKirkland amp Ellis LLP
A L E X A N D R E R E N E
Partner Co-Chair Litigation amp Enforcement Practice Group
Ropes amp Gray LLP
L A U R A M A E C H T L E N
Partner Member Executive Committee Department Chair
Labor amp EmploymentSeyfarth Shaw LLP
B R E N D A N G U T I E R R E Z M C D O N N E L L
PartnerKampL Gates LLP
P H I L C H A
PartnerDuane Morris LLP
B R YA N B R A N T L E Y
Partner Co-Leader Transportation Industry Team
McGuireWoods LLP
S H E R R E S E S M I T H
Partner Vice Chair Data Privacy amp Cybersecurity
Paul Hastings LLP
W I L L C H U C H AWAT
Partner Team Lead of Mergers amp
Acquisitions PracticeSheppard Mullin Richter amp
Hampton LLP
R O N A L D M A C H E N
Partner Co-Chair of White Collar Defense and Investigations
PracticeWilmerHale
K O B I B R I N S O N
PartnerWinston amp Strawn LLP
Rainmakers Award 2020
MCCA is proud to recognize exceptional diverse attorneys whorsquove been selected as 2020 Rainmakers in recognition of their business acumen passion and dedication to proactive client development MCCA congratulates the 2020 Rainmakers and celebrates the diversity of their race and ethnicities gender sexual orientation and generational differences as well as the diversity in their practice areas and career paths The 2020 Rainmakers were selected from an exceptional group of prominent attorneys who have a proven record over the course of several years of compiling books of business exceeding $5 million annually and who have contributed significantly to their communities
LEARN MORE ABOUT MCCArsquoS 2020 RAINMAKERS
Sponsored Spotlight Videos - Watch on October 27
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Paula L Ettelbrick Award 2020MCCA created the Paula L Ettelbrick Award to celebrate unparalleled achievement by an individual or an organization in advancing lesbian gay bisexual and transgender attorneys The award is named for the late Paula L Ettelbrick whose quarter-century of work of organizations like Lambda Legal Defense and National Gay and Lesbian Task Force and the International Lesbian and Gay Human Rights Commission assisted thousands of individuals Her career as an educator and mentor at institutions like New York University Columbia University and the University of Michigan helped transform the national discussion regarding equality
Michelle is the Head of Labor Relations Americas at LSG Sky Chefs Inc headquartered in Irving TX She is a results-oriented executive with experience managing developing and coaching managers in employee and labor law and labor relations matters Michellersquos deep knowledge and experience in the airline railroad and catering industries along with her keen intelligence intuition and compassion enable complex matrixed organizations to embrace difficult challenges and necessary changes Having spent nearly two decades as a senior labor lawyer at a Fortune 500 company as an openly queer woman of color Michelle understands the core values of authenticity accountability and belonging with the emotional intelligence to determine when to use a
M I C H E L L E P E A K
Head of Labor Relations Americas
LSG Sky Chefs Inc
scalpel and when to use a sledgehammerPrior to becoming a labor relations lawyer Michelle served five years as a prosecutor in Omaha Nebraska a place she still considers home In this role Michelle prosecuted cases in the Juvenile Courts and the Special Victims Unit ranging from simple neglect of a child to First Degree Sexual Assault
Michelle serves as a leader in several roles at work and in the community while also frequently speaking on legal diversity and community issues As a corporate executive she has been widely recognized for her efforts including Top 100 Women of Influence by Diversity MBA Magazine Dallas Top 50 Women in Law by the National Diversity Council Corporate Counsel of the Year by Texas State Bar Office of Minority Affairs Top 100 Emerging Leaders under 50 by Diversity MBA Corporate Counsel of the Year amp Champion of Diversity by DCEO and Association of Corporate Counsel ndash DFW Chapter
Raised in humble beginnings Michelle beat the odds stacked against her with the same resilience she faces in todayrsquos business environments and continues the fight toward diversity equity and inclusion in law and in life Michelle is not just talking
about the importance of DEI she has spent decades serving on corporate and community committees and non-profit boards including Lambda Legal National Board Girls Inc of Metropolitan Dallas Corporate Counsel Women of Color Advisory Committee Minority Corporate Counsel Association Advisory Committee Texas Minority Counsel Program Committee and Association of Corporate Counsel ndash DFW
Michelle received her undergraduate degree in History and Criminal Justice at Mount Marty University Yankton South Dakota and her JD from Creighton University School of Law Omaha Nebraska She lives in Grand Prairie Texas with her wife Lauren and three children When not involved in community service amp advocacy she enjoys little league sports traveling and most recently meditation Her most endearing personal charitable outreach involves a 17-year annual Christmas drive which she organizes collects and delivers toys personally to children of families living in low-cost motels True to Michellersquos preference to shun the limelight she convinces a longtime friend to play Santa while Michelle herself dons elfin attire as Santarsquos helper
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Law Firm Honoree
Corporate Legal Department Honoree
George B Vashon Innovator Award 2020
The award is presented to smaller companies (not in the Fortune 1000) andor law firms (less than 500 attorneys) that have led the way with innovative best practices to assist diverse attorneys It is named for scholar abolitionist and lawyer George B Vashon who was the first licensed African American attorney in New York State (1848) and one of the first admitted to practice before the US Supreme Court (1867)
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Equity Track Program
The MCCA developed the Equity Track Program (ldquoEquity Trackrdquo or ldquoProgramrdquo) in 2016 to address the lack of diversity within the equity partnership levels at majority-owned law firms as reported by our Law Firm Diversity Survey After its initial launch MCCA received feedback and paused to redesign a more comprehensive Equity Track Program
We relaunched the Program in 2019 to address the continuing lack of diversity at the highest partnership levels in our largest law firms in the US The Equity Track is a twelve-month program and we selected ten diverse income partners at major law firms The Program is designed to achieve three goals identify develop and promote diverse partners to achieve and maintain equity status within their firms
S O N N Y H AY N E S TA M A R O N H O U S T O N
C Y N D I E C H A N G E S T E L A D I A Z
2019-2020 Participants
J U A N A R T E A G A
L E W I S G O S S I I
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A M A N D E E P S I D H U T I F FA N Y S M I T HK A R E N J O R D A N
G E O F F R E Y Y O U N G
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Sources of Success Program
The Sources of Success Program (the ldquoProgramrdquo) is a twelve-month professional development program tailored for mid-career women and diverse attorneys from corporate legal departments and law firms The focus is on identifying successful career strategies and allowing attorneys to develop leadership and management skills as well as an opportunity for attorneys to find the right mentor to guide their career advancement
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Your law firm or legal department must be an MCCA member In-house Counsel three or more reporting levels from general counsel Law firm attorneys must be an associate with a minimum of five yearsrsquo experience Diverse attorneys are encouraged to apply
C H A R L E N E J O N E S
Director amp Associate General Counsel
C O U R T N E Y C A N N O N
Counsel ndash Legal Affairs Entertainment and
Lifestyle Group
M ATA R D I O U F
Associate Attorney
D AV I S K I M
Senior Counsel
J O H N T D AV I S
Associate Patent Attorney
D E N D R I C K G A M B L E
Senior Vice President amp Assistant General Counsel
P U N E E T A R O R A
Senior Counsel Employee Benefits amp
Executive Compensation
M O N I Q U E D E L B R I D G E
Vice President amp Associate General Counsel
N I K K I H A S S E L B A R T H
Associate
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C O R Y PAT T E R S O N
Of Counsel
L U A N A M E N D E S
Senior Corporate Counsel
A LVA R O P E R A LTA
Associate
S H AY N E O rsquo R E I L LY
Associate General Counsel IP Litigation
J E R M A I N E M C P H E R S O N
Vice PresidentSenior Counsel
A M I T PA R E K H
Corporate amp Securities Associate
N AT H A L I E L E N G O C
Senior Corporate Counsel ndash Global Labor amp Employment
O L I V E N E M A K E R S O N
Associate Corporate Counsel
A A R O N K L E V E N
Counsel
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L E S L I E S T E V E N S
S O N I A VA L D E Z
Privacy amp Compliance Counsel and Data Protection Officer
Senior Counsel
D A N I E L L E T H O M P S O N
Associate
J O N E L L E S A U N D E R S
A N J U M U N WA L A
Associate Attorney
Counsel
S U N U P I L L A I
Associate
E M M A S A L U S T R O
Assistant General Counsel
M I C H E L L E P H A M
Counsel
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Thank You to Our
S T R AT E G I C M E M B E R S
PA RT N E R M E M B E R S
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Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors
C H A M P I O N
T R A I L B L A Z E R S
I N N OVATO R S
P I O N E E R S
3 3
C ATA LY S T S
Allstate
Norfolk Southern Corporation
In-House Focus
Axinn Veltrop amp Harkrider LLP
Duane Morris LLP
KampL Gates LLP
American Arbitration Association
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S O P H I A P I L I O U R A S
L A U R E N H O S S F E L D
F E L I P E B R A G A
President MCCA Advisory Practice
Assistant Counsel Program Manager
Vice President of Strategy amp Business Solutions
For sponsorship opportunities visit wwwmccacomevents for more detailsor contact sponsorshipmccacom
MCCA Staff
T I E A R A J O N E S
Associate Web Developer Digital Media Designer
S A B I N A G I L I O L I
Marketing Strategist amp Community Development
Manager
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Agenda
9 0 0 A M - 6 0 0 P M
9 0 0 A M - 6 0 0 P M
R E G I S T R AT I O N A N D I N F O R M AT I O N D E S K
D I V E R S I T Y C A R E E R E X P O
Sponsored by
2020 Pathways Champion Sponsor
We know that in todayrsquos world career development and career mobility are closely intertwined which is why we are offering an opportunity for our members to connect with each other in many different forums
In 2017 MCCA launched the Diversity Career Expo at our annual Creating Pathways to Diversity Conference with great success Prospective corporate employers connected with diverse talent from all over the country while promoting their legal department as an employer of choice It was a fantastic opportunity for prospective candidates to learn about the different corporations conduct informational interviews and learn why our member organizations may be an employer of choice and the key to their career development
Join us again as we host the Fourth Annual Diversity Career Expo virtually Please keep in mind that any meeting does not in any way imply or guarantee an interview or a position It is a forum for both parties to connect and learn more about each other
2020 DIVERSITY CAREER EXPO PARTICIPATING COMPANIES
PROSPECTIVE CORPORATE EMPLOYERIf you are an interested prospective corporate employer who may or may not have a current open requi-sition but would like to connect with diverse talent for current open opportunities or long term planning please contact Sophia Piliouras at spiliourasmccacom for more details
To learn more about the Diversity Career Expo and view past participants click here
O C T 2 0 T U E S DAY
Connect with and learn more about our Pathways Conference sponsors Attendees can visit exhibitor booths to watch videos download materials and direct request more information
PARTICIPATING COMPANIES
9 0 0 A M - 6 0 0 P M E X H I B I TO R H A L L
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9 0 0 A M - 6 0 0 P M A M A ZO N I N F O R M AT I O N A L I N T E R V I E W B L I T Z
Amazon has once again partnered with MCCA to host its ldquoAmazon Blitzrdquo and meet with individuals interested in exploring opportunities with Amazon Legal
Applicants must register and attend the Creating Pathways to Diversity Conference in order to be considered
Sponsored by
2020 Pathways Champion Sponsor
MCCArsquos Pitch Session Network (ldquoPSNrdquo) allows in-house counsel to connect with diverse law firm partners at majority law firms diversify their preferred provider portfolios and hold law firms accountable for their diversity efforts Member law firms and sponsors will have the ability to meet privately with in-house counsel to pitch the legal services they offer and develop meaningful connections with potential clients
MCCA created the Pitch Session Network to address the lack of diversity at the equity partner-level in law firms and is in collaboration with
2020 PSN CORPORATE PARTICIPANTS
9 0 0 A M - 6 0 0 P M P I TC H S E S S I O N N E T W O R K
1 0 0 P M - 4 3 0 P M M C C Arsquo S B L U E P R I N T F O R S E L L I N G amp B U Y I N G ndash A P I TC H W O R K S H O P F O R O U T S I D E C O U N S E L
Through instruction and experiential learning participants will work together to learn skills and behaviors for building successful business relationships Outside counsel will have the opportunity to work in teams to develop a formal pitch from a mock RFP for legal services which will be presented to senior in-house counsel
This workshop is open to law firm members only and has max capacity of 20 participants The workshop required pre-registration and has reached max capacity
Workshop Coachesbull Patrick Dukes ndash Associate Vice President Commercial Claims Legal Nationwide Mutual Insurance Companybull Jacqueline Davis ndash Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel ndash Commercial Legal Group VMware Incbull Frank Decosta ndash Partner Finnegan Henderson Farabow Garrett amp Dunner LLPbull Willie Hernandez ndash Director Facebook Incbull Phong Nguyen ndash Counsel State Farm Insurancebull Denise Zamore ndash Senior Associate General Counsel UnitedHealthcare
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6 0 0 P M - 7 0 0 P M A M A ZO N N E T W O R K I N G R E C E P T I O N
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Connect with and learn more about our Pathways Conference sponsors Attendees can visit exhibitor booths to watch videos download materials and direct request more information
PARTICIPATING COMPANIES
Presentation of the Paula L Ettelbrick Award and the 2020 Rising Stars Award Ceremony
The disruption of 2020 has forced many legal organizations to take a new look at their workplace cultures Between concerns about health and safety due to COVID and renewed calls for racial justice across America it has been nearly impossible to ignore what some might consider soft topics Leaders in the legal community have responded but against a challenging backdrop with many ndash particularly people of color ndash experiencing little sense of belonging to their organizations
In 2018 together with Russell Reynolds Associates (RRA) MCCA developed a proprietary Inclusion Index Survey to help organizations assess leadership practices and culture to create a baseline metric of inclusion and measure progress over time
The panel will discuss this yearrsquos survey results how legal organizations and their leaders are navigating this challenging year and what it means to be an inclusive leader to effectuate change and develop a diverse equitable and inclusive workplace during a time of uncertainty
ModeratorTina Shah Paikeday ndash Global Head of DampI Advisory Services Russell Reynolds Associates
Panelistsbull Deneen Donnley ndash Senior Vice President amp General Counsel Consolidated Edison Company of New
York Incbull Cynthia Dow ndash Head of Global Legal Regulatory and Compliance Practice Russell Reynolds Associatesbull Eric Friedman ndash Executive Partner Mergers and Acquisitions Skadden Arps Slate Meagher amp Flom LLPbull Jami Wintz McKeon ndash Firm Chair Morgan Lewis amp Bockius LLPbull Steve McManus ndash Senior Vice President amp General Counsel State Farm Insurancebull Dev Stahlkopf ndashCorporate Vice President General Counsel Microsoft Corporation
1 0 3 0 A M - 7 0 0 P M
1 0 3 0 A M - 1 0 4 5 P M
1 0 3 0 A M - 7 0 0 P M
1 0 4 5 A M - 1 2 0 5 P M
I N F O R M AT I O N D E S K
W E LC O M E A N D O P E N I N G R E M A R K S
E X H I B I TO R H A L L
L E A D I N G T H RO U G H C R I S I S M C C A 2 0 2 0 I N C L U S I O N I N D E X R E P O RT
Remarks byJean Lee ndash MCCArsquos CEO amp PresidentStuart Alderoty ndash MCCA Board Chair General Counsel at Ripple
O C T 2 7 T U E S DAY
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H O W TO M E A S U R E U P Damp I DATA T R A N S PA R E N C Y A N D H O W TO E F F E C T I V E LY M A N AG E T H E L E G A L R I S K
Businesses ndash and their employees prospective employees clients and investors ndash are increasingly focused on the importance of having a workforce that is diverse equitable and inclusive What risks if any do businesses need to consider in the collection disclosure and use of diversity equity and inclusion (DEI) information After describing the legal framework for assessing potential discrimination-related risks associated with DEI data this panel will discuss best practices and pitfalls in navigating how to balance these risks with DEI strategic goals and other business considerations The panel will also discuss whether businesses can and should protect against disclosure of DEI data as a ldquotrade secretrdquo or otherwise
ModeratorDarrell Gay ndash Partner Arent Fox LLP
Panelistsbull Teresa Hutson ndash Vice PresidentDeputy General Counsel HR Legal Microsoft Corporationbull Alexis Mendoza ndash Vice President Nokia Software General Counsel amp Head of Customer Operations
Legal for the Americas Nokia Corporationbull Yves Nguyen ndash Corporate Counsel Global Labor amp Employment Salesforce
1 2 2 0 P M - 1 1 5 P M I N C L U S I V E D E S I G N A N D AC C E S S I B I L I T Y I N A R E M OT E -W O R K W O R L D
According to the 2018 Bureau of Labor Statistics report just over 19 of people with self-identified disabilities are employed Succeeding in the workplace is not easy for employees with disabilities who often face discrimination especially in highly competitive industries such as tech and finance They currently face even more challenges as we navigate a global pandemic civil unrest and working remotely in large numbers
This year we also celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act The ADA paved the way for decades of incremental changes to the way buildings businesses and laws accommodate people with a wide variety of disabilities The lawrsquos effect has been profound but therersquos still a lot of work to do
This panel will focus on the current remote work reality and the increased need to incorporate inclusive design and accessibility into the workplace Accessibility is about creating products that are usable by everyone Inclusive design is a mindset that involves understanding user diversity Neither is optional and must be part of your business ecosystem and managedmeasured It starts with people and is imperative as your organization builds an equitable and inclusive culture and diverse pipeline of talent
ModeratorJamie Dean ndash Partner Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP
Panelistsbull Jack Chen ndash Corporate Counsel Google LLCbull Kareem Dale ndash Director amp Senior Counsel Discover Financial Servicesbull Kristina Launey ndash Partner Seyfarth Shaw LLP
1 2 0 5 P M - 1 2 2 0 P M B R E A K
1 1 5 P M - 2 0 0 P M N E T W O R K I N G R E C E P T I O N
Sponsored by
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2 0 0 P M - 3 0 0 P M M C C A PAU L H A S T I N G S C A S E S T U D I E S S E R I E S S T R AT E G I E S O N H O W TO B U I L D A D I V E R S E amp I N C L U S I V E W O R K C U LT U R E
Collaboration and creating a diverse and inclusive workplace are key to talent retention innovation and risk mitigation In recent years there were many noteworthy employee challenges in corporate America and around the world Those events suggest that the world is changing and although there is growing division many were finding strength in numbers and we saw employees standing united in protest demanding changes in their work culture andor policies to reflect their collective values
Thanks to the vision and leadership of Paul Hastings MCCA partnered with Paul Hastings its clients and our corporate members to closely examine how corporations and its leaders are changing culture in their organizations We examined three different industries across the country pharmaceuticals (Boehringer Ingelheim) technology (Intel) and finance (Barclays) and will discuss the case studiesrsquo findings and what it takes to create a diverse and inclusive work culture
ModeratorDr Catherine McGregor ndash CEO Catherine McGregor ResearchSophia Piliouras ndash President MCCA Advisory Practice
Panelistsbull Evangelina Almirantearena ndash Vice President Associate General Counsel Intel Corporationbull Sheila Denton ndash Senior Vice President and General Counsel Legal Government Affairs amp Public Policy
Boehringer Ingelheim USA Corporationbull Jane Son ndash Director Legal Barclaysbull K Whitner ndash Partner and Co-Chair of the Diversity Council Paul Hastings LLP
S H O W M E T H E M O N E Y O R I G I N AT I O N C R E D I T A N D O U T S I D E C O U N S E L E N G AG E M E N T
Join us for a panel discussing on the important and rarely discussed component needed for the advancement of lawyers of color at law firms ndash Origination Credit We will discuss the credit allocation process and some of the challenges that exist and how that specifically affects lawyers of color Discussion will also focus on the meaning of origination credit why it matters and how corporate counsel can navigate and challenge compensation systems that are not aligned with the values of diversity equity and inclusion
ModeratorA Scott Bolden ndash Managing Partner Reed Smith LLP ndash Washington DC
Panelistsbull Nassib Abou-Khalil ndash Chief Legal Officer Nokiabull Michelle Banks ndash Senior Advisor BarkerGilmore LLCbull Sandra Leung ndash Executive Vice President amp General Counsel Bristol-Myers Squibb Companybull Tom Robertson ndash Corporate Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel Microsoft Corporation
3 0 0 P M - 3 1 5 P M B R E A K
3 1 5 P M - 4 1 5 P M R I S E A N D S H I N E C O R P O R AT E A M E R I C A WA K E S U P TO S Y S T E M I C R AC I S M
After the recent high-profile deaths of Black Americans due to police use of force discussions of systemic racism are now front and center in all organizations CEOs worldwide and across industries have spoken out expressing their horror and outrage as well as their resolve to do more Companies have announced significant financial commitments others have referred to actions to be taken and early movers have begun to announce or amplify business-related initiatives Institutional investors asset owners asset managers private equity fund limited partners and investor groups have also begun speaking out and considering action with respect to companies in their portfolios
1 5
Many people found some of the statements released by companies in the wake of George Floydrsquos murder by a police officer merely symbolic empty and an attempt to appear ldquowokerdquo without any real weight behind them
The question for all is how to follow through on the sentiments expressed and drive positive change what tools are available to address systemic racism and injustice and the threats they pose and how can those tools be used
ModeratorLaura Maechtlen ndash Partner Member Executive Committee Department Chair Labor amp Employment Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Panelistsbull Thomas Kim ndash Chief Legal Officer amp Company Secretary Thomson Reutersbull Seth Krauss ndash Chief Legal Officer Endeavorbull LaTanya Langley ndash Vice President amp General Counsel Emerging Markets amp Group Supply Chain BIC International
O P P O RT U N I T Y F O R C H A N G E M C C Arsquo S A N N UA L G E N E R A L C O U N S E L S U R V E Y R E P O RT
Since 1999 MCCA began tracking information about Fortune 500 general counsel and more broadly Fortune 1000 since 2004 This yearrsquos report found that there is a slow but positive progression towards achieving more representation in the top general counsel roles The number of female GCs and minority GCs increased in 2019 but they do not tell the complete story
There is still a long way to go before Fortune 1000 GCs are representative of the US population When reviewing the data holistically ldquoOpportunity for Changerdquo was quite low meaning that when opportunities arose to increase representation male GCs and white GCs were more likely to be chosen over women and minority candidates The rate of change will increase only if female and minority GCs are promoted more often at the highest levels This means that representation must also increase within the active attorney population As previous survey editions have shown once a female or minority candidate is awarded a GC position the pool from which their successor is drawn becomes more diverse as well
The panel will discuss missed opportunities for change equalizing the active attorney population and strategies on how to increase representation at the top in the legal profession
Panelistsbull Willie Hernandez ndash Director Facebook Incbull Linda Lu ndash Senior Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel TransUnionbull Ellisen Turner ndash Partner Kirkland amp Ellis LLP
4 1 5 P M - 4 3 0 P M B R E A K
Presentation of the George B Vashon Innovator Award and the 2020 Rainmaker Award Ceremony
Leaders are under extraordinary pressure right now They are expected to make decisions quickly with incomplete and rapidly evolving information Culture changes when leaders take action to change it and all leaders have an increasing responsibility to create a diverse equitable and inclusive workplace No matter your racial political or other identity the issues surrounding racial injustice in this country are impossible to escape And these issues are not ones that organizations or their leaders mdash from the C-Suite at the top of the hierarchy to employees on the frontline mdash can ignore Now is a time for leaders to think about what type of leader they need to be for all their workers especially the most vulnerable and marginalized
4 3 0 P M - 6 0 0 P M I N C L U S I V E L E A D E R S TA K E T H E W H E E L D R I V I N G S Y S T E M I C C H A N G E
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6 0 0 P M - 7 0 0 P M V I RT UA L N E T W O R K I N G R E C E P T I O N
This panel will discuss what business leaders at all levels can say and do to tackle these issues that impact on their organizations Wersquoll discuss the impact of recent events on employees of color What we can do to be authentic allies and drive change And what actions leaders are taking to address systemic racism (internal and external) and build diverse equitable and inclusive organizations for all
ModeratorSamantha Grant ndash Partner Sheppard Mullin Richter amp Hampton LLP
Panelistsbull Ricardo Anzaldua ndash Executive Vice President amp General Counsel amp Corporate Secretary Freddie Macbull Damien Atkins ndash Senior Vice President General Counsel amp Secretary The Hershey Companybull Julie Gruber ndash Chief Legal Compliance amp Sustainability Officer amp Corporate Secretary Gap Incbull Craig Silliman ndash Executive Vice President amp Chief Administrative Legal and Public Policy Officer Verizonbull Wanji Walcott ndash Executive Vice President Chief Legal Officer amp General Counsel Discover
Financial Services
Sponsored by
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Pathways Speakers
N A S S I B A B O U - K H A L I L
Chief Legal OfficerNokia
D A M I E N AT K I N S
Senior Vice President General Counsel
amp SecretaryThe Hershey Company
J A C K C H E N
Corporate CounselGoogle LLC
J A M I E D E A N
PartnerWomble Bond Dickinson (US)
LLP
D E N E E N D O N N L E Y
Senior Vice President amp General Counsel
Consolidated Edison Company of New York Inc
E R I C F R I E D M A N
Executive Partner Mergers amp Acquisitions
Skadden Arps Slate Meagher amp Flom LLP
F R A N K D E C O S TA
PartnerFinnegan Henderson Farabow
Garrett amp Dunner LLP
E VA N G E L I N A A L M I R A N T E A R E N A
Vice President Associate General Counsel
Intel Corporation
C Y N T H I A D O W
D A R R E L L G AY
Head of Global Legal Regulatory
amp Compliance PracticeRussell Reynolds Associates
PartnerArent Fox LLP
S A M A N T H A G R A N T
PartnerSheppard Mullin
Richter amp Hampton LLP
M I C H E L L E B A N K S
Senior AdvisorBarkerGilmore
K A R E E M D A L E
Director amp Senior CounselDiscover Financial Services
J A C Q U E L I N E D AV I S
Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel -
Commericial Legal GroupVMware Inc
S H E I L A D E N T O N
Senior Vice President amp General Counsel
Legal Government Affairsamp Public Policy
Boehringer Ingelheim USA Corporation
R I C A R D O A N Z A L D U A
Executive Vice President General Counsel
amp Corporate SecretaryFreddie Mac
PAT R I C K D U K E S
Associate Vice President Commercial Claims Legal
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
A S C O T T B O L D E N
Managing Partner Reed Smith LLP - Washington DCReed Smith LLP
W I L L I E H E R N A N D E Z
DirectorFacebook Inc
T E R E S A H U T S O N
Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel
HR Legal Microsoft Corporation
J U L I E G R U B E R
Chief Legal Compliance amp Sustainability Officer amp
Corporate SecretaryGap Inc
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S E T H K R A U S S
Chief Legal Officer Endeavor
S A N D R A L E U N G
Executive Vice President amp General Counsel
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
J A M I W I N T Z M C K E O N
Firm ChairMorgan Lewis amp Bockius LLP
P H O N G N G U Y E N
T O M R O B E R T S O N
E L L I S E N T U R N E R
CounselState Farm Insurance
Corporate Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel
Microsoft Corporation
PartnerKirkland amp Ellis LLP
S T E V E M C M A N U S
Senior Vice President amp General Counsel
State Farm Insurance
Y V E S N G U Y E N
Corporate Counsel Global Labor amp Employment
Salesforce
T I N A S H AY PA I K E D AY
Global Head of DampI Advisory Services
Russell Reynolds Associates
C R A I G S I L L I M A N
Executive Vice President amp Chief Administrative
Legal and Public Policy OfficerVerizon
WA N J I WA L C O T T
Executive Vice President Chief Legal Officer amp General Counsel
Discover Financial Services
L ATA N YA L A N G L E Y
Vice President amp General Counsel Emerging Markets amp
Group Supply ChainBIC International
L I N D A L U
Senior Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel
TransUnion
C AT H E R I N E M C G R E G O R
CEOCatherine McGregor Research
A L E X I S M E N D O Z A
Vice President Nokia Software General Counsel amp Head of Customer Operations
Legal for the AmericasNokia Corporation
T H O M A S K I M
Chief Legal Officer amp Company Secretary
Thomson Reuters
S O P H I A P I L I O U R A S
President MCCA Advisory Practice
MCCA
D E V S TA H L K O P F
Corporate Vice President General Counsel
Microsoft Corporation
K W H I T N E R
Partner amp Co-Chair of the Diversity CouncilPaul Hastings LLP
D E N I S E Z A M O R E
Senior Associate General CounselUnitedHealthcare
K R I S T I N A L A U N E Y
PartnerSeyfarth Shaw LLP
L A U R A M A E C H T L E N
Partner Member Executive Committee Department
Chair Labor amp EmploymentSeyfarth Shaw LLP
J A N E S O N
Director LegalBarclays
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Filing for CLE
All of the panel sessions on Day 2 of Pathways are approved for CLE credit in the states listed below These sessions will be hosted in live Zoom webinars during which there will be a polling question intended to confirm your attendance and participation in the given session You must reply to this poll in order to receive CLE credit for each session
HOWWHEN WILL I RECEIVE MY CLE CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE
Within one week of the Creating Pathways to Diversity Virtual Conference all attendees who requested CLE credit will receive an email with subject line ldquoCLE Credit for MCCA Creating Pathways to Diversity Virtual Conferencerdquo from ABA MCLE (mcleamericanbarorg)
Please click on the link provided within the email and complete the form to request your CLE credit Your certificate of attendance will be emailed directly to you
THE PATHWAYS VIRTUAL CONFERENCE IS AVAILABLE FOR CLE CREDIT IN THE FOLLOWING STATES
In Hawaii and New Jersey we rely on their reciprocity policies pursuant to which our programs are deemed accredited once they are approved in the various reciprocity states where we apply such as California Illinois New York Pennsylvania and Texas
A NOTE ABOUT MCLE CREDIT
The content on this page is for informational and educational purposes only Each state has its own rules and regulations indicating what qualifies for CLE credit Certain programs subjects and formats may not receive credit in some states and there may be specific rules regarding who may earn credit or the maximum number of credit hours that may be earned with specific formats Please contact your state MCLE regulatory entity for specific questions about your MCLE rules
AlabamaAlaskaArizona
ArkansasCaliforniaColorado
ConnecticutGeorgia
HawaiiIllinoisIndiana
MinnesotaMississippiMissouriNevada
New Hampshire
New JerseyNew Mexico
New YorkNorth CarolinaNorth Dakota
OhioOklahomaOregon
PennsylvaniaTennessee
TexasUtah
VermontWashingtonWest Virginia
Wisconsin
SPONSORED BY
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MCCAPaul Hastings Case Study Series
Thanks to the vision and leadership of Paul Hastings MCCA partnered with Paul Hastings its clients and our corporate members to closely examine how corporations and its leaders are changing culture in their organizations We examined three different industries across the country pharmaceuticals technology and finance and are proud to present three case studies on creating an inclusive culture in legal teams
To read more about these Case Studies please click here
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M I C H E A L B I N N S
PartnerParker Poe
C O N WAY E K P O
Executive DirectorMorgan Stanley
S O N N Y H AY N E S
PartnerWomble Bond Dickinson
(US) LLP
D A N I E L L E C O L E M A N
Senior Litigation CounselVMware Inc
S U S A N G A R C I A
Associate General CounselThomson Reuters
M J A N I N E J J I N G O
PartnerSkadden Arps Slate Meagher
amp Flom LLP
T E R R Y J O H N S O N
PartnerMorgan Lewis amp
Bockius LLP
A L E S H A D O M I N I Q U E
PartnerMitchell Silberberg amp
Knupp LLP
C H R I S T I N E H A R D Y
Deputy General Counsel amp Information
Governance CounselNorfolk Southern
Corporation
Rising Stars Award 2020
MCCArsquos Annual List of Rising Stars displays the bright future for the profession which is filled with exceptional individuals of incredible potential With backgrounds as diverse as their practice areas MCCArsquos Rising Stars share a love of the law a pursuit of excellence and a compassion for those in need The Rising Stars show a dedication to giving back to their community while mastering the art of balancing work with lives that include being expert speakers authors volunteers and leaders in their industry
LEARN MORE ABOUT MCCArsquoS 2020 RISING STARS
J E S S E N E VA R E Z
PartnerGoodwin Procter LLP
(ldquoGoodwinrdquo)
S M I TA R A J M O H A N
Product CounselApple
E LY J U A R E Z P E N N A N T
Senior CounselSpotify Inc
Sponsored Spotlight Videos - Watch on October 27
2 2
M AYA YA M A Z A K I
PartnerDavis Wright Tremaine LLP
M A R I A R S A L C E D O
PartnerShook Hardy amp Bacon
LLP
T I F FA N Y J S M I T H
PartnerWilmer Cutler Picking
Hale and Dorr LLP
B O N N I E W O L F
Associate Vice President Litigation Employment
DepartmentNationwide Insurance
V O L H A S A M A S I U K
Senior Privacy CounselAutodesk Inc
C A S I YA T H A N I E L
AttorneyMicrosoft Corporation
C E C I L I A S A N A B R I A
PartnerFinnegan Henderson
Farabow Garrett amp Dunner LLP
B E R N A R D W I L L I A M S J R
Director Global Head of Anti-Money Laundering
Governance and Compliance Training
eBay
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S H A R I K L E V E N S
PartnerDentons
E L L I S E N T U R N E R
PartnerKirkland amp Ellis LLP
A L E X A N D R E R E N E
Partner Co-Chair Litigation amp Enforcement Practice Group
Ropes amp Gray LLP
L A U R A M A E C H T L E N
Partner Member Executive Committee Department Chair
Labor amp EmploymentSeyfarth Shaw LLP
B R E N D A N G U T I E R R E Z M C D O N N E L L
PartnerKampL Gates LLP
P H I L C H A
PartnerDuane Morris LLP
B R YA N B R A N T L E Y
Partner Co-Leader Transportation Industry Team
McGuireWoods LLP
S H E R R E S E S M I T H
Partner Vice Chair Data Privacy amp Cybersecurity
Paul Hastings LLP
W I L L C H U C H AWAT
Partner Team Lead of Mergers amp
Acquisitions PracticeSheppard Mullin Richter amp
Hampton LLP
R O N A L D M A C H E N
Partner Co-Chair of White Collar Defense and Investigations
PracticeWilmerHale
K O B I B R I N S O N
PartnerWinston amp Strawn LLP
Rainmakers Award 2020
MCCA is proud to recognize exceptional diverse attorneys whorsquove been selected as 2020 Rainmakers in recognition of their business acumen passion and dedication to proactive client development MCCA congratulates the 2020 Rainmakers and celebrates the diversity of their race and ethnicities gender sexual orientation and generational differences as well as the diversity in their practice areas and career paths The 2020 Rainmakers were selected from an exceptional group of prominent attorneys who have a proven record over the course of several years of compiling books of business exceeding $5 million annually and who have contributed significantly to their communities
LEARN MORE ABOUT MCCArsquoS 2020 RAINMAKERS
Sponsored Spotlight Videos - Watch on October 27
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Paula L Ettelbrick Award 2020MCCA created the Paula L Ettelbrick Award to celebrate unparalleled achievement by an individual or an organization in advancing lesbian gay bisexual and transgender attorneys The award is named for the late Paula L Ettelbrick whose quarter-century of work of organizations like Lambda Legal Defense and National Gay and Lesbian Task Force and the International Lesbian and Gay Human Rights Commission assisted thousands of individuals Her career as an educator and mentor at institutions like New York University Columbia University and the University of Michigan helped transform the national discussion regarding equality
Michelle is the Head of Labor Relations Americas at LSG Sky Chefs Inc headquartered in Irving TX She is a results-oriented executive with experience managing developing and coaching managers in employee and labor law and labor relations matters Michellersquos deep knowledge and experience in the airline railroad and catering industries along with her keen intelligence intuition and compassion enable complex matrixed organizations to embrace difficult challenges and necessary changes Having spent nearly two decades as a senior labor lawyer at a Fortune 500 company as an openly queer woman of color Michelle understands the core values of authenticity accountability and belonging with the emotional intelligence to determine when to use a
M I C H E L L E P E A K
Head of Labor Relations Americas
LSG Sky Chefs Inc
scalpel and when to use a sledgehammerPrior to becoming a labor relations lawyer Michelle served five years as a prosecutor in Omaha Nebraska a place she still considers home In this role Michelle prosecuted cases in the Juvenile Courts and the Special Victims Unit ranging from simple neglect of a child to First Degree Sexual Assault
Michelle serves as a leader in several roles at work and in the community while also frequently speaking on legal diversity and community issues As a corporate executive she has been widely recognized for her efforts including Top 100 Women of Influence by Diversity MBA Magazine Dallas Top 50 Women in Law by the National Diversity Council Corporate Counsel of the Year by Texas State Bar Office of Minority Affairs Top 100 Emerging Leaders under 50 by Diversity MBA Corporate Counsel of the Year amp Champion of Diversity by DCEO and Association of Corporate Counsel ndash DFW Chapter
Raised in humble beginnings Michelle beat the odds stacked against her with the same resilience she faces in todayrsquos business environments and continues the fight toward diversity equity and inclusion in law and in life Michelle is not just talking
about the importance of DEI she has spent decades serving on corporate and community committees and non-profit boards including Lambda Legal National Board Girls Inc of Metropolitan Dallas Corporate Counsel Women of Color Advisory Committee Minority Corporate Counsel Association Advisory Committee Texas Minority Counsel Program Committee and Association of Corporate Counsel ndash DFW
Michelle received her undergraduate degree in History and Criminal Justice at Mount Marty University Yankton South Dakota and her JD from Creighton University School of Law Omaha Nebraska She lives in Grand Prairie Texas with her wife Lauren and three children When not involved in community service amp advocacy she enjoys little league sports traveling and most recently meditation Her most endearing personal charitable outreach involves a 17-year annual Christmas drive which she organizes collects and delivers toys personally to children of families living in low-cost motels True to Michellersquos preference to shun the limelight she convinces a longtime friend to play Santa while Michelle herself dons elfin attire as Santarsquos helper
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Law Firm Honoree
Corporate Legal Department Honoree
George B Vashon Innovator Award 2020
The award is presented to smaller companies (not in the Fortune 1000) andor law firms (less than 500 attorneys) that have led the way with innovative best practices to assist diverse attorneys It is named for scholar abolitionist and lawyer George B Vashon who was the first licensed African American attorney in New York State (1848) and one of the first admitted to practice before the US Supreme Court (1867)
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Equity Track Program
The MCCA developed the Equity Track Program (ldquoEquity Trackrdquo or ldquoProgramrdquo) in 2016 to address the lack of diversity within the equity partnership levels at majority-owned law firms as reported by our Law Firm Diversity Survey After its initial launch MCCA received feedback and paused to redesign a more comprehensive Equity Track Program
We relaunched the Program in 2019 to address the continuing lack of diversity at the highest partnership levels in our largest law firms in the US The Equity Track is a twelve-month program and we selected ten diverse income partners at major law firms The Program is designed to achieve three goals identify develop and promote diverse partners to achieve and maintain equity status within their firms
S O N N Y H AY N E S TA M A R O N H O U S T O N
C Y N D I E C H A N G E S T E L A D I A Z
2019-2020 Participants
J U A N A R T E A G A
L E W I S G O S S I I
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A M A N D E E P S I D H U T I F FA N Y S M I T HK A R E N J O R D A N
G E O F F R E Y Y O U N G
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Sources of Success Program
The Sources of Success Program (the ldquoProgramrdquo) is a twelve-month professional development program tailored for mid-career women and diverse attorneys from corporate legal departments and law firms The focus is on identifying successful career strategies and allowing attorneys to develop leadership and management skills as well as an opportunity for attorneys to find the right mentor to guide their career advancement
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Your law firm or legal department must be an MCCA member In-house Counsel three or more reporting levels from general counsel Law firm attorneys must be an associate with a minimum of five yearsrsquo experience Diverse attorneys are encouraged to apply
C H A R L E N E J O N E S
Director amp Associate General Counsel
C O U R T N E Y C A N N O N
Counsel ndash Legal Affairs Entertainment and
Lifestyle Group
M ATA R D I O U F
Associate Attorney
D AV I S K I M
Senior Counsel
J O H N T D AV I S
Associate Patent Attorney
D E N D R I C K G A M B L E
Senior Vice President amp Assistant General Counsel
P U N E E T A R O R A
Senior Counsel Employee Benefits amp
Executive Compensation
M O N I Q U E D E L B R I D G E
Vice President amp Associate General Counsel
N I K K I H A S S E L B A R T H
Associate
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C O R Y PAT T E R S O N
Of Counsel
L U A N A M E N D E S
Senior Corporate Counsel
A LVA R O P E R A LTA
Associate
S H AY N E O rsquo R E I L LY
Associate General Counsel IP Litigation
J E R M A I N E M C P H E R S O N
Vice PresidentSenior Counsel
A M I T PA R E K H
Corporate amp Securities Associate
N AT H A L I E L E N G O C
Senior Corporate Counsel ndash Global Labor amp Employment
O L I V E N E M A K E R S O N
Associate Corporate Counsel
A A R O N K L E V E N
Counsel
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L E S L I E S T E V E N S
S O N I A VA L D E Z
Privacy amp Compliance Counsel and Data Protection Officer
Senior Counsel
D A N I E L L E T H O M P S O N
Associate
J O N E L L E S A U N D E R S
A N J U M U N WA L A
Associate Attorney
Counsel
S U N U P I L L A I
Associate
E M M A S A L U S T R O
Assistant General Counsel
M I C H E L L E P H A M
Counsel
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Thank You to Our
S T R AT E G I C M E M B E R S
PA RT N E R M E M B E R S
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Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors
C H A M P I O N
T R A I L B L A Z E R S
I N N OVATO R S
P I O N E E R S
3 3
C ATA LY S T S
Allstate
Norfolk Southern Corporation
In-House Focus
Axinn Veltrop amp Harkrider LLP
Duane Morris LLP
KampL Gates LLP
American Arbitration Association
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S O P H I A P I L I O U R A S
L A U R E N H O S S F E L D
F E L I P E B R A G A
President MCCA Advisory Practice
Assistant Counsel Program Manager
Vice President of Strategy amp Business Solutions
For sponsorship opportunities visit wwwmccacomevents for more detailsor contact sponsorshipmccacom
MCCA Staff
T I E A R A J O N E S
Associate Web Developer Digital Media Designer
S A B I N A G I L I O L I
Marketing Strategist amp Community Development
Manager
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9 0 0 A M - 6 0 0 P M A M A ZO N I N F O R M AT I O N A L I N T E R V I E W B L I T Z
Amazon has once again partnered with MCCA to host its ldquoAmazon Blitzrdquo and meet with individuals interested in exploring opportunities with Amazon Legal
Applicants must register and attend the Creating Pathways to Diversity Conference in order to be considered
Sponsored by
2020 Pathways Champion Sponsor
MCCArsquos Pitch Session Network (ldquoPSNrdquo) allows in-house counsel to connect with diverse law firm partners at majority law firms diversify their preferred provider portfolios and hold law firms accountable for their diversity efforts Member law firms and sponsors will have the ability to meet privately with in-house counsel to pitch the legal services they offer and develop meaningful connections with potential clients
MCCA created the Pitch Session Network to address the lack of diversity at the equity partner-level in law firms and is in collaboration with
2020 PSN CORPORATE PARTICIPANTS
9 0 0 A M - 6 0 0 P M P I TC H S E S S I O N N E T W O R K
1 0 0 P M - 4 3 0 P M M C C Arsquo S B L U E P R I N T F O R S E L L I N G amp B U Y I N G ndash A P I TC H W O R K S H O P F O R O U T S I D E C O U N S E L
Through instruction and experiential learning participants will work together to learn skills and behaviors for building successful business relationships Outside counsel will have the opportunity to work in teams to develop a formal pitch from a mock RFP for legal services which will be presented to senior in-house counsel
This workshop is open to law firm members only and has max capacity of 20 participants The workshop required pre-registration and has reached max capacity
Workshop Coachesbull Patrick Dukes ndash Associate Vice President Commercial Claims Legal Nationwide Mutual Insurance Companybull Jacqueline Davis ndash Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel ndash Commercial Legal Group VMware Incbull Frank Decosta ndash Partner Finnegan Henderson Farabow Garrett amp Dunner LLPbull Willie Hernandez ndash Director Facebook Incbull Phong Nguyen ndash Counsel State Farm Insurancebull Denise Zamore ndash Senior Associate General Counsel UnitedHealthcare
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6 0 0 P M - 7 0 0 P M A M A ZO N N E T W O R K I N G R E C E P T I O N
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Connect with and learn more about our Pathways Conference sponsors Attendees can visit exhibitor booths to watch videos download materials and direct request more information
PARTICIPATING COMPANIES
Presentation of the Paula L Ettelbrick Award and the 2020 Rising Stars Award Ceremony
The disruption of 2020 has forced many legal organizations to take a new look at their workplace cultures Between concerns about health and safety due to COVID and renewed calls for racial justice across America it has been nearly impossible to ignore what some might consider soft topics Leaders in the legal community have responded but against a challenging backdrop with many ndash particularly people of color ndash experiencing little sense of belonging to their organizations
In 2018 together with Russell Reynolds Associates (RRA) MCCA developed a proprietary Inclusion Index Survey to help organizations assess leadership practices and culture to create a baseline metric of inclusion and measure progress over time
The panel will discuss this yearrsquos survey results how legal organizations and their leaders are navigating this challenging year and what it means to be an inclusive leader to effectuate change and develop a diverse equitable and inclusive workplace during a time of uncertainty
ModeratorTina Shah Paikeday ndash Global Head of DampI Advisory Services Russell Reynolds Associates
Panelistsbull Deneen Donnley ndash Senior Vice President amp General Counsel Consolidated Edison Company of New
York Incbull Cynthia Dow ndash Head of Global Legal Regulatory and Compliance Practice Russell Reynolds Associatesbull Eric Friedman ndash Executive Partner Mergers and Acquisitions Skadden Arps Slate Meagher amp Flom LLPbull Jami Wintz McKeon ndash Firm Chair Morgan Lewis amp Bockius LLPbull Steve McManus ndash Senior Vice President amp General Counsel State Farm Insurancebull Dev Stahlkopf ndashCorporate Vice President General Counsel Microsoft Corporation
1 0 3 0 A M - 7 0 0 P M
1 0 3 0 A M - 1 0 4 5 P M
1 0 3 0 A M - 7 0 0 P M
1 0 4 5 A M - 1 2 0 5 P M
I N F O R M AT I O N D E S K
W E LC O M E A N D O P E N I N G R E M A R K S
E X H I B I TO R H A L L
L E A D I N G T H RO U G H C R I S I S M C C A 2 0 2 0 I N C L U S I O N I N D E X R E P O RT
Remarks byJean Lee ndash MCCArsquos CEO amp PresidentStuart Alderoty ndash MCCA Board Chair General Counsel at Ripple
O C T 2 7 T U E S DAY
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H O W TO M E A S U R E U P Damp I DATA T R A N S PA R E N C Y A N D H O W TO E F F E C T I V E LY M A N AG E T H E L E G A L R I S K
Businesses ndash and their employees prospective employees clients and investors ndash are increasingly focused on the importance of having a workforce that is diverse equitable and inclusive What risks if any do businesses need to consider in the collection disclosure and use of diversity equity and inclusion (DEI) information After describing the legal framework for assessing potential discrimination-related risks associated with DEI data this panel will discuss best practices and pitfalls in navigating how to balance these risks with DEI strategic goals and other business considerations The panel will also discuss whether businesses can and should protect against disclosure of DEI data as a ldquotrade secretrdquo or otherwise
ModeratorDarrell Gay ndash Partner Arent Fox LLP
Panelistsbull Teresa Hutson ndash Vice PresidentDeputy General Counsel HR Legal Microsoft Corporationbull Alexis Mendoza ndash Vice President Nokia Software General Counsel amp Head of Customer Operations
Legal for the Americas Nokia Corporationbull Yves Nguyen ndash Corporate Counsel Global Labor amp Employment Salesforce
1 2 2 0 P M - 1 1 5 P M I N C L U S I V E D E S I G N A N D AC C E S S I B I L I T Y I N A R E M OT E -W O R K W O R L D
According to the 2018 Bureau of Labor Statistics report just over 19 of people with self-identified disabilities are employed Succeeding in the workplace is not easy for employees with disabilities who often face discrimination especially in highly competitive industries such as tech and finance They currently face even more challenges as we navigate a global pandemic civil unrest and working remotely in large numbers
This year we also celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act The ADA paved the way for decades of incremental changes to the way buildings businesses and laws accommodate people with a wide variety of disabilities The lawrsquos effect has been profound but therersquos still a lot of work to do
This panel will focus on the current remote work reality and the increased need to incorporate inclusive design and accessibility into the workplace Accessibility is about creating products that are usable by everyone Inclusive design is a mindset that involves understanding user diversity Neither is optional and must be part of your business ecosystem and managedmeasured It starts with people and is imperative as your organization builds an equitable and inclusive culture and diverse pipeline of talent
ModeratorJamie Dean ndash Partner Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP
Panelistsbull Jack Chen ndash Corporate Counsel Google LLCbull Kareem Dale ndash Director amp Senior Counsel Discover Financial Servicesbull Kristina Launey ndash Partner Seyfarth Shaw LLP
1 2 0 5 P M - 1 2 2 0 P M B R E A K
1 1 5 P M - 2 0 0 P M N E T W O R K I N G R E C E P T I O N
Sponsored by
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2 0 0 P M - 3 0 0 P M M C C A PAU L H A S T I N G S C A S E S T U D I E S S E R I E S S T R AT E G I E S O N H O W TO B U I L D A D I V E R S E amp I N C L U S I V E W O R K C U LT U R E
Collaboration and creating a diverse and inclusive workplace are key to talent retention innovation and risk mitigation In recent years there were many noteworthy employee challenges in corporate America and around the world Those events suggest that the world is changing and although there is growing division many were finding strength in numbers and we saw employees standing united in protest demanding changes in their work culture andor policies to reflect their collective values
Thanks to the vision and leadership of Paul Hastings MCCA partnered with Paul Hastings its clients and our corporate members to closely examine how corporations and its leaders are changing culture in their organizations We examined three different industries across the country pharmaceuticals (Boehringer Ingelheim) technology (Intel) and finance (Barclays) and will discuss the case studiesrsquo findings and what it takes to create a diverse and inclusive work culture
ModeratorDr Catherine McGregor ndash CEO Catherine McGregor ResearchSophia Piliouras ndash President MCCA Advisory Practice
Panelistsbull Evangelina Almirantearena ndash Vice President Associate General Counsel Intel Corporationbull Sheila Denton ndash Senior Vice President and General Counsel Legal Government Affairs amp Public Policy
Boehringer Ingelheim USA Corporationbull Jane Son ndash Director Legal Barclaysbull K Whitner ndash Partner and Co-Chair of the Diversity Council Paul Hastings LLP
S H O W M E T H E M O N E Y O R I G I N AT I O N C R E D I T A N D O U T S I D E C O U N S E L E N G AG E M E N T
Join us for a panel discussing on the important and rarely discussed component needed for the advancement of lawyers of color at law firms ndash Origination Credit We will discuss the credit allocation process and some of the challenges that exist and how that specifically affects lawyers of color Discussion will also focus on the meaning of origination credit why it matters and how corporate counsel can navigate and challenge compensation systems that are not aligned with the values of diversity equity and inclusion
ModeratorA Scott Bolden ndash Managing Partner Reed Smith LLP ndash Washington DC
Panelistsbull Nassib Abou-Khalil ndash Chief Legal Officer Nokiabull Michelle Banks ndash Senior Advisor BarkerGilmore LLCbull Sandra Leung ndash Executive Vice President amp General Counsel Bristol-Myers Squibb Companybull Tom Robertson ndash Corporate Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel Microsoft Corporation
3 0 0 P M - 3 1 5 P M B R E A K
3 1 5 P M - 4 1 5 P M R I S E A N D S H I N E C O R P O R AT E A M E R I C A WA K E S U P TO S Y S T E M I C R AC I S M
After the recent high-profile deaths of Black Americans due to police use of force discussions of systemic racism are now front and center in all organizations CEOs worldwide and across industries have spoken out expressing their horror and outrage as well as their resolve to do more Companies have announced significant financial commitments others have referred to actions to be taken and early movers have begun to announce or amplify business-related initiatives Institutional investors asset owners asset managers private equity fund limited partners and investor groups have also begun speaking out and considering action with respect to companies in their portfolios
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Many people found some of the statements released by companies in the wake of George Floydrsquos murder by a police officer merely symbolic empty and an attempt to appear ldquowokerdquo without any real weight behind them
The question for all is how to follow through on the sentiments expressed and drive positive change what tools are available to address systemic racism and injustice and the threats they pose and how can those tools be used
ModeratorLaura Maechtlen ndash Partner Member Executive Committee Department Chair Labor amp Employment Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Panelistsbull Thomas Kim ndash Chief Legal Officer amp Company Secretary Thomson Reutersbull Seth Krauss ndash Chief Legal Officer Endeavorbull LaTanya Langley ndash Vice President amp General Counsel Emerging Markets amp Group Supply Chain BIC International
O P P O RT U N I T Y F O R C H A N G E M C C Arsquo S A N N UA L G E N E R A L C O U N S E L S U R V E Y R E P O RT
Since 1999 MCCA began tracking information about Fortune 500 general counsel and more broadly Fortune 1000 since 2004 This yearrsquos report found that there is a slow but positive progression towards achieving more representation in the top general counsel roles The number of female GCs and minority GCs increased in 2019 but they do not tell the complete story
There is still a long way to go before Fortune 1000 GCs are representative of the US population When reviewing the data holistically ldquoOpportunity for Changerdquo was quite low meaning that when opportunities arose to increase representation male GCs and white GCs were more likely to be chosen over women and minority candidates The rate of change will increase only if female and minority GCs are promoted more often at the highest levels This means that representation must also increase within the active attorney population As previous survey editions have shown once a female or minority candidate is awarded a GC position the pool from which their successor is drawn becomes more diverse as well
The panel will discuss missed opportunities for change equalizing the active attorney population and strategies on how to increase representation at the top in the legal profession
Panelistsbull Willie Hernandez ndash Director Facebook Incbull Linda Lu ndash Senior Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel TransUnionbull Ellisen Turner ndash Partner Kirkland amp Ellis LLP
4 1 5 P M - 4 3 0 P M B R E A K
Presentation of the George B Vashon Innovator Award and the 2020 Rainmaker Award Ceremony
Leaders are under extraordinary pressure right now They are expected to make decisions quickly with incomplete and rapidly evolving information Culture changes when leaders take action to change it and all leaders have an increasing responsibility to create a diverse equitable and inclusive workplace No matter your racial political or other identity the issues surrounding racial injustice in this country are impossible to escape And these issues are not ones that organizations or their leaders mdash from the C-Suite at the top of the hierarchy to employees on the frontline mdash can ignore Now is a time for leaders to think about what type of leader they need to be for all their workers especially the most vulnerable and marginalized
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6 0 0 P M - 7 0 0 P M V I RT UA L N E T W O R K I N G R E C E P T I O N
This panel will discuss what business leaders at all levels can say and do to tackle these issues that impact on their organizations Wersquoll discuss the impact of recent events on employees of color What we can do to be authentic allies and drive change And what actions leaders are taking to address systemic racism (internal and external) and build diverse equitable and inclusive organizations for all
ModeratorSamantha Grant ndash Partner Sheppard Mullin Richter amp Hampton LLP
Panelistsbull Ricardo Anzaldua ndash Executive Vice President amp General Counsel amp Corporate Secretary Freddie Macbull Damien Atkins ndash Senior Vice President General Counsel amp Secretary The Hershey Companybull Julie Gruber ndash Chief Legal Compliance amp Sustainability Officer amp Corporate Secretary Gap Incbull Craig Silliman ndash Executive Vice President amp Chief Administrative Legal and Public Policy Officer Verizonbull Wanji Walcott ndash Executive Vice President Chief Legal Officer amp General Counsel Discover
Financial Services
Sponsored by
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Pathways Speakers
N A S S I B A B O U - K H A L I L
Chief Legal OfficerNokia
D A M I E N AT K I N S
Senior Vice President General Counsel
amp SecretaryThe Hershey Company
J A C K C H E N
Corporate CounselGoogle LLC
J A M I E D E A N
PartnerWomble Bond Dickinson (US)
LLP
D E N E E N D O N N L E Y
Senior Vice President amp General Counsel
Consolidated Edison Company of New York Inc
E R I C F R I E D M A N
Executive Partner Mergers amp Acquisitions
Skadden Arps Slate Meagher amp Flom LLP
F R A N K D E C O S TA
PartnerFinnegan Henderson Farabow
Garrett amp Dunner LLP
E VA N G E L I N A A L M I R A N T E A R E N A
Vice President Associate General Counsel
Intel Corporation
C Y N T H I A D O W
D A R R E L L G AY
Head of Global Legal Regulatory
amp Compliance PracticeRussell Reynolds Associates
PartnerArent Fox LLP
S A M A N T H A G R A N T
PartnerSheppard Mullin
Richter amp Hampton LLP
M I C H E L L E B A N K S
Senior AdvisorBarkerGilmore
K A R E E M D A L E
Director amp Senior CounselDiscover Financial Services
J A C Q U E L I N E D AV I S
Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel -
Commericial Legal GroupVMware Inc
S H E I L A D E N T O N
Senior Vice President amp General Counsel
Legal Government Affairsamp Public Policy
Boehringer Ingelheim USA Corporation
R I C A R D O A N Z A L D U A
Executive Vice President General Counsel
amp Corporate SecretaryFreddie Mac
PAT R I C K D U K E S
Associate Vice President Commercial Claims Legal
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
A S C O T T B O L D E N
Managing Partner Reed Smith LLP - Washington DCReed Smith LLP
W I L L I E H E R N A N D E Z
DirectorFacebook Inc
T E R E S A H U T S O N
Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel
HR Legal Microsoft Corporation
J U L I E G R U B E R
Chief Legal Compliance amp Sustainability Officer amp
Corporate SecretaryGap Inc
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S E T H K R A U S S
Chief Legal Officer Endeavor
S A N D R A L E U N G
Executive Vice President amp General Counsel
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
J A M I W I N T Z M C K E O N
Firm ChairMorgan Lewis amp Bockius LLP
P H O N G N G U Y E N
T O M R O B E R T S O N
E L L I S E N T U R N E R
CounselState Farm Insurance
Corporate Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel
Microsoft Corporation
PartnerKirkland amp Ellis LLP
S T E V E M C M A N U S
Senior Vice President amp General Counsel
State Farm Insurance
Y V E S N G U Y E N
Corporate Counsel Global Labor amp Employment
Salesforce
T I N A S H AY PA I K E D AY
Global Head of DampI Advisory Services
Russell Reynolds Associates
C R A I G S I L L I M A N
Executive Vice President amp Chief Administrative
Legal and Public Policy OfficerVerizon
WA N J I WA L C O T T
Executive Vice President Chief Legal Officer amp General Counsel
Discover Financial Services
L ATA N YA L A N G L E Y
Vice President amp General Counsel Emerging Markets amp
Group Supply ChainBIC International
L I N D A L U
Senior Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel
TransUnion
C AT H E R I N E M C G R E G O R
CEOCatherine McGregor Research
A L E X I S M E N D O Z A
Vice President Nokia Software General Counsel amp Head of Customer Operations
Legal for the AmericasNokia Corporation
T H O M A S K I M
Chief Legal Officer amp Company Secretary
Thomson Reuters
S O P H I A P I L I O U R A S
President MCCA Advisory Practice
MCCA
D E V S TA H L K O P F
Corporate Vice President General Counsel
Microsoft Corporation
K W H I T N E R
Partner amp Co-Chair of the Diversity CouncilPaul Hastings LLP
D E N I S E Z A M O R E
Senior Associate General CounselUnitedHealthcare
K R I S T I N A L A U N E Y
PartnerSeyfarth Shaw LLP
L A U R A M A E C H T L E N
Partner Member Executive Committee Department
Chair Labor amp EmploymentSeyfarth Shaw LLP
J A N E S O N
Director LegalBarclays
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Filing for CLE
All of the panel sessions on Day 2 of Pathways are approved for CLE credit in the states listed below These sessions will be hosted in live Zoom webinars during which there will be a polling question intended to confirm your attendance and participation in the given session You must reply to this poll in order to receive CLE credit for each session
HOWWHEN WILL I RECEIVE MY CLE CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE
Within one week of the Creating Pathways to Diversity Virtual Conference all attendees who requested CLE credit will receive an email with subject line ldquoCLE Credit for MCCA Creating Pathways to Diversity Virtual Conferencerdquo from ABA MCLE (mcleamericanbarorg)
Please click on the link provided within the email and complete the form to request your CLE credit Your certificate of attendance will be emailed directly to you
THE PATHWAYS VIRTUAL CONFERENCE IS AVAILABLE FOR CLE CREDIT IN THE FOLLOWING STATES
In Hawaii and New Jersey we rely on their reciprocity policies pursuant to which our programs are deemed accredited once they are approved in the various reciprocity states where we apply such as California Illinois New York Pennsylvania and Texas
A NOTE ABOUT MCLE CREDIT
The content on this page is for informational and educational purposes only Each state has its own rules and regulations indicating what qualifies for CLE credit Certain programs subjects and formats may not receive credit in some states and there may be specific rules regarding who may earn credit or the maximum number of credit hours that may be earned with specific formats Please contact your state MCLE regulatory entity for specific questions about your MCLE rules
AlabamaAlaskaArizona
ArkansasCaliforniaColorado
ConnecticutGeorgia
HawaiiIllinoisIndiana
MinnesotaMississippiMissouriNevada
New Hampshire
New JerseyNew Mexico
New YorkNorth CarolinaNorth Dakota
OhioOklahomaOregon
PennsylvaniaTennessee
TexasUtah
VermontWashingtonWest Virginia
Wisconsin
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MCCAPaul Hastings Case Study Series
Thanks to the vision and leadership of Paul Hastings MCCA partnered with Paul Hastings its clients and our corporate members to closely examine how corporations and its leaders are changing culture in their organizations We examined three different industries across the country pharmaceuticals technology and finance and are proud to present three case studies on creating an inclusive culture in legal teams
To read more about these Case Studies please click here
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M I C H E A L B I N N S
PartnerParker Poe
C O N WAY E K P O
Executive DirectorMorgan Stanley
S O N N Y H AY N E S
PartnerWomble Bond Dickinson
(US) LLP
D A N I E L L E C O L E M A N
Senior Litigation CounselVMware Inc
S U S A N G A R C I A
Associate General CounselThomson Reuters
M J A N I N E J J I N G O
PartnerSkadden Arps Slate Meagher
amp Flom LLP
T E R R Y J O H N S O N
PartnerMorgan Lewis amp
Bockius LLP
A L E S H A D O M I N I Q U E
PartnerMitchell Silberberg amp
Knupp LLP
C H R I S T I N E H A R D Y
Deputy General Counsel amp Information
Governance CounselNorfolk Southern
Corporation
Rising Stars Award 2020
MCCArsquos Annual List of Rising Stars displays the bright future for the profession which is filled with exceptional individuals of incredible potential With backgrounds as diverse as their practice areas MCCArsquos Rising Stars share a love of the law a pursuit of excellence and a compassion for those in need The Rising Stars show a dedication to giving back to their community while mastering the art of balancing work with lives that include being expert speakers authors volunteers and leaders in their industry
LEARN MORE ABOUT MCCArsquoS 2020 RISING STARS
J E S S E N E VA R E Z
PartnerGoodwin Procter LLP
(ldquoGoodwinrdquo)
S M I TA R A J M O H A N
Product CounselApple
E LY J U A R E Z P E N N A N T
Senior CounselSpotify Inc
Sponsored Spotlight Videos - Watch on October 27
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M AYA YA M A Z A K I
PartnerDavis Wright Tremaine LLP
M A R I A R S A L C E D O
PartnerShook Hardy amp Bacon
LLP
T I F FA N Y J S M I T H
PartnerWilmer Cutler Picking
Hale and Dorr LLP
B O N N I E W O L F
Associate Vice President Litigation Employment
DepartmentNationwide Insurance
V O L H A S A M A S I U K
Senior Privacy CounselAutodesk Inc
C A S I YA T H A N I E L
AttorneyMicrosoft Corporation
C E C I L I A S A N A B R I A
PartnerFinnegan Henderson
Farabow Garrett amp Dunner LLP
B E R N A R D W I L L I A M S J R
Director Global Head of Anti-Money Laundering
Governance and Compliance Training
eBay
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S H A R I K L E V E N S
PartnerDentons
E L L I S E N T U R N E R
PartnerKirkland amp Ellis LLP
A L E X A N D R E R E N E
Partner Co-Chair Litigation amp Enforcement Practice Group
Ropes amp Gray LLP
L A U R A M A E C H T L E N
Partner Member Executive Committee Department Chair
Labor amp EmploymentSeyfarth Shaw LLP
B R E N D A N G U T I E R R E Z M C D O N N E L L
PartnerKampL Gates LLP
P H I L C H A
PartnerDuane Morris LLP
B R YA N B R A N T L E Y
Partner Co-Leader Transportation Industry Team
McGuireWoods LLP
S H E R R E S E S M I T H
Partner Vice Chair Data Privacy amp Cybersecurity
Paul Hastings LLP
W I L L C H U C H AWAT
Partner Team Lead of Mergers amp
Acquisitions PracticeSheppard Mullin Richter amp
Hampton LLP
R O N A L D M A C H E N
Partner Co-Chair of White Collar Defense and Investigations
PracticeWilmerHale
K O B I B R I N S O N
PartnerWinston amp Strawn LLP
Rainmakers Award 2020
MCCA is proud to recognize exceptional diverse attorneys whorsquove been selected as 2020 Rainmakers in recognition of their business acumen passion and dedication to proactive client development MCCA congratulates the 2020 Rainmakers and celebrates the diversity of their race and ethnicities gender sexual orientation and generational differences as well as the diversity in their practice areas and career paths The 2020 Rainmakers were selected from an exceptional group of prominent attorneys who have a proven record over the course of several years of compiling books of business exceeding $5 million annually and who have contributed significantly to their communities
LEARN MORE ABOUT MCCArsquoS 2020 RAINMAKERS
Sponsored Spotlight Videos - Watch on October 27
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Paula L Ettelbrick Award 2020MCCA created the Paula L Ettelbrick Award to celebrate unparalleled achievement by an individual or an organization in advancing lesbian gay bisexual and transgender attorneys The award is named for the late Paula L Ettelbrick whose quarter-century of work of organizations like Lambda Legal Defense and National Gay and Lesbian Task Force and the International Lesbian and Gay Human Rights Commission assisted thousands of individuals Her career as an educator and mentor at institutions like New York University Columbia University and the University of Michigan helped transform the national discussion regarding equality
Michelle is the Head of Labor Relations Americas at LSG Sky Chefs Inc headquartered in Irving TX She is a results-oriented executive with experience managing developing and coaching managers in employee and labor law and labor relations matters Michellersquos deep knowledge and experience in the airline railroad and catering industries along with her keen intelligence intuition and compassion enable complex matrixed organizations to embrace difficult challenges and necessary changes Having spent nearly two decades as a senior labor lawyer at a Fortune 500 company as an openly queer woman of color Michelle understands the core values of authenticity accountability and belonging with the emotional intelligence to determine when to use a
M I C H E L L E P E A K
Head of Labor Relations Americas
LSG Sky Chefs Inc
scalpel and when to use a sledgehammerPrior to becoming a labor relations lawyer Michelle served five years as a prosecutor in Omaha Nebraska a place she still considers home In this role Michelle prosecuted cases in the Juvenile Courts and the Special Victims Unit ranging from simple neglect of a child to First Degree Sexual Assault
Michelle serves as a leader in several roles at work and in the community while also frequently speaking on legal diversity and community issues As a corporate executive she has been widely recognized for her efforts including Top 100 Women of Influence by Diversity MBA Magazine Dallas Top 50 Women in Law by the National Diversity Council Corporate Counsel of the Year by Texas State Bar Office of Minority Affairs Top 100 Emerging Leaders under 50 by Diversity MBA Corporate Counsel of the Year amp Champion of Diversity by DCEO and Association of Corporate Counsel ndash DFW Chapter
Raised in humble beginnings Michelle beat the odds stacked against her with the same resilience she faces in todayrsquos business environments and continues the fight toward diversity equity and inclusion in law and in life Michelle is not just talking
about the importance of DEI she has spent decades serving on corporate and community committees and non-profit boards including Lambda Legal National Board Girls Inc of Metropolitan Dallas Corporate Counsel Women of Color Advisory Committee Minority Corporate Counsel Association Advisory Committee Texas Minority Counsel Program Committee and Association of Corporate Counsel ndash DFW
Michelle received her undergraduate degree in History and Criminal Justice at Mount Marty University Yankton South Dakota and her JD from Creighton University School of Law Omaha Nebraska She lives in Grand Prairie Texas with her wife Lauren and three children When not involved in community service amp advocacy she enjoys little league sports traveling and most recently meditation Her most endearing personal charitable outreach involves a 17-year annual Christmas drive which she organizes collects and delivers toys personally to children of families living in low-cost motels True to Michellersquos preference to shun the limelight she convinces a longtime friend to play Santa while Michelle herself dons elfin attire as Santarsquos helper
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Law Firm Honoree
Corporate Legal Department Honoree
George B Vashon Innovator Award 2020
The award is presented to smaller companies (not in the Fortune 1000) andor law firms (less than 500 attorneys) that have led the way with innovative best practices to assist diverse attorneys It is named for scholar abolitionist and lawyer George B Vashon who was the first licensed African American attorney in New York State (1848) and one of the first admitted to practice before the US Supreme Court (1867)
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Equity Track Program
The MCCA developed the Equity Track Program (ldquoEquity Trackrdquo or ldquoProgramrdquo) in 2016 to address the lack of diversity within the equity partnership levels at majority-owned law firms as reported by our Law Firm Diversity Survey After its initial launch MCCA received feedback and paused to redesign a more comprehensive Equity Track Program
We relaunched the Program in 2019 to address the continuing lack of diversity at the highest partnership levels in our largest law firms in the US The Equity Track is a twelve-month program and we selected ten diverse income partners at major law firms The Program is designed to achieve three goals identify develop and promote diverse partners to achieve and maintain equity status within their firms
S O N N Y H AY N E S TA M A R O N H O U S T O N
C Y N D I E C H A N G E S T E L A D I A Z
2019-2020 Participants
J U A N A R T E A G A
L E W I S G O S S I I
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A M A N D E E P S I D H U T I F FA N Y S M I T HK A R E N J O R D A N
G E O F F R E Y Y O U N G
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Sources of Success Program
The Sources of Success Program (the ldquoProgramrdquo) is a twelve-month professional development program tailored for mid-career women and diverse attorneys from corporate legal departments and law firms The focus is on identifying successful career strategies and allowing attorneys to develop leadership and management skills as well as an opportunity for attorneys to find the right mentor to guide their career advancement
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Your law firm or legal department must be an MCCA member In-house Counsel three or more reporting levels from general counsel Law firm attorneys must be an associate with a minimum of five yearsrsquo experience Diverse attorneys are encouraged to apply
C H A R L E N E J O N E S
Director amp Associate General Counsel
C O U R T N E Y C A N N O N
Counsel ndash Legal Affairs Entertainment and
Lifestyle Group
M ATA R D I O U F
Associate Attorney
D AV I S K I M
Senior Counsel
J O H N T D AV I S
Associate Patent Attorney
D E N D R I C K G A M B L E
Senior Vice President amp Assistant General Counsel
P U N E E T A R O R A
Senior Counsel Employee Benefits amp
Executive Compensation
M O N I Q U E D E L B R I D G E
Vice President amp Associate General Counsel
N I K K I H A S S E L B A R T H
Associate
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C O R Y PAT T E R S O N
Of Counsel
L U A N A M E N D E S
Senior Corporate Counsel
A LVA R O P E R A LTA
Associate
S H AY N E O rsquo R E I L LY
Associate General Counsel IP Litigation
J E R M A I N E M C P H E R S O N
Vice PresidentSenior Counsel
A M I T PA R E K H
Corporate amp Securities Associate
N AT H A L I E L E N G O C
Senior Corporate Counsel ndash Global Labor amp Employment
O L I V E N E M A K E R S O N
Associate Corporate Counsel
A A R O N K L E V E N
Counsel
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L E S L I E S T E V E N S
S O N I A VA L D E Z
Privacy amp Compliance Counsel and Data Protection Officer
Senior Counsel
D A N I E L L E T H O M P S O N
Associate
J O N E L L E S A U N D E R S
A N J U M U N WA L A
Associate Attorney
Counsel
S U N U P I L L A I
Associate
E M M A S A L U S T R O
Assistant General Counsel
M I C H E L L E P H A M
Counsel
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Thank You to Our
S T R AT E G I C M E M B E R S
PA RT N E R M E M B E R S
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Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors
C H A M P I O N
T R A I L B L A Z E R S
I N N OVATO R S
P I O N E E R S
3 3
C ATA LY S T S
Allstate
Norfolk Southern Corporation
In-House Focus
Axinn Veltrop amp Harkrider LLP
Duane Morris LLP
KampL Gates LLP
American Arbitration Association
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S O P H I A P I L I O U R A S
L A U R E N H O S S F E L D
F E L I P E B R A G A
President MCCA Advisory Practice
Assistant Counsel Program Manager
Vice President of Strategy amp Business Solutions
For sponsorship opportunities visit wwwmccacomevents for more detailsor contact sponsorshipmccacom
MCCA Staff
T I E A R A J O N E S
Associate Web Developer Digital Media Designer
S A B I N A G I L I O L I
Marketing Strategist amp Community Development
Manager
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6 0 0 P M - 7 0 0 P M A M A ZO N N E T W O R K I N G R E C E P T I O N
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1 2
Connect with and learn more about our Pathways Conference sponsors Attendees can visit exhibitor booths to watch videos download materials and direct request more information
PARTICIPATING COMPANIES
Presentation of the Paula L Ettelbrick Award and the 2020 Rising Stars Award Ceremony
The disruption of 2020 has forced many legal organizations to take a new look at their workplace cultures Between concerns about health and safety due to COVID and renewed calls for racial justice across America it has been nearly impossible to ignore what some might consider soft topics Leaders in the legal community have responded but against a challenging backdrop with many ndash particularly people of color ndash experiencing little sense of belonging to their organizations
In 2018 together with Russell Reynolds Associates (RRA) MCCA developed a proprietary Inclusion Index Survey to help organizations assess leadership practices and culture to create a baseline metric of inclusion and measure progress over time
The panel will discuss this yearrsquos survey results how legal organizations and their leaders are navigating this challenging year and what it means to be an inclusive leader to effectuate change and develop a diverse equitable and inclusive workplace during a time of uncertainty
ModeratorTina Shah Paikeday ndash Global Head of DampI Advisory Services Russell Reynolds Associates
Panelistsbull Deneen Donnley ndash Senior Vice President amp General Counsel Consolidated Edison Company of New
York Incbull Cynthia Dow ndash Head of Global Legal Regulatory and Compliance Practice Russell Reynolds Associatesbull Eric Friedman ndash Executive Partner Mergers and Acquisitions Skadden Arps Slate Meagher amp Flom LLPbull Jami Wintz McKeon ndash Firm Chair Morgan Lewis amp Bockius LLPbull Steve McManus ndash Senior Vice President amp General Counsel State Farm Insurancebull Dev Stahlkopf ndashCorporate Vice President General Counsel Microsoft Corporation
1 0 3 0 A M - 7 0 0 P M
1 0 3 0 A M - 1 0 4 5 P M
1 0 3 0 A M - 7 0 0 P M
1 0 4 5 A M - 1 2 0 5 P M
I N F O R M AT I O N D E S K
W E LC O M E A N D O P E N I N G R E M A R K S
E X H I B I TO R H A L L
L E A D I N G T H RO U G H C R I S I S M C C A 2 0 2 0 I N C L U S I O N I N D E X R E P O RT
Remarks byJean Lee ndash MCCArsquos CEO amp PresidentStuart Alderoty ndash MCCA Board Chair General Counsel at Ripple
O C T 2 7 T U E S DAY
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H O W TO M E A S U R E U P Damp I DATA T R A N S PA R E N C Y A N D H O W TO E F F E C T I V E LY M A N AG E T H E L E G A L R I S K
Businesses ndash and their employees prospective employees clients and investors ndash are increasingly focused on the importance of having a workforce that is diverse equitable and inclusive What risks if any do businesses need to consider in the collection disclosure and use of diversity equity and inclusion (DEI) information After describing the legal framework for assessing potential discrimination-related risks associated with DEI data this panel will discuss best practices and pitfalls in navigating how to balance these risks with DEI strategic goals and other business considerations The panel will also discuss whether businesses can and should protect against disclosure of DEI data as a ldquotrade secretrdquo or otherwise
ModeratorDarrell Gay ndash Partner Arent Fox LLP
Panelistsbull Teresa Hutson ndash Vice PresidentDeputy General Counsel HR Legal Microsoft Corporationbull Alexis Mendoza ndash Vice President Nokia Software General Counsel amp Head of Customer Operations
Legal for the Americas Nokia Corporationbull Yves Nguyen ndash Corporate Counsel Global Labor amp Employment Salesforce
1 2 2 0 P M - 1 1 5 P M I N C L U S I V E D E S I G N A N D AC C E S S I B I L I T Y I N A R E M OT E -W O R K W O R L D
According to the 2018 Bureau of Labor Statistics report just over 19 of people with self-identified disabilities are employed Succeeding in the workplace is not easy for employees with disabilities who often face discrimination especially in highly competitive industries such as tech and finance They currently face even more challenges as we navigate a global pandemic civil unrest and working remotely in large numbers
This year we also celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act The ADA paved the way for decades of incremental changes to the way buildings businesses and laws accommodate people with a wide variety of disabilities The lawrsquos effect has been profound but therersquos still a lot of work to do
This panel will focus on the current remote work reality and the increased need to incorporate inclusive design and accessibility into the workplace Accessibility is about creating products that are usable by everyone Inclusive design is a mindset that involves understanding user diversity Neither is optional and must be part of your business ecosystem and managedmeasured It starts with people and is imperative as your organization builds an equitable and inclusive culture and diverse pipeline of talent
ModeratorJamie Dean ndash Partner Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP
Panelistsbull Jack Chen ndash Corporate Counsel Google LLCbull Kareem Dale ndash Director amp Senior Counsel Discover Financial Servicesbull Kristina Launey ndash Partner Seyfarth Shaw LLP
1 2 0 5 P M - 1 2 2 0 P M B R E A K
1 1 5 P M - 2 0 0 P M N E T W O R K I N G R E C E P T I O N
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2 0 0 P M - 3 0 0 P M M C C A PAU L H A S T I N G S C A S E S T U D I E S S E R I E S S T R AT E G I E S O N H O W TO B U I L D A D I V E R S E amp I N C L U S I V E W O R K C U LT U R E
Collaboration and creating a diverse and inclusive workplace are key to talent retention innovation and risk mitigation In recent years there were many noteworthy employee challenges in corporate America and around the world Those events suggest that the world is changing and although there is growing division many were finding strength in numbers and we saw employees standing united in protest demanding changes in their work culture andor policies to reflect their collective values
Thanks to the vision and leadership of Paul Hastings MCCA partnered with Paul Hastings its clients and our corporate members to closely examine how corporations and its leaders are changing culture in their organizations We examined three different industries across the country pharmaceuticals (Boehringer Ingelheim) technology (Intel) and finance (Barclays) and will discuss the case studiesrsquo findings and what it takes to create a diverse and inclusive work culture
ModeratorDr Catherine McGregor ndash CEO Catherine McGregor ResearchSophia Piliouras ndash President MCCA Advisory Practice
Panelistsbull Evangelina Almirantearena ndash Vice President Associate General Counsel Intel Corporationbull Sheila Denton ndash Senior Vice President and General Counsel Legal Government Affairs amp Public Policy
Boehringer Ingelheim USA Corporationbull Jane Son ndash Director Legal Barclaysbull K Whitner ndash Partner and Co-Chair of the Diversity Council Paul Hastings LLP
S H O W M E T H E M O N E Y O R I G I N AT I O N C R E D I T A N D O U T S I D E C O U N S E L E N G AG E M E N T
Join us for a panel discussing on the important and rarely discussed component needed for the advancement of lawyers of color at law firms ndash Origination Credit We will discuss the credit allocation process and some of the challenges that exist and how that specifically affects lawyers of color Discussion will also focus on the meaning of origination credit why it matters and how corporate counsel can navigate and challenge compensation systems that are not aligned with the values of diversity equity and inclusion
ModeratorA Scott Bolden ndash Managing Partner Reed Smith LLP ndash Washington DC
Panelistsbull Nassib Abou-Khalil ndash Chief Legal Officer Nokiabull Michelle Banks ndash Senior Advisor BarkerGilmore LLCbull Sandra Leung ndash Executive Vice President amp General Counsel Bristol-Myers Squibb Companybull Tom Robertson ndash Corporate Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel Microsoft Corporation
3 0 0 P M - 3 1 5 P M B R E A K
3 1 5 P M - 4 1 5 P M R I S E A N D S H I N E C O R P O R AT E A M E R I C A WA K E S U P TO S Y S T E M I C R AC I S M
After the recent high-profile deaths of Black Americans due to police use of force discussions of systemic racism are now front and center in all organizations CEOs worldwide and across industries have spoken out expressing their horror and outrage as well as their resolve to do more Companies have announced significant financial commitments others have referred to actions to be taken and early movers have begun to announce or amplify business-related initiatives Institutional investors asset owners asset managers private equity fund limited partners and investor groups have also begun speaking out and considering action with respect to companies in their portfolios
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Many people found some of the statements released by companies in the wake of George Floydrsquos murder by a police officer merely symbolic empty and an attempt to appear ldquowokerdquo without any real weight behind them
The question for all is how to follow through on the sentiments expressed and drive positive change what tools are available to address systemic racism and injustice and the threats they pose and how can those tools be used
ModeratorLaura Maechtlen ndash Partner Member Executive Committee Department Chair Labor amp Employment Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Panelistsbull Thomas Kim ndash Chief Legal Officer amp Company Secretary Thomson Reutersbull Seth Krauss ndash Chief Legal Officer Endeavorbull LaTanya Langley ndash Vice President amp General Counsel Emerging Markets amp Group Supply Chain BIC International
O P P O RT U N I T Y F O R C H A N G E M C C Arsquo S A N N UA L G E N E R A L C O U N S E L S U R V E Y R E P O RT
Since 1999 MCCA began tracking information about Fortune 500 general counsel and more broadly Fortune 1000 since 2004 This yearrsquos report found that there is a slow but positive progression towards achieving more representation in the top general counsel roles The number of female GCs and minority GCs increased in 2019 but they do not tell the complete story
There is still a long way to go before Fortune 1000 GCs are representative of the US population When reviewing the data holistically ldquoOpportunity for Changerdquo was quite low meaning that when opportunities arose to increase representation male GCs and white GCs were more likely to be chosen over women and minority candidates The rate of change will increase only if female and minority GCs are promoted more often at the highest levels This means that representation must also increase within the active attorney population As previous survey editions have shown once a female or minority candidate is awarded a GC position the pool from which their successor is drawn becomes more diverse as well
The panel will discuss missed opportunities for change equalizing the active attorney population and strategies on how to increase representation at the top in the legal profession
Panelistsbull Willie Hernandez ndash Director Facebook Incbull Linda Lu ndash Senior Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel TransUnionbull Ellisen Turner ndash Partner Kirkland amp Ellis LLP
4 1 5 P M - 4 3 0 P M B R E A K
Presentation of the George B Vashon Innovator Award and the 2020 Rainmaker Award Ceremony
Leaders are under extraordinary pressure right now They are expected to make decisions quickly with incomplete and rapidly evolving information Culture changes when leaders take action to change it and all leaders have an increasing responsibility to create a diverse equitable and inclusive workplace No matter your racial political or other identity the issues surrounding racial injustice in this country are impossible to escape And these issues are not ones that organizations or their leaders mdash from the C-Suite at the top of the hierarchy to employees on the frontline mdash can ignore Now is a time for leaders to think about what type of leader they need to be for all their workers especially the most vulnerable and marginalized
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6 0 0 P M - 7 0 0 P M V I RT UA L N E T W O R K I N G R E C E P T I O N
This panel will discuss what business leaders at all levels can say and do to tackle these issues that impact on their organizations Wersquoll discuss the impact of recent events on employees of color What we can do to be authentic allies and drive change And what actions leaders are taking to address systemic racism (internal and external) and build diverse equitable and inclusive organizations for all
ModeratorSamantha Grant ndash Partner Sheppard Mullin Richter amp Hampton LLP
Panelistsbull Ricardo Anzaldua ndash Executive Vice President amp General Counsel amp Corporate Secretary Freddie Macbull Damien Atkins ndash Senior Vice President General Counsel amp Secretary The Hershey Companybull Julie Gruber ndash Chief Legal Compliance amp Sustainability Officer amp Corporate Secretary Gap Incbull Craig Silliman ndash Executive Vice President amp Chief Administrative Legal and Public Policy Officer Verizonbull Wanji Walcott ndash Executive Vice President Chief Legal Officer amp General Counsel Discover
Financial Services
Sponsored by
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Pathways Speakers
N A S S I B A B O U - K H A L I L
Chief Legal OfficerNokia
D A M I E N AT K I N S
Senior Vice President General Counsel
amp SecretaryThe Hershey Company
J A C K C H E N
Corporate CounselGoogle LLC
J A M I E D E A N
PartnerWomble Bond Dickinson (US)
LLP
D E N E E N D O N N L E Y
Senior Vice President amp General Counsel
Consolidated Edison Company of New York Inc
E R I C F R I E D M A N
Executive Partner Mergers amp Acquisitions
Skadden Arps Slate Meagher amp Flom LLP
F R A N K D E C O S TA
PartnerFinnegan Henderson Farabow
Garrett amp Dunner LLP
E VA N G E L I N A A L M I R A N T E A R E N A
Vice President Associate General Counsel
Intel Corporation
C Y N T H I A D O W
D A R R E L L G AY
Head of Global Legal Regulatory
amp Compliance PracticeRussell Reynolds Associates
PartnerArent Fox LLP
S A M A N T H A G R A N T
PartnerSheppard Mullin
Richter amp Hampton LLP
M I C H E L L E B A N K S
Senior AdvisorBarkerGilmore
K A R E E M D A L E
Director amp Senior CounselDiscover Financial Services
J A C Q U E L I N E D AV I S
Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel -
Commericial Legal GroupVMware Inc
S H E I L A D E N T O N
Senior Vice President amp General Counsel
Legal Government Affairsamp Public Policy
Boehringer Ingelheim USA Corporation
R I C A R D O A N Z A L D U A
Executive Vice President General Counsel
amp Corporate SecretaryFreddie Mac
PAT R I C K D U K E S
Associate Vice President Commercial Claims Legal
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
A S C O T T B O L D E N
Managing Partner Reed Smith LLP - Washington DCReed Smith LLP
W I L L I E H E R N A N D E Z
DirectorFacebook Inc
T E R E S A H U T S O N
Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel
HR Legal Microsoft Corporation
J U L I E G R U B E R
Chief Legal Compliance amp Sustainability Officer amp
Corporate SecretaryGap Inc
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S E T H K R A U S S
Chief Legal Officer Endeavor
S A N D R A L E U N G
Executive Vice President amp General Counsel
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
J A M I W I N T Z M C K E O N
Firm ChairMorgan Lewis amp Bockius LLP
P H O N G N G U Y E N
T O M R O B E R T S O N
E L L I S E N T U R N E R
CounselState Farm Insurance
Corporate Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel
Microsoft Corporation
PartnerKirkland amp Ellis LLP
S T E V E M C M A N U S
Senior Vice President amp General Counsel
State Farm Insurance
Y V E S N G U Y E N
Corporate Counsel Global Labor amp Employment
Salesforce
T I N A S H AY PA I K E D AY
Global Head of DampI Advisory Services
Russell Reynolds Associates
C R A I G S I L L I M A N
Executive Vice President amp Chief Administrative
Legal and Public Policy OfficerVerizon
WA N J I WA L C O T T
Executive Vice President Chief Legal Officer amp General Counsel
Discover Financial Services
L ATA N YA L A N G L E Y
Vice President amp General Counsel Emerging Markets amp
Group Supply ChainBIC International
L I N D A L U
Senior Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel
TransUnion
C AT H E R I N E M C G R E G O R
CEOCatherine McGregor Research
A L E X I S M E N D O Z A
Vice President Nokia Software General Counsel amp Head of Customer Operations
Legal for the AmericasNokia Corporation
T H O M A S K I M
Chief Legal Officer amp Company Secretary
Thomson Reuters
S O P H I A P I L I O U R A S
President MCCA Advisory Practice
MCCA
D E V S TA H L K O P F
Corporate Vice President General Counsel
Microsoft Corporation
K W H I T N E R
Partner amp Co-Chair of the Diversity CouncilPaul Hastings LLP
D E N I S E Z A M O R E
Senior Associate General CounselUnitedHealthcare
K R I S T I N A L A U N E Y
PartnerSeyfarth Shaw LLP
L A U R A M A E C H T L E N
Partner Member Executive Committee Department
Chair Labor amp EmploymentSeyfarth Shaw LLP
J A N E S O N
Director LegalBarclays
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Filing for CLE
All of the panel sessions on Day 2 of Pathways are approved for CLE credit in the states listed below These sessions will be hosted in live Zoom webinars during which there will be a polling question intended to confirm your attendance and participation in the given session You must reply to this poll in order to receive CLE credit for each session
HOWWHEN WILL I RECEIVE MY CLE CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE
Within one week of the Creating Pathways to Diversity Virtual Conference all attendees who requested CLE credit will receive an email with subject line ldquoCLE Credit for MCCA Creating Pathways to Diversity Virtual Conferencerdquo from ABA MCLE (mcleamericanbarorg)
Please click on the link provided within the email and complete the form to request your CLE credit Your certificate of attendance will be emailed directly to you
THE PATHWAYS VIRTUAL CONFERENCE IS AVAILABLE FOR CLE CREDIT IN THE FOLLOWING STATES
In Hawaii and New Jersey we rely on their reciprocity policies pursuant to which our programs are deemed accredited once they are approved in the various reciprocity states where we apply such as California Illinois New York Pennsylvania and Texas
A NOTE ABOUT MCLE CREDIT
The content on this page is for informational and educational purposes only Each state has its own rules and regulations indicating what qualifies for CLE credit Certain programs subjects and formats may not receive credit in some states and there may be specific rules regarding who may earn credit or the maximum number of credit hours that may be earned with specific formats Please contact your state MCLE regulatory entity for specific questions about your MCLE rules
AlabamaAlaskaArizona
ArkansasCaliforniaColorado
ConnecticutGeorgia
HawaiiIllinoisIndiana
MinnesotaMississippiMissouriNevada
New Hampshire
New JerseyNew Mexico
New YorkNorth CarolinaNorth Dakota
OhioOklahomaOregon
PennsylvaniaTennessee
TexasUtah
VermontWashingtonWest Virginia
Wisconsin
SPONSORED BY
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MCCAPaul Hastings Case Study Series
Thanks to the vision and leadership of Paul Hastings MCCA partnered with Paul Hastings its clients and our corporate members to closely examine how corporations and its leaders are changing culture in their organizations We examined three different industries across the country pharmaceuticals technology and finance and are proud to present three case studies on creating an inclusive culture in legal teams
To read more about these Case Studies please click here
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M I C H E A L B I N N S
PartnerParker Poe
C O N WAY E K P O
Executive DirectorMorgan Stanley
S O N N Y H AY N E S
PartnerWomble Bond Dickinson
(US) LLP
D A N I E L L E C O L E M A N
Senior Litigation CounselVMware Inc
S U S A N G A R C I A
Associate General CounselThomson Reuters
M J A N I N E J J I N G O
PartnerSkadden Arps Slate Meagher
amp Flom LLP
T E R R Y J O H N S O N
PartnerMorgan Lewis amp
Bockius LLP
A L E S H A D O M I N I Q U E
PartnerMitchell Silberberg amp
Knupp LLP
C H R I S T I N E H A R D Y
Deputy General Counsel amp Information
Governance CounselNorfolk Southern
Corporation
Rising Stars Award 2020
MCCArsquos Annual List of Rising Stars displays the bright future for the profession which is filled with exceptional individuals of incredible potential With backgrounds as diverse as their practice areas MCCArsquos Rising Stars share a love of the law a pursuit of excellence and a compassion for those in need The Rising Stars show a dedication to giving back to their community while mastering the art of balancing work with lives that include being expert speakers authors volunteers and leaders in their industry
LEARN MORE ABOUT MCCArsquoS 2020 RISING STARS
J E S S E N E VA R E Z
PartnerGoodwin Procter LLP
(ldquoGoodwinrdquo)
S M I TA R A J M O H A N
Product CounselApple
E LY J U A R E Z P E N N A N T
Senior CounselSpotify Inc
Sponsored Spotlight Videos - Watch on October 27
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M AYA YA M A Z A K I
PartnerDavis Wright Tremaine LLP
M A R I A R S A L C E D O
PartnerShook Hardy amp Bacon
LLP
T I F FA N Y J S M I T H
PartnerWilmer Cutler Picking
Hale and Dorr LLP
B O N N I E W O L F
Associate Vice President Litigation Employment
DepartmentNationwide Insurance
V O L H A S A M A S I U K
Senior Privacy CounselAutodesk Inc
C A S I YA T H A N I E L
AttorneyMicrosoft Corporation
C E C I L I A S A N A B R I A
PartnerFinnegan Henderson
Farabow Garrett amp Dunner LLP
B E R N A R D W I L L I A M S J R
Director Global Head of Anti-Money Laundering
Governance and Compliance Training
eBay
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S H A R I K L E V E N S
PartnerDentons
E L L I S E N T U R N E R
PartnerKirkland amp Ellis LLP
A L E X A N D R E R E N E
Partner Co-Chair Litigation amp Enforcement Practice Group
Ropes amp Gray LLP
L A U R A M A E C H T L E N
Partner Member Executive Committee Department Chair
Labor amp EmploymentSeyfarth Shaw LLP
B R E N D A N G U T I E R R E Z M C D O N N E L L
PartnerKampL Gates LLP
P H I L C H A
PartnerDuane Morris LLP
B R YA N B R A N T L E Y
Partner Co-Leader Transportation Industry Team
McGuireWoods LLP
S H E R R E S E S M I T H
Partner Vice Chair Data Privacy amp Cybersecurity
Paul Hastings LLP
W I L L C H U C H AWAT
Partner Team Lead of Mergers amp
Acquisitions PracticeSheppard Mullin Richter amp
Hampton LLP
R O N A L D M A C H E N
Partner Co-Chair of White Collar Defense and Investigations
PracticeWilmerHale
K O B I B R I N S O N
PartnerWinston amp Strawn LLP
Rainmakers Award 2020
MCCA is proud to recognize exceptional diverse attorneys whorsquove been selected as 2020 Rainmakers in recognition of their business acumen passion and dedication to proactive client development MCCA congratulates the 2020 Rainmakers and celebrates the diversity of their race and ethnicities gender sexual orientation and generational differences as well as the diversity in their practice areas and career paths The 2020 Rainmakers were selected from an exceptional group of prominent attorneys who have a proven record over the course of several years of compiling books of business exceeding $5 million annually and who have contributed significantly to their communities
LEARN MORE ABOUT MCCArsquoS 2020 RAINMAKERS
Sponsored Spotlight Videos - Watch on October 27
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Paula L Ettelbrick Award 2020MCCA created the Paula L Ettelbrick Award to celebrate unparalleled achievement by an individual or an organization in advancing lesbian gay bisexual and transgender attorneys The award is named for the late Paula L Ettelbrick whose quarter-century of work of organizations like Lambda Legal Defense and National Gay and Lesbian Task Force and the International Lesbian and Gay Human Rights Commission assisted thousands of individuals Her career as an educator and mentor at institutions like New York University Columbia University and the University of Michigan helped transform the national discussion regarding equality
Michelle is the Head of Labor Relations Americas at LSG Sky Chefs Inc headquartered in Irving TX She is a results-oriented executive with experience managing developing and coaching managers in employee and labor law and labor relations matters Michellersquos deep knowledge and experience in the airline railroad and catering industries along with her keen intelligence intuition and compassion enable complex matrixed organizations to embrace difficult challenges and necessary changes Having spent nearly two decades as a senior labor lawyer at a Fortune 500 company as an openly queer woman of color Michelle understands the core values of authenticity accountability and belonging with the emotional intelligence to determine when to use a
M I C H E L L E P E A K
Head of Labor Relations Americas
LSG Sky Chefs Inc
scalpel and when to use a sledgehammerPrior to becoming a labor relations lawyer Michelle served five years as a prosecutor in Omaha Nebraska a place she still considers home In this role Michelle prosecuted cases in the Juvenile Courts and the Special Victims Unit ranging from simple neglect of a child to First Degree Sexual Assault
Michelle serves as a leader in several roles at work and in the community while also frequently speaking on legal diversity and community issues As a corporate executive she has been widely recognized for her efforts including Top 100 Women of Influence by Diversity MBA Magazine Dallas Top 50 Women in Law by the National Diversity Council Corporate Counsel of the Year by Texas State Bar Office of Minority Affairs Top 100 Emerging Leaders under 50 by Diversity MBA Corporate Counsel of the Year amp Champion of Diversity by DCEO and Association of Corporate Counsel ndash DFW Chapter
Raised in humble beginnings Michelle beat the odds stacked against her with the same resilience she faces in todayrsquos business environments and continues the fight toward diversity equity and inclusion in law and in life Michelle is not just talking
about the importance of DEI she has spent decades serving on corporate and community committees and non-profit boards including Lambda Legal National Board Girls Inc of Metropolitan Dallas Corporate Counsel Women of Color Advisory Committee Minority Corporate Counsel Association Advisory Committee Texas Minority Counsel Program Committee and Association of Corporate Counsel ndash DFW
Michelle received her undergraduate degree in History and Criminal Justice at Mount Marty University Yankton South Dakota and her JD from Creighton University School of Law Omaha Nebraska She lives in Grand Prairie Texas with her wife Lauren and three children When not involved in community service amp advocacy she enjoys little league sports traveling and most recently meditation Her most endearing personal charitable outreach involves a 17-year annual Christmas drive which she organizes collects and delivers toys personally to children of families living in low-cost motels True to Michellersquos preference to shun the limelight she convinces a longtime friend to play Santa while Michelle herself dons elfin attire as Santarsquos helper
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Law Firm Honoree
Corporate Legal Department Honoree
George B Vashon Innovator Award 2020
The award is presented to smaller companies (not in the Fortune 1000) andor law firms (less than 500 attorneys) that have led the way with innovative best practices to assist diverse attorneys It is named for scholar abolitionist and lawyer George B Vashon who was the first licensed African American attorney in New York State (1848) and one of the first admitted to practice before the US Supreme Court (1867)
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Equity Track Program
The MCCA developed the Equity Track Program (ldquoEquity Trackrdquo or ldquoProgramrdquo) in 2016 to address the lack of diversity within the equity partnership levels at majority-owned law firms as reported by our Law Firm Diversity Survey After its initial launch MCCA received feedback and paused to redesign a more comprehensive Equity Track Program
We relaunched the Program in 2019 to address the continuing lack of diversity at the highest partnership levels in our largest law firms in the US The Equity Track is a twelve-month program and we selected ten diverse income partners at major law firms The Program is designed to achieve three goals identify develop and promote diverse partners to achieve and maintain equity status within their firms
S O N N Y H AY N E S TA M A R O N H O U S T O N
C Y N D I E C H A N G E S T E L A D I A Z
2019-2020 Participants
J U A N A R T E A G A
L E W I S G O S S I I
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A M A N D E E P S I D H U T I F FA N Y S M I T HK A R E N J O R D A N
G E O F F R E Y Y O U N G
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Sources of Success Program
The Sources of Success Program (the ldquoProgramrdquo) is a twelve-month professional development program tailored for mid-career women and diverse attorneys from corporate legal departments and law firms The focus is on identifying successful career strategies and allowing attorneys to develop leadership and management skills as well as an opportunity for attorneys to find the right mentor to guide their career advancement
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Your law firm or legal department must be an MCCA member In-house Counsel three or more reporting levels from general counsel Law firm attorneys must be an associate with a minimum of five yearsrsquo experience Diverse attorneys are encouraged to apply
C H A R L E N E J O N E S
Director amp Associate General Counsel
C O U R T N E Y C A N N O N
Counsel ndash Legal Affairs Entertainment and
Lifestyle Group
M ATA R D I O U F
Associate Attorney
D AV I S K I M
Senior Counsel
J O H N T D AV I S
Associate Patent Attorney
D E N D R I C K G A M B L E
Senior Vice President amp Assistant General Counsel
P U N E E T A R O R A
Senior Counsel Employee Benefits amp
Executive Compensation
M O N I Q U E D E L B R I D G E
Vice President amp Associate General Counsel
N I K K I H A S S E L B A R T H
Associate
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C O R Y PAT T E R S O N
Of Counsel
L U A N A M E N D E S
Senior Corporate Counsel
A LVA R O P E R A LTA
Associate
S H AY N E O rsquo R E I L LY
Associate General Counsel IP Litigation
J E R M A I N E M C P H E R S O N
Vice PresidentSenior Counsel
A M I T PA R E K H
Corporate amp Securities Associate
N AT H A L I E L E N G O C
Senior Corporate Counsel ndash Global Labor amp Employment
O L I V E N E M A K E R S O N
Associate Corporate Counsel
A A R O N K L E V E N
Counsel
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L E S L I E S T E V E N S
S O N I A VA L D E Z
Privacy amp Compliance Counsel and Data Protection Officer
Senior Counsel
D A N I E L L E T H O M P S O N
Associate
J O N E L L E S A U N D E R S
A N J U M U N WA L A
Associate Attorney
Counsel
S U N U P I L L A I
Associate
E M M A S A L U S T R O
Assistant General Counsel
M I C H E L L E P H A M
Counsel
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Thank You to Our
S T R AT E G I C M E M B E R S
PA RT N E R M E M B E R S
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Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors
C H A M P I O N
T R A I L B L A Z E R S
I N N OVATO R S
P I O N E E R S
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C ATA LY S T S
Allstate
Norfolk Southern Corporation
In-House Focus
Axinn Veltrop amp Harkrider LLP
Duane Morris LLP
KampL Gates LLP
American Arbitration Association
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S O P H I A P I L I O U R A S
L A U R E N H O S S F E L D
F E L I P E B R A G A
President MCCA Advisory Practice
Assistant Counsel Program Manager
Vice President of Strategy amp Business Solutions
For sponsorship opportunities visit wwwmccacomevents for more detailsor contact sponsorshipmccacom
MCCA Staff
T I E A R A J O N E S
Associate Web Developer Digital Media Designer
S A B I N A G I L I O L I
Marketing Strategist amp Community Development
Manager
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Connect with and learn more about our Pathways Conference sponsors Attendees can visit exhibitor booths to watch videos download materials and direct request more information
PARTICIPATING COMPANIES
Presentation of the Paula L Ettelbrick Award and the 2020 Rising Stars Award Ceremony
The disruption of 2020 has forced many legal organizations to take a new look at their workplace cultures Between concerns about health and safety due to COVID and renewed calls for racial justice across America it has been nearly impossible to ignore what some might consider soft topics Leaders in the legal community have responded but against a challenging backdrop with many ndash particularly people of color ndash experiencing little sense of belonging to their organizations
In 2018 together with Russell Reynolds Associates (RRA) MCCA developed a proprietary Inclusion Index Survey to help organizations assess leadership practices and culture to create a baseline metric of inclusion and measure progress over time
The panel will discuss this yearrsquos survey results how legal organizations and their leaders are navigating this challenging year and what it means to be an inclusive leader to effectuate change and develop a diverse equitable and inclusive workplace during a time of uncertainty
ModeratorTina Shah Paikeday ndash Global Head of DampI Advisory Services Russell Reynolds Associates
Panelistsbull Deneen Donnley ndash Senior Vice President amp General Counsel Consolidated Edison Company of New
York Incbull Cynthia Dow ndash Head of Global Legal Regulatory and Compliance Practice Russell Reynolds Associatesbull Eric Friedman ndash Executive Partner Mergers and Acquisitions Skadden Arps Slate Meagher amp Flom LLPbull Jami Wintz McKeon ndash Firm Chair Morgan Lewis amp Bockius LLPbull Steve McManus ndash Senior Vice President amp General Counsel State Farm Insurancebull Dev Stahlkopf ndashCorporate Vice President General Counsel Microsoft Corporation
1 0 3 0 A M - 7 0 0 P M
1 0 3 0 A M - 1 0 4 5 P M
1 0 3 0 A M - 7 0 0 P M
1 0 4 5 A M - 1 2 0 5 P M
I N F O R M AT I O N D E S K
W E LC O M E A N D O P E N I N G R E M A R K S
E X H I B I TO R H A L L
L E A D I N G T H RO U G H C R I S I S M C C A 2 0 2 0 I N C L U S I O N I N D E X R E P O RT
Remarks byJean Lee ndash MCCArsquos CEO amp PresidentStuart Alderoty ndash MCCA Board Chair General Counsel at Ripple
O C T 2 7 T U E S DAY
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H O W TO M E A S U R E U P Damp I DATA T R A N S PA R E N C Y A N D H O W TO E F F E C T I V E LY M A N AG E T H E L E G A L R I S K
Businesses ndash and their employees prospective employees clients and investors ndash are increasingly focused on the importance of having a workforce that is diverse equitable and inclusive What risks if any do businesses need to consider in the collection disclosure and use of diversity equity and inclusion (DEI) information After describing the legal framework for assessing potential discrimination-related risks associated with DEI data this panel will discuss best practices and pitfalls in navigating how to balance these risks with DEI strategic goals and other business considerations The panel will also discuss whether businesses can and should protect against disclosure of DEI data as a ldquotrade secretrdquo or otherwise
ModeratorDarrell Gay ndash Partner Arent Fox LLP
Panelistsbull Teresa Hutson ndash Vice PresidentDeputy General Counsel HR Legal Microsoft Corporationbull Alexis Mendoza ndash Vice President Nokia Software General Counsel amp Head of Customer Operations
Legal for the Americas Nokia Corporationbull Yves Nguyen ndash Corporate Counsel Global Labor amp Employment Salesforce
1 2 2 0 P M - 1 1 5 P M I N C L U S I V E D E S I G N A N D AC C E S S I B I L I T Y I N A R E M OT E -W O R K W O R L D
According to the 2018 Bureau of Labor Statistics report just over 19 of people with self-identified disabilities are employed Succeeding in the workplace is not easy for employees with disabilities who often face discrimination especially in highly competitive industries such as tech and finance They currently face even more challenges as we navigate a global pandemic civil unrest and working remotely in large numbers
This year we also celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act The ADA paved the way for decades of incremental changes to the way buildings businesses and laws accommodate people with a wide variety of disabilities The lawrsquos effect has been profound but therersquos still a lot of work to do
This panel will focus on the current remote work reality and the increased need to incorporate inclusive design and accessibility into the workplace Accessibility is about creating products that are usable by everyone Inclusive design is a mindset that involves understanding user diversity Neither is optional and must be part of your business ecosystem and managedmeasured It starts with people and is imperative as your organization builds an equitable and inclusive culture and diverse pipeline of talent
ModeratorJamie Dean ndash Partner Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP
Panelistsbull Jack Chen ndash Corporate Counsel Google LLCbull Kareem Dale ndash Director amp Senior Counsel Discover Financial Servicesbull Kristina Launey ndash Partner Seyfarth Shaw LLP
1 2 0 5 P M - 1 2 2 0 P M B R E A K
1 1 5 P M - 2 0 0 P M N E T W O R K I N G R E C E P T I O N
Sponsored by
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2 0 0 P M - 3 0 0 P M M C C A PAU L H A S T I N G S C A S E S T U D I E S S E R I E S S T R AT E G I E S O N H O W TO B U I L D A D I V E R S E amp I N C L U S I V E W O R K C U LT U R E
Collaboration and creating a diverse and inclusive workplace are key to talent retention innovation and risk mitigation In recent years there were many noteworthy employee challenges in corporate America and around the world Those events suggest that the world is changing and although there is growing division many were finding strength in numbers and we saw employees standing united in protest demanding changes in their work culture andor policies to reflect their collective values
Thanks to the vision and leadership of Paul Hastings MCCA partnered with Paul Hastings its clients and our corporate members to closely examine how corporations and its leaders are changing culture in their organizations We examined three different industries across the country pharmaceuticals (Boehringer Ingelheim) technology (Intel) and finance (Barclays) and will discuss the case studiesrsquo findings and what it takes to create a diverse and inclusive work culture
ModeratorDr Catherine McGregor ndash CEO Catherine McGregor ResearchSophia Piliouras ndash President MCCA Advisory Practice
Panelistsbull Evangelina Almirantearena ndash Vice President Associate General Counsel Intel Corporationbull Sheila Denton ndash Senior Vice President and General Counsel Legal Government Affairs amp Public Policy
Boehringer Ingelheim USA Corporationbull Jane Son ndash Director Legal Barclaysbull K Whitner ndash Partner and Co-Chair of the Diversity Council Paul Hastings LLP
S H O W M E T H E M O N E Y O R I G I N AT I O N C R E D I T A N D O U T S I D E C O U N S E L E N G AG E M E N T
Join us for a panel discussing on the important and rarely discussed component needed for the advancement of lawyers of color at law firms ndash Origination Credit We will discuss the credit allocation process and some of the challenges that exist and how that specifically affects lawyers of color Discussion will also focus on the meaning of origination credit why it matters and how corporate counsel can navigate and challenge compensation systems that are not aligned with the values of diversity equity and inclusion
ModeratorA Scott Bolden ndash Managing Partner Reed Smith LLP ndash Washington DC
Panelistsbull Nassib Abou-Khalil ndash Chief Legal Officer Nokiabull Michelle Banks ndash Senior Advisor BarkerGilmore LLCbull Sandra Leung ndash Executive Vice President amp General Counsel Bristol-Myers Squibb Companybull Tom Robertson ndash Corporate Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel Microsoft Corporation
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After the recent high-profile deaths of Black Americans due to police use of force discussions of systemic racism are now front and center in all organizations CEOs worldwide and across industries have spoken out expressing their horror and outrage as well as their resolve to do more Companies have announced significant financial commitments others have referred to actions to be taken and early movers have begun to announce or amplify business-related initiatives Institutional investors asset owners asset managers private equity fund limited partners and investor groups have also begun speaking out and considering action with respect to companies in their portfolios
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Many people found some of the statements released by companies in the wake of George Floydrsquos murder by a police officer merely symbolic empty and an attempt to appear ldquowokerdquo without any real weight behind them
The question for all is how to follow through on the sentiments expressed and drive positive change what tools are available to address systemic racism and injustice and the threats they pose and how can those tools be used
ModeratorLaura Maechtlen ndash Partner Member Executive Committee Department Chair Labor amp Employment Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Panelistsbull Thomas Kim ndash Chief Legal Officer amp Company Secretary Thomson Reutersbull Seth Krauss ndash Chief Legal Officer Endeavorbull LaTanya Langley ndash Vice President amp General Counsel Emerging Markets amp Group Supply Chain BIC International
O P P O RT U N I T Y F O R C H A N G E M C C Arsquo S A N N UA L G E N E R A L C O U N S E L S U R V E Y R E P O RT
Since 1999 MCCA began tracking information about Fortune 500 general counsel and more broadly Fortune 1000 since 2004 This yearrsquos report found that there is a slow but positive progression towards achieving more representation in the top general counsel roles The number of female GCs and minority GCs increased in 2019 but they do not tell the complete story
There is still a long way to go before Fortune 1000 GCs are representative of the US population When reviewing the data holistically ldquoOpportunity for Changerdquo was quite low meaning that when opportunities arose to increase representation male GCs and white GCs were more likely to be chosen over women and minority candidates The rate of change will increase only if female and minority GCs are promoted more often at the highest levels This means that representation must also increase within the active attorney population As previous survey editions have shown once a female or minority candidate is awarded a GC position the pool from which their successor is drawn becomes more diverse as well
The panel will discuss missed opportunities for change equalizing the active attorney population and strategies on how to increase representation at the top in the legal profession
Panelistsbull Willie Hernandez ndash Director Facebook Incbull Linda Lu ndash Senior Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel TransUnionbull Ellisen Turner ndash Partner Kirkland amp Ellis LLP
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Presentation of the George B Vashon Innovator Award and the 2020 Rainmaker Award Ceremony
Leaders are under extraordinary pressure right now They are expected to make decisions quickly with incomplete and rapidly evolving information Culture changes when leaders take action to change it and all leaders have an increasing responsibility to create a diverse equitable and inclusive workplace No matter your racial political or other identity the issues surrounding racial injustice in this country are impossible to escape And these issues are not ones that organizations or their leaders mdash from the C-Suite at the top of the hierarchy to employees on the frontline mdash can ignore Now is a time for leaders to think about what type of leader they need to be for all their workers especially the most vulnerable and marginalized
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This panel will discuss what business leaders at all levels can say and do to tackle these issues that impact on their organizations Wersquoll discuss the impact of recent events on employees of color What we can do to be authentic allies and drive change And what actions leaders are taking to address systemic racism (internal and external) and build diverse equitable and inclusive organizations for all
ModeratorSamantha Grant ndash Partner Sheppard Mullin Richter amp Hampton LLP
Panelistsbull Ricardo Anzaldua ndash Executive Vice President amp General Counsel amp Corporate Secretary Freddie Macbull Damien Atkins ndash Senior Vice President General Counsel amp Secretary The Hershey Companybull Julie Gruber ndash Chief Legal Compliance amp Sustainability Officer amp Corporate Secretary Gap Incbull Craig Silliman ndash Executive Vice President amp Chief Administrative Legal and Public Policy Officer Verizonbull Wanji Walcott ndash Executive Vice President Chief Legal Officer amp General Counsel Discover
Financial Services
Sponsored by
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Pathways Speakers
N A S S I B A B O U - K H A L I L
Chief Legal OfficerNokia
D A M I E N AT K I N S
Senior Vice President General Counsel
amp SecretaryThe Hershey Company
J A C K C H E N
Corporate CounselGoogle LLC
J A M I E D E A N
PartnerWomble Bond Dickinson (US)
LLP
D E N E E N D O N N L E Y
Senior Vice President amp General Counsel
Consolidated Edison Company of New York Inc
E R I C F R I E D M A N
Executive Partner Mergers amp Acquisitions
Skadden Arps Slate Meagher amp Flom LLP
F R A N K D E C O S TA
PartnerFinnegan Henderson Farabow
Garrett amp Dunner LLP
E VA N G E L I N A A L M I R A N T E A R E N A
Vice President Associate General Counsel
Intel Corporation
C Y N T H I A D O W
D A R R E L L G AY
Head of Global Legal Regulatory
amp Compliance PracticeRussell Reynolds Associates
PartnerArent Fox LLP
S A M A N T H A G R A N T
PartnerSheppard Mullin
Richter amp Hampton LLP
M I C H E L L E B A N K S
Senior AdvisorBarkerGilmore
K A R E E M D A L E
Director amp Senior CounselDiscover Financial Services
J A C Q U E L I N E D AV I S
Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel -
Commericial Legal GroupVMware Inc
S H E I L A D E N T O N
Senior Vice President amp General Counsel
Legal Government Affairsamp Public Policy
Boehringer Ingelheim USA Corporation
R I C A R D O A N Z A L D U A
Executive Vice President General Counsel
amp Corporate SecretaryFreddie Mac
PAT R I C K D U K E S
Associate Vice President Commercial Claims Legal
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
A S C O T T B O L D E N
Managing Partner Reed Smith LLP - Washington DCReed Smith LLP
W I L L I E H E R N A N D E Z
DirectorFacebook Inc
T E R E S A H U T S O N
Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel
HR Legal Microsoft Corporation
J U L I E G R U B E R
Chief Legal Compliance amp Sustainability Officer amp
Corporate SecretaryGap Inc
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S E T H K R A U S S
Chief Legal Officer Endeavor
S A N D R A L E U N G
Executive Vice President amp General Counsel
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
J A M I W I N T Z M C K E O N
Firm ChairMorgan Lewis amp Bockius LLP
P H O N G N G U Y E N
T O M R O B E R T S O N
E L L I S E N T U R N E R
CounselState Farm Insurance
Corporate Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel
Microsoft Corporation
PartnerKirkland amp Ellis LLP
S T E V E M C M A N U S
Senior Vice President amp General Counsel
State Farm Insurance
Y V E S N G U Y E N
Corporate Counsel Global Labor amp Employment
Salesforce
T I N A S H AY PA I K E D AY
Global Head of DampI Advisory Services
Russell Reynolds Associates
C R A I G S I L L I M A N
Executive Vice President amp Chief Administrative
Legal and Public Policy OfficerVerizon
WA N J I WA L C O T T
Executive Vice President Chief Legal Officer amp General Counsel
Discover Financial Services
L ATA N YA L A N G L E Y
Vice President amp General Counsel Emerging Markets amp
Group Supply ChainBIC International
L I N D A L U
Senior Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel
TransUnion
C AT H E R I N E M C G R E G O R
CEOCatherine McGregor Research
A L E X I S M E N D O Z A
Vice President Nokia Software General Counsel amp Head of Customer Operations
Legal for the AmericasNokia Corporation
T H O M A S K I M
Chief Legal Officer amp Company Secretary
Thomson Reuters
S O P H I A P I L I O U R A S
President MCCA Advisory Practice
MCCA
D E V S TA H L K O P F
Corporate Vice President General Counsel
Microsoft Corporation
K W H I T N E R
Partner amp Co-Chair of the Diversity CouncilPaul Hastings LLP
D E N I S E Z A M O R E
Senior Associate General CounselUnitedHealthcare
K R I S T I N A L A U N E Y
PartnerSeyfarth Shaw LLP
L A U R A M A E C H T L E N
Partner Member Executive Committee Department
Chair Labor amp EmploymentSeyfarth Shaw LLP
J A N E S O N
Director LegalBarclays
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Filing for CLE
All of the panel sessions on Day 2 of Pathways are approved for CLE credit in the states listed below These sessions will be hosted in live Zoom webinars during which there will be a polling question intended to confirm your attendance and participation in the given session You must reply to this poll in order to receive CLE credit for each session
HOWWHEN WILL I RECEIVE MY CLE CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE
Within one week of the Creating Pathways to Diversity Virtual Conference all attendees who requested CLE credit will receive an email with subject line ldquoCLE Credit for MCCA Creating Pathways to Diversity Virtual Conferencerdquo from ABA MCLE (mcleamericanbarorg)
Please click on the link provided within the email and complete the form to request your CLE credit Your certificate of attendance will be emailed directly to you
THE PATHWAYS VIRTUAL CONFERENCE IS AVAILABLE FOR CLE CREDIT IN THE FOLLOWING STATES
In Hawaii and New Jersey we rely on their reciprocity policies pursuant to which our programs are deemed accredited once they are approved in the various reciprocity states where we apply such as California Illinois New York Pennsylvania and Texas
A NOTE ABOUT MCLE CREDIT
The content on this page is for informational and educational purposes only Each state has its own rules and regulations indicating what qualifies for CLE credit Certain programs subjects and formats may not receive credit in some states and there may be specific rules regarding who may earn credit or the maximum number of credit hours that may be earned with specific formats Please contact your state MCLE regulatory entity for specific questions about your MCLE rules
AlabamaAlaskaArizona
ArkansasCaliforniaColorado
ConnecticutGeorgia
HawaiiIllinoisIndiana
MinnesotaMississippiMissouriNevada
New Hampshire
New JerseyNew Mexico
New YorkNorth CarolinaNorth Dakota
OhioOklahomaOregon
PennsylvaniaTennessee
TexasUtah
VermontWashingtonWest Virginia
Wisconsin
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MCCAPaul Hastings Case Study Series
Thanks to the vision and leadership of Paul Hastings MCCA partnered with Paul Hastings its clients and our corporate members to closely examine how corporations and its leaders are changing culture in their organizations We examined three different industries across the country pharmaceuticals technology and finance and are proud to present three case studies on creating an inclusive culture in legal teams
To read more about these Case Studies please click here
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M I C H E A L B I N N S
PartnerParker Poe
C O N WAY E K P O
Executive DirectorMorgan Stanley
S O N N Y H AY N E S
PartnerWomble Bond Dickinson
(US) LLP
D A N I E L L E C O L E M A N
Senior Litigation CounselVMware Inc
S U S A N G A R C I A
Associate General CounselThomson Reuters
M J A N I N E J J I N G O
PartnerSkadden Arps Slate Meagher
amp Flom LLP
T E R R Y J O H N S O N
PartnerMorgan Lewis amp
Bockius LLP
A L E S H A D O M I N I Q U E
PartnerMitchell Silberberg amp
Knupp LLP
C H R I S T I N E H A R D Y
Deputy General Counsel amp Information
Governance CounselNorfolk Southern
Corporation
Rising Stars Award 2020
MCCArsquos Annual List of Rising Stars displays the bright future for the profession which is filled with exceptional individuals of incredible potential With backgrounds as diverse as their practice areas MCCArsquos Rising Stars share a love of the law a pursuit of excellence and a compassion for those in need The Rising Stars show a dedication to giving back to their community while mastering the art of balancing work with lives that include being expert speakers authors volunteers and leaders in their industry
LEARN MORE ABOUT MCCArsquoS 2020 RISING STARS
J E S S E N E VA R E Z
PartnerGoodwin Procter LLP
(ldquoGoodwinrdquo)
S M I TA R A J M O H A N
Product CounselApple
E LY J U A R E Z P E N N A N T
Senior CounselSpotify Inc
Sponsored Spotlight Videos - Watch on October 27
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M AYA YA M A Z A K I
PartnerDavis Wright Tremaine LLP
M A R I A R S A L C E D O
PartnerShook Hardy amp Bacon
LLP
T I F FA N Y J S M I T H
PartnerWilmer Cutler Picking
Hale and Dorr LLP
B O N N I E W O L F
Associate Vice President Litigation Employment
DepartmentNationwide Insurance
V O L H A S A M A S I U K
Senior Privacy CounselAutodesk Inc
C A S I YA T H A N I E L
AttorneyMicrosoft Corporation
C E C I L I A S A N A B R I A
PartnerFinnegan Henderson
Farabow Garrett amp Dunner LLP
B E R N A R D W I L L I A M S J R
Director Global Head of Anti-Money Laundering
Governance and Compliance Training
eBay
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S H A R I K L E V E N S
PartnerDentons
E L L I S E N T U R N E R
PartnerKirkland amp Ellis LLP
A L E X A N D R E R E N E
Partner Co-Chair Litigation amp Enforcement Practice Group
Ropes amp Gray LLP
L A U R A M A E C H T L E N
Partner Member Executive Committee Department Chair
Labor amp EmploymentSeyfarth Shaw LLP
B R E N D A N G U T I E R R E Z M C D O N N E L L
PartnerKampL Gates LLP
P H I L C H A
PartnerDuane Morris LLP
B R YA N B R A N T L E Y
Partner Co-Leader Transportation Industry Team
McGuireWoods LLP
S H E R R E S E S M I T H
Partner Vice Chair Data Privacy amp Cybersecurity
Paul Hastings LLP
W I L L C H U C H AWAT
Partner Team Lead of Mergers amp
Acquisitions PracticeSheppard Mullin Richter amp
Hampton LLP
R O N A L D M A C H E N
Partner Co-Chair of White Collar Defense and Investigations
PracticeWilmerHale
K O B I B R I N S O N
PartnerWinston amp Strawn LLP
Rainmakers Award 2020
MCCA is proud to recognize exceptional diverse attorneys whorsquove been selected as 2020 Rainmakers in recognition of their business acumen passion and dedication to proactive client development MCCA congratulates the 2020 Rainmakers and celebrates the diversity of their race and ethnicities gender sexual orientation and generational differences as well as the diversity in their practice areas and career paths The 2020 Rainmakers were selected from an exceptional group of prominent attorneys who have a proven record over the course of several years of compiling books of business exceeding $5 million annually and who have contributed significantly to their communities
LEARN MORE ABOUT MCCArsquoS 2020 RAINMAKERS
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Paula L Ettelbrick Award 2020MCCA created the Paula L Ettelbrick Award to celebrate unparalleled achievement by an individual or an organization in advancing lesbian gay bisexual and transgender attorneys The award is named for the late Paula L Ettelbrick whose quarter-century of work of organizations like Lambda Legal Defense and National Gay and Lesbian Task Force and the International Lesbian and Gay Human Rights Commission assisted thousands of individuals Her career as an educator and mentor at institutions like New York University Columbia University and the University of Michigan helped transform the national discussion regarding equality
Michelle is the Head of Labor Relations Americas at LSG Sky Chefs Inc headquartered in Irving TX She is a results-oriented executive with experience managing developing and coaching managers in employee and labor law and labor relations matters Michellersquos deep knowledge and experience in the airline railroad and catering industries along with her keen intelligence intuition and compassion enable complex matrixed organizations to embrace difficult challenges and necessary changes Having spent nearly two decades as a senior labor lawyer at a Fortune 500 company as an openly queer woman of color Michelle understands the core values of authenticity accountability and belonging with the emotional intelligence to determine when to use a
M I C H E L L E P E A K
Head of Labor Relations Americas
LSG Sky Chefs Inc
scalpel and when to use a sledgehammerPrior to becoming a labor relations lawyer Michelle served five years as a prosecutor in Omaha Nebraska a place she still considers home In this role Michelle prosecuted cases in the Juvenile Courts and the Special Victims Unit ranging from simple neglect of a child to First Degree Sexual Assault
Michelle serves as a leader in several roles at work and in the community while also frequently speaking on legal diversity and community issues As a corporate executive she has been widely recognized for her efforts including Top 100 Women of Influence by Diversity MBA Magazine Dallas Top 50 Women in Law by the National Diversity Council Corporate Counsel of the Year by Texas State Bar Office of Minority Affairs Top 100 Emerging Leaders under 50 by Diversity MBA Corporate Counsel of the Year amp Champion of Diversity by DCEO and Association of Corporate Counsel ndash DFW Chapter
Raised in humble beginnings Michelle beat the odds stacked against her with the same resilience she faces in todayrsquos business environments and continues the fight toward diversity equity and inclusion in law and in life Michelle is not just talking
about the importance of DEI she has spent decades serving on corporate and community committees and non-profit boards including Lambda Legal National Board Girls Inc of Metropolitan Dallas Corporate Counsel Women of Color Advisory Committee Minority Corporate Counsel Association Advisory Committee Texas Minority Counsel Program Committee and Association of Corporate Counsel ndash DFW
Michelle received her undergraduate degree in History and Criminal Justice at Mount Marty University Yankton South Dakota and her JD from Creighton University School of Law Omaha Nebraska She lives in Grand Prairie Texas with her wife Lauren and three children When not involved in community service amp advocacy she enjoys little league sports traveling and most recently meditation Her most endearing personal charitable outreach involves a 17-year annual Christmas drive which she organizes collects and delivers toys personally to children of families living in low-cost motels True to Michellersquos preference to shun the limelight she convinces a longtime friend to play Santa while Michelle herself dons elfin attire as Santarsquos helper
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Law Firm Honoree
Corporate Legal Department Honoree
George B Vashon Innovator Award 2020
The award is presented to smaller companies (not in the Fortune 1000) andor law firms (less than 500 attorneys) that have led the way with innovative best practices to assist diverse attorneys It is named for scholar abolitionist and lawyer George B Vashon who was the first licensed African American attorney in New York State (1848) and one of the first admitted to practice before the US Supreme Court (1867)
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Equity Track Program
The MCCA developed the Equity Track Program (ldquoEquity Trackrdquo or ldquoProgramrdquo) in 2016 to address the lack of diversity within the equity partnership levels at majority-owned law firms as reported by our Law Firm Diversity Survey After its initial launch MCCA received feedback and paused to redesign a more comprehensive Equity Track Program
We relaunched the Program in 2019 to address the continuing lack of diversity at the highest partnership levels in our largest law firms in the US The Equity Track is a twelve-month program and we selected ten diverse income partners at major law firms The Program is designed to achieve three goals identify develop and promote diverse partners to achieve and maintain equity status within their firms
S O N N Y H AY N E S TA M A R O N H O U S T O N
C Y N D I E C H A N G E S T E L A D I A Z
2019-2020 Participants
J U A N A R T E A G A
L E W I S G O S S I I
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A M A N D E E P S I D H U T I F FA N Y S M I T HK A R E N J O R D A N
G E O F F R E Y Y O U N G
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Sources of Success Program
The Sources of Success Program (the ldquoProgramrdquo) is a twelve-month professional development program tailored for mid-career women and diverse attorneys from corporate legal departments and law firms The focus is on identifying successful career strategies and allowing attorneys to develop leadership and management skills as well as an opportunity for attorneys to find the right mentor to guide their career advancement
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Your law firm or legal department must be an MCCA member In-house Counsel three or more reporting levels from general counsel Law firm attorneys must be an associate with a minimum of five yearsrsquo experience Diverse attorneys are encouraged to apply
C H A R L E N E J O N E S
Director amp Associate General Counsel
C O U R T N E Y C A N N O N
Counsel ndash Legal Affairs Entertainment and
Lifestyle Group
M ATA R D I O U F
Associate Attorney
D AV I S K I M
Senior Counsel
J O H N T D AV I S
Associate Patent Attorney
D E N D R I C K G A M B L E
Senior Vice President amp Assistant General Counsel
P U N E E T A R O R A
Senior Counsel Employee Benefits amp
Executive Compensation
M O N I Q U E D E L B R I D G E
Vice President amp Associate General Counsel
N I K K I H A S S E L B A R T H
Associate
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C O R Y PAT T E R S O N
Of Counsel
L U A N A M E N D E S
Senior Corporate Counsel
A LVA R O P E R A LTA
Associate
S H AY N E O rsquo R E I L LY
Associate General Counsel IP Litigation
J E R M A I N E M C P H E R S O N
Vice PresidentSenior Counsel
A M I T PA R E K H
Corporate amp Securities Associate
N AT H A L I E L E N G O C
Senior Corporate Counsel ndash Global Labor amp Employment
O L I V E N E M A K E R S O N
Associate Corporate Counsel
A A R O N K L E V E N
Counsel
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L E S L I E S T E V E N S
S O N I A VA L D E Z
Privacy amp Compliance Counsel and Data Protection Officer
Senior Counsel
D A N I E L L E T H O M P S O N
Associate
J O N E L L E S A U N D E R S
A N J U M U N WA L A
Associate Attorney
Counsel
S U N U P I L L A I
Associate
E M M A S A L U S T R O
Assistant General Counsel
M I C H E L L E P H A M
Counsel
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Thank You to Our
S T R AT E G I C M E M B E R S
PA RT N E R M E M B E R S
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Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors
C H A M P I O N
T R A I L B L A Z E R S
I N N OVATO R S
P I O N E E R S
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C ATA LY S T S
Allstate
Norfolk Southern Corporation
In-House Focus
Axinn Veltrop amp Harkrider LLP
Duane Morris LLP
KampL Gates LLP
American Arbitration Association
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S O P H I A P I L I O U R A S
L A U R E N H O S S F E L D
F E L I P E B R A G A
President MCCA Advisory Practice
Assistant Counsel Program Manager
Vice President of Strategy amp Business Solutions
For sponsorship opportunities visit wwwmccacomevents for more detailsor contact sponsorshipmccacom
MCCA Staff
T I E A R A J O N E S
Associate Web Developer Digital Media Designer
S A B I N A G I L I O L I
Marketing Strategist amp Community Development
Manager
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Connect with and learn more about our Pathways Conference sponsors Attendees can visit exhibitor booths to watch videos download materials and direct request more information
PARTICIPATING COMPANIES
Presentation of the Paula L Ettelbrick Award and the 2020 Rising Stars Award Ceremony
The disruption of 2020 has forced many legal organizations to take a new look at their workplace cultures Between concerns about health and safety due to COVID and renewed calls for racial justice across America it has been nearly impossible to ignore what some might consider soft topics Leaders in the legal community have responded but against a challenging backdrop with many ndash particularly people of color ndash experiencing little sense of belonging to their organizations
In 2018 together with Russell Reynolds Associates (RRA) MCCA developed a proprietary Inclusion Index Survey to help organizations assess leadership practices and culture to create a baseline metric of inclusion and measure progress over time
The panel will discuss this yearrsquos survey results how legal organizations and their leaders are navigating this challenging year and what it means to be an inclusive leader to effectuate change and develop a diverse equitable and inclusive workplace during a time of uncertainty
ModeratorTina Shah Paikeday ndash Global Head of DampI Advisory Services Russell Reynolds Associates
Panelistsbull Deneen Donnley ndash Senior Vice President amp General Counsel Consolidated Edison Company of New
York Incbull Cynthia Dow ndash Head of Global Legal Regulatory and Compliance Practice Russell Reynolds Associatesbull Eric Friedman ndash Executive Partner Mergers and Acquisitions Skadden Arps Slate Meagher amp Flom LLPbull Jami Wintz McKeon ndash Firm Chair Morgan Lewis amp Bockius LLPbull Steve McManus ndash Senior Vice President amp General Counsel State Farm Insurancebull Dev Stahlkopf ndashCorporate Vice President General Counsel Microsoft Corporation
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1 0 4 5 A M - 1 2 0 5 P M
I N F O R M AT I O N D E S K
W E LC O M E A N D O P E N I N G R E M A R K S
E X H I B I TO R H A L L
L E A D I N G T H RO U G H C R I S I S M C C A 2 0 2 0 I N C L U S I O N I N D E X R E P O RT
Remarks byJean Lee ndash MCCArsquos CEO amp PresidentStuart Alderoty ndash MCCA Board Chair General Counsel at Ripple
O C T 2 7 T U E S DAY
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H O W TO M E A S U R E U P Damp I DATA T R A N S PA R E N C Y A N D H O W TO E F F E C T I V E LY M A N AG E T H E L E G A L R I S K
Businesses ndash and their employees prospective employees clients and investors ndash are increasingly focused on the importance of having a workforce that is diverse equitable and inclusive What risks if any do businesses need to consider in the collection disclosure and use of diversity equity and inclusion (DEI) information After describing the legal framework for assessing potential discrimination-related risks associated with DEI data this panel will discuss best practices and pitfalls in navigating how to balance these risks with DEI strategic goals and other business considerations The panel will also discuss whether businesses can and should protect against disclosure of DEI data as a ldquotrade secretrdquo or otherwise
ModeratorDarrell Gay ndash Partner Arent Fox LLP
Panelistsbull Teresa Hutson ndash Vice PresidentDeputy General Counsel HR Legal Microsoft Corporationbull Alexis Mendoza ndash Vice President Nokia Software General Counsel amp Head of Customer Operations
Legal for the Americas Nokia Corporationbull Yves Nguyen ndash Corporate Counsel Global Labor amp Employment Salesforce
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According to the 2018 Bureau of Labor Statistics report just over 19 of people with self-identified disabilities are employed Succeeding in the workplace is not easy for employees with disabilities who often face discrimination especially in highly competitive industries such as tech and finance They currently face even more challenges as we navigate a global pandemic civil unrest and working remotely in large numbers
This year we also celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act The ADA paved the way for decades of incremental changes to the way buildings businesses and laws accommodate people with a wide variety of disabilities The lawrsquos effect has been profound but therersquos still a lot of work to do
This panel will focus on the current remote work reality and the increased need to incorporate inclusive design and accessibility into the workplace Accessibility is about creating products that are usable by everyone Inclusive design is a mindset that involves understanding user diversity Neither is optional and must be part of your business ecosystem and managedmeasured It starts with people and is imperative as your organization builds an equitable and inclusive culture and diverse pipeline of talent
ModeratorJamie Dean ndash Partner Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP
Panelistsbull Jack Chen ndash Corporate Counsel Google LLCbull Kareem Dale ndash Director amp Senior Counsel Discover Financial Servicesbull Kristina Launey ndash Partner Seyfarth Shaw LLP
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1 1 5 P M - 2 0 0 P M N E T W O R K I N G R E C E P T I O N
Sponsored by
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2 0 0 P M - 3 0 0 P M M C C A PAU L H A S T I N G S C A S E S T U D I E S S E R I E S S T R AT E G I E S O N H O W TO B U I L D A D I V E R S E amp I N C L U S I V E W O R K C U LT U R E
Collaboration and creating a diverse and inclusive workplace are key to talent retention innovation and risk mitigation In recent years there were many noteworthy employee challenges in corporate America and around the world Those events suggest that the world is changing and although there is growing division many were finding strength in numbers and we saw employees standing united in protest demanding changes in their work culture andor policies to reflect their collective values
Thanks to the vision and leadership of Paul Hastings MCCA partnered with Paul Hastings its clients and our corporate members to closely examine how corporations and its leaders are changing culture in their organizations We examined three different industries across the country pharmaceuticals (Boehringer Ingelheim) technology (Intel) and finance (Barclays) and will discuss the case studiesrsquo findings and what it takes to create a diverse and inclusive work culture
ModeratorDr Catherine McGregor ndash CEO Catherine McGregor ResearchSophia Piliouras ndash President MCCA Advisory Practice
Panelistsbull Evangelina Almirantearena ndash Vice President Associate General Counsel Intel Corporationbull Sheila Denton ndash Senior Vice President and General Counsel Legal Government Affairs amp Public Policy
Boehringer Ingelheim USA Corporationbull Jane Son ndash Director Legal Barclaysbull K Whitner ndash Partner and Co-Chair of the Diversity Council Paul Hastings LLP
S H O W M E T H E M O N E Y O R I G I N AT I O N C R E D I T A N D O U T S I D E C O U N S E L E N G AG E M E N T
Join us for a panel discussing on the important and rarely discussed component needed for the advancement of lawyers of color at law firms ndash Origination Credit We will discuss the credit allocation process and some of the challenges that exist and how that specifically affects lawyers of color Discussion will also focus on the meaning of origination credit why it matters and how corporate counsel can navigate and challenge compensation systems that are not aligned with the values of diversity equity and inclusion
ModeratorA Scott Bolden ndash Managing Partner Reed Smith LLP ndash Washington DC
Panelistsbull Nassib Abou-Khalil ndash Chief Legal Officer Nokiabull Michelle Banks ndash Senior Advisor BarkerGilmore LLCbull Sandra Leung ndash Executive Vice President amp General Counsel Bristol-Myers Squibb Companybull Tom Robertson ndash Corporate Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel Microsoft Corporation
3 0 0 P M - 3 1 5 P M B R E A K
3 1 5 P M - 4 1 5 P M R I S E A N D S H I N E C O R P O R AT E A M E R I C A WA K E S U P TO S Y S T E M I C R AC I S M
After the recent high-profile deaths of Black Americans due to police use of force discussions of systemic racism are now front and center in all organizations CEOs worldwide and across industries have spoken out expressing their horror and outrage as well as their resolve to do more Companies have announced significant financial commitments others have referred to actions to be taken and early movers have begun to announce or amplify business-related initiatives Institutional investors asset owners asset managers private equity fund limited partners and investor groups have also begun speaking out and considering action with respect to companies in their portfolios
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Many people found some of the statements released by companies in the wake of George Floydrsquos murder by a police officer merely symbolic empty and an attempt to appear ldquowokerdquo without any real weight behind them
The question for all is how to follow through on the sentiments expressed and drive positive change what tools are available to address systemic racism and injustice and the threats they pose and how can those tools be used
ModeratorLaura Maechtlen ndash Partner Member Executive Committee Department Chair Labor amp Employment Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Panelistsbull Thomas Kim ndash Chief Legal Officer amp Company Secretary Thomson Reutersbull Seth Krauss ndash Chief Legal Officer Endeavorbull LaTanya Langley ndash Vice President amp General Counsel Emerging Markets amp Group Supply Chain BIC International
O P P O RT U N I T Y F O R C H A N G E M C C Arsquo S A N N UA L G E N E R A L C O U N S E L S U R V E Y R E P O RT
Since 1999 MCCA began tracking information about Fortune 500 general counsel and more broadly Fortune 1000 since 2004 This yearrsquos report found that there is a slow but positive progression towards achieving more representation in the top general counsel roles The number of female GCs and minority GCs increased in 2019 but they do not tell the complete story
There is still a long way to go before Fortune 1000 GCs are representative of the US population When reviewing the data holistically ldquoOpportunity for Changerdquo was quite low meaning that when opportunities arose to increase representation male GCs and white GCs were more likely to be chosen over women and minority candidates The rate of change will increase only if female and minority GCs are promoted more often at the highest levels This means that representation must also increase within the active attorney population As previous survey editions have shown once a female or minority candidate is awarded a GC position the pool from which their successor is drawn becomes more diverse as well
The panel will discuss missed opportunities for change equalizing the active attorney population and strategies on how to increase representation at the top in the legal profession
Panelistsbull Willie Hernandez ndash Director Facebook Incbull Linda Lu ndash Senior Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel TransUnionbull Ellisen Turner ndash Partner Kirkland amp Ellis LLP
4 1 5 P M - 4 3 0 P M B R E A K
Presentation of the George B Vashon Innovator Award and the 2020 Rainmaker Award Ceremony
Leaders are under extraordinary pressure right now They are expected to make decisions quickly with incomplete and rapidly evolving information Culture changes when leaders take action to change it and all leaders have an increasing responsibility to create a diverse equitable and inclusive workplace No matter your racial political or other identity the issues surrounding racial injustice in this country are impossible to escape And these issues are not ones that organizations or their leaders mdash from the C-Suite at the top of the hierarchy to employees on the frontline mdash can ignore Now is a time for leaders to think about what type of leader they need to be for all their workers especially the most vulnerable and marginalized
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6 0 0 P M - 7 0 0 P M V I RT UA L N E T W O R K I N G R E C E P T I O N
This panel will discuss what business leaders at all levels can say and do to tackle these issues that impact on their organizations Wersquoll discuss the impact of recent events on employees of color What we can do to be authentic allies and drive change And what actions leaders are taking to address systemic racism (internal and external) and build diverse equitable and inclusive organizations for all
ModeratorSamantha Grant ndash Partner Sheppard Mullin Richter amp Hampton LLP
Panelistsbull Ricardo Anzaldua ndash Executive Vice President amp General Counsel amp Corporate Secretary Freddie Macbull Damien Atkins ndash Senior Vice President General Counsel amp Secretary The Hershey Companybull Julie Gruber ndash Chief Legal Compliance amp Sustainability Officer amp Corporate Secretary Gap Incbull Craig Silliman ndash Executive Vice President amp Chief Administrative Legal and Public Policy Officer Verizonbull Wanji Walcott ndash Executive Vice President Chief Legal Officer amp General Counsel Discover
Financial Services
Sponsored by
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Pathways Speakers
N A S S I B A B O U - K H A L I L
Chief Legal OfficerNokia
D A M I E N AT K I N S
Senior Vice President General Counsel
amp SecretaryThe Hershey Company
J A C K C H E N
Corporate CounselGoogle LLC
J A M I E D E A N
PartnerWomble Bond Dickinson (US)
LLP
D E N E E N D O N N L E Y
Senior Vice President amp General Counsel
Consolidated Edison Company of New York Inc
E R I C F R I E D M A N
Executive Partner Mergers amp Acquisitions
Skadden Arps Slate Meagher amp Flom LLP
F R A N K D E C O S TA
PartnerFinnegan Henderson Farabow
Garrett amp Dunner LLP
E VA N G E L I N A A L M I R A N T E A R E N A
Vice President Associate General Counsel
Intel Corporation
C Y N T H I A D O W
D A R R E L L G AY
Head of Global Legal Regulatory
amp Compliance PracticeRussell Reynolds Associates
PartnerArent Fox LLP
S A M A N T H A G R A N T
PartnerSheppard Mullin
Richter amp Hampton LLP
M I C H E L L E B A N K S
Senior AdvisorBarkerGilmore
K A R E E M D A L E
Director amp Senior CounselDiscover Financial Services
J A C Q U E L I N E D AV I S
Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel -
Commericial Legal GroupVMware Inc
S H E I L A D E N T O N
Senior Vice President amp General Counsel
Legal Government Affairsamp Public Policy
Boehringer Ingelheim USA Corporation
R I C A R D O A N Z A L D U A
Executive Vice President General Counsel
amp Corporate SecretaryFreddie Mac
PAT R I C K D U K E S
Associate Vice President Commercial Claims Legal
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
A S C O T T B O L D E N
Managing Partner Reed Smith LLP - Washington DCReed Smith LLP
W I L L I E H E R N A N D E Z
DirectorFacebook Inc
T E R E S A H U T S O N
Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel
HR Legal Microsoft Corporation
J U L I E G R U B E R
Chief Legal Compliance amp Sustainability Officer amp
Corporate SecretaryGap Inc
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S E T H K R A U S S
Chief Legal Officer Endeavor
S A N D R A L E U N G
Executive Vice President amp General Counsel
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
J A M I W I N T Z M C K E O N
Firm ChairMorgan Lewis amp Bockius LLP
P H O N G N G U Y E N
T O M R O B E R T S O N
E L L I S E N T U R N E R
CounselState Farm Insurance
Corporate Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel
Microsoft Corporation
PartnerKirkland amp Ellis LLP
S T E V E M C M A N U S
Senior Vice President amp General Counsel
State Farm Insurance
Y V E S N G U Y E N
Corporate Counsel Global Labor amp Employment
Salesforce
T I N A S H AY PA I K E D AY
Global Head of DampI Advisory Services
Russell Reynolds Associates
C R A I G S I L L I M A N
Executive Vice President amp Chief Administrative
Legal and Public Policy OfficerVerizon
WA N J I WA L C O T T
Executive Vice President Chief Legal Officer amp General Counsel
Discover Financial Services
L ATA N YA L A N G L E Y
Vice President amp General Counsel Emerging Markets amp
Group Supply ChainBIC International
L I N D A L U
Senior Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel
TransUnion
C AT H E R I N E M C G R E G O R
CEOCatherine McGregor Research
A L E X I S M E N D O Z A
Vice President Nokia Software General Counsel amp Head of Customer Operations
Legal for the AmericasNokia Corporation
T H O M A S K I M
Chief Legal Officer amp Company Secretary
Thomson Reuters
S O P H I A P I L I O U R A S
President MCCA Advisory Practice
MCCA
D E V S TA H L K O P F
Corporate Vice President General Counsel
Microsoft Corporation
K W H I T N E R
Partner amp Co-Chair of the Diversity CouncilPaul Hastings LLP
D E N I S E Z A M O R E
Senior Associate General CounselUnitedHealthcare
K R I S T I N A L A U N E Y
PartnerSeyfarth Shaw LLP
L A U R A M A E C H T L E N
Partner Member Executive Committee Department
Chair Labor amp EmploymentSeyfarth Shaw LLP
J A N E S O N
Director LegalBarclays
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Filing for CLE
All of the panel sessions on Day 2 of Pathways are approved for CLE credit in the states listed below These sessions will be hosted in live Zoom webinars during which there will be a polling question intended to confirm your attendance and participation in the given session You must reply to this poll in order to receive CLE credit for each session
HOWWHEN WILL I RECEIVE MY CLE CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE
Within one week of the Creating Pathways to Diversity Virtual Conference all attendees who requested CLE credit will receive an email with subject line ldquoCLE Credit for MCCA Creating Pathways to Diversity Virtual Conferencerdquo from ABA MCLE (mcleamericanbarorg)
Please click on the link provided within the email and complete the form to request your CLE credit Your certificate of attendance will be emailed directly to you
THE PATHWAYS VIRTUAL CONFERENCE IS AVAILABLE FOR CLE CREDIT IN THE FOLLOWING STATES
In Hawaii and New Jersey we rely on their reciprocity policies pursuant to which our programs are deemed accredited once they are approved in the various reciprocity states where we apply such as California Illinois New York Pennsylvania and Texas
A NOTE ABOUT MCLE CREDIT
The content on this page is for informational and educational purposes only Each state has its own rules and regulations indicating what qualifies for CLE credit Certain programs subjects and formats may not receive credit in some states and there may be specific rules regarding who may earn credit or the maximum number of credit hours that may be earned with specific formats Please contact your state MCLE regulatory entity for specific questions about your MCLE rules
AlabamaAlaskaArizona
ArkansasCaliforniaColorado
ConnecticutGeorgia
HawaiiIllinoisIndiana
MinnesotaMississippiMissouriNevada
New Hampshire
New JerseyNew Mexico
New YorkNorth CarolinaNorth Dakota
OhioOklahomaOregon
PennsylvaniaTennessee
TexasUtah
VermontWashingtonWest Virginia
Wisconsin
SPONSORED BY
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MCCAPaul Hastings Case Study Series
Thanks to the vision and leadership of Paul Hastings MCCA partnered with Paul Hastings its clients and our corporate members to closely examine how corporations and its leaders are changing culture in their organizations We examined three different industries across the country pharmaceuticals technology and finance and are proud to present three case studies on creating an inclusive culture in legal teams
To read more about these Case Studies please click here
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M I C H E A L B I N N S
PartnerParker Poe
C O N WAY E K P O
Executive DirectorMorgan Stanley
S O N N Y H AY N E S
PartnerWomble Bond Dickinson
(US) LLP
D A N I E L L E C O L E M A N
Senior Litigation CounselVMware Inc
S U S A N G A R C I A
Associate General CounselThomson Reuters
M J A N I N E J J I N G O
PartnerSkadden Arps Slate Meagher
amp Flom LLP
T E R R Y J O H N S O N
PartnerMorgan Lewis amp
Bockius LLP
A L E S H A D O M I N I Q U E
PartnerMitchell Silberberg amp
Knupp LLP
C H R I S T I N E H A R D Y
Deputy General Counsel amp Information
Governance CounselNorfolk Southern
Corporation
Rising Stars Award 2020
MCCArsquos Annual List of Rising Stars displays the bright future for the profession which is filled with exceptional individuals of incredible potential With backgrounds as diverse as their practice areas MCCArsquos Rising Stars share a love of the law a pursuit of excellence and a compassion for those in need The Rising Stars show a dedication to giving back to their community while mastering the art of balancing work with lives that include being expert speakers authors volunteers and leaders in their industry
LEARN MORE ABOUT MCCArsquoS 2020 RISING STARS
J E S S E N E VA R E Z
PartnerGoodwin Procter LLP
(ldquoGoodwinrdquo)
S M I TA R A J M O H A N
Product CounselApple
E LY J U A R E Z P E N N A N T
Senior CounselSpotify Inc
Sponsored Spotlight Videos - Watch on October 27
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M AYA YA M A Z A K I
PartnerDavis Wright Tremaine LLP
M A R I A R S A L C E D O
PartnerShook Hardy amp Bacon
LLP
T I F FA N Y J S M I T H
PartnerWilmer Cutler Picking
Hale and Dorr LLP
B O N N I E W O L F
Associate Vice President Litigation Employment
DepartmentNationwide Insurance
V O L H A S A M A S I U K
Senior Privacy CounselAutodesk Inc
C A S I YA T H A N I E L
AttorneyMicrosoft Corporation
C E C I L I A S A N A B R I A
PartnerFinnegan Henderson
Farabow Garrett amp Dunner LLP
B E R N A R D W I L L I A M S J R
Director Global Head of Anti-Money Laundering
Governance and Compliance Training
eBay
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S H A R I K L E V E N S
PartnerDentons
E L L I S E N T U R N E R
PartnerKirkland amp Ellis LLP
A L E X A N D R E R E N E
Partner Co-Chair Litigation amp Enforcement Practice Group
Ropes amp Gray LLP
L A U R A M A E C H T L E N
Partner Member Executive Committee Department Chair
Labor amp EmploymentSeyfarth Shaw LLP
B R E N D A N G U T I E R R E Z M C D O N N E L L
PartnerKampL Gates LLP
P H I L C H A
PartnerDuane Morris LLP
B R YA N B R A N T L E Y
Partner Co-Leader Transportation Industry Team
McGuireWoods LLP
S H E R R E S E S M I T H
Partner Vice Chair Data Privacy amp Cybersecurity
Paul Hastings LLP
W I L L C H U C H AWAT
Partner Team Lead of Mergers amp
Acquisitions PracticeSheppard Mullin Richter amp
Hampton LLP
R O N A L D M A C H E N
Partner Co-Chair of White Collar Defense and Investigations
PracticeWilmerHale
K O B I B R I N S O N
PartnerWinston amp Strawn LLP
Rainmakers Award 2020
MCCA is proud to recognize exceptional diverse attorneys whorsquove been selected as 2020 Rainmakers in recognition of their business acumen passion and dedication to proactive client development MCCA congratulates the 2020 Rainmakers and celebrates the diversity of their race and ethnicities gender sexual orientation and generational differences as well as the diversity in their practice areas and career paths The 2020 Rainmakers were selected from an exceptional group of prominent attorneys who have a proven record over the course of several years of compiling books of business exceeding $5 million annually and who have contributed significantly to their communities
LEARN MORE ABOUT MCCArsquoS 2020 RAINMAKERS
Sponsored Spotlight Videos - Watch on October 27
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Paula L Ettelbrick Award 2020MCCA created the Paula L Ettelbrick Award to celebrate unparalleled achievement by an individual or an organization in advancing lesbian gay bisexual and transgender attorneys The award is named for the late Paula L Ettelbrick whose quarter-century of work of organizations like Lambda Legal Defense and National Gay and Lesbian Task Force and the International Lesbian and Gay Human Rights Commission assisted thousands of individuals Her career as an educator and mentor at institutions like New York University Columbia University and the University of Michigan helped transform the national discussion regarding equality
Michelle is the Head of Labor Relations Americas at LSG Sky Chefs Inc headquartered in Irving TX She is a results-oriented executive with experience managing developing and coaching managers in employee and labor law and labor relations matters Michellersquos deep knowledge and experience in the airline railroad and catering industries along with her keen intelligence intuition and compassion enable complex matrixed organizations to embrace difficult challenges and necessary changes Having spent nearly two decades as a senior labor lawyer at a Fortune 500 company as an openly queer woman of color Michelle understands the core values of authenticity accountability and belonging with the emotional intelligence to determine when to use a
M I C H E L L E P E A K
Head of Labor Relations Americas
LSG Sky Chefs Inc
scalpel and when to use a sledgehammerPrior to becoming a labor relations lawyer Michelle served five years as a prosecutor in Omaha Nebraska a place she still considers home In this role Michelle prosecuted cases in the Juvenile Courts and the Special Victims Unit ranging from simple neglect of a child to First Degree Sexual Assault
Michelle serves as a leader in several roles at work and in the community while also frequently speaking on legal diversity and community issues As a corporate executive she has been widely recognized for her efforts including Top 100 Women of Influence by Diversity MBA Magazine Dallas Top 50 Women in Law by the National Diversity Council Corporate Counsel of the Year by Texas State Bar Office of Minority Affairs Top 100 Emerging Leaders under 50 by Diversity MBA Corporate Counsel of the Year amp Champion of Diversity by DCEO and Association of Corporate Counsel ndash DFW Chapter
Raised in humble beginnings Michelle beat the odds stacked against her with the same resilience she faces in todayrsquos business environments and continues the fight toward diversity equity and inclusion in law and in life Michelle is not just talking
about the importance of DEI she has spent decades serving on corporate and community committees and non-profit boards including Lambda Legal National Board Girls Inc of Metropolitan Dallas Corporate Counsel Women of Color Advisory Committee Minority Corporate Counsel Association Advisory Committee Texas Minority Counsel Program Committee and Association of Corporate Counsel ndash DFW
Michelle received her undergraduate degree in History and Criminal Justice at Mount Marty University Yankton South Dakota and her JD from Creighton University School of Law Omaha Nebraska She lives in Grand Prairie Texas with her wife Lauren and three children When not involved in community service amp advocacy she enjoys little league sports traveling and most recently meditation Her most endearing personal charitable outreach involves a 17-year annual Christmas drive which she organizes collects and delivers toys personally to children of families living in low-cost motels True to Michellersquos preference to shun the limelight she convinces a longtime friend to play Santa while Michelle herself dons elfin attire as Santarsquos helper
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Law Firm Honoree
Corporate Legal Department Honoree
George B Vashon Innovator Award 2020
The award is presented to smaller companies (not in the Fortune 1000) andor law firms (less than 500 attorneys) that have led the way with innovative best practices to assist diverse attorneys It is named for scholar abolitionist and lawyer George B Vashon who was the first licensed African American attorney in New York State (1848) and one of the first admitted to practice before the US Supreme Court (1867)
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Equity Track Program
The MCCA developed the Equity Track Program (ldquoEquity Trackrdquo or ldquoProgramrdquo) in 2016 to address the lack of diversity within the equity partnership levels at majority-owned law firms as reported by our Law Firm Diversity Survey After its initial launch MCCA received feedback and paused to redesign a more comprehensive Equity Track Program
We relaunched the Program in 2019 to address the continuing lack of diversity at the highest partnership levels in our largest law firms in the US The Equity Track is a twelve-month program and we selected ten diverse income partners at major law firms The Program is designed to achieve three goals identify develop and promote diverse partners to achieve and maintain equity status within their firms
S O N N Y H AY N E S TA M A R O N H O U S T O N
C Y N D I E C H A N G E S T E L A D I A Z
2019-2020 Participants
J U A N A R T E A G A
L E W I S G O S S I I
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A M A N D E E P S I D H U T I F FA N Y S M I T HK A R E N J O R D A N
G E O F F R E Y Y O U N G
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Sources of Success Program
The Sources of Success Program (the ldquoProgramrdquo) is a twelve-month professional development program tailored for mid-career women and diverse attorneys from corporate legal departments and law firms The focus is on identifying successful career strategies and allowing attorneys to develop leadership and management skills as well as an opportunity for attorneys to find the right mentor to guide their career advancement
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Your law firm or legal department must be an MCCA member In-house Counsel three or more reporting levels from general counsel Law firm attorneys must be an associate with a minimum of five yearsrsquo experience Diverse attorneys are encouraged to apply
C H A R L E N E J O N E S
Director amp Associate General Counsel
C O U R T N E Y C A N N O N
Counsel ndash Legal Affairs Entertainment and
Lifestyle Group
M ATA R D I O U F
Associate Attorney
D AV I S K I M
Senior Counsel
J O H N T D AV I S
Associate Patent Attorney
D E N D R I C K G A M B L E
Senior Vice President amp Assistant General Counsel
P U N E E T A R O R A
Senior Counsel Employee Benefits amp
Executive Compensation
M O N I Q U E D E L B R I D G E
Vice President amp Associate General Counsel
N I K K I H A S S E L B A R T H
Associate
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C O R Y PAT T E R S O N
Of Counsel
L U A N A M E N D E S
Senior Corporate Counsel
A LVA R O P E R A LTA
Associate
S H AY N E O rsquo R E I L LY
Associate General Counsel IP Litigation
J E R M A I N E M C P H E R S O N
Vice PresidentSenior Counsel
A M I T PA R E K H
Corporate amp Securities Associate
N AT H A L I E L E N G O C
Senior Corporate Counsel ndash Global Labor amp Employment
O L I V E N E M A K E R S O N
Associate Corporate Counsel
A A R O N K L E V E N
Counsel
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L E S L I E S T E V E N S
S O N I A VA L D E Z
Privacy amp Compliance Counsel and Data Protection Officer
Senior Counsel
D A N I E L L E T H O M P S O N
Associate
J O N E L L E S A U N D E R S
A N J U M U N WA L A
Associate Attorney
Counsel
S U N U P I L L A I
Associate
E M M A S A L U S T R O
Assistant General Counsel
M I C H E L L E P H A M
Counsel
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Thank You to Our
S T R AT E G I C M E M B E R S
PA RT N E R M E M B E R S
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Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors
C H A M P I O N
T R A I L B L A Z E R S
I N N OVATO R S
P I O N E E R S
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C ATA LY S T S
Allstate
Norfolk Southern Corporation
In-House Focus
Axinn Veltrop amp Harkrider LLP
Duane Morris LLP
KampL Gates LLP
American Arbitration Association
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S O P H I A P I L I O U R A S
L A U R E N H O S S F E L D
F E L I P E B R A G A
President MCCA Advisory Practice
Assistant Counsel Program Manager
Vice President of Strategy amp Business Solutions
For sponsorship opportunities visit wwwmccacomevents for more detailsor contact sponsorshipmccacom
MCCA Staff
T I E A R A J O N E S
Associate Web Developer Digital Media Designer
S A B I N A G I L I O L I
Marketing Strategist amp Community Development
Manager
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H O W TO M E A S U R E U P Damp I DATA T R A N S PA R E N C Y A N D H O W TO E F F E C T I V E LY M A N AG E T H E L E G A L R I S K
Businesses ndash and their employees prospective employees clients and investors ndash are increasingly focused on the importance of having a workforce that is diverse equitable and inclusive What risks if any do businesses need to consider in the collection disclosure and use of diversity equity and inclusion (DEI) information After describing the legal framework for assessing potential discrimination-related risks associated with DEI data this panel will discuss best practices and pitfalls in navigating how to balance these risks with DEI strategic goals and other business considerations The panel will also discuss whether businesses can and should protect against disclosure of DEI data as a ldquotrade secretrdquo or otherwise
ModeratorDarrell Gay ndash Partner Arent Fox LLP
Panelistsbull Teresa Hutson ndash Vice PresidentDeputy General Counsel HR Legal Microsoft Corporationbull Alexis Mendoza ndash Vice President Nokia Software General Counsel amp Head of Customer Operations
Legal for the Americas Nokia Corporationbull Yves Nguyen ndash Corporate Counsel Global Labor amp Employment Salesforce
1 2 2 0 P M - 1 1 5 P M I N C L U S I V E D E S I G N A N D AC C E S S I B I L I T Y I N A R E M OT E -W O R K W O R L D
According to the 2018 Bureau of Labor Statistics report just over 19 of people with self-identified disabilities are employed Succeeding in the workplace is not easy for employees with disabilities who often face discrimination especially in highly competitive industries such as tech and finance They currently face even more challenges as we navigate a global pandemic civil unrest and working remotely in large numbers
This year we also celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act The ADA paved the way for decades of incremental changes to the way buildings businesses and laws accommodate people with a wide variety of disabilities The lawrsquos effect has been profound but therersquos still a lot of work to do
This panel will focus on the current remote work reality and the increased need to incorporate inclusive design and accessibility into the workplace Accessibility is about creating products that are usable by everyone Inclusive design is a mindset that involves understanding user diversity Neither is optional and must be part of your business ecosystem and managedmeasured It starts with people and is imperative as your organization builds an equitable and inclusive culture and diverse pipeline of talent
ModeratorJamie Dean ndash Partner Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP
Panelistsbull Jack Chen ndash Corporate Counsel Google LLCbull Kareem Dale ndash Director amp Senior Counsel Discover Financial Servicesbull Kristina Launey ndash Partner Seyfarth Shaw LLP
1 2 0 5 P M - 1 2 2 0 P M B R E A K
1 1 5 P M - 2 0 0 P M N E T W O R K I N G R E C E P T I O N
Sponsored by
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2 0 0 P M - 3 0 0 P M M C C A PAU L H A S T I N G S C A S E S T U D I E S S E R I E S S T R AT E G I E S O N H O W TO B U I L D A D I V E R S E amp I N C L U S I V E W O R K C U LT U R E
Collaboration and creating a diverse and inclusive workplace are key to talent retention innovation and risk mitigation In recent years there were many noteworthy employee challenges in corporate America and around the world Those events suggest that the world is changing and although there is growing division many were finding strength in numbers and we saw employees standing united in protest demanding changes in their work culture andor policies to reflect their collective values
Thanks to the vision and leadership of Paul Hastings MCCA partnered with Paul Hastings its clients and our corporate members to closely examine how corporations and its leaders are changing culture in their organizations We examined three different industries across the country pharmaceuticals (Boehringer Ingelheim) technology (Intel) and finance (Barclays) and will discuss the case studiesrsquo findings and what it takes to create a diverse and inclusive work culture
ModeratorDr Catherine McGregor ndash CEO Catherine McGregor ResearchSophia Piliouras ndash President MCCA Advisory Practice
Panelistsbull Evangelina Almirantearena ndash Vice President Associate General Counsel Intel Corporationbull Sheila Denton ndash Senior Vice President and General Counsel Legal Government Affairs amp Public Policy
Boehringer Ingelheim USA Corporationbull Jane Son ndash Director Legal Barclaysbull K Whitner ndash Partner and Co-Chair of the Diversity Council Paul Hastings LLP
S H O W M E T H E M O N E Y O R I G I N AT I O N C R E D I T A N D O U T S I D E C O U N S E L E N G AG E M E N T
Join us for a panel discussing on the important and rarely discussed component needed for the advancement of lawyers of color at law firms ndash Origination Credit We will discuss the credit allocation process and some of the challenges that exist and how that specifically affects lawyers of color Discussion will also focus on the meaning of origination credit why it matters and how corporate counsel can navigate and challenge compensation systems that are not aligned with the values of diversity equity and inclusion
ModeratorA Scott Bolden ndash Managing Partner Reed Smith LLP ndash Washington DC
Panelistsbull Nassib Abou-Khalil ndash Chief Legal Officer Nokiabull Michelle Banks ndash Senior Advisor BarkerGilmore LLCbull Sandra Leung ndash Executive Vice President amp General Counsel Bristol-Myers Squibb Companybull Tom Robertson ndash Corporate Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel Microsoft Corporation
3 0 0 P M - 3 1 5 P M B R E A K
3 1 5 P M - 4 1 5 P M R I S E A N D S H I N E C O R P O R AT E A M E R I C A WA K E S U P TO S Y S T E M I C R AC I S M
After the recent high-profile deaths of Black Americans due to police use of force discussions of systemic racism are now front and center in all organizations CEOs worldwide and across industries have spoken out expressing their horror and outrage as well as their resolve to do more Companies have announced significant financial commitments others have referred to actions to be taken and early movers have begun to announce or amplify business-related initiatives Institutional investors asset owners asset managers private equity fund limited partners and investor groups have also begun speaking out and considering action with respect to companies in their portfolios
1 5
Many people found some of the statements released by companies in the wake of George Floydrsquos murder by a police officer merely symbolic empty and an attempt to appear ldquowokerdquo without any real weight behind them
The question for all is how to follow through on the sentiments expressed and drive positive change what tools are available to address systemic racism and injustice and the threats they pose and how can those tools be used
ModeratorLaura Maechtlen ndash Partner Member Executive Committee Department Chair Labor amp Employment Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Panelistsbull Thomas Kim ndash Chief Legal Officer amp Company Secretary Thomson Reutersbull Seth Krauss ndash Chief Legal Officer Endeavorbull LaTanya Langley ndash Vice President amp General Counsel Emerging Markets amp Group Supply Chain BIC International
O P P O RT U N I T Y F O R C H A N G E M C C Arsquo S A N N UA L G E N E R A L C O U N S E L S U R V E Y R E P O RT
Since 1999 MCCA began tracking information about Fortune 500 general counsel and more broadly Fortune 1000 since 2004 This yearrsquos report found that there is a slow but positive progression towards achieving more representation in the top general counsel roles The number of female GCs and minority GCs increased in 2019 but they do not tell the complete story
There is still a long way to go before Fortune 1000 GCs are representative of the US population When reviewing the data holistically ldquoOpportunity for Changerdquo was quite low meaning that when opportunities arose to increase representation male GCs and white GCs were more likely to be chosen over women and minority candidates The rate of change will increase only if female and minority GCs are promoted more often at the highest levels This means that representation must also increase within the active attorney population As previous survey editions have shown once a female or minority candidate is awarded a GC position the pool from which their successor is drawn becomes more diverse as well
The panel will discuss missed opportunities for change equalizing the active attorney population and strategies on how to increase representation at the top in the legal profession
Panelistsbull Willie Hernandez ndash Director Facebook Incbull Linda Lu ndash Senior Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel TransUnionbull Ellisen Turner ndash Partner Kirkland amp Ellis LLP
4 1 5 P M - 4 3 0 P M B R E A K
Presentation of the George B Vashon Innovator Award and the 2020 Rainmaker Award Ceremony
Leaders are under extraordinary pressure right now They are expected to make decisions quickly with incomplete and rapidly evolving information Culture changes when leaders take action to change it and all leaders have an increasing responsibility to create a diverse equitable and inclusive workplace No matter your racial political or other identity the issues surrounding racial injustice in this country are impossible to escape And these issues are not ones that organizations or their leaders mdash from the C-Suite at the top of the hierarchy to employees on the frontline mdash can ignore Now is a time for leaders to think about what type of leader they need to be for all their workers especially the most vulnerable and marginalized
4 3 0 P M - 6 0 0 P M I N C L U S I V E L E A D E R S TA K E T H E W H E E L D R I V I N G S Y S T E M I C C H A N G E
1 6
6 0 0 P M - 7 0 0 P M V I RT UA L N E T W O R K I N G R E C E P T I O N
This panel will discuss what business leaders at all levels can say and do to tackle these issues that impact on their organizations Wersquoll discuss the impact of recent events on employees of color What we can do to be authentic allies and drive change And what actions leaders are taking to address systemic racism (internal and external) and build diverse equitable and inclusive organizations for all
ModeratorSamantha Grant ndash Partner Sheppard Mullin Richter amp Hampton LLP
Panelistsbull Ricardo Anzaldua ndash Executive Vice President amp General Counsel amp Corporate Secretary Freddie Macbull Damien Atkins ndash Senior Vice President General Counsel amp Secretary The Hershey Companybull Julie Gruber ndash Chief Legal Compliance amp Sustainability Officer amp Corporate Secretary Gap Incbull Craig Silliman ndash Executive Vice President amp Chief Administrative Legal and Public Policy Officer Verizonbull Wanji Walcott ndash Executive Vice President Chief Legal Officer amp General Counsel Discover
Financial Services
Sponsored by
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Pathways Speakers
N A S S I B A B O U - K H A L I L
Chief Legal OfficerNokia
D A M I E N AT K I N S
Senior Vice President General Counsel
amp SecretaryThe Hershey Company
J A C K C H E N
Corporate CounselGoogle LLC
J A M I E D E A N
PartnerWomble Bond Dickinson (US)
LLP
D E N E E N D O N N L E Y
Senior Vice President amp General Counsel
Consolidated Edison Company of New York Inc
E R I C F R I E D M A N
Executive Partner Mergers amp Acquisitions
Skadden Arps Slate Meagher amp Flom LLP
F R A N K D E C O S TA
PartnerFinnegan Henderson Farabow
Garrett amp Dunner LLP
E VA N G E L I N A A L M I R A N T E A R E N A
Vice President Associate General Counsel
Intel Corporation
C Y N T H I A D O W
D A R R E L L G AY
Head of Global Legal Regulatory
amp Compliance PracticeRussell Reynolds Associates
PartnerArent Fox LLP
S A M A N T H A G R A N T
PartnerSheppard Mullin
Richter amp Hampton LLP
M I C H E L L E B A N K S
Senior AdvisorBarkerGilmore
K A R E E M D A L E
Director amp Senior CounselDiscover Financial Services
J A C Q U E L I N E D AV I S
Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel -
Commericial Legal GroupVMware Inc
S H E I L A D E N T O N
Senior Vice President amp General Counsel
Legal Government Affairsamp Public Policy
Boehringer Ingelheim USA Corporation
R I C A R D O A N Z A L D U A
Executive Vice President General Counsel
amp Corporate SecretaryFreddie Mac
PAT R I C K D U K E S
Associate Vice President Commercial Claims Legal
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
A S C O T T B O L D E N
Managing Partner Reed Smith LLP - Washington DCReed Smith LLP
W I L L I E H E R N A N D E Z
DirectorFacebook Inc
T E R E S A H U T S O N
Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel
HR Legal Microsoft Corporation
J U L I E G R U B E R
Chief Legal Compliance amp Sustainability Officer amp
Corporate SecretaryGap Inc
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S E T H K R A U S S
Chief Legal Officer Endeavor
S A N D R A L E U N G
Executive Vice President amp General Counsel
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
J A M I W I N T Z M C K E O N
Firm ChairMorgan Lewis amp Bockius LLP
P H O N G N G U Y E N
T O M R O B E R T S O N
E L L I S E N T U R N E R
CounselState Farm Insurance
Corporate Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel
Microsoft Corporation
PartnerKirkland amp Ellis LLP
S T E V E M C M A N U S
Senior Vice President amp General Counsel
State Farm Insurance
Y V E S N G U Y E N
Corporate Counsel Global Labor amp Employment
Salesforce
T I N A S H AY PA I K E D AY
Global Head of DampI Advisory Services
Russell Reynolds Associates
C R A I G S I L L I M A N
Executive Vice President amp Chief Administrative
Legal and Public Policy OfficerVerizon
WA N J I WA L C O T T
Executive Vice President Chief Legal Officer amp General Counsel
Discover Financial Services
L ATA N YA L A N G L E Y
Vice President amp General Counsel Emerging Markets amp
Group Supply ChainBIC International
L I N D A L U
Senior Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel
TransUnion
C AT H E R I N E M C G R E G O R
CEOCatherine McGregor Research
A L E X I S M E N D O Z A
Vice President Nokia Software General Counsel amp Head of Customer Operations
Legal for the AmericasNokia Corporation
T H O M A S K I M
Chief Legal Officer amp Company Secretary
Thomson Reuters
S O P H I A P I L I O U R A S
President MCCA Advisory Practice
MCCA
D E V S TA H L K O P F
Corporate Vice President General Counsel
Microsoft Corporation
K W H I T N E R
Partner amp Co-Chair of the Diversity CouncilPaul Hastings LLP
D E N I S E Z A M O R E
Senior Associate General CounselUnitedHealthcare
K R I S T I N A L A U N E Y
PartnerSeyfarth Shaw LLP
L A U R A M A E C H T L E N
Partner Member Executive Committee Department
Chair Labor amp EmploymentSeyfarth Shaw LLP
J A N E S O N
Director LegalBarclays
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Filing for CLE
All of the panel sessions on Day 2 of Pathways are approved for CLE credit in the states listed below These sessions will be hosted in live Zoom webinars during which there will be a polling question intended to confirm your attendance and participation in the given session You must reply to this poll in order to receive CLE credit for each session
HOWWHEN WILL I RECEIVE MY CLE CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE
Within one week of the Creating Pathways to Diversity Virtual Conference all attendees who requested CLE credit will receive an email with subject line ldquoCLE Credit for MCCA Creating Pathways to Diversity Virtual Conferencerdquo from ABA MCLE (mcleamericanbarorg)
Please click on the link provided within the email and complete the form to request your CLE credit Your certificate of attendance will be emailed directly to you
THE PATHWAYS VIRTUAL CONFERENCE IS AVAILABLE FOR CLE CREDIT IN THE FOLLOWING STATES
In Hawaii and New Jersey we rely on their reciprocity policies pursuant to which our programs are deemed accredited once they are approved in the various reciprocity states where we apply such as California Illinois New York Pennsylvania and Texas
A NOTE ABOUT MCLE CREDIT
The content on this page is for informational and educational purposes only Each state has its own rules and regulations indicating what qualifies for CLE credit Certain programs subjects and formats may not receive credit in some states and there may be specific rules regarding who may earn credit or the maximum number of credit hours that may be earned with specific formats Please contact your state MCLE regulatory entity for specific questions about your MCLE rules
AlabamaAlaskaArizona
ArkansasCaliforniaColorado
ConnecticutGeorgia
HawaiiIllinoisIndiana
MinnesotaMississippiMissouriNevada
New Hampshire
New JerseyNew Mexico
New YorkNorth CarolinaNorth Dakota
OhioOklahomaOregon
PennsylvaniaTennessee
TexasUtah
VermontWashingtonWest Virginia
Wisconsin
SPONSORED BY
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MCCAPaul Hastings Case Study Series
Thanks to the vision and leadership of Paul Hastings MCCA partnered with Paul Hastings its clients and our corporate members to closely examine how corporations and its leaders are changing culture in their organizations We examined three different industries across the country pharmaceuticals technology and finance and are proud to present three case studies on creating an inclusive culture in legal teams
To read more about these Case Studies please click here
2 1
M I C H E A L B I N N S
PartnerParker Poe
C O N WAY E K P O
Executive DirectorMorgan Stanley
S O N N Y H AY N E S
PartnerWomble Bond Dickinson
(US) LLP
D A N I E L L E C O L E M A N
Senior Litigation CounselVMware Inc
S U S A N G A R C I A
Associate General CounselThomson Reuters
M J A N I N E J J I N G O
PartnerSkadden Arps Slate Meagher
amp Flom LLP
T E R R Y J O H N S O N
PartnerMorgan Lewis amp
Bockius LLP
A L E S H A D O M I N I Q U E
PartnerMitchell Silberberg amp
Knupp LLP
C H R I S T I N E H A R D Y
Deputy General Counsel amp Information
Governance CounselNorfolk Southern
Corporation
Rising Stars Award 2020
MCCArsquos Annual List of Rising Stars displays the bright future for the profession which is filled with exceptional individuals of incredible potential With backgrounds as diverse as their practice areas MCCArsquos Rising Stars share a love of the law a pursuit of excellence and a compassion for those in need The Rising Stars show a dedication to giving back to their community while mastering the art of balancing work with lives that include being expert speakers authors volunteers and leaders in their industry
LEARN MORE ABOUT MCCArsquoS 2020 RISING STARS
J E S S E N E VA R E Z
PartnerGoodwin Procter LLP
(ldquoGoodwinrdquo)
S M I TA R A J M O H A N
Product CounselApple
E LY J U A R E Z P E N N A N T
Senior CounselSpotify Inc
Sponsored Spotlight Videos - Watch on October 27
2 2
M AYA YA M A Z A K I
PartnerDavis Wright Tremaine LLP
M A R I A R S A L C E D O
PartnerShook Hardy amp Bacon
LLP
T I F FA N Y J S M I T H
PartnerWilmer Cutler Picking
Hale and Dorr LLP
B O N N I E W O L F
Associate Vice President Litigation Employment
DepartmentNationwide Insurance
V O L H A S A M A S I U K
Senior Privacy CounselAutodesk Inc
C A S I YA T H A N I E L
AttorneyMicrosoft Corporation
C E C I L I A S A N A B R I A
PartnerFinnegan Henderson
Farabow Garrett amp Dunner LLP
B E R N A R D W I L L I A M S J R
Director Global Head of Anti-Money Laundering
Governance and Compliance Training
eBay
2 3
S H A R I K L E V E N S
PartnerDentons
E L L I S E N T U R N E R
PartnerKirkland amp Ellis LLP
A L E X A N D R E R E N E
Partner Co-Chair Litigation amp Enforcement Practice Group
Ropes amp Gray LLP
L A U R A M A E C H T L E N
Partner Member Executive Committee Department Chair
Labor amp EmploymentSeyfarth Shaw LLP
B R E N D A N G U T I E R R E Z M C D O N N E L L
PartnerKampL Gates LLP
P H I L C H A
PartnerDuane Morris LLP
B R YA N B R A N T L E Y
Partner Co-Leader Transportation Industry Team
McGuireWoods LLP
S H E R R E S E S M I T H
Partner Vice Chair Data Privacy amp Cybersecurity
Paul Hastings LLP
W I L L C H U C H AWAT
Partner Team Lead of Mergers amp
Acquisitions PracticeSheppard Mullin Richter amp
Hampton LLP
R O N A L D M A C H E N
Partner Co-Chair of White Collar Defense and Investigations
PracticeWilmerHale
K O B I B R I N S O N
PartnerWinston amp Strawn LLP
Rainmakers Award 2020
MCCA is proud to recognize exceptional diverse attorneys whorsquove been selected as 2020 Rainmakers in recognition of their business acumen passion and dedication to proactive client development MCCA congratulates the 2020 Rainmakers and celebrates the diversity of their race and ethnicities gender sexual orientation and generational differences as well as the diversity in their practice areas and career paths The 2020 Rainmakers were selected from an exceptional group of prominent attorneys who have a proven record over the course of several years of compiling books of business exceeding $5 million annually and who have contributed significantly to their communities
LEARN MORE ABOUT MCCArsquoS 2020 RAINMAKERS
Sponsored Spotlight Videos - Watch on October 27
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Paula L Ettelbrick Award 2020MCCA created the Paula L Ettelbrick Award to celebrate unparalleled achievement by an individual or an organization in advancing lesbian gay bisexual and transgender attorneys The award is named for the late Paula L Ettelbrick whose quarter-century of work of organizations like Lambda Legal Defense and National Gay and Lesbian Task Force and the International Lesbian and Gay Human Rights Commission assisted thousands of individuals Her career as an educator and mentor at institutions like New York University Columbia University and the University of Michigan helped transform the national discussion regarding equality
Michelle is the Head of Labor Relations Americas at LSG Sky Chefs Inc headquartered in Irving TX She is a results-oriented executive with experience managing developing and coaching managers in employee and labor law and labor relations matters Michellersquos deep knowledge and experience in the airline railroad and catering industries along with her keen intelligence intuition and compassion enable complex matrixed organizations to embrace difficult challenges and necessary changes Having spent nearly two decades as a senior labor lawyer at a Fortune 500 company as an openly queer woman of color Michelle understands the core values of authenticity accountability and belonging with the emotional intelligence to determine when to use a
M I C H E L L E P E A K
Head of Labor Relations Americas
LSG Sky Chefs Inc
scalpel and when to use a sledgehammerPrior to becoming a labor relations lawyer Michelle served five years as a prosecutor in Omaha Nebraska a place she still considers home In this role Michelle prosecuted cases in the Juvenile Courts and the Special Victims Unit ranging from simple neglect of a child to First Degree Sexual Assault
Michelle serves as a leader in several roles at work and in the community while also frequently speaking on legal diversity and community issues As a corporate executive she has been widely recognized for her efforts including Top 100 Women of Influence by Diversity MBA Magazine Dallas Top 50 Women in Law by the National Diversity Council Corporate Counsel of the Year by Texas State Bar Office of Minority Affairs Top 100 Emerging Leaders under 50 by Diversity MBA Corporate Counsel of the Year amp Champion of Diversity by DCEO and Association of Corporate Counsel ndash DFW Chapter
Raised in humble beginnings Michelle beat the odds stacked against her with the same resilience she faces in todayrsquos business environments and continues the fight toward diversity equity and inclusion in law and in life Michelle is not just talking
about the importance of DEI she has spent decades serving on corporate and community committees and non-profit boards including Lambda Legal National Board Girls Inc of Metropolitan Dallas Corporate Counsel Women of Color Advisory Committee Minority Corporate Counsel Association Advisory Committee Texas Minority Counsel Program Committee and Association of Corporate Counsel ndash DFW
Michelle received her undergraduate degree in History and Criminal Justice at Mount Marty University Yankton South Dakota and her JD from Creighton University School of Law Omaha Nebraska She lives in Grand Prairie Texas with her wife Lauren and three children When not involved in community service amp advocacy she enjoys little league sports traveling and most recently meditation Her most endearing personal charitable outreach involves a 17-year annual Christmas drive which she organizes collects and delivers toys personally to children of families living in low-cost motels True to Michellersquos preference to shun the limelight she convinces a longtime friend to play Santa while Michelle herself dons elfin attire as Santarsquos helper
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Law Firm Honoree
Corporate Legal Department Honoree
George B Vashon Innovator Award 2020
The award is presented to smaller companies (not in the Fortune 1000) andor law firms (less than 500 attorneys) that have led the way with innovative best practices to assist diverse attorneys It is named for scholar abolitionist and lawyer George B Vashon who was the first licensed African American attorney in New York State (1848) and one of the first admitted to practice before the US Supreme Court (1867)
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Equity Track Program
The MCCA developed the Equity Track Program (ldquoEquity Trackrdquo or ldquoProgramrdquo) in 2016 to address the lack of diversity within the equity partnership levels at majority-owned law firms as reported by our Law Firm Diversity Survey After its initial launch MCCA received feedback and paused to redesign a more comprehensive Equity Track Program
We relaunched the Program in 2019 to address the continuing lack of diversity at the highest partnership levels in our largest law firms in the US The Equity Track is a twelve-month program and we selected ten diverse income partners at major law firms The Program is designed to achieve three goals identify develop and promote diverse partners to achieve and maintain equity status within their firms
S O N N Y H AY N E S TA M A R O N H O U S T O N
C Y N D I E C H A N G E S T E L A D I A Z
2019-2020 Participants
J U A N A R T E A G A
L E W I S G O S S I I
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A M A N D E E P S I D H U T I F FA N Y S M I T HK A R E N J O R D A N
G E O F F R E Y Y O U N G
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Sources of Success Program
The Sources of Success Program (the ldquoProgramrdquo) is a twelve-month professional development program tailored for mid-career women and diverse attorneys from corporate legal departments and law firms The focus is on identifying successful career strategies and allowing attorneys to develop leadership and management skills as well as an opportunity for attorneys to find the right mentor to guide their career advancement
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Your law firm or legal department must be an MCCA member In-house Counsel three or more reporting levels from general counsel Law firm attorneys must be an associate with a minimum of five yearsrsquo experience Diverse attorneys are encouraged to apply
C H A R L E N E J O N E S
Director amp Associate General Counsel
C O U R T N E Y C A N N O N
Counsel ndash Legal Affairs Entertainment and
Lifestyle Group
M ATA R D I O U F
Associate Attorney
D AV I S K I M
Senior Counsel
J O H N T D AV I S
Associate Patent Attorney
D E N D R I C K G A M B L E
Senior Vice President amp Assistant General Counsel
P U N E E T A R O R A
Senior Counsel Employee Benefits amp
Executive Compensation
M O N I Q U E D E L B R I D G E
Vice President amp Associate General Counsel
N I K K I H A S S E L B A R T H
Associate
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C O R Y PAT T E R S O N
Of Counsel
L U A N A M E N D E S
Senior Corporate Counsel
A LVA R O P E R A LTA
Associate
S H AY N E O rsquo R E I L LY
Associate General Counsel IP Litigation
J E R M A I N E M C P H E R S O N
Vice PresidentSenior Counsel
A M I T PA R E K H
Corporate amp Securities Associate
N AT H A L I E L E N G O C
Senior Corporate Counsel ndash Global Labor amp Employment
O L I V E N E M A K E R S O N
Associate Corporate Counsel
A A R O N K L E V E N
Counsel
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L E S L I E S T E V E N S
S O N I A VA L D E Z
Privacy amp Compliance Counsel and Data Protection Officer
Senior Counsel
D A N I E L L E T H O M P S O N
Associate
J O N E L L E S A U N D E R S
A N J U M U N WA L A
Associate Attorney
Counsel
S U N U P I L L A I
Associate
E M M A S A L U S T R O
Assistant General Counsel
M I C H E L L E P H A M
Counsel
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Thank You to Our
S T R AT E G I C M E M B E R S
PA RT N E R M E M B E R S
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Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors
C H A M P I O N
T R A I L B L A Z E R S
I N N OVATO R S
P I O N E E R S
3 3
C ATA LY S T S
Allstate
Norfolk Southern Corporation
In-House Focus
Axinn Veltrop amp Harkrider LLP
Duane Morris LLP
KampL Gates LLP
American Arbitration Association
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S O P H I A P I L I O U R A S
L A U R E N H O S S F E L D
F E L I P E B R A G A
President MCCA Advisory Practice
Assistant Counsel Program Manager
Vice President of Strategy amp Business Solutions
For sponsorship opportunities visit wwwmccacomevents for more detailsor contact sponsorshipmccacom
MCCA Staff
T I E A R A J O N E S
Associate Web Developer Digital Media Designer
S A B I N A G I L I O L I
Marketing Strategist amp Community Development
Manager
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2 0 0 P M - 3 0 0 P M M C C A PAU L H A S T I N G S C A S E S T U D I E S S E R I E S S T R AT E G I E S O N H O W TO B U I L D A D I V E R S E amp I N C L U S I V E W O R K C U LT U R E
Collaboration and creating a diverse and inclusive workplace are key to talent retention innovation and risk mitigation In recent years there were many noteworthy employee challenges in corporate America and around the world Those events suggest that the world is changing and although there is growing division many were finding strength in numbers and we saw employees standing united in protest demanding changes in their work culture andor policies to reflect their collective values
Thanks to the vision and leadership of Paul Hastings MCCA partnered with Paul Hastings its clients and our corporate members to closely examine how corporations and its leaders are changing culture in their organizations We examined three different industries across the country pharmaceuticals (Boehringer Ingelheim) technology (Intel) and finance (Barclays) and will discuss the case studiesrsquo findings and what it takes to create a diverse and inclusive work culture
ModeratorDr Catherine McGregor ndash CEO Catherine McGregor ResearchSophia Piliouras ndash President MCCA Advisory Practice
Panelistsbull Evangelina Almirantearena ndash Vice President Associate General Counsel Intel Corporationbull Sheila Denton ndash Senior Vice President and General Counsel Legal Government Affairs amp Public Policy
Boehringer Ingelheim USA Corporationbull Jane Son ndash Director Legal Barclaysbull K Whitner ndash Partner and Co-Chair of the Diversity Council Paul Hastings LLP
S H O W M E T H E M O N E Y O R I G I N AT I O N C R E D I T A N D O U T S I D E C O U N S E L E N G AG E M E N T
Join us for a panel discussing on the important and rarely discussed component needed for the advancement of lawyers of color at law firms ndash Origination Credit We will discuss the credit allocation process and some of the challenges that exist and how that specifically affects lawyers of color Discussion will also focus on the meaning of origination credit why it matters and how corporate counsel can navigate and challenge compensation systems that are not aligned with the values of diversity equity and inclusion
ModeratorA Scott Bolden ndash Managing Partner Reed Smith LLP ndash Washington DC
Panelistsbull Nassib Abou-Khalil ndash Chief Legal Officer Nokiabull Michelle Banks ndash Senior Advisor BarkerGilmore LLCbull Sandra Leung ndash Executive Vice President amp General Counsel Bristol-Myers Squibb Companybull Tom Robertson ndash Corporate Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel Microsoft Corporation
3 0 0 P M - 3 1 5 P M B R E A K
3 1 5 P M - 4 1 5 P M R I S E A N D S H I N E C O R P O R AT E A M E R I C A WA K E S U P TO S Y S T E M I C R AC I S M
After the recent high-profile deaths of Black Americans due to police use of force discussions of systemic racism are now front and center in all organizations CEOs worldwide and across industries have spoken out expressing their horror and outrage as well as their resolve to do more Companies have announced significant financial commitments others have referred to actions to be taken and early movers have begun to announce or amplify business-related initiatives Institutional investors asset owners asset managers private equity fund limited partners and investor groups have also begun speaking out and considering action with respect to companies in their portfolios
1 5
Many people found some of the statements released by companies in the wake of George Floydrsquos murder by a police officer merely symbolic empty and an attempt to appear ldquowokerdquo without any real weight behind them
The question for all is how to follow through on the sentiments expressed and drive positive change what tools are available to address systemic racism and injustice and the threats they pose and how can those tools be used
ModeratorLaura Maechtlen ndash Partner Member Executive Committee Department Chair Labor amp Employment Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Panelistsbull Thomas Kim ndash Chief Legal Officer amp Company Secretary Thomson Reutersbull Seth Krauss ndash Chief Legal Officer Endeavorbull LaTanya Langley ndash Vice President amp General Counsel Emerging Markets amp Group Supply Chain BIC International
O P P O RT U N I T Y F O R C H A N G E M C C Arsquo S A N N UA L G E N E R A L C O U N S E L S U R V E Y R E P O RT
Since 1999 MCCA began tracking information about Fortune 500 general counsel and more broadly Fortune 1000 since 2004 This yearrsquos report found that there is a slow but positive progression towards achieving more representation in the top general counsel roles The number of female GCs and minority GCs increased in 2019 but they do not tell the complete story
There is still a long way to go before Fortune 1000 GCs are representative of the US population When reviewing the data holistically ldquoOpportunity for Changerdquo was quite low meaning that when opportunities arose to increase representation male GCs and white GCs were more likely to be chosen over women and minority candidates The rate of change will increase only if female and minority GCs are promoted more often at the highest levels This means that representation must also increase within the active attorney population As previous survey editions have shown once a female or minority candidate is awarded a GC position the pool from which their successor is drawn becomes more diverse as well
The panel will discuss missed opportunities for change equalizing the active attorney population and strategies on how to increase representation at the top in the legal profession
Panelistsbull Willie Hernandez ndash Director Facebook Incbull Linda Lu ndash Senior Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel TransUnionbull Ellisen Turner ndash Partner Kirkland amp Ellis LLP
4 1 5 P M - 4 3 0 P M B R E A K
Presentation of the George B Vashon Innovator Award and the 2020 Rainmaker Award Ceremony
Leaders are under extraordinary pressure right now They are expected to make decisions quickly with incomplete and rapidly evolving information Culture changes when leaders take action to change it and all leaders have an increasing responsibility to create a diverse equitable and inclusive workplace No matter your racial political or other identity the issues surrounding racial injustice in this country are impossible to escape And these issues are not ones that organizations or their leaders mdash from the C-Suite at the top of the hierarchy to employees on the frontline mdash can ignore Now is a time for leaders to think about what type of leader they need to be for all their workers especially the most vulnerable and marginalized
4 3 0 P M - 6 0 0 P M I N C L U S I V E L E A D E R S TA K E T H E W H E E L D R I V I N G S Y S T E M I C C H A N G E
1 6
6 0 0 P M - 7 0 0 P M V I RT UA L N E T W O R K I N G R E C E P T I O N
This panel will discuss what business leaders at all levels can say and do to tackle these issues that impact on their organizations Wersquoll discuss the impact of recent events on employees of color What we can do to be authentic allies and drive change And what actions leaders are taking to address systemic racism (internal and external) and build diverse equitable and inclusive organizations for all
ModeratorSamantha Grant ndash Partner Sheppard Mullin Richter amp Hampton LLP
Panelistsbull Ricardo Anzaldua ndash Executive Vice President amp General Counsel amp Corporate Secretary Freddie Macbull Damien Atkins ndash Senior Vice President General Counsel amp Secretary The Hershey Companybull Julie Gruber ndash Chief Legal Compliance amp Sustainability Officer amp Corporate Secretary Gap Incbull Craig Silliman ndash Executive Vice President amp Chief Administrative Legal and Public Policy Officer Verizonbull Wanji Walcott ndash Executive Vice President Chief Legal Officer amp General Counsel Discover
Financial Services
Sponsored by
1 7
Pathways Speakers
N A S S I B A B O U - K H A L I L
Chief Legal OfficerNokia
D A M I E N AT K I N S
Senior Vice President General Counsel
amp SecretaryThe Hershey Company
J A C K C H E N
Corporate CounselGoogle LLC
J A M I E D E A N
PartnerWomble Bond Dickinson (US)
LLP
D E N E E N D O N N L E Y
Senior Vice President amp General Counsel
Consolidated Edison Company of New York Inc
E R I C F R I E D M A N
Executive Partner Mergers amp Acquisitions
Skadden Arps Slate Meagher amp Flom LLP
F R A N K D E C O S TA
PartnerFinnegan Henderson Farabow
Garrett amp Dunner LLP
E VA N G E L I N A A L M I R A N T E A R E N A
Vice President Associate General Counsel
Intel Corporation
C Y N T H I A D O W
D A R R E L L G AY
Head of Global Legal Regulatory
amp Compliance PracticeRussell Reynolds Associates
PartnerArent Fox LLP
S A M A N T H A G R A N T
PartnerSheppard Mullin
Richter amp Hampton LLP
M I C H E L L E B A N K S
Senior AdvisorBarkerGilmore
K A R E E M D A L E
Director amp Senior CounselDiscover Financial Services
J A C Q U E L I N E D AV I S
Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel -
Commericial Legal GroupVMware Inc
S H E I L A D E N T O N
Senior Vice President amp General Counsel
Legal Government Affairsamp Public Policy
Boehringer Ingelheim USA Corporation
R I C A R D O A N Z A L D U A
Executive Vice President General Counsel
amp Corporate SecretaryFreddie Mac
PAT R I C K D U K E S
Associate Vice President Commercial Claims Legal
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
A S C O T T B O L D E N
Managing Partner Reed Smith LLP - Washington DCReed Smith LLP
W I L L I E H E R N A N D E Z
DirectorFacebook Inc
T E R E S A H U T S O N
Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel
HR Legal Microsoft Corporation
J U L I E G R U B E R
Chief Legal Compliance amp Sustainability Officer amp
Corporate SecretaryGap Inc
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S E T H K R A U S S
Chief Legal Officer Endeavor
S A N D R A L E U N G
Executive Vice President amp General Counsel
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
J A M I W I N T Z M C K E O N
Firm ChairMorgan Lewis amp Bockius LLP
P H O N G N G U Y E N
T O M R O B E R T S O N
E L L I S E N T U R N E R
CounselState Farm Insurance
Corporate Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel
Microsoft Corporation
PartnerKirkland amp Ellis LLP
S T E V E M C M A N U S
Senior Vice President amp General Counsel
State Farm Insurance
Y V E S N G U Y E N
Corporate Counsel Global Labor amp Employment
Salesforce
T I N A S H AY PA I K E D AY
Global Head of DampI Advisory Services
Russell Reynolds Associates
C R A I G S I L L I M A N
Executive Vice President amp Chief Administrative
Legal and Public Policy OfficerVerizon
WA N J I WA L C O T T
Executive Vice President Chief Legal Officer amp General Counsel
Discover Financial Services
L ATA N YA L A N G L E Y
Vice President amp General Counsel Emerging Markets amp
Group Supply ChainBIC International
L I N D A L U
Senior Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel
TransUnion
C AT H E R I N E M C G R E G O R
CEOCatherine McGregor Research
A L E X I S M E N D O Z A
Vice President Nokia Software General Counsel amp Head of Customer Operations
Legal for the AmericasNokia Corporation
T H O M A S K I M
Chief Legal Officer amp Company Secretary
Thomson Reuters
S O P H I A P I L I O U R A S
President MCCA Advisory Practice
MCCA
D E V S TA H L K O P F
Corporate Vice President General Counsel
Microsoft Corporation
K W H I T N E R
Partner amp Co-Chair of the Diversity CouncilPaul Hastings LLP
D E N I S E Z A M O R E
Senior Associate General CounselUnitedHealthcare
K R I S T I N A L A U N E Y
PartnerSeyfarth Shaw LLP
L A U R A M A E C H T L E N
Partner Member Executive Committee Department
Chair Labor amp EmploymentSeyfarth Shaw LLP
J A N E S O N
Director LegalBarclays
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Filing for CLE
All of the panel sessions on Day 2 of Pathways are approved for CLE credit in the states listed below These sessions will be hosted in live Zoom webinars during which there will be a polling question intended to confirm your attendance and participation in the given session You must reply to this poll in order to receive CLE credit for each session
HOWWHEN WILL I RECEIVE MY CLE CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE
Within one week of the Creating Pathways to Diversity Virtual Conference all attendees who requested CLE credit will receive an email with subject line ldquoCLE Credit for MCCA Creating Pathways to Diversity Virtual Conferencerdquo from ABA MCLE (mcleamericanbarorg)
Please click on the link provided within the email and complete the form to request your CLE credit Your certificate of attendance will be emailed directly to you
THE PATHWAYS VIRTUAL CONFERENCE IS AVAILABLE FOR CLE CREDIT IN THE FOLLOWING STATES
In Hawaii and New Jersey we rely on their reciprocity policies pursuant to which our programs are deemed accredited once they are approved in the various reciprocity states where we apply such as California Illinois New York Pennsylvania and Texas
A NOTE ABOUT MCLE CREDIT
The content on this page is for informational and educational purposes only Each state has its own rules and regulations indicating what qualifies for CLE credit Certain programs subjects and formats may not receive credit in some states and there may be specific rules regarding who may earn credit or the maximum number of credit hours that may be earned with specific formats Please contact your state MCLE regulatory entity for specific questions about your MCLE rules
AlabamaAlaskaArizona
ArkansasCaliforniaColorado
ConnecticutGeorgia
HawaiiIllinoisIndiana
MinnesotaMississippiMissouriNevada
New Hampshire
New JerseyNew Mexico
New YorkNorth CarolinaNorth Dakota
OhioOklahomaOregon
PennsylvaniaTennessee
TexasUtah
VermontWashingtonWest Virginia
Wisconsin
SPONSORED BY
2 0
MCCAPaul Hastings Case Study Series
Thanks to the vision and leadership of Paul Hastings MCCA partnered with Paul Hastings its clients and our corporate members to closely examine how corporations and its leaders are changing culture in their organizations We examined three different industries across the country pharmaceuticals technology and finance and are proud to present three case studies on creating an inclusive culture in legal teams
To read more about these Case Studies please click here
2 1
M I C H E A L B I N N S
PartnerParker Poe
C O N WAY E K P O
Executive DirectorMorgan Stanley
S O N N Y H AY N E S
PartnerWomble Bond Dickinson
(US) LLP
D A N I E L L E C O L E M A N
Senior Litigation CounselVMware Inc
S U S A N G A R C I A
Associate General CounselThomson Reuters
M J A N I N E J J I N G O
PartnerSkadden Arps Slate Meagher
amp Flom LLP
T E R R Y J O H N S O N
PartnerMorgan Lewis amp
Bockius LLP
A L E S H A D O M I N I Q U E
PartnerMitchell Silberberg amp
Knupp LLP
C H R I S T I N E H A R D Y
Deputy General Counsel amp Information
Governance CounselNorfolk Southern
Corporation
Rising Stars Award 2020
MCCArsquos Annual List of Rising Stars displays the bright future for the profession which is filled with exceptional individuals of incredible potential With backgrounds as diverse as their practice areas MCCArsquos Rising Stars share a love of the law a pursuit of excellence and a compassion for those in need The Rising Stars show a dedication to giving back to their community while mastering the art of balancing work with lives that include being expert speakers authors volunteers and leaders in their industry
LEARN MORE ABOUT MCCArsquoS 2020 RISING STARS
J E S S E N E VA R E Z
PartnerGoodwin Procter LLP
(ldquoGoodwinrdquo)
S M I TA R A J M O H A N
Product CounselApple
E LY J U A R E Z P E N N A N T
Senior CounselSpotify Inc
Sponsored Spotlight Videos - Watch on October 27
2 2
M AYA YA M A Z A K I
PartnerDavis Wright Tremaine LLP
M A R I A R S A L C E D O
PartnerShook Hardy amp Bacon
LLP
T I F FA N Y J S M I T H
PartnerWilmer Cutler Picking
Hale and Dorr LLP
B O N N I E W O L F
Associate Vice President Litigation Employment
DepartmentNationwide Insurance
V O L H A S A M A S I U K
Senior Privacy CounselAutodesk Inc
C A S I YA T H A N I E L
AttorneyMicrosoft Corporation
C E C I L I A S A N A B R I A
PartnerFinnegan Henderson
Farabow Garrett amp Dunner LLP
B E R N A R D W I L L I A M S J R
Director Global Head of Anti-Money Laundering
Governance and Compliance Training
eBay
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S H A R I K L E V E N S
PartnerDentons
E L L I S E N T U R N E R
PartnerKirkland amp Ellis LLP
A L E X A N D R E R E N E
Partner Co-Chair Litigation amp Enforcement Practice Group
Ropes amp Gray LLP
L A U R A M A E C H T L E N
Partner Member Executive Committee Department Chair
Labor amp EmploymentSeyfarth Shaw LLP
B R E N D A N G U T I E R R E Z M C D O N N E L L
PartnerKampL Gates LLP
P H I L C H A
PartnerDuane Morris LLP
B R YA N B R A N T L E Y
Partner Co-Leader Transportation Industry Team
McGuireWoods LLP
S H E R R E S E S M I T H
Partner Vice Chair Data Privacy amp Cybersecurity
Paul Hastings LLP
W I L L C H U C H AWAT
Partner Team Lead of Mergers amp
Acquisitions PracticeSheppard Mullin Richter amp
Hampton LLP
R O N A L D M A C H E N
Partner Co-Chair of White Collar Defense and Investigations
PracticeWilmerHale
K O B I B R I N S O N
PartnerWinston amp Strawn LLP
Rainmakers Award 2020
MCCA is proud to recognize exceptional diverse attorneys whorsquove been selected as 2020 Rainmakers in recognition of their business acumen passion and dedication to proactive client development MCCA congratulates the 2020 Rainmakers and celebrates the diversity of their race and ethnicities gender sexual orientation and generational differences as well as the diversity in their practice areas and career paths The 2020 Rainmakers were selected from an exceptional group of prominent attorneys who have a proven record over the course of several years of compiling books of business exceeding $5 million annually and who have contributed significantly to their communities
LEARN MORE ABOUT MCCArsquoS 2020 RAINMAKERS
Sponsored Spotlight Videos - Watch on October 27
2 4
Paula L Ettelbrick Award 2020MCCA created the Paula L Ettelbrick Award to celebrate unparalleled achievement by an individual or an organization in advancing lesbian gay bisexual and transgender attorneys The award is named for the late Paula L Ettelbrick whose quarter-century of work of organizations like Lambda Legal Defense and National Gay and Lesbian Task Force and the International Lesbian and Gay Human Rights Commission assisted thousands of individuals Her career as an educator and mentor at institutions like New York University Columbia University and the University of Michigan helped transform the national discussion regarding equality
Michelle is the Head of Labor Relations Americas at LSG Sky Chefs Inc headquartered in Irving TX She is a results-oriented executive with experience managing developing and coaching managers in employee and labor law and labor relations matters Michellersquos deep knowledge and experience in the airline railroad and catering industries along with her keen intelligence intuition and compassion enable complex matrixed organizations to embrace difficult challenges and necessary changes Having spent nearly two decades as a senior labor lawyer at a Fortune 500 company as an openly queer woman of color Michelle understands the core values of authenticity accountability and belonging with the emotional intelligence to determine when to use a
M I C H E L L E P E A K
Head of Labor Relations Americas
LSG Sky Chefs Inc
scalpel and when to use a sledgehammerPrior to becoming a labor relations lawyer Michelle served five years as a prosecutor in Omaha Nebraska a place she still considers home In this role Michelle prosecuted cases in the Juvenile Courts and the Special Victims Unit ranging from simple neglect of a child to First Degree Sexual Assault
Michelle serves as a leader in several roles at work and in the community while also frequently speaking on legal diversity and community issues As a corporate executive she has been widely recognized for her efforts including Top 100 Women of Influence by Diversity MBA Magazine Dallas Top 50 Women in Law by the National Diversity Council Corporate Counsel of the Year by Texas State Bar Office of Minority Affairs Top 100 Emerging Leaders under 50 by Diversity MBA Corporate Counsel of the Year amp Champion of Diversity by DCEO and Association of Corporate Counsel ndash DFW Chapter
Raised in humble beginnings Michelle beat the odds stacked against her with the same resilience she faces in todayrsquos business environments and continues the fight toward diversity equity and inclusion in law and in life Michelle is not just talking
about the importance of DEI she has spent decades serving on corporate and community committees and non-profit boards including Lambda Legal National Board Girls Inc of Metropolitan Dallas Corporate Counsel Women of Color Advisory Committee Minority Corporate Counsel Association Advisory Committee Texas Minority Counsel Program Committee and Association of Corporate Counsel ndash DFW
Michelle received her undergraduate degree in History and Criminal Justice at Mount Marty University Yankton South Dakota and her JD from Creighton University School of Law Omaha Nebraska She lives in Grand Prairie Texas with her wife Lauren and three children When not involved in community service amp advocacy she enjoys little league sports traveling and most recently meditation Her most endearing personal charitable outreach involves a 17-year annual Christmas drive which she organizes collects and delivers toys personally to children of families living in low-cost motels True to Michellersquos preference to shun the limelight she convinces a longtime friend to play Santa while Michelle herself dons elfin attire as Santarsquos helper
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Law Firm Honoree
Corporate Legal Department Honoree
George B Vashon Innovator Award 2020
The award is presented to smaller companies (not in the Fortune 1000) andor law firms (less than 500 attorneys) that have led the way with innovative best practices to assist diverse attorneys It is named for scholar abolitionist and lawyer George B Vashon who was the first licensed African American attorney in New York State (1848) and one of the first admitted to practice before the US Supreme Court (1867)
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Equity Track Program
The MCCA developed the Equity Track Program (ldquoEquity Trackrdquo or ldquoProgramrdquo) in 2016 to address the lack of diversity within the equity partnership levels at majority-owned law firms as reported by our Law Firm Diversity Survey After its initial launch MCCA received feedback and paused to redesign a more comprehensive Equity Track Program
We relaunched the Program in 2019 to address the continuing lack of diversity at the highest partnership levels in our largest law firms in the US The Equity Track is a twelve-month program and we selected ten diverse income partners at major law firms The Program is designed to achieve three goals identify develop and promote diverse partners to achieve and maintain equity status within their firms
S O N N Y H AY N E S TA M A R O N H O U S T O N
C Y N D I E C H A N G E S T E L A D I A Z
2019-2020 Participants
J U A N A R T E A G A
L E W I S G O S S I I
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A M A N D E E P S I D H U T I F FA N Y S M I T HK A R E N J O R D A N
G E O F F R E Y Y O U N G
2 8
Sources of Success Program
The Sources of Success Program (the ldquoProgramrdquo) is a twelve-month professional development program tailored for mid-career women and diverse attorneys from corporate legal departments and law firms The focus is on identifying successful career strategies and allowing attorneys to develop leadership and management skills as well as an opportunity for attorneys to find the right mentor to guide their career advancement
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Your law firm or legal department must be an MCCA member In-house Counsel three or more reporting levels from general counsel Law firm attorneys must be an associate with a minimum of five yearsrsquo experience Diverse attorneys are encouraged to apply
C H A R L E N E J O N E S
Director amp Associate General Counsel
C O U R T N E Y C A N N O N
Counsel ndash Legal Affairs Entertainment and
Lifestyle Group
M ATA R D I O U F
Associate Attorney
D AV I S K I M
Senior Counsel
J O H N T D AV I S
Associate Patent Attorney
D E N D R I C K G A M B L E
Senior Vice President amp Assistant General Counsel
P U N E E T A R O R A
Senior Counsel Employee Benefits amp
Executive Compensation
M O N I Q U E D E L B R I D G E
Vice President amp Associate General Counsel
N I K K I H A S S E L B A R T H
Associate
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C O R Y PAT T E R S O N
Of Counsel
L U A N A M E N D E S
Senior Corporate Counsel
A LVA R O P E R A LTA
Associate
S H AY N E O rsquo R E I L LY
Associate General Counsel IP Litigation
J E R M A I N E M C P H E R S O N
Vice PresidentSenior Counsel
A M I T PA R E K H
Corporate amp Securities Associate
N AT H A L I E L E N G O C
Senior Corporate Counsel ndash Global Labor amp Employment
O L I V E N E M A K E R S O N
Associate Corporate Counsel
A A R O N K L E V E N
Counsel
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L E S L I E S T E V E N S
S O N I A VA L D E Z
Privacy amp Compliance Counsel and Data Protection Officer
Senior Counsel
D A N I E L L E T H O M P S O N
Associate
J O N E L L E S A U N D E R S
A N J U M U N WA L A
Associate Attorney
Counsel
S U N U P I L L A I
Associate
E M M A S A L U S T R O
Assistant General Counsel
M I C H E L L E P H A M
Counsel
3 1
Thank You to Our
S T R AT E G I C M E M B E R S
PA RT N E R M E M B E R S
3 2
Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors
C H A M P I O N
T R A I L B L A Z E R S
I N N OVATO R S
P I O N E E R S
3 3
C ATA LY S T S
Allstate
Norfolk Southern Corporation
In-House Focus
Axinn Veltrop amp Harkrider LLP
Duane Morris LLP
KampL Gates LLP
American Arbitration Association
3 4
S O P H I A P I L I O U R A S
L A U R E N H O S S F E L D
F E L I P E B R A G A
President MCCA Advisory Practice
Assistant Counsel Program Manager
Vice President of Strategy amp Business Solutions
For sponsorship opportunities visit wwwmccacomevents for more detailsor contact sponsorshipmccacom
MCCA Staff
T I E A R A J O N E S
Associate Web Developer Digital Media Designer
S A B I N A G I L I O L I
Marketing Strategist amp Community Development
Manager
1 5
Many people found some of the statements released by companies in the wake of George Floydrsquos murder by a police officer merely symbolic empty and an attempt to appear ldquowokerdquo without any real weight behind them
The question for all is how to follow through on the sentiments expressed and drive positive change what tools are available to address systemic racism and injustice and the threats they pose and how can those tools be used
ModeratorLaura Maechtlen ndash Partner Member Executive Committee Department Chair Labor amp Employment Seyfarth Shaw LLP
Panelistsbull Thomas Kim ndash Chief Legal Officer amp Company Secretary Thomson Reutersbull Seth Krauss ndash Chief Legal Officer Endeavorbull LaTanya Langley ndash Vice President amp General Counsel Emerging Markets amp Group Supply Chain BIC International
O P P O RT U N I T Y F O R C H A N G E M C C Arsquo S A N N UA L G E N E R A L C O U N S E L S U R V E Y R E P O RT
Since 1999 MCCA began tracking information about Fortune 500 general counsel and more broadly Fortune 1000 since 2004 This yearrsquos report found that there is a slow but positive progression towards achieving more representation in the top general counsel roles The number of female GCs and minority GCs increased in 2019 but they do not tell the complete story
There is still a long way to go before Fortune 1000 GCs are representative of the US population When reviewing the data holistically ldquoOpportunity for Changerdquo was quite low meaning that when opportunities arose to increase representation male GCs and white GCs were more likely to be chosen over women and minority candidates The rate of change will increase only if female and minority GCs are promoted more often at the highest levels This means that representation must also increase within the active attorney population As previous survey editions have shown once a female or minority candidate is awarded a GC position the pool from which their successor is drawn becomes more diverse as well
The panel will discuss missed opportunities for change equalizing the active attorney population and strategies on how to increase representation at the top in the legal profession
Panelistsbull Willie Hernandez ndash Director Facebook Incbull Linda Lu ndash Senior Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel TransUnionbull Ellisen Turner ndash Partner Kirkland amp Ellis LLP
4 1 5 P M - 4 3 0 P M B R E A K
Presentation of the George B Vashon Innovator Award and the 2020 Rainmaker Award Ceremony
Leaders are under extraordinary pressure right now They are expected to make decisions quickly with incomplete and rapidly evolving information Culture changes when leaders take action to change it and all leaders have an increasing responsibility to create a diverse equitable and inclusive workplace No matter your racial political or other identity the issues surrounding racial injustice in this country are impossible to escape And these issues are not ones that organizations or their leaders mdash from the C-Suite at the top of the hierarchy to employees on the frontline mdash can ignore Now is a time for leaders to think about what type of leader they need to be for all their workers especially the most vulnerable and marginalized
4 3 0 P M - 6 0 0 P M I N C L U S I V E L E A D E R S TA K E T H E W H E E L D R I V I N G S Y S T E M I C C H A N G E
1 6
6 0 0 P M - 7 0 0 P M V I RT UA L N E T W O R K I N G R E C E P T I O N
This panel will discuss what business leaders at all levels can say and do to tackle these issues that impact on their organizations Wersquoll discuss the impact of recent events on employees of color What we can do to be authentic allies and drive change And what actions leaders are taking to address systemic racism (internal and external) and build diverse equitable and inclusive organizations for all
ModeratorSamantha Grant ndash Partner Sheppard Mullin Richter amp Hampton LLP
Panelistsbull Ricardo Anzaldua ndash Executive Vice President amp General Counsel amp Corporate Secretary Freddie Macbull Damien Atkins ndash Senior Vice President General Counsel amp Secretary The Hershey Companybull Julie Gruber ndash Chief Legal Compliance amp Sustainability Officer amp Corporate Secretary Gap Incbull Craig Silliman ndash Executive Vice President amp Chief Administrative Legal and Public Policy Officer Verizonbull Wanji Walcott ndash Executive Vice President Chief Legal Officer amp General Counsel Discover
Financial Services
Sponsored by
1 7
Pathways Speakers
N A S S I B A B O U - K H A L I L
Chief Legal OfficerNokia
D A M I E N AT K I N S
Senior Vice President General Counsel
amp SecretaryThe Hershey Company
J A C K C H E N
Corporate CounselGoogle LLC
J A M I E D E A N
PartnerWomble Bond Dickinson (US)
LLP
D E N E E N D O N N L E Y
Senior Vice President amp General Counsel
Consolidated Edison Company of New York Inc
E R I C F R I E D M A N
Executive Partner Mergers amp Acquisitions
Skadden Arps Slate Meagher amp Flom LLP
F R A N K D E C O S TA
PartnerFinnegan Henderson Farabow
Garrett amp Dunner LLP
E VA N G E L I N A A L M I R A N T E A R E N A
Vice President Associate General Counsel
Intel Corporation
C Y N T H I A D O W
D A R R E L L G AY
Head of Global Legal Regulatory
amp Compliance PracticeRussell Reynolds Associates
PartnerArent Fox LLP
S A M A N T H A G R A N T
PartnerSheppard Mullin
Richter amp Hampton LLP
M I C H E L L E B A N K S
Senior AdvisorBarkerGilmore
K A R E E M D A L E
Director amp Senior CounselDiscover Financial Services
J A C Q U E L I N E D AV I S
Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel -
Commericial Legal GroupVMware Inc
S H E I L A D E N T O N
Senior Vice President amp General Counsel
Legal Government Affairsamp Public Policy
Boehringer Ingelheim USA Corporation
R I C A R D O A N Z A L D U A
Executive Vice President General Counsel
amp Corporate SecretaryFreddie Mac
PAT R I C K D U K E S
Associate Vice President Commercial Claims Legal
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
A S C O T T B O L D E N
Managing Partner Reed Smith LLP - Washington DCReed Smith LLP
W I L L I E H E R N A N D E Z
DirectorFacebook Inc
T E R E S A H U T S O N
Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel
HR Legal Microsoft Corporation
J U L I E G R U B E R
Chief Legal Compliance amp Sustainability Officer amp
Corporate SecretaryGap Inc
1 8
S E T H K R A U S S
Chief Legal Officer Endeavor
S A N D R A L E U N G
Executive Vice President amp General Counsel
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
J A M I W I N T Z M C K E O N
Firm ChairMorgan Lewis amp Bockius LLP
P H O N G N G U Y E N
T O M R O B E R T S O N
E L L I S E N T U R N E R
CounselState Farm Insurance
Corporate Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel
Microsoft Corporation
PartnerKirkland amp Ellis LLP
S T E V E M C M A N U S
Senior Vice President amp General Counsel
State Farm Insurance
Y V E S N G U Y E N
Corporate Counsel Global Labor amp Employment
Salesforce
T I N A S H AY PA I K E D AY
Global Head of DampI Advisory Services
Russell Reynolds Associates
C R A I G S I L L I M A N
Executive Vice President amp Chief Administrative
Legal and Public Policy OfficerVerizon
WA N J I WA L C O T T
Executive Vice President Chief Legal Officer amp General Counsel
Discover Financial Services
L ATA N YA L A N G L E Y
Vice President amp General Counsel Emerging Markets amp
Group Supply ChainBIC International
L I N D A L U
Senior Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel
TransUnion
C AT H E R I N E M C G R E G O R
CEOCatherine McGregor Research
A L E X I S M E N D O Z A
Vice President Nokia Software General Counsel amp Head of Customer Operations
Legal for the AmericasNokia Corporation
T H O M A S K I M
Chief Legal Officer amp Company Secretary
Thomson Reuters
S O P H I A P I L I O U R A S
President MCCA Advisory Practice
MCCA
D E V S TA H L K O P F
Corporate Vice President General Counsel
Microsoft Corporation
K W H I T N E R
Partner amp Co-Chair of the Diversity CouncilPaul Hastings LLP
D E N I S E Z A M O R E
Senior Associate General CounselUnitedHealthcare
K R I S T I N A L A U N E Y
PartnerSeyfarth Shaw LLP
L A U R A M A E C H T L E N
Partner Member Executive Committee Department
Chair Labor amp EmploymentSeyfarth Shaw LLP
J A N E S O N
Director LegalBarclays
1 9
Filing for CLE
All of the panel sessions on Day 2 of Pathways are approved for CLE credit in the states listed below These sessions will be hosted in live Zoom webinars during which there will be a polling question intended to confirm your attendance and participation in the given session You must reply to this poll in order to receive CLE credit for each session
HOWWHEN WILL I RECEIVE MY CLE CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE
Within one week of the Creating Pathways to Diversity Virtual Conference all attendees who requested CLE credit will receive an email with subject line ldquoCLE Credit for MCCA Creating Pathways to Diversity Virtual Conferencerdquo from ABA MCLE (mcleamericanbarorg)
Please click on the link provided within the email and complete the form to request your CLE credit Your certificate of attendance will be emailed directly to you
THE PATHWAYS VIRTUAL CONFERENCE IS AVAILABLE FOR CLE CREDIT IN THE FOLLOWING STATES
In Hawaii and New Jersey we rely on their reciprocity policies pursuant to which our programs are deemed accredited once they are approved in the various reciprocity states where we apply such as California Illinois New York Pennsylvania and Texas
A NOTE ABOUT MCLE CREDIT
The content on this page is for informational and educational purposes only Each state has its own rules and regulations indicating what qualifies for CLE credit Certain programs subjects and formats may not receive credit in some states and there may be specific rules regarding who may earn credit or the maximum number of credit hours that may be earned with specific formats Please contact your state MCLE regulatory entity for specific questions about your MCLE rules
AlabamaAlaskaArizona
ArkansasCaliforniaColorado
ConnecticutGeorgia
HawaiiIllinoisIndiana
MinnesotaMississippiMissouriNevada
New Hampshire
New JerseyNew Mexico
New YorkNorth CarolinaNorth Dakota
OhioOklahomaOregon
PennsylvaniaTennessee
TexasUtah
VermontWashingtonWest Virginia
Wisconsin
SPONSORED BY
2 0
MCCAPaul Hastings Case Study Series
Thanks to the vision and leadership of Paul Hastings MCCA partnered with Paul Hastings its clients and our corporate members to closely examine how corporations and its leaders are changing culture in their organizations We examined three different industries across the country pharmaceuticals technology and finance and are proud to present three case studies on creating an inclusive culture in legal teams
To read more about these Case Studies please click here
2 1
M I C H E A L B I N N S
PartnerParker Poe
C O N WAY E K P O
Executive DirectorMorgan Stanley
S O N N Y H AY N E S
PartnerWomble Bond Dickinson
(US) LLP
D A N I E L L E C O L E M A N
Senior Litigation CounselVMware Inc
S U S A N G A R C I A
Associate General CounselThomson Reuters
M J A N I N E J J I N G O
PartnerSkadden Arps Slate Meagher
amp Flom LLP
T E R R Y J O H N S O N
PartnerMorgan Lewis amp
Bockius LLP
A L E S H A D O M I N I Q U E
PartnerMitchell Silberberg amp
Knupp LLP
C H R I S T I N E H A R D Y
Deputy General Counsel amp Information
Governance CounselNorfolk Southern
Corporation
Rising Stars Award 2020
MCCArsquos Annual List of Rising Stars displays the bright future for the profession which is filled with exceptional individuals of incredible potential With backgrounds as diverse as their practice areas MCCArsquos Rising Stars share a love of the law a pursuit of excellence and a compassion for those in need The Rising Stars show a dedication to giving back to their community while mastering the art of balancing work with lives that include being expert speakers authors volunteers and leaders in their industry
LEARN MORE ABOUT MCCArsquoS 2020 RISING STARS
J E S S E N E VA R E Z
PartnerGoodwin Procter LLP
(ldquoGoodwinrdquo)
S M I TA R A J M O H A N
Product CounselApple
E LY J U A R E Z P E N N A N T
Senior CounselSpotify Inc
Sponsored Spotlight Videos - Watch on October 27
2 2
M AYA YA M A Z A K I
PartnerDavis Wright Tremaine LLP
M A R I A R S A L C E D O
PartnerShook Hardy amp Bacon
LLP
T I F FA N Y J S M I T H
PartnerWilmer Cutler Picking
Hale and Dorr LLP
B O N N I E W O L F
Associate Vice President Litigation Employment
DepartmentNationwide Insurance
V O L H A S A M A S I U K
Senior Privacy CounselAutodesk Inc
C A S I YA T H A N I E L
AttorneyMicrosoft Corporation
C E C I L I A S A N A B R I A
PartnerFinnegan Henderson
Farabow Garrett amp Dunner LLP
B E R N A R D W I L L I A M S J R
Director Global Head of Anti-Money Laundering
Governance and Compliance Training
eBay
2 3
S H A R I K L E V E N S
PartnerDentons
E L L I S E N T U R N E R
PartnerKirkland amp Ellis LLP
A L E X A N D R E R E N E
Partner Co-Chair Litigation amp Enforcement Practice Group
Ropes amp Gray LLP
L A U R A M A E C H T L E N
Partner Member Executive Committee Department Chair
Labor amp EmploymentSeyfarth Shaw LLP
B R E N D A N G U T I E R R E Z M C D O N N E L L
PartnerKampL Gates LLP
P H I L C H A
PartnerDuane Morris LLP
B R YA N B R A N T L E Y
Partner Co-Leader Transportation Industry Team
McGuireWoods LLP
S H E R R E S E S M I T H
Partner Vice Chair Data Privacy amp Cybersecurity
Paul Hastings LLP
W I L L C H U C H AWAT
Partner Team Lead of Mergers amp
Acquisitions PracticeSheppard Mullin Richter amp
Hampton LLP
R O N A L D M A C H E N
Partner Co-Chair of White Collar Defense and Investigations
PracticeWilmerHale
K O B I B R I N S O N
PartnerWinston amp Strawn LLP
Rainmakers Award 2020
MCCA is proud to recognize exceptional diverse attorneys whorsquove been selected as 2020 Rainmakers in recognition of their business acumen passion and dedication to proactive client development MCCA congratulates the 2020 Rainmakers and celebrates the diversity of their race and ethnicities gender sexual orientation and generational differences as well as the diversity in their practice areas and career paths The 2020 Rainmakers were selected from an exceptional group of prominent attorneys who have a proven record over the course of several years of compiling books of business exceeding $5 million annually and who have contributed significantly to their communities
LEARN MORE ABOUT MCCArsquoS 2020 RAINMAKERS
Sponsored Spotlight Videos - Watch on October 27
2 4
Paula L Ettelbrick Award 2020MCCA created the Paula L Ettelbrick Award to celebrate unparalleled achievement by an individual or an organization in advancing lesbian gay bisexual and transgender attorneys The award is named for the late Paula L Ettelbrick whose quarter-century of work of organizations like Lambda Legal Defense and National Gay and Lesbian Task Force and the International Lesbian and Gay Human Rights Commission assisted thousands of individuals Her career as an educator and mentor at institutions like New York University Columbia University and the University of Michigan helped transform the national discussion regarding equality
Michelle is the Head of Labor Relations Americas at LSG Sky Chefs Inc headquartered in Irving TX She is a results-oriented executive with experience managing developing and coaching managers in employee and labor law and labor relations matters Michellersquos deep knowledge and experience in the airline railroad and catering industries along with her keen intelligence intuition and compassion enable complex matrixed organizations to embrace difficult challenges and necessary changes Having spent nearly two decades as a senior labor lawyer at a Fortune 500 company as an openly queer woman of color Michelle understands the core values of authenticity accountability and belonging with the emotional intelligence to determine when to use a
M I C H E L L E P E A K
Head of Labor Relations Americas
LSG Sky Chefs Inc
scalpel and when to use a sledgehammerPrior to becoming a labor relations lawyer Michelle served five years as a prosecutor in Omaha Nebraska a place she still considers home In this role Michelle prosecuted cases in the Juvenile Courts and the Special Victims Unit ranging from simple neglect of a child to First Degree Sexual Assault
Michelle serves as a leader in several roles at work and in the community while also frequently speaking on legal diversity and community issues As a corporate executive she has been widely recognized for her efforts including Top 100 Women of Influence by Diversity MBA Magazine Dallas Top 50 Women in Law by the National Diversity Council Corporate Counsel of the Year by Texas State Bar Office of Minority Affairs Top 100 Emerging Leaders under 50 by Diversity MBA Corporate Counsel of the Year amp Champion of Diversity by DCEO and Association of Corporate Counsel ndash DFW Chapter
Raised in humble beginnings Michelle beat the odds stacked against her with the same resilience she faces in todayrsquos business environments and continues the fight toward diversity equity and inclusion in law and in life Michelle is not just talking
about the importance of DEI she has spent decades serving on corporate and community committees and non-profit boards including Lambda Legal National Board Girls Inc of Metropolitan Dallas Corporate Counsel Women of Color Advisory Committee Minority Corporate Counsel Association Advisory Committee Texas Minority Counsel Program Committee and Association of Corporate Counsel ndash DFW
Michelle received her undergraduate degree in History and Criminal Justice at Mount Marty University Yankton South Dakota and her JD from Creighton University School of Law Omaha Nebraska She lives in Grand Prairie Texas with her wife Lauren and three children When not involved in community service amp advocacy she enjoys little league sports traveling and most recently meditation Her most endearing personal charitable outreach involves a 17-year annual Christmas drive which she organizes collects and delivers toys personally to children of families living in low-cost motels True to Michellersquos preference to shun the limelight she convinces a longtime friend to play Santa while Michelle herself dons elfin attire as Santarsquos helper
2 5
Law Firm Honoree
Corporate Legal Department Honoree
George B Vashon Innovator Award 2020
The award is presented to smaller companies (not in the Fortune 1000) andor law firms (less than 500 attorneys) that have led the way with innovative best practices to assist diverse attorneys It is named for scholar abolitionist and lawyer George B Vashon who was the first licensed African American attorney in New York State (1848) and one of the first admitted to practice before the US Supreme Court (1867)
2 6
Equity Track Program
The MCCA developed the Equity Track Program (ldquoEquity Trackrdquo or ldquoProgramrdquo) in 2016 to address the lack of diversity within the equity partnership levels at majority-owned law firms as reported by our Law Firm Diversity Survey After its initial launch MCCA received feedback and paused to redesign a more comprehensive Equity Track Program
We relaunched the Program in 2019 to address the continuing lack of diversity at the highest partnership levels in our largest law firms in the US The Equity Track is a twelve-month program and we selected ten diverse income partners at major law firms The Program is designed to achieve three goals identify develop and promote diverse partners to achieve and maintain equity status within their firms
S O N N Y H AY N E S TA M A R O N H O U S T O N
C Y N D I E C H A N G E S T E L A D I A Z
2019-2020 Participants
J U A N A R T E A G A
L E W I S G O S S I I
2 7
A M A N D E E P S I D H U T I F FA N Y S M I T HK A R E N J O R D A N
G E O F F R E Y Y O U N G
2 8
Sources of Success Program
The Sources of Success Program (the ldquoProgramrdquo) is a twelve-month professional development program tailored for mid-career women and diverse attorneys from corporate legal departments and law firms The focus is on identifying successful career strategies and allowing attorneys to develop leadership and management skills as well as an opportunity for attorneys to find the right mentor to guide their career advancement
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Your law firm or legal department must be an MCCA member In-house Counsel three or more reporting levels from general counsel Law firm attorneys must be an associate with a minimum of five yearsrsquo experience Diverse attorneys are encouraged to apply
C H A R L E N E J O N E S
Director amp Associate General Counsel
C O U R T N E Y C A N N O N
Counsel ndash Legal Affairs Entertainment and
Lifestyle Group
M ATA R D I O U F
Associate Attorney
D AV I S K I M
Senior Counsel
J O H N T D AV I S
Associate Patent Attorney
D E N D R I C K G A M B L E
Senior Vice President amp Assistant General Counsel
P U N E E T A R O R A
Senior Counsel Employee Benefits amp
Executive Compensation
M O N I Q U E D E L B R I D G E
Vice President amp Associate General Counsel
N I K K I H A S S E L B A R T H
Associate
2 9
C O R Y PAT T E R S O N
Of Counsel
L U A N A M E N D E S
Senior Corporate Counsel
A LVA R O P E R A LTA
Associate
S H AY N E O rsquo R E I L LY
Associate General Counsel IP Litigation
J E R M A I N E M C P H E R S O N
Vice PresidentSenior Counsel
A M I T PA R E K H
Corporate amp Securities Associate
N AT H A L I E L E N G O C
Senior Corporate Counsel ndash Global Labor amp Employment
O L I V E N E M A K E R S O N
Associate Corporate Counsel
A A R O N K L E V E N
Counsel
3 0
L E S L I E S T E V E N S
S O N I A VA L D E Z
Privacy amp Compliance Counsel and Data Protection Officer
Senior Counsel
D A N I E L L E T H O M P S O N
Associate
J O N E L L E S A U N D E R S
A N J U M U N WA L A
Associate Attorney
Counsel
S U N U P I L L A I
Associate
E M M A S A L U S T R O
Assistant General Counsel
M I C H E L L E P H A M
Counsel
3 1
Thank You to Our
S T R AT E G I C M E M B E R S
PA RT N E R M E M B E R S
3 2
Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors
C H A M P I O N
T R A I L B L A Z E R S
I N N OVATO R S
P I O N E E R S
3 3
C ATA LY S T S
Allstate
Norfolk Southern Corporation
In-House Focus
Axinn Veltrop amp Harkrider LLP
Duane Morris LLP
KampL Gates LLP
American Arbitration Association
3 4
S O P H I A P I L I O U R A S
L A U R E N H O S S F E L D
F E L I P E B R A G A
President MCCA Advisory Practice
Assistant Counsel Program Manager
Vice President of Strategy amp Business Solutions
For sponsorship opportunities visit wwwmccacomevents for more detailsor contact sponsorshipmccacom
MCCA Staff
T I E A R A J O N E S
Associate Web Developer Digital Media Designer
S A B I N A G I L I O L I
Marketing Strategist amp Community Development
Manager
1 6
6 0 0 P M - 7 0 0 P M V I RT UA L N E T W O R K I N G R E C E P T I O N
This panel will discuss what business leaders at all levels can say and do to tackle these issues that impact on their organizations Wersquoll discuss the impact of recent events on employees of color What we can do to be authentic allies and drive change And what actions leaders are taking to address systemic racism (internal and external) and build diverse equitable and inclusive organizations for all
ModeratorSamantha Grant ndash Partner Sheppard Mullin Richter amp Hampton LLP
Panelistsbull Ricardo Anzaldua ndash Executive Vice President amp General Counsel amp Corporate Secretary Freddie Macbull Damien Atkins ndash Senior Vice President General Counsel amp Secretary The Hershey Companybull Julie Gruber ndash Chief Legal Compliance amp Sustainability Officer amp Corporate Secretary Gap Incbull Craig Silliman ndash Executive Vice President amp Chief Administrative Legal and Public Policy Officer Verizonbull Wanji Walcott ndash Executive Vice President Chief Legal Officer amp General Counsel Discover
Financial Services
Sponsored by
1 7
Pathways Speakers
N A S S I B A B O U - K H A L I L
Chief Legal OfficerNokia
D A M I E N AT K I N S
Senior Vice President General Counsel
amp SecretaryThe Hershey Company
J A C K C H E N
Corporate CounselGoogle LLC
J A M I E D E A N
PartnerWomble Bond Dickinson (US)
LLP
D E N E E N D O N N L E Y
Senior Vice President amp General Counsel
Consolidated Edison Company of New York Inc
E R I C F R I E D M A N
Executive Partner Mergers amp Acquisitions
Skadden Arps Slate Meagher amp Flom LLP
F R A N K D E C O S TA
PartnerFinnegan Henderson Farabow
Garrett amp Dunner LLP
E VA N G E L I N A A L M I R A N T E A R E N A
Vice President Associate General Counsel
Intel Corporation
C Y N T H I A D O W
D A R R E L L G AY
Head of Global Legal Regulatory
amp Compliance PracticeRussell Reynolds Associates
PartnerArent Fox LLP
S A M A N T H A G R A N T
PartnerSheppard Mullin
Richter amp Hampton LLP
M I C H E L L E B A N K S
Senior AdvisorBarkerGilmore
K A R E E M D A L E
Director amp Senior CounselDiscover Financial Services
J A C Q U E L I N E D AV I S
Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel -
Commericial Legal GroupVMware Inc
S H E I L A D E N T O N
Senior Vice President amp General Counsel
Legal Government Affairsamp Public Policy
Boehringer Ingelheim USA Corporation
R I C A R D O A N Z A L D U A
Executive Vice President General Counsel
amp Corporate SecretaryFreddie Mac
PAT R I C K D U K E S
Associate Vice President Commercial Claims Legal
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
A S C O T T B O L D E N
Managing Partner Reed Smith LLP - Washington DCReed Smith LLP
W I L L I E H E R N A N D E Z
DirectorFacebook Inc
T E R E S A H U T S O N
Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel
HR Legal Microsoft Corporation
J U L I E G R U B E R
Chief Legal Compliance amp Sustainability Officer amp
Corporate SecretaryGap Inc
1 8
S E T H K R A U S S
Chief Legal Officer Endeavor
S A N D R A L E U N G
Executive Vice President amp General Counsel
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
J A M I W I N T Z M C K E O N
Firm ChairMorgan Lewis amp Bockius LLP
P H O N G N G U Y E N
T O M R O B E R T S O N
E L L I S E N T U R N E R
CounselState Farm Insurance
Corporate Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel
Microsoft Corporation
PartnerKirkland amp Ellis LLP
S T E V E M C M A N U S
Senior Vice President amp General Counsel
State Farm Insurance
Y V E S N G U Y E N
Corporate Counsel Global Labor amp Employment
Salesforce
T I N A S H AY PA I K E D AY
Global Head of DampI Advisory Services
Russell Reynolds Associates
C R A I G S I L L I M A N
Executive Vice President amp Chief Administrative
Legal and Public Policy OfficerVerizon
WA N J I WA L C O T T
Executive Vice President Chief Legal Officer amp General Counsel
Discover Financial Services
L ATA N YA L A N G L E Y
Vice President amp General Counsel Emerging Markets amp
Group Supply ChainBIC International
L I N D A L U
Senior Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel
TransUnion
C AT H E R I N E M C G R E G O R
CEOCatherine McGregor Research
A L E X I S M E N D O Z A
Vice President Nokia Software General Counsel amp Head of Customer Operations
Legal for the AmericasNokia Corporation
T H O M A S K I M
Chief Legal Officer amp Company Secretary
Thomson Reuters
S O P H I A P I L I O U R A S
President MCCA Advisory Practice
MCCA
D E V S TA H L K O P F
Corporate Vice President General Counsel
Microsoft Corporation
K W H I T N E R
Partner amp Co-Chair of the Diversity CouncilPaul Hastings LLP
D E N I S E Z A M O R E
Senior Associate General CounselUnitedHealthcare
K R I S T I N A L A U N E Y
PartnerSeyfarth Shaw LLP
L A U R A M A E C H T L E N
Partner Member Executive Committee Department
Chair Labor amp EmploymentSeyfarth Shaw LLP
J A N E S O N
Director LegalBarclays
1 9
Filing for CLE
All of the panel sessions on Day 2 of Pathways are approved for CLE credit in the states listed below These sessions will be hosted in live Zoom webinars during which there will be a polling question intended to confirm your attendance and participation in the given session You must reply to this poll in order to receive CLE credit for each session
HOWWHEN WILL I RECEIVE MY CLE CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE
Within one week of the Creating Pathways to Diversity Virtual Conference all attendees who requested CLE credit will receive an email with subject line ldquoCLE Credit for MCCA Creating Pathways to Diversity Virtual Conferencerdquo from ABA MCLE (mcleamericanbarorg)
Please click on the link provided within the email and complete the form to request your CLE credit Your certificate of attendance will be emailed directly to you
THE PATHWAYS VIRTUAL CONFERENCE IS AVAILABLE FOR CLE CREDIT IN THE FOLLOWING STATES
In Hawaii and New Jersey we rely on their reciprocity policies pursuant to which our programs are deemed accredited once they are approved in the various reciprocity states where we apply such as California Illinois New York Pennsylvania and Texas
A NOTE ABOUT MCLE CREDIT
The content on this page is for informational and educational purposes only Each state has its own rules and regulations indicating what qualifies for CLE credit Certain programs subjects and formats may not receive credit in some states and there may be specific rules regarding who may earn credit or the maximum number of credit hours that may be earned with specific formats Please contact your state MCLE regulatory entity for specific questions about your MCLE rules
AlabamaAlaskaArizona
ArkansasCaliforniaColorado
ConnecticutGeorgia
HawaiiIllinoisIndiana
MinnesotaMississippiMissouriNevada
New Hampshire
New JerseyNew Mexico
New YorkNorth CarolinaNorth Dakota
OhioOklahomaOregon
PennsylvaniaTennessee
TexasUtah
VermontWashingtonWest Virginia
Wisconsin
SPONSORED BY
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MCCAPaul Hastings Case Study Series
Thanks to the vision and leadership of Paul Hastings MCCA partnered with Paul Hastings its clients and our corporate members to closely examine how corporations and its leaders are changing culture in their organizations We examined three different industries across the country pharmaceuticals technology and finance and are proud to present three case studies on creating an inclusive culture in legal teams
To read more about these Case Studies please click here
2 1
M I C H E A L B I N N S
PartnerParker Poe
C O N WAY E K P O
Executive DirectorMorgan Stanley
S O N N Y H AY N E S
PartnerWomble Bond Dickinson
(US) LLP
D A N I E L L E C O L E M A N
Senior Litigation CounselVMware Inc
S U S A N G A R C I A
Associate General CounselThomson Reuters
M J A N I N E J J I N G O
PartnerSkadden Arps Slate Meagher
amp Flom LLP
T E R R Y J O H N S O N
PartnerMorgan Lewis amp
Bockius LLP
A L E S H A D O M I N I Q U E
PartnerMitchell Silberberg amp
Knupp LLP
C H R I S T I N E H A R D Y
Deputy General Counsel amp Information
Governance CounselNorfolk Southern
Corporation
Rising Stars Award 2020
MCCArsquos Annual List of Rising Stars displays the bright future for the profession which is filled with exceptional individuals of incredible potential With backgrounds as diverse as their practice areas MCCArsquos Rising Stars share a love of the law a pursuit of excellence and a compassion for those in need The Rising Stars show a dedication to giving back to their community while mastering the art of balancing work with lives that include being expert speakers authors volunteers and leaders in their industry
LEARN MORE ABOUT MCCArsquoS 2020 RISING STARS
J E S S E N E VA R E Z
PartnerGoodwin Procter LLP
(ldquoGoodwinrdquo)
S M I TA R A J M O H A N
Product CounselApple
E LY J U A R E Z P E N N A N T
Senior CounselSpotify Inc
Sponsored Spotlight Videos - Watch on October 27
2 2
M AYA YA M A Z A K I
PartnerDavis Wright Tremaine LLP
M A R I A R S A L C E D O
PartnerShook Hardy amp Bacon
LLP
T I F FA N Y J S M I T H
PartnerWilmer Cutler Picking
Hale and Dorr LLP
B O N N I E W O L F
Associate Vice President Litigation Employment
DepartmentNationwide Insurance
V O L H A S A M A S I U K
Senior Privacy CounselAutodesk Inc
C A S I YA T H A N I E L
AttorneyMicrosoft Corporation
C E C I L I A S A N A B R I A
PartnerFinnegan Henderson
Farabow Garrett amp Dunner LLP
B E R N A R D W I L L I A M S J R
Director Global Head of Anti-Money Laundering
Governance and Compliance Training
eBay
2 3
S H A R I K L E V E N S
PartnerDentons
E L L I S E N T U R N E R
PartnerKirkland amp Ellis LLP
A L E X A N D R E R E N E
Partner Co-Chair Litigation amp Enforcement Practice Group
Ropes amp Gray LLP
L A U R A M A E C H T L E N
Partner Member Executive Committee Department Chair
Labor amp EmploymentSeyfarth Shaw LLP
B R E N D A N G U T I E R R E Z M C D O N N E L L
PartnerKampL Gates LLP
P H I L C H A
PartnerDuane Morris LLP
B R YA N B R A N T L E Y
Partner Co-Leader Transportation Industry Team
McGuireWoods LLP
S H E R R E S E S M I T H
Partner Vice Chair Data Privacy amp Cybersecurity
Paul Hastings LLP
W I L L C H U C H AWAT
Partner Team Lead of Mergers amp
Acquisitions PracticeSheppard Mullin Richter amp
Hampton LLP
R O N A L D M A C H E N
Partner Co-Chair of White Collar Defense and Investigations
PracticeWilmerHale
K O B I B R I N S O N
PartnerWinston amp Strawn LLP
Rainmakers Award 2020
MCCA is proud to recognize exceptional diverse attorneys whorsquove been selected as 2020 Rainmakers in recognition of their business acumen passion and dedication to proactive client development MCCA congratulates the 2020 Rainmakers and celebrates the diversity of their race and ethnicities gender sexual orientation and generational differences as well as the diversity in their practice areas and career paths The 2020 Rainmakers were selected from an exceptional group of prominent attorneys who have a proven record over the course of several years of compiling books of business exceeding $5 million annually and who have contributed significantly to their communities
LEARN MORE ABOUT MCCArsquoS 2020 RAINMAKERS
Sponsored Spotlight Videos - Watch on October 27
2 4
Paula L Ettelbrick Award 2020MCCA created the Paula L Ettelbrick Award to celebrate unparalleled achievement by an individual or an organization in advancing lesbian gay bisexual and transgender attorneys The award is named for the late Paula L Ettelbrick whose quarter-century of work of organizations like Lambda Legal Defense and National Gay and Lesbian Task Force and the International Lesbian and Gay Human Rights Commission assisted thousands of individuals Her career as an educator and mentor at institutions like New York University Columbia University and the University of Michigan helped transform the national discussion regarding equality
Michelle is the Head of Labor Relations Americas at LSG Sky Chefs Inc headquartered in Irving TX She is a results-oriented executive with experience managing developing and coaching managers in employee and labor law and labor relations matters Michellersquos deep knowledge and experience in the airline railroad and catering industries along with her keen intelligence intuition and compassion enable complex matrixed organizations to embrace difficult challenges and necessary changes Having spent nearly two decades as a senior labor lawyer at a Fortune 500 company as an openly queer woman of color Michelle understands the core values of authenticity accountability and belonging with the emotional intelligence to determine when to use a
M I C H E L L E P E A K
Head of Labor Relations Americas
LSG Sky Chefs Inc
scalpel and when to use a sledgehammerPrior to becoming a labor relations lawyer Michelle served five years as a prosecutor in Omaha Nebraska a place she still considers home In this role Michelle prosecuted cases in the Juvenile Courts and the Special Victims Unit ranging from simple neglect of a child to First Degree Sexual Assault
Michelle serves as a leader in several roles at work and in the community while also frequently speaking on legal diversity and community issues As a corporate executive she has been widely recognized for her efforts including Top 100 Women of Influence by Diversity MBA Magazine Dallas Top 50 Women in Law by the National Diversity Council Corporate Counsel of the Year by Texas State Bar Office of Minority Affairs Top 100 Emerging Leaders under 50 by Diversity MBA Corporate Counsel of the Year amp Champion of Diversity by DCEO and Association of Corporate Counsel ndash DFW Chapter
Raised in humble beginnings Michelle beat the odds stacked against her with the same resilience she faces in todayrsquos business environments and continues the fight toward diversity equity and inclusion in law and in life Michelle is not just talking
about the importance of DEI she has spent decades serving on corporate and community committees and non-profit boards including Lambda Legal National Board Girls Inc of Metropolitan Dallas Corporate Counsel Women of Color Advisory Committee Minority Corporate Counsel Association Advisory Committee Texas Minority Counsel Program Committee and Association of Corporate Counsel ndash DFW
Michelle received her undergraduate degree in History and Criminal Justice at Mount Marty University Yankton South Dakota and her JD from Creighton University School of Law Omaha Nebraska She lives in Grand Prairie Texas with her wife Lauren and three children When not involved in community service amp advocacy she enjoys little league sports traveling and most recently meditation Her most endearing personal charitable outreach involves a 17-year annual Christmas drive which she organizes collects and delivers toys personally to children of families living in low-cost motels True to Michellersquos preference to shun the limelight she convinces a longtime friend to play Santa while Michelle herself dons elfin attire as Santarsquos helper
2 5
Law Firm Honoree
Corporate Legal Department Honoree
George B Vashon Innovator Award 2020
The award is presented to smaller companies (not in the Fortune 1000) andor law firms (less than 500 attorneys) that have led the way with innovative best practices to assist diverse attorneys It is named for scholar abolitionist and lawyer George B Vashon who was the first licensed African American attorney in New York State (1848) and one of the first admitted to practice before the US Supreme Court (1867)
2 6
Equity Track Program
The MCCA developed the Equity Track Program (ldquoEquity Trackrdquo or ldquoProgramrdquo) in 2016 to address the lack of diversity within the equity partnership levels at majority-owned law firms as reported by our Law Firm Diversity Survey After its initial launch MCCA received feedback and paused to redesign a more comprehensive Equity Track Program
We relaunched the Program in 2019 to address the continuing lack of diversity at the highest partnership levels in our largest law firms in the US The Equity Track is a twelve-month program and we selected ten diverse income partners at major law firms The Program is designed to achieve three goals identify develop and promote diverse partners to achieve and maintain equity status within their firms
S O N N Y H AY N E S TA M A R O N H O U S T O N
C Y N D I E C H A N G E S T E L A D I A Z
2019-2020 Participants
J U A N A R T E A G A
L E W I S G O S S I I
2 7
A M A N D E E P S I D H U T I F FA N Y S M I T HK A R E N J O R D A N
G E O F F R E Y Y O U N G
2 8
Sources of Success Program
The Sources of Success Program (the ldquoProgramrdquo) is a twelve-month professional development program tailored for mid-career women and diverse attorneys from corporate legal departments and law firms The focus is on identifying successful career strategies and allowing attorneys to develop leadership and management skills as well as an opportunity for attorneys to find the right mentor to guide their career advancement
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Your law firm or legal department must be an MCCA member In-house Counsel three or more reporting levels from general counsel Law firm attorneys must be an associate with a minimum of five yearsrsquo experience Diverse attorneys are encouraged to apply
C H A R L E N E J O N E S
Director amp Associate General Counsel
C O U R T N E Y C A N N O N
Counsel ndash Legal Affairs Entertainment and
Lifestyle Group
M ATA R D I O U F
Associate Attorney
D AV I S K I M
Senior Counsel
J O H N T D AV I S
Associate Patent Attorney
D E N D R I C K G A M B L E
Senior Vice President amp Assistant General Counsel
P U N E E T A R O R A
Senior Counsel Employee Benefits amp
Executive Compensation
M O N I Q U E D E L B R I D G E
Vice President amp Associate General Counsel
N I K K I H A S S E L B A R T H
Associate
2 9
C O R Y PAT T E R S O N
Of Counsel
L U A N A M E N D E S
Senior Corporate Counsel
A LVA R O P E R A LTA
Associate
S H AY N E O rsquo R E I L LY
Associate General Counsel IP Litigation
J E R M A I N E M C P H E R S O N
Vice PresidentSenior Counsel
A M I T PA R E K H
Corporate amp Securities Associate
N AT H A L I E L E N G O C
Senior Corporate Counsel ndash Global Labor amp Employment
O L I V E N E M A K E R S O N
Associate Corporate Counsel
A A R O N K L E V E N
Counsel
3 0
L E S L I E S T E V E N S
S O N I A VA L D E Z
Privacy amp Compliance Counsel and Data Protection Officer
Senior Counsel
D A N I E L L E T H O M P S O N
Associate
J O N E L L E S A U N D E R S
A N J U M U N WA L A
Associate Attorney
Counsel
S U N U P I L L A I
Associate
E M M A S A L U S T R O
Assistant General Counsel
M I C H E L L E P H A M
Counsel
3 1
Thank You to Our
S T R AT E G I C M E M B E R S
PA RT N E R M E M B E R S
3 2
Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors
C H A M P I O N
T R A I L B L A Z E R S
I N N OVATO R S
P I O N E E R S
3 3
C ATA LY S T S
Allstate
Norfolk Southern Corporation
In-House Focus
Axinn Veltrop amp Harkrider LLP
Duane Morris LLP
KampL Gates LLP
American Arbitration Association
3 4
S O P H I A P I L I O U R A S
L A U R E N H O S S F E L D
F E L I P E B R A G A
President MCCA Advisory Practice
Assistant Counsel Program Manager
Vice President of Strategy amp Business Solutions
For sponsorship opportunities visit wwwmccacomevents for more detailsor contact sponsorshipmccacom
MCCA Staff
T I E A R A J O N E S
Associate Web Developer Digital Media Designer
S A B I N A G I L I O L I
Marketing Strategist amp Community Development
Manager
1 7
Pathways Speakers
N A S S I B A B O U - K H A L I L
Chief Legal OfficerNokia
D A M I E N AT K I N S
Senior Vice President General Counsel
amp SecretaryThe Hershey Company
J A C K C H E N
Corporate CounselGoogle LLC
J A M I E D E A N
PartnerWomble Bond Dickinson (US)
LLP
D E N E E N D O N N L E Y
Senior Vice President amp General Counsel
Consolidated Edison Company of New York Inc
E R I C F R I E D M A N
Executive Partner Mergers amp Acquisitions
Skadden Arps Slate Meagher amp Flom LLP
F R A N K D E C O S TA
PartnerFinnegan Henderson Farabow
Garrett amp Dunner LLP
E VA N G E L I N A A L M I R A N T E A R E N A
Vice President Associate General Counsel
Intel Corporation
C Y N T H I A D O W
D A R R E L L G AY
Head of Global Legal Regulatory
amp Compliance PracticeRussell Reynolds Associates
PartnerArent Fox LLP
S A M A N T H A G R A N T
PartnerSheppard Mullin
Richter amp Hampton LLP
M I C H E L L E B A N K S
Senior AdvisorBarkerGilmore
K A R E E M D A L E
Director amp Senior CounselDiscover Financial Services
J A C Q U E L I N E D AV I S
Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel -
Commericial Legal GroupVMware Inc
S H E I L A D E N T O N
Senior Vice President amp General Counsel
Legal Government Affairsamp Public Policy
Boehringer Ingelheim USA Corporation
R I C A R D O A N Z A L D U A
Executive Vice President General Counsel
amp Corporate SecretaryFreddie Mac
PAT R I C K D U K E S
Associate Vice President Commercial Claims Legal
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
A S C O T T B O L D E N
Managing Partner Reed Smith LLP - Washington DCReed Smith LLP
W I L L I E H E R N A N D E Z
DirectorFacebook Inc
T E R E S A H U T S O N
Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel
HR Legal Microsoft Corporation
J U L I E G R U B E R
Chief Legal Compliance amp Sustainability Officer amp
Corporate SecretaryGap Inc
1 8
S E T H K R A U S S
Chief Legal Officer Endeavor
S A N D R A L E U N G
Executive Vice President amp General Counsel
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
J A M I W I N T Z M C K E O N
Firm ChairMorgan Lewis amp Bockius LLP
P H O N G N G U Y E N
T O M R O B E R T S O N
E L L I S E N T U R N E R
CounselState Farm Insurance
Corporate Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel
Microsoft Corporation
PartnerKirkland amp Ellis LLP
S T E V E M C M A N U S
Senior Vice President amp General Counsel
State Farm Insurance
Y V E S N G U Y E N
Corporate Counsel Global Labor amp Employment
Salesforce
T I N A S H AY PA I K E D AY
Global Head of DampI Advisory Services
Russell Reynolds Associates
C R A I G S I L L I M A N
Executive Vice President amp Chief Administrative
Legal and Public Policy OfficerVerizon
WA N J I WA L C O T T
Executive Vice President Chief Legal Officer amp General Counsel
Discover Financial Services
L ATA N YA L A N G L E Y
Vice President amp General Counsel Emerging Markets amp
Group Supply ChainBIC International
L I N D A L U
Senior Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel
TransUnion
C AT H E R I N E M C G R E G O R
CEOCatherine McGregor Research
A L E X I S M E N D O Z A
Vice President Nokia Software General Counsel amp Head of Customer Operations
Legal for the AmericasNokia Corporation
T H O M A S K I M
Chief Legal Officer amp Company Secretary
Thomson Reuters
S O P H I A P I L I O U R A S
President MCCA Advisory Practice
MCCA
D E V S TA H L K O P F
Corporate Vice President General Counsel
Microsoft Corporation
K W H I T N E R
Partner amp Co-Chair of the Diversity CouncilPaul Hastings LLP
D E N I S E Z A M O R E
Senior Associate General CounselUnitedHealthcare
K R I S T I N A L A U N E Y
PartnerSeyfarth Shaw LLP
L A U R A M A E C H T L E N
Partner Member Executive Committee Department
Chair Labor amp EmploymentSeyfarth Shaw LLP
J A N E S O N
Director LegalBarclays
1 9
Filing for CLE
All of the panel sessions on Day 2 of Pathways are approved for CLE credit in the states listed below These sessions will be hosted in live Zoom webinars during which there will be a polling question intended to confirm your attendance and participation in the given session You must reply to this poll in order to receive CLE credit for each session
HOWWHEN WILL I RECEIVE MY CLE CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE
Within one week of the Creating Pathways to Diversity Virtual Conference all attendees who requested CLE credit will receive an email with subject line ldquoCLE Credit for MCCA Creating Pathways to Diversity Virtual Conferencerdquo from ABA MCLE (mcleamericanbarorg)
Please click on the link provided within the email and complete the form to request your CLE credit Your certificate of attendance will be emailed directly to you
THE PATHWAYS VIRTUAL CONFERENCE IS AVAILABLE FOR CLE CREDIT IN THE FOLLOWING STATES
In Hawaii and New Jersey we rely on their reciprocity policies pursuant to which our programs are deemed accredited once they are approved in the various reciprocity states where we apply such as California Illinois New York Pennsylvania and Texas
A NOTE ABOUT MCLE CREDIT
The content on this page is for informational and educational purposes only Each state has its own rules and regulations indicating what qualifies for CLE credit Certain programs subjects and formats may not receive credit in some states and there may be specific rules regarding who may earn credit or the maximum number of credit hours that may be earned with specific formats Please contact your state MCLE regulatory entity for specific questions about your MCLE rules
AlabamaAlaskaArizona
ArkansasCaliforniaColorado
ConnecticutGeorgia
HawaiiIllinoisIndiana
MinnesotaMississippiMissouriNevada
New Hampshire
New JerseyNew Mexico
New YorkNorth CarolinaNorth Dakota
OhioOklahomaOregon
PennsylvaniaTennessee
TexasUtah
VermontWashingtonWest Virginia
Wisconsin
SPONSORED BY
2 0
MCCAPaul Hastings Case Study Series
Thanks to the vision and leadership of Paul Hastings MCCA partnered with Paul Hastings its clients and our corporate members to closely examine how corporations and its leaders are changing culture in their organizations We examined three different industries across the country pharmaceuticals technology and finance and are proud to present three case studies on creating an inclusive culture in legal teams
To read more about these Case Studies please click here
2 1
M I C H E A L B I N N S
PartnerParker Poe
C O N WAY E K P O
Executive DirectorMorgan Stanley
S O N N Y H AY N E S
PartnerWomble Bond Dickinson
(US) LLP
D A N I E L L E C O L E M A N
Senior Litigation CounselVMware Inc
S U S A N G A R C I A
Associate General CounselThomson Reuters
M J A N I N E J J I N G O
PartnerSkadden Arps Slate Meagher
amp Flom LLP
T E R R Y J O H N S O N
PartnerMorgan Lewis amp
Bockius LLP
A L E S H A D O M I N I Q U E
PartnerMitchell Silberberg amp
Knupp LLP
C H R I S T I N E H A R D Y
Deputy General Counsel amp Information
Governance CounselNorfolk Southern
Corporation
Rising Stars Award 2020
MCCArsquos Annual List of Rising Stars displays the bright future for the profession which is filled with exceptional individuals of incredible potential With backgrounds as diverse as their practice areas MCCArsquos Rising Stars share a love of the law a pursuit of excellence and a compassion for those in need The Rising Stars show a dedication to giving back to their community while mastering the art of balancing work with lives that include being expert speakers authors volunteers and leaders in their industry
LEARN MORE ABOUT MCCArsquoS 2020 RISING STARS
J E S S E N E VA R E Z
PartnerGoodwin Procter LLP
(ldquoGoodwinrdquo)
S M I TA R A J M O H A N
Product CounselApple
E LY J U A R E Z P E N N A N T
Senior CounselSpotify Inc
Sponsored Spotlight Videos - Watch on October 27
2 2
M AYA YA M A Z A K I
PartnerDavis Wright Tremaine LLP
M A R I A R S A L C E D O
PartnerShook Hardy amp Bacon
LLP
T I F FA N Y J S M I T H
PartnerWilmer Cutler Picking
Hale and Dorr LLP
B O N N I E W O L F
Associate Vice President Litigation Employment
DepartmentNationwide Insurance
V O L H A S A M A S I U K
Senior Privacy CounselAutodesk Inc
C A S I YA T H A N I E L
AttorneyMicrosoft Corporation
C E C I L I A S A N A B R I A
PartnerFinnegan Henderson
Farabow Garrett amp Dunner LLP
B E R N A R D W I L L I A M S J R
Director Global Head of Anti-Money Laundering
Governance and Compliance Training
eBay
2 3
S H A R I K L E V E N S
PartnerDentons
E L L I S E N T U R N E R
PartnerKirkland amp Ellis LLP
A L E X A N D R E R E N E
Partner Co-Chair Litigation amp Enforcement Practice Group
Ropes amp Gray LLP
L A U R A M A E C H T L E N
Partner Member Executive Committee Department Chair
Labor amp EmploymentSeyfarth Shaw LLP
B R E N D A N G U T I E R R E Z M C D O N N E L L
PartnerKampL Gates LLP
P H I L C H A
PartnerDuane Morris LLP
B R YA N B R A N T L E Y
Partner Co-Leader Transportation Industry Team
McGuireWoods LLP
S H E R R E S E S M I T H
Partner Vice Chair Data Privacy amp Cybersecurity
Paul Hastings LLP
W I L L C H U C H AWAT
Partner Team Lead of Mergers amp
Acquisitions PracticeSheppard Mullin Richter amp
Hampton LLP
R O N A L D M A C H E N
Partner Co-Chair of White Collar Defense and Investigations
PracticeWilmerHale
K O B I B R I N S O N
PartnerWinston amp Strawn LLP
Rainmakers Award 2020
MCCA is proud to recognize exceptional diverse attorneys whorsquove been selected as 2020 Rainmakers in recognition of their business acumen passion and dedication to proactive client development MCCA congratulates the 2020 Rainmakers and celebrates the diversity of their race and ethnicities gender sexual orientation and generational differences as well as the diversity in their practice areas and career paths The 2020 Rainmakers were selected from an exceptional group of prominent attorneys who have a proven record over the course of several years of compiling books of business exceeding $5 million annually and who have contributed significantly to their communities
LEARN MORE ABOUT MCCArsquoS 2020 RAINMAKERS
Sponsored Spotlight Videos - Watch on October 27
2 4
Paula L Ettelbrick Award 2020MCCA created the Paula L Ettelbrick Award to celebrate unparalleled achievement by an individual or an organization in advancing lesbian gay bisexual and transgender attorneys The award is named for the late Paula L Ettelbrick whose quarter-century of work of organizations like Lambda Legal Defense and National Gay and Lesbian Task Force and the International Lesbian and Gay Human Rights Commission assisted thousands of individuals Her career as an educator and mentor at institutions like New York University Columbia University and the University of Michigan helped transform the national discussion regarding equality
Michelle is the Head of Labor Relations Americas at LSG Sky Chefs Inc headquartered in Irving TX She is a results-oriented executive with experience managing developing and coaching managers in employee and labor law and labor relations matters Michellersquos deep knowledge and experience in the airline railroad and catering industries along with her keen intelligence intuition and compassion enable complex matrixed organizations to embrace difficult challenges and necessary changes Having spent nearly two decades as a senior labor lawyer at a Fortune 500 company as an openly queer woman of color Michelle understands the core values of authenticity accountability and belonging with the emotional intelligence to determine when to use a
M I C H E L L E P E A K
Head of Labor Relations Americas
LSG Sky Chefs Inc
scalpel and when to use a sledgehammerPrior to becoming a labor relations lawyer Michelle served five years as a prosecutor in Omaha Nebraska a place she still considers home In this role Michelle prosecuted cases in the Juvenile Courts and the Special Victims Unit ranging from simple neglect of a child to First Degree Sexual Assault
Michelle serves as a leader in several roles at work and in the community while also frequently speaking on legal diversity and community issues As a corporate executive she has been widely recognized for her efforts including Top 100 Women of Influence by Diversity MBA Magazine Dallas Top 50 Women in Law by the National Diversity Council Corporate Counsel of the Year by Texas State Bar Office of Minority Affairs Top 100 Emerging Leaders under 50 by Diversity MBA Corporate Counsel of the Year amp Champion of Diversity by DCEO and Association of Corporate Counsel ndash DFW Chapter
Raised in humble beginnings Michelle beat the odds stacked against her with the same resilience she faces in todayrsquos business environments and continues the fight toward diversity equity and inclusion in law and in life Michelle is not just talking
about the importance of DEI she has spent decades serving on corporate and community committees and non-profit boards including Lambda Legal National Board Girls Inc of Metropolitan Dallas Corporate Counsel Women of Color Advisory Committee Minority Corporate Counsel Association Advisory Committee Texas Minority Counsel Program Committee and Association of Corporate Counsel ndash DFW
Michelle received her undergraduate degree in History and Criminal Justice at Mount Marty University Yankton South Dakota and her JD from Creighton University School of Law Omaha Nebraska She lives in Grand Prairie Texas with her wife Lauren and three children When not involved in community service amp advocacy she enjoys little league sports traveling and most recently meditation Her most endearing personal charitable outreach involves a 17-year annual Christmas drive which she organizes collects and delivers toys personally to children of families living in low-cost motels True to Michellersquos preference to shun the limelight she convinces a longtime friend to play Santa while Michelle herself dons elfin attire as Santarsquos helper
2 5
Law Firm Honoree
Corporate Legal Department Honoree
George B Vashon Innovator Award 2020
The award is presented to smaller companies (not in the Fortune 1000) andor law firms (less than 500 attorneys) that have led the way with innovative best practices to assist diverse attorneys It is named for scholar abolitionist and lawyer George B Vashon who was the first licensed African American attorney in New York State (1848) and one of the first admitted to practice before the US Supreme Court (1867)
2 6
Equity Track Program
The MCCA developed the Equity Track Program (ldquoEquity Trackrdquo or ldquoProgramrdquo) in 2016 to address the lack of diversity within the equity partnership levels at majority-owned law firms as reported by our Law Firm Diversity Survey After its initial launch MCCA received feedback and paused to redesign a more comprehensive Equity Track Program
We relaunched the Program in 2019 to address the continuing lack of diversity at the highest partnership levels in our largest law firms in the US The Equity Track is a twelve-month program and we selected ten diverse income partners at major law firms The Program is designed to achieve three goals identify develop and promote diverse partners to achieve and maintain equity status within their firms
S O N N Y H AY N E S TA M A R O N H O U S T O N
C Y N D I E C H A N G E S T E L A D I A Z
2019-2020 Participants
J U A N A R T E A G A
L E W I S G O S S I I
2 7
A M A N D E E P S I D H U T I F FA N Y S M I T HK A R E N J O R D A N
G E O F F R E Y Y O U N G
2 8
Sources of Success Program
The Sources of Success Program (the ldquoProgramrdquo) is a twelve-month professional development program tailored for mid-career women and diverse attorneys from corporate legal departments and law firms The focus is on identifying successful career strategies and allowing attorneys to develop leadership and management skills as well as an opportunity for attorneys to find the right mentor to guide their career advancement
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Your law firm or legal department must be an MCCA member In-house Counsel three or more reporting levels from general counsel Law firm attorneys must be an associate with a minimum of five yearsrsquo experience Diverse attorneys are encouraged to apply
C H A R L E N E J O N E S
Director amp Associate General Counsel
C O U R T N E Y C A N N O N
Counsel ndash Legal Affairs Entertainment and
Lifestyle Group
M ATA R D I O U F
Associate Attorney
D AV I S K I M
Senior Counsel
J O H N T D AV I S
Associate Patent Attorney
D E N D R I C K G A M B L E
Senior Vice President amp Assistant General Counsel
P U N E E T A R O R A
Senior Counsel Employee Benefits amp
Executive Compensation
M O N I Q U E D E L B R I D G E
Vice President amp Associate General Counsel
N I K K I H A S S E L B A R T H
Associate
2 9
C O R Y PAT T E R S O N
Of Counsel
L U A N A M E N D E S
Senior Corporate Counsel
A LVA R O P E R A LTA
Associate
S H AY N E O rsquo R E I L LY
Associate General Counsel IP Litigation
J E R M A I N E M C P H E R S O N
Vice PresidentSenior Counsel
A M I T PA R E K H
Corporate amp Securities Associate
N AT H A L I E L E N G O C
Senior Corporate Counsel ndash Global Labor amp Employment
O L I V E N E M A K E R S O N
Associate Corporate Counsel
A A R O N K L E V E N
Counsel
3 0
L E S L I E S T E V E N S
S O N I A VA L D E Z
Privacy amp Compliance Counsel and Data Protection Officer
Senior Counsel
D A N I E L L E T H O M P S O N
Associate
J O N E L L E S A U N D E R S
A N J U M U N WA L A
Associate Attorney
Counsel
S U N U P I L L A I
Associate
E M M A S A L U S T R O
Assistant General Counsel
M I C H E L L E P H A M
Counsel
3 1
Thank You to Our
S T R AT E G I C M E M B E R S
PA RT N E R M E M B E R S
3 2
Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors
C H A M P I O N
T R A I L B L A Z E R S
I N N OVATO R S
P I O N E E R S
3 3
C ATA LY S T S
Allstate
Norfolk Southern Corporation
In-House Focus
Axinn Veltrop amp Harkrider LLP
Duane Morris LLP
KampL Gates LLP
American Arbitration Association
3 4
S O P H I A P I L I O U R A S
L A U R E N H O S S F E L D
F E L I P E B R A G A
President MCCA Advisory Practice
Assistant Counsel Program Manager
Vice President of Strategy amp Business Solutions
For sponsorship opportunities visit wwwmccacomevents for more detailsor contact sponsorshipmccacom
MCCA Staff
T I E A R A J O N E S
Associate Web Developer Digital Media Designer
S A B I N A G I L I O L I
Marketing Strategist amp Community Development
Manager
1 8
S E T H K R A U S S
Chief Legal Officer Endeavor
S A N D R A L E U N G
Executive Vice President amp General Counsel
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
J A M I W I N T Z M C K E O N
Firm ChairMorgan Lewis amp Bockius LLP
P H O N G N G U Y E N
T O M R O B E R T S O N
E L L I S E N T U R N E R
CounselState Farm Insurance
Corporate Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel
Microsoft Corporation
PartnerKirkland amp Ellis LLP
S T E V E M C M A N U S
Senior Vice President amp General Counsel
State Farm Insurance
Y V E S N G U Y E N
Corporate Counsel Global Labor amp Employment
Salesforce
T I N A S H AY PA I K E D AY
Global Head of DampI Advisory Services
Russell Reynolds Associates
C R A I G S I L L I M A N
Executive Vice President amp Chief Administrative
Legal and Public Policy OfficerVerizon
WA N J I WA L C O T T
Executive Vice President Chief Legal Officer amp General Counsel
Discover Financial Services
L ATA N YA L A N G L E Y
Vice President amp General Counsel Emerging Markets amp
Group Supply ChainBIC International
L I N D A L U
Senior Vice President amp Deputy General Counsel
TransUnion
C AT H E R I N E M C G R E G O R
CEOCatherine McGregor Research
A L E X I S M E N D O Z A
Vice President Nokia Software General Counsel amp Head of Customer Operations
Legal for the AmericasNokia Corporation
T H O M A S K I M
Chief Legal Officer amp Company Secretary
Thomson Reuters
S O P H I A P I L I O U R A S
President MCCA Advisory Practice
MCCA
D E V S TA H L K O P F
Corporate Vice President General Counsel
Microsoft Corporation
K W H I T N E R
Partner amp Co-Chair of the Diversity CouncilPaul Hastings LLP
D E N I S E Z A M O R E
Senior Associate General CounselUnitedHealthcare
K R I S T I N A L A U N E Y
PartnerSeyfarth Shaw LLP
L A U R A M A E C H T L E N
Partner Member Executive Committee Department
Chair Labor amp EmploymentSeyfarth Shaw LLP
J A N E S O N
Director LegalBarclays
1 9
Filing for CLE
All of the panel sessions on Day 2 of Pathways are approved for CLE credit in the states listed below These sessions will be hosted in live Zoom webinars during which there will be a polling question intended to confirm your attendance and participation in the given session You must reply to this poll in order to receive CLE credit for each session
HOWWHEN WILL I RECEIVE MY CLE CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE
Within one week of the Creating Pathways to Diversity Virtual Conference all attendees who requested CLE credit will receive an email with subject line ldquoCLE Credit for MCCA Creating Pathways to Diversity Virtual Conferencerdquo from ABA MCLE (mcleamericanbarorg)
Please click on the link provided within the email and complete the form to request your CLE credit Your certificate of attendance will be emailed directly to you
THE PATHWAYS VIRTUAL CONFERENCE IS AVAILABLE FOR CLE CREDIT IN THE FOLLOWING STATES
In Hawaii and New Jersey we rely on their reciprocity policies pursuant to which our programs are deemed accredited once they are approved in the various reciprocity states where we apply such as California Illinois New York Pennsylvania and Texas
A NOTE ABOUT MCLE CREDIT
The content on this page is for informational and educational purposes only Each state has its own rules and regulations indicating what qualifies for CLE credit Certain programs subjects and formats may not receive credit in some states and there may be specific rules regarding who may earn credit or the maximum number of credit hours that may be earned with specific formats Please contact your state MCLE regulatory entity for specific questions about your MCLE rules
AlabamaAlaskaArizona
ArkansasCaliforniaColorado
ConnecticutGeorgia
HawaiiIllinoisIndiana
MinnesotaMississippiMissouriNevada
New Hampshire
New JerseyNew Mexico
New YorkNorth CarolinaNorth Dakota
OhioOklahomaOregon
PennsylvaniaTennessee
TexasUtah
VermontWashingtonWest Virginia
Wisconsin
SPONSORED BY
2 0
MCCAPaul Hastings Case Study Series
Thanks to the vision and leadership of Paul Hastings MCCA partnered with Paul Hastings its clients and our corporate members to closely examine how corporations and its leaders are changing culture in their organizations We examined three different industries across the country pharmaceuticals technology and finance and are proud to present three case studies on creating an inclusive culture in legal teams
To read more about these Case Studies please click here
2 1
M I C H E A L B I N N S
PartnerParker Poe
C O N WAY E K P O
Executive DirectorMorgan Stanley
S O N N Y H AY N E S
PartnerWomble Bond Dickinson
(US) LLP
D A N I E L L E C O L E M A N
Senior Litigation CounselVMware Inc
S U S A N G A R C I A
Associate General CounselThomson Reuters
M J A N I N E J J I N G O
PartnerSkadden Arps Slate Meagher
amp Flom LLP
T E R R Y J O H N S O N
PartnerMorgan Lewis amp
Bockius LLP
A L E S H A D O M I N I Q U E
PartnerMitchell Silberberg amp
Knupp LLP
C H R I S T I N E H A R D Y
Deputy General Counsel amp Information
Governance CounselNorfolk Southern
Corporation
Rising Stars Award 2020
MCCArsquos Annual List of Rising Stars displays the bright future for the profession which is filled with exceptional individuals of incredible potential With backgrounds as diverse as their practice areas MCCArsquos Rising Stars share a love of the law a pursuit of excellence and a compassion for those in need The Rising Stars show a dedication to giving back to their community while mastering the art of balancing work with lives that include being expert speakers authors volunteers and leaders in their industry
LEARN MORE ABOUT MCCArsquoS 2020 RISING STARS
J E S S E N E VA R E Z
PartnerGoodwin Procter LLP
(ldquoGoodwinrdquo)
S M I TA R A J M O H A N
Product CounselApple
E LY J U A R E Z P E N N A N T
Senior CounselSpotify Inc
Sponsored Spotlight Videos - Watch on October 27
2 2
M AYA YA M A Z A K I
PartnerDavis Wright Tremaine LLP
M A R I A R S A L C E D O
PartnerShook Hardy amp Bacon
LLP
T I F FA N Y J S M I T H
PartnerWilmer Cutler Picking
Hale and Dorr LLP
B O N N I E W O L F
Associate Vice President Litigation Employment
DepartmentNationwide Insurance
V O L H A S A M A S I U K
Senior Privacy CounselAutodesk Inc
C A S I YA T H A N I E L
AttorneyMicrosoft Corporation
C E C I L I A S A N A B R I A
PartnerFinnegan Henderson
Farabow Garrett amp Dunner LLP
B E R N A R D W I L L I A M S J R
Director Global Head of Anti-Money Laundering
Governance and Compliance Training
eBay
2 3
S H A R I K L E V E N S
PartnerDentons
E L L I S E N T U R N E R
PartnerKirkland amp Ellis LLP
A L E X A N D R E R E N E
Partner Co-Chair Litigation amp Enforcement Practice Group
Ropes amp Gray LLP
L A U R A M A E C H T L E N
Partner Member Executive Committee Department Chair
Labor amp EmploymentSeyfarth Shaw LLP
B R E N D A N G U T I E R R E Z M C D O N N E L L
PartnerKampL Gates LLP
P H I L C H A
PartnerDuane Morris LLP
B R YA N B R A N T L E Y
Partner Co-Leader Transportation Industry Team
McGuireWoods LLP
S H E R R E S E S M I T H
Partner Vice Chair Data Privacy amp Cybersecurity
Paul Hastings LLP
W I L L C H U C H AWAT
Partner Team Lead of Mergers amp
Acquisitions PracticeSheppard Mullin Richter amp
Hampton LLP
R O N A L D M A C H E N
Partner Co-Chair of White Collar Defense and Investigations
PracticeWilmerHale
K O B I B R I N S O N
PartnerWinston amp Strawn LLP
Rainmakers Award 2020
MCCA is proud to recognize exceptional diverse attorneys whorsquove been selected as 2020 Rainmakers in recognition of their business acumen passion and dedication to proactive client development MCCA congratulates the 2020 Rainmakers and celebrates the diversity of their race and ethnicities gender sexual orientation and generational differences as well as the diversity in their practice areas and career paths The 2020 Rainmakers were selected from an exceptional group of prominent attorneys who have a proven record over the course of several years of compiling books of business exceeding $5 million annually and who have contributed significantly to their communities
LEARN MORE ABOUT MCCArsquoS 2020 RAINMAKERS
Sponsored Spotlight Videos - Watch on October 27
2 4
Paula L Ettelbrick Award 2020MCCA created the Paula L Ettelbrick Award to celebrate unparalleled achievement by an individual or an organization in advancing lesbian gay bisexual and transgender attorneys The award is named for the late Paula L Ettelbrick whose quarter-century of work of organizations like Lambda Legal Defense and National Gay and Lesbian Task Force and the International Lesbian and Gay Human Rights Commission assisted thousands of individuals Her career as an educator and mentor at institutions like New York University Columbia University and the University of Michigan helped transform the national discussion regarding equality
Michelle is the Head of Labor Relations Americas at LSG Sky Chefs Inc headquartered in Irving TX She is a results-oriented executive with experience managing developing and coaching managers in employee and labor law and labor relations matters Michellersquos deep knowledge and experience in the airline railroad and catering industries along with her keen intelligence intuition and compassion enable complex matrixed organizations to embrace difficult challenges and necessary changes Having spent nearly two decades as a senior labor lawyer at a Fortune 500 company as an openly queer woman of color Michelle understands the core values of authenticity accountability and belonging with the emotional intelligence to determine when to use a
M I C H E L L E P E A K
Head of Labor Relations Americas
LSG Sky Chefs Inc
scalpel and when to use a sledgehammerPrior to becoming a labor relations lawyer Michelle served five years as a prosecutor in Omaha Nebraska a place she still considers home In this role Michelle prosecuted cases in the Juvenile Courts and the Special Victims Unit ranging from simple neglect of a child to First Degree Sexual Assault
Michelle serves as a leader in several roles at work and in the community while also frequently speaking on legal diversity and community issues As a corporate executive she has been widely recognized for her efforts including Top 100 Women of Influence by Diversity MBA Magazine Dallas Top 50 Women in Law by the National Diversity Council Corporate Counsel of the Year by Texas State Bar Office of Minority Affairs Top 100 Emerging Leaders under 50 by Diversity MBA Corporate Counsel of the Year amp Champion of Diversity by DCEO and Association of Corporate Counsel ndash DFW Chapter
Raised in humble beginnings Michelle beat the odds stacked against her with the same resilience she faces in todayrsquos business environments and continues the fight toward diversity equity and inclusion in law and in life Michelle is not just talking
about the importance of DEI she has spent decades serving on corporate and community committees and non-profit boards including Lambda Legal National Board Girls Inc of Metropolitan Dallas Corporate Counsel Women of Color Advisory Committee Minority Corporate Counsel Association Advisory Committee Texas Minority Counsel Program Committee and Association of Corporate Counsel ndash DFW
Michelle received her undergraduate degree in History and Criminal Justice at Mount Marty University Yankton South Dakota and her JD from Creighton University School of Law Omaha Nebraska She lives in Grand Prairie Texas with her wife Lauren and three children When not involved in community service amp advocacy she enjoys little league sports traveling and most recently meditation Her most endearing personal charitable outreach involves a 17-year annual Christmas drive which she organizes collects and delivers toys personally to children of families living in low-cost motels True to Michellersquos preference to shun the limelight she convinces a longtime friend to play Santa while Michelle herself dons elfin attire as Santarsquos helper
2 5
Law Firm Honoree
Corporate Legal Department Honoree
George B Vashon Innovator Award 2020
The award is presented to smaller companies (not in the Fortune 1000) andor law firms (less than 500 attorneys) that have led the way with innovative best practices to assist diverse attorneys It is named for scholar abolitionist and lawyer George B Vashon who was the first licensed African American attorney in New York State (1848) and one of the first admitted to practice before the US Supreme Court (1867)
2 6
Equity Track Program
The MCCA developed the Equity Track Program (ldquoEquity Trackrdquo or ldquoProgramrdquo) in 2016 to address the lack of diversity within the equity partnership levels at majority-owned law firms as reported by our Law Firm Diversity Survey After its initial launch MCCA received feedback and paused to redesign a more comprehensive Equity Track Program
We relaunched the Program in 2019 to address the continuing lack of diversity at the highest partnership levels in our largest law firms in the US The Equity Track is a twelve-month program and we selected ten diverse income partners at major law firms The Program is designed to achieve three goals identify develop and promote diverse partners to achieve and maintain equity status within their firms
S O N N Y H AY N E S TA M A R O N H O U S T O N
C Y N D I E C H A N G E S T E L A D I A Z
2019-2020 Participants
J U A N A R T E A G A
L E W I S G O S S I I
2 7
A M A N D E E P S I D H U T I F FA N Y S M I T HK A R E N J O R D A N
G E O F F R E Y Y O U N G
2 8
Sources of Success Program
The Sources of Success Program (the ldquoProgramrdquo) is a twelve-month professional development program tailored for mid-career women and diverse attorneys from corporate legal departments and law firms The focus is on identifying successful career strategies and allowing attorneys to develop leadership and management skills as well as an opportunity for attorneys to find the right mentor to guide their career advancement
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Your law firm or legal department must be an MCCA member In-house Counsel three or more reporting levels from general counsel Law firm attorneys must be an associate with a minimum of five yearsrsquo experience Diverse attorneys are encouraged to apply
C H A R L E N E J O N E S
Director amp Associate General Counsel
C O U R T N E Y C A N N O N
Counsel ndash Legal Affairs Entertainment and
Lifestyle Group
M ATA R D I O U F
Associate Attorney
D AV I S K I M
Senior Counsel
J O H N T D AV I S
Associate Patent Attorney
D E N D R I C K G A M B L E
Senior Vice President amp Assistant General Counsel
P U N E E T A R O R A
Senior Counsel Employee Benefits amp
Executive Compensation
M O N I Q U E D E L B R I D G E
Vice President amp Associate General Counsel
N I K K I H A S S E L B A R T H
Associate
2 9
C O R Y PAT T E R S O N
Of Counsel
L U A N A M E N D E S
Senior Corporate Counsel
A LVA R O P E R A LTA
Associate
S H AY N E O rsquo R E I L LY
Associate General Counsel IP Litigation
J E R M A I N E M C P H E R S O N
Vice PresidentSenior Counsel
A M I T PA R E K H
Corporate amp Securities Associate
N AT H A L I E L E N G O C
Senior Corporate Counsel ndash Global Labor amp Employment
O L I V E N E M A K E R S O N
Associate Corporate Counsel
A A R O N K L E V E N
Counsel
3 0
L E S L I E S T E V E N S
S O N I A VA L D E Z
Privacy amp Compliance Counsel and Data Protection Officer
Senior Counsel
D A N I E L L E T H O M P S O N
Associate
J O N E L L E S A U N D E R S
A N J U M U N WA L A
Associate Attorney
Counsel
S U N U P I L L A I
Associate
E M M A S A L U S T R O
Assistant General Counsel
M I C H E L L E P H A M
Counsel
3 1
Thank You to Our
S T R AT E G I C M E M B E R S
PA RT N E R M E M B E R S
3 2
Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors
C H A M P I O N
T R A I L B L A Z E R S
I N N OVATO R S
P I O N E E R S
3 3
C ATA LY S T S
Allstate
Norfolk Southern Corporation
In-House Focus
Axinn Veltrop amp Harkrider LLP
Duane Morris LLP
KampL Gates LLP
American Arbitration Association
3 4
S O P H I A P I L I O U R A S
L A U R E N H O S S F E L D
F E L I P E B R A G A
President MCCA Advisory Practice
Assistant Counsel Program Manager
Vice President of Strategy amp Business Solutions
For sponsorship opportunities visit wwwmccacomevents for more detailsor contact sponsorshipmccacom
MCCA Staff
T I E A R A J O N E S
Associate Web Developer Digital Media Designer
S A B I N A G I L I O L I
Marketing Strategist amp Community Development
Manager
1 9
Filing for CLE
All of the panel sessions on Day 2 of Pathways are approved for CLE credit in the states listed below These sessions will be hosted in live Zoom webinars during which there will be a polling question intended to confirm your attendance and participation in the given session You must reply to this poll in order to receive CLE credit for each session
HOWWHEN WILL I RECEIVE MY CLE CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE
Within one week of the Creating Pathways to Diversity Virtual Conference all attendees who requested CLE credit will receive an email with subject line ldquoCLE Credit for MCCA Creating Pathways to Diversity Virtual Conferencerdquo from ABA MCLE (mcleamericanbarorg)
Please click on the link provided within the email and complete the form to request your CLE credit Your certificate of attendance will be emailed directly to you
THE PATHWAYS VIRTUAL CONFERENCE IS AVAILABLE FOR CLE CREDIT IN THE FOLLOWING STATES
In Hawaii and New Jersey we rely on their reciprocity policies pursuant to which our programs are deemed accredited once they are approved in the various reciprocity states where we apply such as California Illinois New York Pennsylvania and Texas
A NOTE ABOUT MCLE CREDIT
The content on this page is for informational and educational purposes only Each state has its own rules and regulations indicating what qualifies for CLE credit Certain programs subjects and formats may not receive credit in some states and there may be specific rules regarding who may earn credit or the maximum number of credit hours that may be earned with specific formats Please contact your state MCLE regulatory entity for specific questions about your MCLE rules
AlabamaAlaskaArizona
ArkansasCaliforniaColorado
ConnecticutGeorgia
HawaiiIllinoisIndiana
MinnesotaMississippiMissouriNevada
New Hampshire
New JerseyNew Mexico
New YorkNorth CarolinaNorth Dakota
OhioOklahomaOregon
PennsylvaniaTennessee
TexasUtah
VermontWashingtonWest Virginia
Wisconsin
SPONSORED BY
2 0
MCCAPaul Hastings Case Study Series
Thanks to the vision and leadership of Paul Hastings MCCA partnered with Paul Hastings its clients and our corporate members to closely examine how corporations and its leaders are changing culture in their organizations We examined three different industries across the country pharmaceuticals technology and finance and are proud to present three case studies on creating an inclusive culture in legal teams
To read more about these Case Studies please click here
2 1
M I C H E A L B I N N S
PartnerParker Poe
C O N WAY E K P O
Executive DirectorMorgan Stanley
S O N N Y H AY N E S
PartnerWomble Bond Dickinson
(US) LLP
D A N I E L L E C O L E M A N
Senior Litigation CounselVMware Inc
S U S A N G A R C I A
Associate General CounselThomson Reuters
M J A N I N E J J I N G O
PartnerSkadden Arps Slate Meagher
amp Flom LLP
T E R R Y J O H N S O N
PartnerMorgan Lewis amp
Bockius LLP
A L E S H A D O M I N I Q U E
PartnerMitchell Silberberg amp
Knupp LLP
C H R I S T I N E H A R D Y
Deputy General Counsel amp Information
Governance CounselNorfolk Southern
Corporation
Rising Stars Award 2020
MCCArsquos Annual List of Rising Stars displays the bright future for the profession which is filled with exceptional individuals of incredible potential With backgrounds as diverse as their practice areas MCCArsquos Rising Stars share a love of the law a pursuit of excellence and a compassion for those in need The Rising Stars show a dedication to giving back to their community while mastering the art of balancing work with lives that include being expert speakers authors volunteers and leaders in their industry
LEARN MORE ABOUT MCCArsquoS 2020 RISING STARS
J E S S E N E VA R E Z
PartnerGoodwin Procter LLP
(ldquoGoodwinrdquo)
S M I TA R A J M O H A N
Product CounselApple
E LY J U A R E Z P E N N A N T
Senior CounselSpotify Inc
Sponsored Spotlight Videos - Watch on October 27
2 2
M AYA YA M A Z A K I
PartnerDavis Wright Tremaine LLP
M A R I A R S A L C E D O
PartnerShook Hardy amp Bacon
LLP
T I F FA N Y J S M I T H
PartnerWilmer Cutler Picking
Hale and Dorr LLP
B O N N I E W O L F
Associate Vice President Litigation Employment
DepartmentNationwide Insurance
V O L H A S A M A S I U K
Senior Privacy CounselAutodesk Inc
C A S I YA T H A N I E L
AttorneyMicrosoft Corporation
C E C I L I A S A N A B R I A
PartnerFinnegan Henderson
Farabow Garrett amp Dunner LLP
B E R N A R D W I L L I A M S J R
Director Global Head of Anti-Money Laundering
Governance and Compliance Training
eBay
2 3
S H A R I K L E V E N S
PartnerDentons
E L L I S E N T U R N E R
PartnerKirkland amp Ellis LLP
A L E X A N D R E R E N E
Partner Co-Chair Litigation amp Enforcement Practice Group
Ropes amp Gray LLP
L A U R A M A E C H T L E N
Partner Member Executive Committee Department Chair
Labor amp EmploymentSeyfarth Shaw LLP
B R E N D A N G U T I E R R E Z M C D O N N E L L
PartnerKampL Gates LLP
P H I L C H A
PartnerDuane Morris LLP
B R YA N B R A N T L E Y
Partner Co-Leader Transportation Industry Team
McGuireWoods LLP
S H E R R E S E S M I T H
Partner Vice Chair Data Privacy amp Cybersecurity
Paul Hastings LLP
W I L L C H U C H AWAT
Partner Team Lead of Mergers amp
Acquisitions PracticeSheppard Mullin Richter amp
Hampton LLP
R O N A L D M A C H E N
Partner Co-Chair of White Collar Defense and Investigations
PracticeWilmerHale
K O B I B R I N S O N
PartnerWinston amp Strawn LLP
Rainmakers Award 2020
MCCA is proud to recognize exceptional diverse attorneys whorsquove been selected as 2020 Rainmakers in recognition of their business acumen passion and dedication to proactive client development MCCA congratulates the 2020 Rainmakers and celebrates the diversity of their race and ethnicities gender sexual orientation and generational differences as well as the diversity in their practice areas and career paths The 2020 Rainmakers were selected from an exceptional group of prominent attorneys who have a proven record over the course of several years of compiling books of business exceeding $5 million annually and who have contributed significantly to their communities
LEARN MORE ABOUT MCCArsquoS 2020 RAINMAKERS
Sponsored Spotlight Videos - Watch on October 27
2 4
Paula L Ettelbrick Award 2020MCCA created the Paula L Ettelbrick Award to celebrate unparalleled achievement by an individual or an organization in advancing lesbian gay bisexual and transgender attorneys The award is named for the late Paula L Ettelbrick whose quarter-century of work of organizations like Lambda Legal Defense and National Gay and Lesbian Task Force and the International Lesbian and Gay Human Rights Commission assisted thousands of individuals Her career as an educator and mentor at institutions like New York University Columbia University and the University of Michigan helped transform the national discussion regarding equality
Michelle is the Head of Labor Relations Americas at LSG Sky Chefs Inc headquartered in Irving TX She is a results-oriented executive with experience managing developing and coaching managers in employee and labor law and labor relations matters Michellersquos deep knowledge and experience in the airline railroad and catering industries along with her keen intelligence intuition and compassion enable complex matrixed organizations to embrace difficult challenges and necessary changes Having spent nearly two decades as a senior labor lawyer at a Fortune 500 company as an openly queer woman of color Michelle understands the core values of authenticity accountability and belonging with the emotional intelligence to determine when to use a
M I C H E L L E P E A K
Head of Labor Relations Americas
LSG Sky Chefs Inc
scalpel and when to use a sledgehammerPrior to becoming a labor relations lawyer Michelle served five years as a prosecutor in Omaha Nebraska a place she still considers home In this role Michelle prosecuted cases in the Juvenile Courts and the Special Victims Unit ranging from simple neglect of a child to First Degree Sexual Assault
Michelle serves as a leader in several roles at work and in the community while also frequently speaking on legal diversity and community issues As a corporate executive she has been widely recognized for her efforts including Top 100 Women of Influence by Diversity MBA Magazine Dallas Top 50 Women in Law by the National Diversity Council Corporate Counsel of the Year by Texas State Bar Office of Minority Affairs Top 100 Emerging Leaders under 50 by Diversity MBA Corporate Counsel of the Year amp Champion of Diversity by DCEO and Association of Corporate Counsel ndash DFW Chapter
Raised in humble beginnings Michelle beat the odds stacked against her with the same resilience she faces in todayrsquos business environments and continues the fight toward diversity equity and inclusion in law and in life Michelle is not just talking
about the importance of DEI she has spent decades serving on corporate and community committees and non-profit boards including Lambda Legal National Board Girls Inc of Metropolitan Dallas Corporate Counsel Women of Color Advisory Committee Minority Corporate Counsel Association Advisory Committee Texas Minority Counsel Program Committee and Association of Corporate Counsel ndash DFW
Michelle received her undergraduate degree in History and Criminal Justice at Mount Marty University Yankton South Dakota and her JD from Creighton University School of Law Omaha Nebraska She lives in Grand Prairie Texas with her wife Lauren and three children When not involved in community service amp advocacy she enjoys little league sports traveling and most recently meditation Her most endearing personal charitable outreach involves a 17-year annual Christmas drive which she organizes collects and delivers toys personally to children of families living in low-cost motels True to Michellersquos preference to shun the limelight she convinces a longtime friend to play Santa while Michelle herself dons elfin attire as Santarsquos helper
2 5
Law Firm Honoree
Corporate Legal Department Honoree
George B Vashon Innovator Award 2020
The award is presented to smaller companies (not in the Fortune 1000) andor law firms (less than 500 attorneys) that have led the way with innovative best practices to assist diverse attorneys It is named for scholar abolitionist and lawyer George B Vashon who was the first licensed African American attorney in New York State (1848) and one of the first admitted to practice before the US Supreme Court (1867)
2 6
Equity Track Program
The MCCA developed the Equity Track Program (ldquoEquity Trackrdquo or ldquoProgramrdquo) in 2016 to address the lack of diversity within the equity partnership levels at majority-owned law firms as reported by our Law Firm Diversity Survey After its initial launch MCCA received feedback and paused to redesign a more comprehensive Equity Track Program
We relaunched the Program in 2019 to address the continuing lack of diversity at the highest partnership levels in our largest law firms in the US The Equity Track is a twelve-month program and we selected ten diverse income partners at major law firms The Program is designed to achieve three goals identify develop and promote diverse partners to achieve and maintain equity status within their firms
S O N N Y H AY N E S TA M A R O N H O U S T O N
C Y N D I E C H A N G E S T E L A D I A Z
2019-2020 Participants
J U A N A R T E A G A
L E W I S G O S S I I
2 7
A M A N D E E P S I D H U T I F FA N Y S M I T HK A R E N J O R D A N
G E O F F R E Y Y O U N G
2 8
Sources of Success Program
The Sources of Success Program (the ldquoProgramrdquo) is a twelve-month professional development program tailored for mid-career women and diverse attorneys from corporate legal departments and law firms The focus is on identifying successful career strategies and allowing attorneys to develop leadership and management skills as well as an opportunity for attorneys to find the right mentor to guide their career advancement
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Your law firm or legal department must be an MCCA member In-house Counsel three or more reporting levels from general counsel Law firm attorneys must be an associate with a minimum of five yearsrsquo experience Diverse attorneys are encouraged to apply
C H A R L E N E J O N E S
Director amp Associate General Counsel
C O U R T N E Y C A N N O N
Counsel ndash Legal Affairs Entertainment and
Lifestyle Group
M ATA R D I O U F
Associate Attorney
D AV I S K I M
Senior Counsel
J O H N T D AV I S
Associate Patent Attorney
D E N D R I C K G A M B L E
Senior Vice President amp Assistant General Counsel
P U N E E T A R O R A
Senior Counsel Employee Benefits amp
Executive Compensation
M O N I Q U E D E L B R I D G E
Vice President amp Associate General Counsel
N I K K I H A S S E L B A R T H
Associate
2 9
C O R Y PAT T E R S O N
Of Counsel
L U A N A M E N D E S
Senior Corporate Counsel
A LVA R O P E R A LTA
Associate
S H AY N E O rsquo R E I L LY
Associate General Counsel IP Litigation
J E R M A I N E M C P H E R S O N
Vice PresidentSenior Counsel
A M I T PA R E K H
Corporate amp Securities Associate
N AT H A L I E L E N G O C
Senior Corporate Counsel ndash Global Labor amp Employment
O L I V E N E M A K E R S O N
Associate Corporate Counsel
A A R O N K L E V E N
Counsel
3 0
L E S L I E S T E V E N S
S O N I A VA L D E Z
Privacy amp Compliance Counsel and Data Protection Officer
Senior Counsel
D A N I E L L E T H O M P S O N
Associate
J O N E L L E S A U N D E R S
A N J U M U N WA L A
Associate Attorney
Counsel
S U N U P I L L A I
Associate
E M M A S A L U S T R O
Assistant General Counsel
M I C H E L L E P H A M
Counsel
3 1
Thank You to Our
S T R AT E G I C M E M B E R S
PA RT N E R M E M B E R S
3 2
Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors
C H A M P I O N
T R A I L B L A Z E R S
I N N OVATO R S
P I O N E E R S
3 3
C ATA LY S T S
Allstate
Norfolk Southern Corporation
In-House Focus
Axinn Veltrop amp Harkrider LLP
Duane Morris LLP
KampL Gates LLP
American Arbitration Association
3 4
S O P H I A P I L I O U R A S
L A U R E N H O S S F E L D
F E L I P E B R A G A
President MCCA Advisory Practice
Assistant Counsel Program Manager
Vice President of Strategy amp Business Solutions
For sponsorship opportunities visit wwwmccacomevents for more detailsor contact sponsorshipmccacom
MCCA Staff
T I E A R A J O N E S
Associate Web Developer Digital Media Designer
S A B I N A G I L I O L I
Marketing Strategist amp Community Development
Manager
2 0
MCCAPaul Hastings Case Study Series
Thanks to the vision and leadership of Paul Hastings MCCA partnered with Paul Hastings its clients and our corporate members to closely examine how corporations and its leaders are changing culture in their organizations We examined three different industries across the country pharmaceuticals technology and finance and are proud to present three case studies on creating an inclusive culture in legal teams
To read more about these Case Studies please click here
2 1
M I C H E A L B I N N S
PartnerParker Poe
C O N WAY E K P O
Executive DirectorMorgan Stanley
S O N N Y H AY N E S
PartnerWomble Bond Dickinson
(US) LLP
D A N I E L L E C O L E M A N
Senior Litigation CounselVMware Inc
S U S A N G A R C I A
Associate General CounselThomson Reuters
M J A N I N E J J I N G O
PartnerSkadden Arps Slate Meagher
amp Flom LLP
T E R R Y J O H N S O N
PartnerMorgan Lewis amp
Bockius LLP
A L E S H A D O M I N I Q U E
PartnerMitchell Silberberg amp
Knupp LLP
C H R I S T I N E H A R D Y
Deputy General Counsel amp Information
Governance CounselNorfolk Southern
Corporation
Rising Stars Award 2020
MCCArsquos Annual List of Rising Stars displays the bright future for the profession which is filled with exceptional individuals of incredible potential With backgrounds as diverse as their practice areas MCCArsquos Rising Stars share a love of the law a pursuit of excellence and a compassion for those in need The Rising Stars show a dedication to giving back to their community while mastering the art of balancing work with lives that include being expert speakers authors volunteers and leaders in their industry
LEARN MORE ABOUT MCCArsquoS 2020 RISING STARS
J E S S E N E VA R E Z
PartnerGoodwin Procter LLP
(ldquoGoodwinrdquo)
S M I TA R A J M O H A N
Product CounselApple
E LY J U A R E Z P E N N A N T
Senior CounselSpotify Inc
Sponsored Spotlight Videos - Watch on October 27
2 2
M AYA YA M A Z A K I
PartnerDavis Wright Tremaine LLP
M A R I A R S A L C E D O
PartnerShook Hardy amp Bacon
LLP
T I F FA N Y J S M I T H
PartnerWilmer Cutler Picking
Hale and Dorr LLP
B O N N I E W O L F
Associate Vice President Litigation Employment
DepartmentNationwide Insurance
V O L H A S A M A S I U K
Senior Privacy CounselAutodesk Inc
C A S I YA T H A N I E L
AttorneyMicrosoft Corporation
C E C I L I A S A N A B R I A
PartnerFinnegan Henderson
Farabow Garrett amp Dunner LLP
B E R N A R D W I L L I A M S J R
Director Global Head of Anti-Money Laundering
Governance and Compliance Training
eBay
2 3
S H A R I K L E V E N S
PartnerDentons
E L L I S E N T U R N E R
PartnerKirkland amp Ellis LLP
A L E X A N D R E R E N E
Partner Co-Chair Litigation amp Enforcement Practice Group
Ropes amp Gray LLP
L A U R A M A E C H T L E N
Partner Member Executive Committee Department Chair
Labor amp EmploymentSeyfarth Shaw LLP
B R E N D A N G U T I E R R E Z M C D O N N E L L
PartnerKampL Gates LLP
P H I L C H A
PartnerDuane Morris LLP
B R YA N B R A N T L E Y
Partner Co-Leader Transportation Industry Team
McGuireWoods LLP
S H E R R E S E S M I T H
Partner Vice Chair Data Privacy amp Cybersecurity
Paul Hastings LLP
W I L L C H U C H AWAT
Partner Team Lead of Mergers amp
Acquisitions PracticeSheppard Mullin Richter amp
Hampton LLP
R O N A L D M A C H E N
Partner Co-Chair of White Collar Defense and Investigations
PracticeWilmerHale
K O B I B R I N S O N
PartnerWinston amp Strawn LLP
Rainmakers Award 2020
MCCA is proud to recognize exceptional diverse attorneys whorsquove been selected as 2020 Rainmakers in recognition of their business acumen passion and dedication to proactive client development MCCA congratulates the 2020 Rainmakers and celebrates the diversity of their race and ethnicities gender sexual orientation and generational differences as well as the diversity in their practice areas and career paths The 2020 Rainmakers were selected from an exceptional group of prominent attorneys who have a proven record over the course of several years of compiling books of business exceeding $5 million annually and who have contributed significantly to their communities
LEARN MORE ABOUT MCCArsquoS 2020 RAINMAKERS
Sponsored Spotlight Videos - Watch on October 27
2 4
Paula L Ettelbrick Award 2020MCCA created the Paula L Ettelbrick Award to celebrate unparalleled achievement by an individual or an organization in advancing lesbian gay bisexual and transgender attorneys The award is named for the late Paula L Ettelbrick whose quarter-century of work of organizations like Lambda Legal Defense and National Gay and Lesbian Task Force and the International Lesbian and Gay Human Rights Commission assisted thousands of individuals Her career as an educator and mentor at institutions like New York University Columbia University and the University of Michigan helped transform the national discussion regarding equality
Michelle is the Head of Labor Relations Americas at LSG Sky Chefs Inc headquartered in Irving TX She is a results-oriented executive with experience managing developing and coaching managers in employee and labor law and labor relations matters Michellersquos deep knowledge and experience in the airline railroad and catering industries along with her keen intelligence intuition and compassion enable complex matrixed organizations to embrace difficult challenges and necessary changes Having spent nearly two decades as a senior labor lawyer at a Fortune 500 company as an openly queer woman of color Michelle understands the core values of authenticity accountability and belonging with the emotional intelligence to determine when to use a
M I C H E L L E P E A K
Head of Labor Relations Americas
LSG Sky Chefs Inc
scalpel and when to use a sledgehammerPrior to becoming a labor relations lawyer Michelle served five years as a prosecutor in Omaha Nebraska a place she still considers home In this role Michelle prosecuted cases in the Juvenile Courts and the Special Victims Unit ranging from simple neglect of a child to First Degree Sexual Assault
Michelle serves as a leader in several roles at work and in the community while also frequently speaking on legal diversity and community issues As a corporate executive she has been widely recognized for her efforts including Top 100 Women of Influence by Diversity MBA Magazine Dallas Top 50 Women in Law by the National Diversity Council Corporate Counsel of the Year by Texas State Bar Office of Minority Affairs Top 100 Emerging Leaders under 50 by Diversity MBA Corporate Counsel of the Year amp Champion of Diversity by DCEO and Association of Corporate Counsel ndash DFW Chapter
Raised in humble beginnings Michelle beat the odds stacked against her with the same resilience she faces in todayrsquos business environments and continues the fight toward diversity equity and inclusion in law and in life Michelle is not just talking
about the importance of DEI she has spent decades serving on corporate and community committees and non-profit boards including Lambda Legal National Board Girls Inc of Metropolitan Dallas Corporate Counsel Women of Color Advisory Committee Minority Corporate Counsel Association Advisory Committee Texas Minority Counsel Program Committee and Association of Corporate Counsel ndash DFW
Michelle received her undergraduate degree in History and Criminal Justice at Mount Marty University Yankton South Dakota and her JD from Creighton University School of Law Omaha Nebraska She lives in Grand Prairie Texas with her wife Lauren and three children When not involved in community service amp advocacy she enjoys little league sports traveling and most recently meditation Her most endearing personal charitable outreach involves a 17-year annual Christmas drive which she organizes collects and delivers toys personally to children of families living in low-cost motels True to Michellersquos preference to shun the limelight she convinces a longtime friend to play Santa while Michelle herself dons elfin attire as Santarsquos helper
2 5
Law Firm Honoree
Corporate Legal Department Honoree
George B Vashon Innovator Award 2020
The award is presented to smaller companies (not in the Fortune 1000) andor law firms (less than 500 attorneys) that have led the way with innovative best practices to assist diverse attorneys It is named for scholar abolitionist and lawyer George B Vashon who was the first licensed African American attorney in New York State (1848) and one of the first admitted to practice before the US Supreme Court (1867)
2 6
Equity Track Program
The MCCA developed the Equity Track Program (ldquoEquity Trackrdquo or ldquoProgramrdquo) in 2016 to address the lack of diversity within the equity partnership levels at majority-owned law firms as reported by our Law Firm Diversity Survey After its initial launch MCCA received feedback and paused to redesign a more comprehensive Equity Track Program
We relaunched the Program in 2019 to address the continuing lack of diversity at the highest partnership levels in our largest law firms in the US The Equity Track is a twelve-month program and we selected ten diverse income partners at major law firms The Program is designed to achieve three goals identify develop and promote diverse partners to achieve and maintain equity status within their firms
S O N N Y H AY N E S TA M A R O N H O U S T O N
C Y N D I E C H A N G E S T E L A D I A Z
2019-2020 Participants
J U A N A R T E A G A
L E W I S G O S S I I
2 7
A M A N D E E P S I D H U T I F FA N Y S M I T HK A R E N J O R D A N
G E O F F R E Y Y O U N G
2 8
Sources of Success Program
The Sources of Success Program (the ldquoProgramrdquo) is a twelve-month professional development program tailored for mid-career women and diverse attorneys from corporate legal departments and law firms The focus is on identifying successful career strategies and allowing attorneys to develop leadership and management skills as well as an opportunity for attorneys to find the right mentor to guide their career advancement
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Your law firm or legal department must be an MCCA member In-house Counsel three or more reporting levels from general counsel Law firm attorneys must be an associate with a minimum of five yearsrsquo experience Diverse attorneys are encouraged to apply
C H A R L E N E J O N E S
Director amp Associate General Counsel
C O U R T N E Y C A N N O N
Counsel ndash Legal Affairs Entertainment and
Lifestyle Group
M ATA R D I O U F
Associate Attorney
D AV I S K I M
Senior Counsel
J O H N T D AV I S
Associate Patent Attorney
D E N D R I C K G A M B L E
Senior Vice President amp Assistant General Counsel
P U N E E T A R O R A
Senior Counsel Employee Benefits amp
Executive Compensation
M O N I Q U E D E L B R I D G E
Vice President amp Associate General Counsel
N I K K I H A S S E L B A R T H
Associate
2 9
C O R Y PAT T E R S O N
Of Counsel
L U A N A M E N D E S
Senior Corporate Counsel
A LVA R O P E R A LTA
Associate
S H AY N E O rsquo R E I L LY
Associate General Counsel IP Litigation
J E R M A I N E M C P H E R S O N
Vice PresidentSenior Counsel
A M I T PA R E K H
Corporate amp Securities Associate
N AT H A L I E L E N G O C
Senior Corporate Counsel ndash Global Labor amp Employment
O L I V E N E M A K E R S O N
Associate Corporate Counsel
A A R O N K L E V E N
Counsel
3 0
L E S L I E S T E V E N S
S O N I A VA L D E Z
Privacy amp Compliance Counsel and Data Protection Officer
Senior Counsel
D A N I E L L E T H O M P S O N
Associate
J O N E L L E S A U N D E R S
A N J U M U N WA L A
Associate Attorney
Counsel
S U N U P I L L A I
Associate
E M M A S A L U S T R O
Assistant General Counsel
M I C H E L L E P H A M
Counsel
3 1
Thank You to Our
S T R AT E G I C M E M B E R S
PA RT N E R M E M B E R S
3 2
Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors
C H A M P I O N
T R A I L B L A Z E R S
I N N OVATO R S
P I O N E E R S
3 3
C ATA LY S T S
Allstate
Norfolk Southern Corporation
In-House Focus
Axinn Veltrop amp Harkrider LLP
Duane Morris LLP
KampL Gates LLP
American Arbitration Association
3 4
S O P H I A P I L I O U R A S
L A U R E N H O S S F E L D
F E L I P E B R A G A
President MCCA Advisory Practice
Assistant Counsel Program Manager
Vice President of Strategy amp Business Solutions
For sponsorship opportunities visit wwwmccacomevents for more detailsor contact sponsorshipmccacom
MCCA Staff
T I E A R A J O N E S
Associate Web Developer Digital Media Designer
S A B I N A G I L I O L I
Marketing Strategist amp Community Development
Manager
2 1
M I C H E A L B I N N S
PartnerParker Poe
C O N WAY E K P O
Executive DirectorMorgan Stanley
S O N N Y H AY N E S
PartnerWomble Bond Dickinson
(US) LLP
D A N I E L L E C O L E M A N
Senior Litigation CounselVMware Inc
S U S A N G A R C I A
Associate General CounselThomson Reuters
M J A N I N E J J I N G O
PartnerSkadden Arps Slate Meagher
amp Flom LLP
T E R R Y J O H N S O N
PartnerMorgan Lewis amp
Bockius LLP
A L E S H A D O M I N I Q U E
PartnerMitchell Silberberg amp
Knupp LLP
C H R I S T I N E H A R D Y
Deputy General Counsel amp Information
Governance CounselNorfolk Southern
Corporation
Rising Stars Award 2020
MCCArsquos Annual List of Rising Stars displays the bright future for the profession which is filled with exceptional individuals of incredible potential With backgrounds as diverse as their practice areas MCCArsquos Rising Stars share a love of the law a pursuit of excellence and a compassion for those in need The Rising Stars show a dedication to giving back to their community while mastering the art of balancing work with lives that include being expert speakers authors volunteers and leaders in their industry
LEARN MORE ABOUT MCCArsquoS 2020 RISING STARS
J E S S E N E VA R E Z
PartnerGoodwin Procter LLP
(ldquoGoodwinrdquo)
S M I TA R A J M O H A N
Product CounselApple
E LY J U A R E Z P E N N A N T
Senior CounselSpotify Inc
Sponsored Spotlight Videos - Watch on October 27
2 2
M AYA YA M A Z A K I
PartnerDavis Wright Tremaine LLP
M A R I A R S A L C E D O
PartnerShook Hardy amp Bacon
LLP
T I F FA N Y J S M I T H
PartnerWilmer Cutler Picking
Hale and Dorr LLP
B O N N I E W O L F
Associate Vice President Litigation Employment
DepartmentNationwide Insurance
V O L H A S A M A S I U K
Senior Privacy CounselAutodesk Inc
C A S I YA T H A N I E L
AttorneyMicrosoft Corporation
C E C I L I A S A N A B R I A
PartnerFinnegan Henderson
Farabow Garrett amp Dunner LLP
B E R N A R D W I L L I A M S J R
Director Global Head of Anti-Money Laundering
Governance and Compliance Training
eBay
2 3
S H A R I K L E V E N S
PartnerDentons
E L L I S E N T U R N E R
PartnerKirkland amp Ellis LLP
A L E X A N D R E R E N E
Partner Co-Chair Litigation amp Enforcement Practice Group
Ropes amp Gray LLP
L A U R A M A E C H T L E N
Partner Member Executive Committee Department Chair
Labor amp EmploymentSeyfarth Shaw LLP
B R E N D A N G U T I E R R E Z M C D O N N E L L
PartnerKampL Gates LLP
P H I L C H A
PartnerDuane Morris LLP
B R YA N B R A N T L E Y
Partner Co-Leader Transportation Industry Team
McGuireWoods LLP
S H E R R E S E S M I T H
Partner Vice Chair Data Privacy amp Cybersecurity
Paul Hastings LLP
W I L L C H U C H AWAT
Partner Team Lead of Mergers amp
Acquisitions PracticeSheppard Mullin Richter amp
Hampton LLP
R O N A L D M A C H E N
Partner Co-Chair of White Collar Defense and Investigations
PracticeWilmerHale
K O B I B R I N S O N
PartnerWinston amp Strawn LLP
Rainmakers Award 2020
MCCA is proud to recognize exceptional diverse attorneys whorsquove been selected as 2020 Rainmakers in recognition of their business acumen passion and dedication to proactive client development MCCA congratulates the 2020 Rainmakers and celebrates the diversity of their race and ethnicities gender sexual orientation and generational differences as well as the diversity in their practice areas and career paths The 2020 Rainmakers were selected from an exceptional group of prominent attorneys who have a proven record over the course of several years of compiling books of business exceeding $5 million annually and who have contributed significantly to their communities
LEARN MORE ABOUT MCCArsquoS 2020 RAINMAKERS
Sponsored Spotlight Videos - Watch on October 27
2 4
Paula L Ettelbrick Award 2020MCCA created the Paula L Ettelbrick Award to celebrate unparalleled achievement by an individual or an organization in advancing lesbian gay bisexual and transgender attorneys The award is named for the late Paula L Ettelbrick whose quarter-century of work of organizations like Lambda Legal Defense and National Gay and Lesbian Task Force and the International Lesbian and Gay Human Rights Commission assisted thousands of individuals Her career as an educator and mentor at institutions like New York University Columbia University and the University of Michigan helped transform the national discussion regarding equality
Michelle is the Head of Labor Relations Americas at LSG Sky Chefs Inc headquartered in Irving TX She is a results-oriented executive with experience managing developing and coaching managers in employee and labor law and labor relations matters Michellersquos deep knowledge and experience in the airline railroad and catering industries along with her keen intelligence intuition and compassion enable complex matrixed organizations to embrace difficult challenges and necessary changes Having spent nearly two decades as a senior labor lawyer at a Fortune 500 company as an openly queer woman of color Michelle understands the core values of authenticity accountability and belonging with the emotional intelligence to determine when to use a
M I C H E L L E P E A K
Head of Labor Relations Americas
LSG Sky Chefs Inc
scalpel and when to use a sledgehammerPrior to becoming a labor relations lawyer Michelle served five years as a prosecutor in Omaha Nebraska a place she still considers home In this role Michelle prosecuted cases in the Juvenile Courts and the Special Victims Unit ranging from simple neglect of a child to First Degree Sexual Assault
Michelle serves as a leader in several roles at work and in the community while also frequently speaking on legal diversity and community issues As a corporate executive she has been widely recognized for her efforts including Top 100 Women of Influence by Diversity MBA Magazine Dallas Top 50 Women in Law by the National Diversity Council Corporate Counsel of the Year by Texas State Bar Office of Minority Affairs Top 100 Emerging Leaders under 50 by Diversity MBA Corporate Counsel of the Year amp Champion of Diversity by DCEO and Association of Corporate Counsel ndash DFW Chapter
Raised in humble beginnings Michelle beat the odds stacked against her with the same resilience she faces in todayrsquos business environments and continues the fight toward diversity equity and inclusion in law and in life Michelle is not just talking
about the importance of DEI she has spent decades serving on corporate and community committees and non-profit boards including Lambda Legal National Board Girls Inc of Metropolitan Dallas Corporate Counsel Women of Color Advisory Committee Minority Corporate Counsel Association Advisory Committee Texas Minority Counsel Program Committee and Association of Corporate Counsel ndash DFW
Michelle received her undergraduate degree in History and Criminal Justice at Mount Marty University Yankton South Dakota and her JD from Creighton University School of Law Omaha Nebraska She lives in Grand Prairie Texas with her wife Lauren and three children When not involved in community service amp advocacy she enjoys little league sports traveling and most recently meditation Her most endearing personal charitable outreach involves a 17-year annual Christmas drive which she organizes collects and delivers toys personally to children of families living in low-cost motels True to Michellersquos preference to shun the limelight she convinces a longtime friend to play Santa while Michelle herself dons elfin attire as Santarsquos helper
2 5
Law Firm Honoree
Corporate Legal Department Honoree
George B Vashon Innovator Award 2020
The award is presented to smaller companies (not in the Fortune 1000) andor law firms (less than 500 attorneys) that have led the way with innovative best practices to assist diverse attorneys It is named for scholar abolitionist and lawyer George B Vashon who was the first licensed African American attorney in New York State (1848) and one of the first admitted to practice before the US Supreme Court (1867)
2 6
Equity Track Program
The MCCA developed the Equity Track Program (ldquoEquity Trackrdquo or ldquoProgramrdquo) in 2016 to address the lack of diversity within the equity partnership levels at majority-owned law firms as reported by our Law Firm Diversity Survey After its initial launch MCCA received feedback and paused to redesign a more comprehensive Equity Track Program
We relaunched the Program in 2019 to address the continuing lack of diversity at the highest partnership levels in our largest law firms in the US The Equity Track is a twelve-month program and we selected ten diverse income partners at major law firms The Program is designed to achieve three goals identify develop and promote diverse partners to achieve and maintain equity status within their firms
S O N N Y H AY N E S TA M A R O N H O U S T O N
C Y N D I E C H A N G E S T E L A D I A Z
2019-2020 Participants
J U A N A R T E A G A
L E W I S G O S S I I
2 7
A M A N D E E P S I D H U T I F FA N Y S M I T HK A R E N J O R D A N
G E O F F R E Y Y O U N G
2 8
Sources of Success Program
The Sources of Success Program (the ldquoProgramrdquo) is a twelve-month professional development program tailored for mid-career women and diverse attorneys from corporate legal departments and law firms The focus is on identifying successful career strategies and allowing attorneys to develop leadership and management skills as well as an opportunity for attorneys to find the right mentor to guide their career advancement
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Your law firm or legal department must be an MCCA member In-house Counsel three or more reporting levels from general counsel Law firm attorneys must be an associate with a minimum of five yearsrsquo experience Diverse attorneys are encouraged to apply
C H A R L E N E J O N E S
Director amp Associate General Counsel
C O U R T N E Y C A N N O N
Counsel ndash Legal Affairs Entertainment and
Lifestyle Group
M ATA R D I O U F
Associate Attorney
D AV I S K I M
Senior Counsel
J O H N T D AV I S
Associate Patent Attorney
D E N D R I C K G A M B L E
Senior Vice President amp Assistant General Counsel
P U N E E T A R O R A
Senior Counsel Employee Benefits amp
Executive Compensation
M O N I Q U E D E L B R I D G E
Vice President amp Associate General Counsel
N I K K I H A S S E L B A R T H
Associate
2 9
C O R Y PAT T E R S O N
Of Counsel
L U A N A M E N D E S
Senior Corporate Counsel
A LVA R O P E R A LTA
Associate
S H AY N E O rsquo R E I L LY
Associate General Counsel IP Litigation
J E R M A I N E M C P H E R S O N
Vice PresidentSenior Counsel
A M I T PA R E K H
Corporate amp Securities Associate
N AT H A L I E L E N G O C
Senior Corporate Counsel ndash Global Labor amp Employment
O L I V E N E M A K E R S O N
Associate Corporate Counsel
A A R O N K L E V E N
Counsel
3 0
L E S L I E S T E V E N S
S O N I A VA L D E Z
Privacy amp Compliance Counsel and Data Protection Officer
Senior Counsel
D A N I E L L E T H O M P S O N
Associate
J O N E L L E S A U N D E R S
A N J U M U N WA L A
Associate Attorney
Counsel
S U N U P I L L A I
Associate
E M M A S A L U S T R O
Assistant General Counsel
M I C H E L L E P H A M
Counsel
3 1
Thank You to Our
S T R AT E G I C M E M B E R S
PA RT N E R M E M B E R S
3 2
Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors
C H A M P I O N
T R A I L B L A Z E R S
I N N OVATO R S
P I O N E E R S
3 3
C ATA LY S T S
Allstate
Norfolk Southern Corporation
In-House Focus
Axinn Veltrop amp Harkrider LLP
Duane Morris LLP
KampL Gates LLP
American Arbitration Association
3 4
S O P H I A P I L I O U R A S
L A U R E N H O S S F E L D
F E L I P E B R A G A
President MCCA Advisory Practice
Assistant Counsel Program Manager
Vice President of Strategy amp Business Solutions
For sponsorship opportunities visit wwwmccacomevents for more detailsor contact sponsorshipmccacom
MCCA Staff
T I E A R A J O N E S
Associate Web Developer Digital Media Designer
S A B I N A G I L I O L I
Marketing Strategist amp Community Development
Manager
2 2
M AYA YA M A Z A K I
PartnerDavis Wright Tremaine LLP
M A R I A R S A L C E D O
PartnerShook Hardy amp Bacon
LLP
T I F FA N Y J S M I T H
PartnerWilmer Cutler Picking
Hale and Dorr LLP
B O N N I E W O L F
Associate Vice President Litigation Employment
DepartmentNationwide Insurance
V O L H A S A M A S I U K
Senior Privacy CounselAutodesk Inc
C A S I YA T H A N I E L
AttorneyMicrosoft Corporation
C E C I L I A S A N A B R I A
PartnerFinnegan Henderson
Farabow Garrett amp Dunner LLP
B E R N A R D W I L L I A M S J R
Director Global Head of Anti-Money Laundering
Governance and Compliance Training
eBay
2 3
S H A R I K L E V E N S
PartnerDentons
E L L I S E N T U R N E R
PartnerKirkland amp Ellis LLP
A L E X A N D R E R E N E
Partner Co-Chair Litigation amp Enforcement Practice Group
Ropes amp Gray LLP
L A U R A M A E C H T L E N
Partner Member Executive Committee Department Chair
Labor amp EmploymentSeyfarth Shaw LLP
B R E N D A N G U T I E R R E Z M C D O N N E L L
PartnerKampL Gates LLP
P H I L C H A
PartnerDuane Morris LLP
B R YA N B R A N T L E Y
Partner Co-Leader Transportation Industry Team
McGuireWoods LLP
S H E R R E S E S M I T H
Partner Vice Chair Data Privacy amp Cybersecurity
Paul Hastings LLP
W I L L C H U C H AWAT
Partner Team Lead of Mergers amp
Acquisitions PracticeSheppard Mullin Richter amp
Hampton LLP
R O N A L D M A C H E N
Partner Co-Chair of White Collar Defense and Investigations
PracticeWilmerHale
K O B I B R I N S O N
PartnerWinston amp Strawn LLP
Rainmakers Award 2020
MCCA is proud to recognize exceptional diverse attorneys whorsquove been selected as 2020 Rainmakers in recognition of their business acumen passion and dedication to proactive client development MCCA congratulates the 2020 Rainmakers and celebrates the diversity of their race and ethnicities gender sexual orientation and generational differences as well as the diversity in their practice areas and career paths The 2020 Rainmakers were selected from an exceptional group of prominent attorneys who have a proven record over the course of several years of compiling books of business exceeding $5 million annually and who have contributed significantly to their communities
LEARN MORE ABOUT MCCArsquoS 2020 RAINMAKERS
Sponsored Spotlight Videos - Watch on October 27
2 4
Paula L Ettelbrick Award 2020MCCA created the Paula L Ettelbrick Award to celebrate unparalleled achievement by an individual or an organization in advancing lesbian gay bisexual and transgender attorneys The award is named for the late Paula L Ettelbrick whose quarter-century of work of organizations like Lambda Legal Defense and National Gay and Lesbian Task Force and the International Lesbian and Gay Human Rights Commission assisted thousands of individuals Her career as an educator and mentor at institutions like New York University Columbia University and the University of Michigan helped transform the national discussion regarding equality
Michelle is the Head of Labor Relations Americas at LSG Sky Chefs Inc headquartered in Irving TX She is a results-oriented executive with experience managing developing and coaching managers in employee and labor law and labor relations matters Michellersquos deep knowledge and experience in the airline railroad and catering industries along with her keen intelligence intuition and compassion enable complex matrixed organizations to embrace difficult challenges and necessary changes Having spent nearly two decades as a senior labor lawyer at a Fortune 500 company as an openly queer woman of color Michelle understands the core values of authenticity accountability and belonging with the emotional intelligence to determine when to use a
M I C H E L L E P E A K
Head of Labor Relations Americas
LSG Sky Chefs Inc
scalpel and when to use a sledgehammerPrior to becoming a labor relations lawyer Michelle served five years as a prosecutor in Omaha Nebraska a place she still considers home In this role Michelle prosecuted cases in the Juvenile Courts and the Special Victims Unit ranging from simple neglect of a child to First Degree Sexual Assault
Michelle serves as a leader in several roles at work and in the community while also frequently speaking on legal diversity and community issues As a corporate executive she has been widely recognized for her efforts including Top 100 Women of Influence by Diversity MBA Magazine Dallas Top 50 Women in Law by the National Diversity Council Corporate Counsel of the Year by Texas State Bar Office of Minority Affairs Top 100 Emerging Leaders under 50 by Diversity MBA Corporate Counsel of the Year amp Champion of Diversity by DCEO and Association of Corporate Counsel ndash DFW Chapter
Raised in humble beginnings Michelle beat the odds stacked against her with the same resilience she faces in todayrsquos business environments and continues the fight toward diversity equity and inclusion in law and in life Michelle is not just talking
about the importance of DEI she has spent decades serving on corporate and community committees and non-profit boards including Lambda Legal National Board Girls Inc of Metropolitan Dallas Corporate Counsel Women of Color Advisory Committee Minority Corporate Counsel Association Advisory Committee Texas Minority Counsel Program Committee and Association of Corporate Counsel ndash DFW
Michelle received her undergraduate degree in History and Criminal Justice at Mount Marty University Yankton South Dakota and her JD from Creighton University School of Law Omaha Nebraska She lives in Grand Prairie Texas with her wife Lauren and three children When not involved in community service amp advocacy she enjoys little league sports traveling and most recently meditation Her most endearing personal charitable outreach involves a 17-year annual Christmas drive which she organizes collects and delivers toys personally to children of families living in low-cost motels True to Michellersquos preference to shun the limelight she convinces a longtime friend to play Santa while Michelle herself dons elfin attire as Santarsquos helper
2 5
Law Firm Honoree
Corporate Legal Department Honoree
George B Vashon Innovator Award 2020
The award is presented to smaller companies (not in the Fortune 1000) andor law firms (less than 500 attorneys) that have led the way with innovative best practices to assist diverse attorneys It is named for scholar abolitionist and lawyer George B Vashon who was the first licensed African American attorney in New York State (1848) and one of the first admitted to practice before the US Supreme Court (1867)
2 6
Equity Track Program
The MCCA developed the Equity Track Program (ldquoEquity Trackrdquo or ldquoProgramrdquo) in 2016 to address the lack of diversity within the equity partnership levels at majority-owned law firms as reported by our Law Firm Diversity Survey After its initial launch MCCA received feedback and paused to redesign a more comprehensive Equity Track Program
We relaunched the Program in 2019 to address the continuing lack of diversity at the highest partnership levels in our largest law firms in the US The Equity Track is a twelve-month program and we selected ten diverse income partners at major law firms The Program is designed to achieve three goals identify develop and promote diverse partners to achieve and maintain equity status within their firms
S O N N Y H AY N E S TA M A R O N H O U S T O N
C Y N D I E C H A N G E S T E L A D I A Z
2019-2020 Participants
J U A N A R T E A G A
L E W I S G O S S I I
2 7
A M A N D E E P S I D H U T I F FA N Y S M I T HK A R E N J O R D A N
G E O F F R E Y Y O U N G
2 8
Sources of Success Program
The Sources of Success Program (the ldquoProgramrdquo) is a twelve-month professional development program tailored for mid-career women and diverse attorneys from corporate legal departments and law firms The focus is on identifying successful career strategies and allowing attorneys to develop leadership and management skills as well as an opportunity for attorneys to find the right mentor to guide their career advancement
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Your law firm or legal department must be an MCCA member In-house Counsel three or more reporting levels from general counsel Law firm attorneys must be an associate with a minimum of five yearsrsquo experience Diverse attorneys are encouraged to apply
C H A R L E N E J O N E S
Director amp Associate General Counsel
C O U R T N E Y C A N N O N
Counsel ndash Legal Affairs Entertainment and
Lifestyle Group
M ATA R D I O U F
Associate Attorney
D AV I S K I M
Senior Counsel
J O H N T D AV I S
Associate Patent Attorney
D E N D R I C K G A M B L E
Senior Vice President amp Assistant General Counsel
P U N E E T A R O R A
Senior Counsel Employee Benefits amp
Executive Compensation
M O N I Q U E D E L B R I D G E
Vice President amp Associate General Counsel
N I K K I H A S S E L B A R T H
Associate
2 9
C O R Y PAT T E R S O N
Of Counsel
L U A N A M E N D E S
Senior Corporate Counsel
A LVA R O P E R A LTA
Associate
S H AY N E O rsquo R E I L LY
Associate General Counsel IP Litigation
J E R M A I N E M C P H E R S O N
Vice PresidentSenior Counsel
A M I T PA R E K H
Corporate amp Securities Associate
N AT H A L I E L E N G O C
Senior Corporate Counsel ndash Global Labor amp Employment
O L I V E N E M A K E R S O N
Associate Corporate Counsel
A A R O N K L E V E N
Counsel
3 0
L E S L I E S T E V E N S
S O N I A VA L D E Z
Privacy amp Compliance Counsel and Data Protection Officer
Senior Counsel
D A N I E L L E T H O M P S O N
Associate
J O N E L L E S A U N D E R S
A N J U M U N WA L A
Associate Attorney
Counsel
S U N U P I L L A I
Associate
E M M A S A L U S T R O
Assistant General Counsel
M I C H E L L E P H A M
Counsel
3 1
Thank You to Our
S T R AT E G I C M E M B E R S
PA RT N E R M E M B E R S
3 2
Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors
C H A M P I O N
T R A I L B L A Z E R S
I N N OVATO R S
P I O N E E R S
3 3
C ATA LY S T S
Allstate
Norfolk Southern Corporation
In-House Focus
Axinn Veltrop amp Harkrider LLP
Duane Morris LLP
KampL Gates LLP
American Arbitration Association
3 4
S O P H I A P I L I O U R A S
L A U R E N H O S S F E L D
F E L I P E B R A G A
President MCCA Advisory Practice
Assistant Counsel Program Manager
Vice President of Strategy amp Business Solutions
For sponsorship opportunities visit wwwmccacomevents for more detailsor contact sponsorshipmccacom
MCCA Staff
T I E A R A J O N E S
Associate Web Developer Digital Media Designer
S A B I N A G I L I O L I
Marketing Strategist amp Community Development
Manager
2 3
S H A R I K L E V E N S
PartnerDentons
E L L I S E N T U R N E R
PartnerKirkland amp Ellis LLP
A L E X A N D R E R E N E
Partner Co-Chair Litigation amp Enforcement Practice Group
Ropes amp Gray LLP
L A U R A M A E C H T L E N
Partner Member Executive Committee Department Chair
Labor amp EmploymentSeyfarth Shaw LLP
B R E N D A N G U T I E R R E Z M C D O N N E L L
PartnerKampL Gates LLP
P H I L C H A
PartnerDuane Morris LLP
B R YA N B R A N T L E Y
Partner Co-Leader Transportation Industry Team
McGuireWoods LLP
S H E R R E S E S M I T H
Partner Vice Chair Data Privacy amp Cybersecurity
Paul Hastings LLP
W I L L C H U C H AWAT
Partner Team Lead of Mergers amp
Acquisitions PracticeSheppard Mullin Richter amp
Hampton LLP
R O N A L D M A C H E N
Partner Co-Chair of White Collar Defense and Investigations
PracticeWilmerHale
K O B I B R I N S O N
PartnerWinston amp Strawn LLP
Rainmakers Award 2020
MCCA is proud to recognize exceptional diverse attorneys whorsquove been selected as 2020 Rainmakers in recognition of their business acumen passion and dedication to proactive client development MCCA congratulates the 2020 Rainmakers and celebrates the diversity of their race and ethnicities gender sexual orientation and generational differences as well as the diversity in their practice areas and career paths The 2020 Rainmakers were selected from an exceptional group of prominent attorneys who have a proven record over the course of several years of compiling books of business exceeding $5 million annually and who have contributed significantly to their communities
LEARN MORE ABOUT MCCArsquoS 2020 RAINMAKERS
Sponsored Spotlight Videos - Watch on October 27
2 4
Paula L Ettelbrick Award 2020MCCA created the Paula L Ettelbrick Award to celebrate unparalleled achievement by an individual or an organization in advancing lesbian gay bisexual and transgender attorneys The award is named for the late Paula L Ettelbrick whose quarter-century of work of organizations like Lambda Legal Defense and National Gay and Lesbian Task Force and the International Lesbian and Gay Human Rights Commission assisted thousands of individuals Her career as an educator and mentor at institutions like New York University Columbia University and the University of Michigan helped transform the national discussion regarding equality
Michelle is the Head of Labor Relations Americas at LSG Sky Chefs Inc headquartered in Irving TX She is a results-oriented executive with experience managing developing and coaching managers in employee and labor law and labor relations matters Michellersquos deep knowledge and experience in the airline railroad and catering industries along with her keen intelligence intuition and compassion enable complex matrixed organizations to embrace difficult challenges and necessary changes Having spent nearly two decades as a senior labor lawyer at a Fortune 500 company as an openly queer woman of color Michelle understands the core values of authenticity accountability and belonging with the emotional intelligence to determine when to use a
M I C H E L L E P E A K
Head of Labor Relations Americas
LSG Sky Chefs Inc
scalpel and when to use a sledgehammerPrior to becoming a labor relations lawyer Michelle served five years as a prosecutor in Omaha Nebraska a place she still considers home In this role Michelle prosecuted cases in the Juvenile Courts and the Special Victims Unit ranging from simple neglect of a child to First Degree Sexual Assault
Michelle serves as a leader in several roles at work and in the community while also frequently speaking on legal diversity and community issues As a corporate executive she has been widely recognized for her efforts including Top 100 Women of Influence by Diversity MBA Magazine Dallas Top 50 Women in Law by the National Diversity Council Corporate Counsel of the Year by Texas State Bar Office of Minority Affairs Top 100 Emerging Leaders under 50 by Diversity MBA Corporate Counsel of the Year amp Champion of Diversity by DCEO and Association of Corporate Counsel ndash DFW Chapter
Raised in humble beginnings Michelle beat the odds stacked against her with the same resilience she faces in todayrsquos business environments and continues the fight toward diversity equity and inclusion in law and in life Michelle is not just talking
about the importance of DEI she has spent decades serving on corporate and community committees and non-profit boards including Lambda Legal National Board Girls Inc of Metropolitan Dallas Corporate Counsel Women of Color Advisory Committee Minority Corporate Counsel Association Advisory Committee Texas Minority Counsel Program Committee and Association of Corporate Counsel ndash DFW
Michelle received her undergraduate degree in History and Criminal Justice at Mount Marty University Yankton South Dakota and her JD from Creighton University School of Law Omaha Nebraska She lives in Grand Prairie Texas with her wife Lauren and three children When not involved in community service amp advocacy she enjoys little league sports traveling and most recently meditation Her most endearing personal charitable outreach involves a 17-year annual Christmas drive which she organizes collects and delivers toys personally to children of families living in low-cost motels True to Michellersquos preference to shun the limelight she convinces a longtime friend to play Santa while Michelle herself dons elfin attire as Santarsquos helper
2 5
Law Firm Honoree
Corporate Legal Department Honoree
George B Vashon Innovator Award 2020
The award is presented to smaller companies (not in the Fortune 1000) andor law firms (less than 500 attorneys) that have led the way with innovative best practices to assist diverse attorneys It is named for scholar abolitionist and lawyer George B Vashon who was the first licensed African American attorney in New York State (1848) and one of the first admitted to practice before the US Supreme Court (1867)
2 6
Equity Track Program
The MCCA developed the Equity Track Program (ldquoEquity Trackrdquo or ldquoProgramrdquo) in 2016 to address the lack of diversity within the equity partnership levels at majority-owned law firms as reported by our Law Firm Diversity Survey After its initial launch MCCA received feedback and paused to redesign a more comprehensive Equity Track Program
We relaunched the Program in 2019 to address the continuing lack of diversity at the highest partnership levels in our largest law firms in the US The Equity Track is a twelve-month program and we selected ten diverse income partners at major law firms The Program is designed to achieve three goals identify develop and promote diverse partners to achieve and maintain equity status within their firms
S O N N Y H AY N E S TA M A R O N H O U S T O N
C Y N D I E C H A N G E S T E L A D I A Z
2019-2020 Participants
J U A N A R T E A G A
L E W I S G O S S I I
2 7
A M A N D E E P S I D H U T I F FA N Y S M I T HK A R E N J O R D A N
G E O F F R E Y Y O U N G
2 8
Sources of Success Program
The Sources of Success Program (the ldquoProgramrdquo) is a twelve-month professional development program tailored for mid-career women and diverse attorneys from corporate legal departments and law firms The focus is on identifying successful career strategies and allowing attorneys to develop leadership and management skills as well as an opportunity for attorneys to find the right mentor to guide their career advancement
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Your law firm or legal department must be an MCCA member In-house Counsel three or more reporting levels from general counsel Law firm attorneys must be an associate with a minimum of five yearsrsquo experience Diverse attorneys are encouraged to apply
C H A R L E N E J O N E S
Director amp Associate General Counsel
C O U R T N E Y C A N N O N
Counsel ndash Legal Affairs Entertainment and
Lifestyle Group
M ATA R D I O U F
Associate Attorney
D AV I S K I M
Senior Counsel
J O H N T D AV I S
Associate Patent Attorney
D E N D R I C K G A M B L E
Senior Vice President amp Assistant General Counsel
P U N E E T A R O R A
Senior Counsel Employee Benefits amp
Executive Compensation
M O N I Q U E D E L B R I D G E
Vice President amp Associate General Counsel
N I K K I H A S S E L B A R T H
Associate
2 9
C O R Y PAT T E R S O N
Of Counsel
L U A N A M E N D E S
Senior Corporate Counsel
A LVA R O P E R A LTA
Associate
S H AY N E O rsquo R E I L LY
Associate General Counsel IP Litigation
J E R M A I N E M C P H E R S O N
Vice PresidentSenior Counsel
A M I T PA R E K H
Corporate amp Securities Associate
N AT H A L I E L E N G O C
Senior Corporate Counsel ndash Global Labor amp Employment
O L I V E N E M A K E R S O N
Associate Corporate Counsel
A A R O N K L E V E N
Counsel
3 0
L E S L I E S T E V E N S
S O N I A VA L D E Z
Privacy amp Compliance Counsel and Data Protection Officer
Senior Counsel
D A N I E L L E T H O M P S O N
Associate
J O N E L L E S A U N D E R S
A N J U M U N WA L A
Associate Attorney
Counsel
S U N U P I L L A I
Associate
E M M A S A L U S T R O
Assistant General Counsel
M I C H E L L E P H A M
Counsel
3 1
Thank You to Our
S T R AT E G I C M E M B E R S
PA RT N E R M E M B E R S
3 2
Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors
C H A M P I O N
T R A I L B L A Z E R S
I N N OVATO R S
P I O N E E R S
3 3
C ATA LY S T S
Allstate
Norfolk Southern Corporation
In-House Focus
Axinn Veltrop amp Harkrider LLP
Duane Morris LLP
KampL Gates LLP
American Arbitration Association
3 4
S O P H I A P I L I O U R A S
L A U R E N H O S S F E L D
F E L I P E B R A G A
President MCCA Advisory Practice
Assistant Counsel Program Manager
Vice President of Strategy amp Business Solutions
For sponsorship opportunities visit wwwmccacomevents for more detailsor contact sponsorshipmccacom
MCCA Staff
T I E A R A J O N E S
Associate Web Developer Digital Media Designer
S A B I N A G I L I O L I
Marketing Strategist amp Community Development
Manager
2 4
Paula L Ettelbrick Award 2020MCCA created the Paula L Ettelbrick Award to celebrate unparalleled achievement by an individual or an organization in advancing lesbian gay bisexual and transgender attorneys The award is named for the late Paula L Ettelbrick whose quarter-century of work of organizations like Lambda Legal Defense and National Gay and Lesbian Task Force and the International Lesbian and Gay Human Rights Commission assisted thousands of individuals Her career as an educator and mentor at institutions like New York University Columbia University and the University of Michigan helped transform the national discussion regarding equality
Michelle is the Head of Labor Relations Americas at LSG Sky Chefs Inc headquartered in Irving TX She is a results-oriented executive with experience managing developing and coaching managers in employee and labor law and labor relations matters Michellersquos deep knowledge and experience in the airline railroad and catering industries along with her keen intelligence intuition and compassion enable complex matrixed organizations to embrace difficult challenges and necessary changes Having spent nearly two decades as a senior labor lawyer at a Fortune 500 company as an openly queer woman of color Michelle understands the core values of authenticity accountability and belonging with the emotional intelligence to determine when to use a
M I C H E L L E P E A K
Head of Labor Relations Americas
LSG Sky Chefs Inc
scalpel and when to use a sledgehammerPrior to becoming a labor relations lawyer Michelle served five years as a prosecutor in Omaha Nebraska a place she still considers home In this role Michelle prosecuted cases in the Juvenile Courts and the Special Victims Unit ranging from simple neglect of a child to First Degree Sexual Assault
Michelle serves as a leader in several roles at work and in the community while also frequently speaking on legal diversity and community issues As a corporate executive she has been widely recognized for her efforts including Top 100 Women of Influence by Diversity MBA Magazine Dallas Top 50 Women in Law by the National Diversity Council Corporate Counsel of the Year by Texas State Bar Office of Minority Affairs Top 100 Emerging Leaders under 50 by Diversity MBA Corporate Counsel of the Year amp Champion of Diversity by DCEO and Association of Corporate Counsel ndash DFW Chapter
Raised in humble beginnings Michelle beat the odds stacked against her with the same resilience she faces in todayrsquos business environments and continues the fight toward diversity equity and inclusion in law and in life Michelle is not just talking
about the importance of DEI she has spent decades serving on corporate and community committees and non-profit boards including Lambda Legal National Board Girls Inc of Metropolitan Dallas Corporate Counsel Women of Color Advisory Committee Minority Corporate Counsel Association Advisory Committee Texas Minority Counsel Program Committee and Association of Corporate Counsel ndash DFW
Michelle received her undergraduate degree in History and Criminal Justice at Mount Marty University Yankton South Dakota and her JD from Creighton University School of Law Omaha Nebraska She lives in Grand Prairie Texas with her wife Lauren and three children When not involved in community service amp advocacy she enjoys little league sports traveling and most recently meditation Her most endearing personal charitable outreach involves a 17-year annual Christmas drive which she organizes collects and delivers toys personally to children of families living in low-cost motels True to Michellersquos preference to shun the limelight she convinces a longtime friend to play Santa while Michelle herself dons elfin attire as Santarsquos helper
2 5
Law Firm Honoree
Corporate Legal Department Honoree
George B Vashon Innovator Award 2020
The award is presented to smaller companies (not in the Fortune 1000) andor law firms (less than 500 attorneys) that have led the way with innovative best practices to assist diverse attorneys It is named for scholar abolitionist and lawyer George B Vashon who was the first licensed African American attorney in New York State (1848) and one of the first admitted to practice before the US Supreme Court (1867)
2 6
Equity Track Program
The MCCA developed the Equity Track Program (ldquoEquity Trackrdquo or ldquoProgramrdquo) in 2016 to address the lack of diversity within the equity partnership levels at majority-owned law firms as reported by our Law Firm Diversity Survey After its initial launch MCCA received feedback and paused to redesign a more comprehensive Equity Track Program
We relaunched the Program in 2019 to address the continuing lack of diversity at the highest partnership levels in our largest law firms in the US The Equity Track is a twelve-month program and we selected ten diverse income partners at major law firms The Program is designed to achieve three goals identify develop and promote diverse partners to achieve and maintain equity status within their firms
S O N N Y H AY N E S TA M A R O N H O U S T O N
C Y N D I E C H A N G E S T E L A D I A Z
2019-2020 Participants
J U A N A R T E A G A
L E W I S G O S S I I
2 7
A M A N D E E P S I D H U T I F FA N Y S M I T HK A R E N J O R D A N
G E O F F R E Y Y O U N G
2 8
Sources of Success Program
The Sources of Success Program (the ldquoProgramrdquo) is a twelve-month professional development program tailored for mid-career women and diverse attorneys from corporate legal departments and law firms The focus is on identifying successful career strategies and allowing attorneys to develop leadership and management skills as well as an opportunity for attorneys to find the right mentor to guide their career advancement
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Your law firm or legal department must be an MCCA member In-house Counsel three or more reporting levels from general counsel Law firm attorneys must be an associate with a minimum of five yearsrsquo experience Diverse attorneys are encouraged to apply
C H A R L E N E J O N E S
Director amp Associate General Counsel
C O U R T N E Y C A N N O N
Counsel ndash Legal Affairs Entertainment and
Lifestyle Group
M ATA R D I O U F
Associate Attorney
D AV I S K I M
Senior Counsel
J O H N T D AV I S
Associate Patent Attorney
D E N D R I C K G A M B L E
Senior Vice President amp Assistant General Counsel
P U N E E T A R O R A
Senior Counsel Employee Benefits amp
Executive Compensation
M O N I Q U E D E L B R I D G E
Vice President amp Associate General Counsel
N I K K I H A S S E L B A R T H
Associate
2 9
C O R Y PAT T E R S O N
Of Counsel
L U A N A M E N D E S
Senior Corporate Counsel
A LVA R O P E R A LTA
Associate
S H AY N E O rsquo R E I L LY
Associate General Counsel IP Litigation
J E R M A I N E M C P H E R S O N
Vice PresidentSenior Counsel
A M I T PA R E K H
Corporate amp Securities Associate
N AT H A L I E L E N G O C
Senior Corporate Counsel ndash Global Labor amp Employment
O L I V E N E M A K E R S O N
Associate Corporate Counsel
A A R O N K L E V E N
Counsel
3 0
L E S L I E S T E V E N S
S O N I A VA L D E Z
Privacy amp Compliance Counsel and Data Protection Officer
Senior Counsel
D A N I E L L E T H O M P S O N
Associate
J O N E L L E S A U N D E R S
A N J U M U N WA L A
Associate Attorney
Counsel
S U N U P I L L A I
Associate
E M M A S A L U S T R O
Assistant General Counsel
M I C H E L L E P H A M
Counsel
3 1
Thank You to Our
S T R AT E G I C M E M B E R S
PA RT N E R M E M B E R S
3 2
Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors
C H A M P I O N
T R A I L B L A Z E R S
I N N OVATO R S
P I O N E E R S
3 3
C ATA LY S T S
Allstate
Norfolk Southern Corporation
In-House Focus
Axinn Veltrop amp Harkrider LLP
Duane Morris LLP
KampL Gates LLP
American Arbitration Association
3 4
S O P H I A P I L I O U R A S
L A U R E N H O S S F E L D
F E L I P E B R A G A
President MCCA Advisory Practice
Assistant Counsel Program Manager
Vice President of Strategy amp Business Solutions
For sponsorship opportunities visit wwwmccacomevents for more detailsor contact sponsorshipmccacom
MCCA Staff
T I E A R A J O N E S
Associate Web Developer Digital Media Designer
S A B I N A G I L I O L I
Marketing Strategist amp Community Development
Manager
2 5
Law Firm Honoree
Corporate Legal Department Honoree
George B Vashon Innovator Award 2020
The award is presented to smaller companies (not in the Fortune 1000) andor law firms (less than 500 attorneys) that have led the way with innovative best practices to assist diverse attorneys It is named for scholar abolitionist and lawyer George B Vashon who was the first licensed African American attorney in New York State (1848) and one of the first admitted to practice before the US Supreme Court (1867)
2 6
Equity Track Program
The MCCA developed the Equity Track Program (ldquoEquity Trackrdquo or ldquoProgramrdquo) in 2016 to address the lack of diversity within the equity partnership levels at majority-owned law firms as reported by our Law Firm Diversity Survey After its initial launch MCCA received feedback and paused to redesign a more comprehensive Equity Track Program
We relaunched the Program in 2019 to address the continuing lack of diversity at the highest partnership levels in our largest law firms in the US The Equity Track is a twelve-month program and we selected ten diverse income partners at major law firms The Program is designed to achieve three goals identify develop and promote diverse partners to achieve and maintain equity status within their firms
S O N N Y H AY N E S TA M A R O N H O U S T O N
C Y N D I E C H A N G E S T E L A D I A Z
2019-2020 Participants
J U A N A R T E A G A
L E W I S G O S S I I
2 7
A M A N D E E P S I D H U T I F FA N Y S M I T HK A R E N J O R D A N
G E O F F R E Y Y O U N G
2 8
Sources of Success Program
The Sources of Success Program (the ldquoProgramrdquo) is a twelve-month professional development program tailored for mid-career women and diverse attorneys from corporate legal departments and law firms The focus is on identifying successful career strategies and allowing attorneys to develop leadership and management skills as well as an opportunity for attorneys to find the right mentor to guide their career advancement
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Your law firm or legal department must be an MCCA member In-house Counsel three or more reporting levels from general counsel Law firm attorneys must be an associate with a minimum of five yearsrsquo experience Diverse attorneys are encouraged to apply
C H A R L E N E J O N E S
Director amp Associate General Counsel
C O U R T N E Y C A N N O N
Counsel ndash Legal Affairs Entertainment and
Lifestyle Group
M ATA R D I O U F
Associate Attorney
D AV I S K I M
Senior Counsel
J O H N T D AV I S
Associate Patent Attorney
D E N D R I C K G A M B L E
Senior Vice President amp Assistant General Counsel
P U N E E T A R O R A
Senior Counsel Employee Benefits amp
Executive Compensation
M O N I Q U E D E L B R I D G E
Vice President amp Associate General Counsel
N I K K I H A S S E L B A R T H
Associate
2 9
C O R Y PAT T E R S O N
Of Counsel
L U A N A M E N D E S
Senior Corporate Counsel
A LVA R O P E R A LTA
Associate
S H AY N E O rsquo R E I L LY
Associate General Counsel IP Litigation
J E R M A I N E M C P H E R S O N
Vice PresidentSenior Counsel
A M I T PA R E K H
Corporate amp Securities Associate
N AT H A L I E L E N G O C
Senior Corporate Counsel ndash Global Labor amp Employment
O L I V E N E M A K E R S O N
Associate Corporate Counsel
A A R O N K L E V E N
Counsel
3 0
L E S L I E S T E V E N S
S O N I A VA L D E Z
Privacy amp Compliance Counsel and Data Protection Officer
Senior Counsel
D A N I E L L E T H O M P S O N
Associate
J O N E L L E S A U N D E R S
A N J U M U N WA L A
Associate Attorney
Counsel
S U N U P I L L A I
Associate
E M M A S A L U S T R O
Assistant General Counsel
M I C H E L L E P H A M
Counsel
3 1
Thank You to Our
S T R AT E G I C M E M B E R S
PA RT N E R M E M B E R S
3 2
Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors
C H A M P I O N
T R A I L B L A Z E R S
I N N OVATO R S
P I O N E E R S
3 3
C ATA LY S T S
Allstate
Norfolk Southern Corporation
In-House Focus
Axinn Veltrop amp Harkrider LLP
Duane Morris LLP
KampL Gates LLP
American Arbitration Association
3 4
S O P H I A P I L I O U R A S
L A U R E N H O S S F E L D
F E L I P E B R A G A
President MCCA Advisory Practice
Assistant Counsel Program Manager
Vice President of Strategy amp Business Solutions
For sponsorship opportunities visit wwwmccacomevents for more detailsor contact sponsorshipmccacom
MCCA Staff
T I E A R A J O N E S
Associate Web Developer Digital Media Designer
S A B I N A G I L I O L I
Marketing Strategist amp Community Development
Manager
2 6
Equity Track Program
The MCCA developed the Equity Track Program (ldquoEquity Trackrdquo or ldquoProgramrdquo) in 2016 to address the lack of diversity within the equity partnership levels at majority-owned law firms as reported by our Law Firm Diversity Survey After its initial launch MCCA received feedback and paused to redesign a more comprehensive Equity Track Program
We relaunched the Program in 2019 to address the continuing lack of diversity at the highest partnership levels in our largest law firms in the US The Equity Track is a twelve-month program and we selected ten diverse income partners at major law firms The Program is designed to achieve three goals identify develop and promote diverse partners to achieve and maintain equity status within their firms
S O N N Y H AY N E S TA M A R O N H O U S T O N
C Y N D I E C H A N G E S T E L A D I A Z
2019-2020 Participants
J U A N A R T E A G A
L E W I S G O S S I I
2 7
A M A N D E E P S I D H U T I F FA N Y S M I T HK A R E N J O R D A N
G E O F F R E Y Y O U N G
2 8
Sources of Success Program
The Sources of Success Program (the ldquoProgramrdquo) is a twelve-month professional development program tailored for mid-career women and diverse attorneys from corporate legal departments and law firms The focus is on identifying successful career strategies and allowing attorneys to develop leadership and management skills as well as an opportunity for attorneys to find the right mentor to guide their career advancement
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Your law firm or legal department must be an MCCA member In-house Counsel three or more reporting levels from general counsel Law firm attorneys must be an associate with a minimum of five yearsrsquo experience Diverse attorneys are encouraged to apply
C H A R L E N E J O N E S
Director amp Associate General Counsel
C O U R T N E Y C A N N O N
Counsel ndash Legal Affairs Entertainment and
Lifestyle Group
M ATA R D I O U F
Associate Attorney
D AV I S K I M
Senior Counsel
J O H N T D AV I S
Associate Patent Attorney
D E N D R I C K G A M B L E
Senior Vice President amp Assistant General Counsel
P U N E E T A R O R A
Senior Counsel Employee Benefits amp
Executive Compensation
M O N I Q U E D E L B R I D G E
Vice President amp Associate General Counsel
N I K K I H A S S E L B A R T H
Associate
2 9
C O R Y PAT T E R S O N
Of Counsel
L U A N A M E N D E S
Senior Corporate Counsel
A LVA R O P E R A LTA
Associate
S H AY N E O rsquo R E I L LY
Associate General Counsel IP Litigation
J E R M A I N E M C P H E R S O N
Vice PresidentSenior Counsel
A M I T PA R E K H
Corporate amp Securities Associate
N AT H A L I E L E N G O C
Senior Corporate Counsel ndash Global Labor amp Employment
O L I V E N E M A K E R S O N
Associate Corporate Counsel
A A R O N K L E V E N
Counsel
3 0
L E S L I E S T E V E N S
S O N I A VA L D E Z
Privacy amp Compliance Counsel and Data Protection Officer
Senior Counsel
D A N I E L L E T H O M P S O N
Associate
J O N E L L E S A U N D E R S
A N J U M U N WA L A
Associate Attorney
Counsel
S U N U P I L L A I
Associate
E M M A S A L U S T R O
Assistant General Counsel
M I C H E L L E P H A M
Counsel
3 1
Thank You to Our
S T R AT E G I C M E M B E R S
PA RT N E R M E M B E R S
3 2
Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors
C H A M P I O N
T R A I L B L A Z E R S
I N N OVATO R S
P I O N E E R S
3 3
C ATA LY S T S
Allstate
Norfolk Southern Corporation
In-House Focus
Axinn Veltrop amp Harkrider LLP
Duane Morris LLP
KampL Gates LLP
American Arbitration Association
3 4
S O P H I A P I L I O U R A S
L A U R E N H O S S F E L D
F E L I P E B R A G A
President MCCA Advisory Practice
Assistant Counsel Program Manager
Vice President of Strategy amp Business Solutions
For sponsorship opportunities visit wwwmccacomevents for more detailsor contact sponsorshipmccacom
MCCA Staff
T I E A R A J O N E S
Associate Web Developer Digital Media Designer
S A B I N A G I L I O L I
Marketing Strategist amp Community Development
Manager
2 7
A M A N D E E P S I D H U T I F FA N Y S M I T HK A R E N J O R D A N
G E O F F R E Y Y O U N G
2 8
Sources of Success Program
The Sources of Success Program (the ldquoProgramrdquo) is a twelve-month professional development program tailored for mid-career women and diverse attorneys from corporate legal departments and law firms The focus is on identifying successful career strategies and allowing attorneys to develop leadership and management skills as well as an opportunity for attorneys to find the right mentor to guide their career advancement
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Your law firm or legal department must be an MCCA member In-house Counsel three or more reporting levels from general counsel Law firm attorneys must be an associate with a minimum of five yearsrsquo experience Diverse attorneys are encouraged to apply
C H A R L E N E J O N E S
Director amp Associate General Counsel
C O U R T N E Y C A N N O N
Counsel ndash Legal Affairs Entertainment and
Lifestyle Group
M ATA R D I O U F
Associate Attorney
D AV I S K I M
Senior Counsel
J O H N T D AV I S
Associate Patent Attorney
D E N D R I C K G A M B L E
Senior Vice President amp Assistant General Counsel
P U N E E T A R O R A
Senior Counsel Employee Benefits amp
Executive Compensation
M O N I Q U E D E L B R I D G E
Vice President amp Associate General Counsel
N I K K I H A S S E L B A R T H
Associate
2 9
C O R Y PAT T E R S O N
Of Counsel
L U A N A M E N D E S
Senior Corporate Counsel
A LVA R O P E R A LTA
Associate
S H AY N E O rsquo R E I L LY
Associate General Counsel IP Litigation
J E R M A I N E M C P H E R S O N
Vice PresidentSenior Counsel
A M I T PA R E K H
Corporate amp Securities Associate
N AT H A L I E L E N G O C
Senior Corporate Counsel ndash Global Labor amp Employment
O L I V E N E M A K E R S O N
Associate Corporate Counsel
A A R O N K L E V E N
Counsel
3 0
L E S L I E S T E V E N S
S O N I A VA L D E Z
Privacy amp Compliance Counsel and Data Protection Officer
Senior Counsel
D A N I E L L E T H O M P S O N
Associate
J O N E L L E S A U N D E R S
A N J U M U N WA L A
Associate Attorney
Counsel
S U N U P I L L A I
Associate
E M M A S A L U S T R O
Assistant General Counsel
M I C H E L L E P H A M
Counsel
3 1
Thank You to Our
S T R AT E G I C M E M B E R S
PA RT N E R M E M B E R S
3 2
Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors
C H A M P I O N
T R A I L B L A Z E R S
I N N OVATO R S
P I O N E E R S
3 3
C ATA LY S T S
Allstate
Norfolk Southern Corporation
In-House Focus
Axinn Veltrop amp Harkrider LLP
Duane Morris LLP
KampL Gates LLP
American Arbitration Association
3 4
S O P H I A P I L I O U R A S
L A U R E N H O S S F E L D
F E L I P E B R A G A
President MCCA Advisory Practice
Assistant Counsel Program Manager
Vice President of Strategy amp Business Solutions
For sponsorship opportunities visit wwwmccacomevents for more detailsor contact sponsorshipmccacom
MCCA Staff
T I E A R A J O N E S
Associate Web Developer Digital Media Designer
S A B I N A G I L I O L I
Marketing Strategist amp Community Development
Manager
2 8
Sources of Success Program
The Sources of Success Program (the ldquoProgramrdquo) is a twelve-month professional development program tailored for mid-career women and diverse attorneys from corporate legal departments and law firms The focus is on identifying successful career strategies and allowing attorneys to develop leadership and management skills as well as an opportunity for attorneys to find the right mentor to guide their career advancement
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Your law firm or legal department must be an MCCA member In-house Counsel three or more reporting levels from general counsel Law firm attorneys must be an associate with a minimum of five yearsrsquo experience Diverse attorneys are encouraged to apply
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Director amp Associate General Counsel
C O U R T N E Y C A N N O N
Counsel ndash Legal Affairs Entertainment and
Lifestyle Group
M ATA R D I O U F
Associate Attorney
D AV I S K I M
Senior Counsel
J O H N T D AV I S
Associate Patent Attorney
D E N D R I C K G A M B L E
Senior Vice President amp Assistant General Counsel
P U N E E T A R O R A
Senior Counsel Employee Benefits amp
Executive Compensation
M O N I Q U E D E L B R I D G E
Vice President amp Associate General Counsel
N I K K I H A S S E L B A R T H
Associate
2 9
C O R Y PAT T E R S O N
Of Counsel
L U A N A M E N D E S
Senior Corporate Counsel
A LVA R O P E R A LTA
Associate
S H AY N E O rsquo R E I L LY
Associate General Counsel IP Litigation
J E R M A I N E M C P H E R S O N
Vice PresidentSenior Counsel
A M I T PA R E K H
Corporate amp Securities Associate
N AT H A L I E L E N G O C
Senior Corporate Counsel ndash Global Labor amp Employment
O L I V E N E M A K E R S O N
Associate Corporate Counsel
A A R O N K L E V E N
Counsel
3 0
L E S L I E S T E V E N S
S O N I A VA L D E Z
Privacy amp Compliance Counsel and Data Protection Officer
Senior Counsel
D A N I E L L E T H O M P S O N
Associate
J O N E L L E S A U N D E R S
A N J U M U N WA L A
Associate Attorney
Counsel
S U N U P I L L A I
Associate
E M M A S A L U S T R O
Assistant General Counsel
M I C H E L L E P H A M
Counsel
3 1
Thank You to Our
S T R AT E G I C M E M B E R S
PA RT N E R M E M B E R S
3 2
Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors
C H A M P I O N
T R A I L B L A Z E R S
I N N OVATO R S
P I O N E E R S
3 3
C ATA LY S T S
Allstate
Norfolk Southern Corporation
In-House Focus
Axinn Veltrop amp Harkrider LLP
Duane Morris LLP
KampL Gates LLP
American Arbitration Association
3 4
S O P H I A P I L I O U R A S
L A U R E N H O S S F E L D
F E L I P E B R A G A
President MCCA Advisory Practice
Assistant Counsel Program Manager
Vice President of Strategy amp Business Solutions
For sponsorship opportunities visit wwwmccacomevents for more detailsor contact sponsorshipmccacom
MCCA Staff
T I E A R A J O N E S
Associate Web Developer Digital Media Designer
S A B I N A G I L I O L I
Marketing Strategist amp Community Development
Manager
2 9
C O R Y PAT T E R S O N
Of Counsel
L U A N A M E N D E S
Senior Corporate Counsel
A LVA R O P E R A LTA
Associate
S H AY N E O rsquo R E I L LY
Associate General Counsel IP Litigation
J E R M A I N E M C P H E R S O N
Vice PresidentSenior Counsel
A M I T PA R E K H
Corporate amp Securities Associate
N AT H A L I E L E N G O C
Senior Corporate Counsel ndash Global Labor amp Employment
O L I V E N E M A K E R S O N
Associate Corporate Counsel
A A R O N K L E V E N
Counsel
3 0
L E S L I E S T E V E N S
S O N I A VA L D E Z
Privacy amp Compliance Counsel and Data Protection Officer
Senior Counsel
D A N I E L L E T H O M P S O N
Associate
J O N E L L E S A U N D E R S
A N J U M U N WA L A
Associate Attorney
Counsel
S U N U P I L L A I
Associate
E M M A S A L U S T R O
Assistant General Counsel
M I C H E L L E P H A M
Counsel
3 1
Thank You to Our
S T R AT E G I C M E M B E R S
PA RT N E R M E M B E R S
3 2
Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors
C H A M P I O N
T R A I L B L A Z E R S
I N N OVATO R S
P I O N E E R S
3 3
C ATA LY S T S
Allstate
Norfolk Southern Corporation
In-House Focus
Axinn Veltrop amp Harkrider LLP
Duane Morris LLP
KampL Gates LLP
American Arbitration Association
3 4
S O P H I A P I L I O U R A S
L A U R E N H O S S F E L D
F E L I P E B R A G A
President MCCA Advisory Practice
Assistant Counsel Program Manager
Vice President of Strategy amp Business Solutions
For sponsorship opportunities visit wwwmccacomevents for more detailsor contact sponsorshipmccacom
MCCA Staff
T I E A R A J O N E S
Associate Web Developer Digital Media Designer
S A B I N A G I L I O L I
Marketing Strategist amp Community Development
Manager
3 0
L E S L I E S T E V E N S
S O N I A VA L D E Z
Privacy amp Compliance Counsel and Data Protection Officer
Senior Counsel
D A N I E L L E T H O M P S O N
Associate
J O N E L L E S A U N D E R S
A N J U M U N WA L A
Associate Attorney
Counsel
S U N U P I L L A I
Associate
E M M A S A L U S T R O
Assistant General Counsel
M I C H E L L E P H A M
Counsel
3 1
Thank You to Our
S T R AT E G I C M E M B E R S
PA RT N E R M E M B E R S
3 2
Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors
C H A M P I O N
T R A I L B L A Z E R S
I N N OVATO R S
P I O N E E R S
3 3
C ATA LY S T S
Allstate
Norfolk Southern Corporation
In-House Focus
Axinn Veltrop amp Harkrider LLP
Duane Morris LLP
KampL Gates LLP
American Arbitration Association
3 4
S O P H I A P I L I O U R A S
L A U R E N H O S S F E L D
F E L I P E B R A G A
President MCCA Advisory Practice
Assistant Counsel Program Manager
Vice President of Strategy amp Business Solutions
For sponsorship opportunities visit wwwmccacomevents for more detailsor contact sponsorshipmccacom
MCCA Staff
T I E A R A J O N E S
Associate Web Developer Digital Media Designer
S A B I N A G I L I O L I
Marketing Strategist amp Community Development
Manager
3 1
Thank You to Our
S T R AT E G I C M E M B E R S
PA RT N E R M E M B E R S
3 2
Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors
C H A M P I O N
T R A I L B L A Z E R S
I N N OVATO R S
P I O N E E R S
3 3
C ATA LY S T S
Allstate
Norfolk Southern Corporation
In-House Focus
Axinn Veltrop amp Harkrider LLP
Duane Morris LLP
KampL Gates LLP
American Arbitration Association
3 4
S O P H I A P I L I O U R A S
L A U R E N H O S S F E L D
F E L I P E B R A G A
President MCCA Advisory Practice
Assistant Counsel Program Manager
Vice President of Strategy amp Business Solutions
For sponsorship opportunities visit wwwmccacomevents for more detailsor contact sponsorshipmccacom
MCCA Staff
T I E A R A J O N E S
Associate Web Developer Digital Media Designer
S A B I N A G I L I O L I
Marketing Strategist amp Community Development
Manager
3 2
Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors
C H A M P I O N
T R A I L B L A Z E R S
I N N OVATO R S
P I O N E E R S
3 3
C ATA LY S T S
Allstate
Norfolk Southern Corporation
In-House Focus
Axinn Veltrop amp Harkrider LLP
Duane Morris LLP
KampL Gates LLP
American Arbitration Association
3 4
S O P H I A P I L I O U R A S
L A U R E N H O S S F E L D
F E L I P E B R A G A
President MCCA Advisory Practice
Assistant Counsel Program Manager
Vice President of Strategy amp Business Solutions
For sponsorship opportunities visit wwwmccacomevents for more detailsor contact sponsorshipmccacom
MCCA Staff
T I E A R A J O N E S
Associate Web Developer Digital Media Designer
S A B I N A G I L I O L I
Marketing Strategist amp Community Development
Manager
3 3
C ATA LY S T S
Allstate
Norfolk Southern Corporation
In-House Focus
Axinn Veltrop amp Harkrider LLP
Duane Morris LLP
KampL Gates LLP
American Arbitration Association
3 4
S O P H I A P I L I O U R A S
L A U R E N H O S S F E L D
F E L I P E B R A G A
President MCCA Advisory Practice
Assistant Counsel Program Manager
Vice President of Strategy amp Business Solutions
For sponsorship opportunities visit wwwmccacomevents for more detailsor contact sponsorshipmccacom
MCCA Staff
T I E A R A J O N E S
Associate Web Developer Digital Media Designer
S A B I N A G I L I O L I
Marketing Strategist amp Community Development
Manager
3 4
S O P H I A P I L I O U R A S
L A U R E N H O S S F E L D
F E L I P E B R A G A
President MCCA Advisory Practice
Assistant Counsel Program Manager
Vice President of Strategy amp Business Solutions
For sponsorship opportunities visit wwwmccacomevents for more detailsor contact sponsorshipmccacom
MCCA Staff
T I E A R A J O N E S
Associate Web Developer Digital Media Designer
S A B I N A G I L I O L I
Marketing Strategist amp Community Development
Manager
