CMCP's mission is to promote diversity in the legal profession by providing attorneys of color with access and opportunity for business and professional development. CMCP brings business lawyers of all races together as members and colleagues, regardless of the type of organization in which they practice, for the purpose of achieving diversity and inclusion within law firms and in-house law departments, and in the outside counsel spend of corporations and government agencies. CMCP Members • Corporate and public agency law departments • Minority-owned law firms • Majority-owned law firms (large and small, national and local) • Individual attorneys committed to taking action to increase diversity in the legal profession The benefits of CMCP membership are enjoyed by every attorney who works for a CMCP member organization. Although CMCP’s focus is in California, many member law firms and corporations are national, with headquarters in other states and offices and/or substantial business in California. CMCP Programs & Other Activities CMCP’s programs and other activities all serve to level the playing field for attorneys of color. CMCP provides multiple ways for minority attorneys to make connections, showcase their skills, gain access to decision-makers, expand their networks, and develop relationships that further their careers and lead to business and job opportunities.