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Message
from the Executive Director
Greetings!
Welcome
to the Greater Cincinnati Minority Counsel Program (GCMCP) official
website. As the Executive Director I work with member signatories, furthering
our objective of providing opportunities to connect talented lawyers
with one another to address the underrepresentation of minority
attorneys.
The
mission of the GCMCP is to increase the opportunities for minority
attorneys’ to fully participate in the assignment of corporate legal
work by encouraging partnerships among corporate counsel, majority-owned
law firms, minority-owned law firms and public sector organizations.
By participating in the GCMCP, participants formally acknowledge
their commitment to the objective of diversity in the workplace
and commit to undertake specific, tangible and measurable steps
on an ongoing basis to promote opportunities for minority attorneys
at all levels in their organizations, and to actively encourage
those with whom they do business to do likewise.
With
rapidly changing demographics coupled with increased marketplace
globalization, now more than ever, it is imperative for corporations,
law firms, and public sector organizations to employ a workforce
that reflect the broadest spectrum of perspectives and backgrounds
to remain competitive. Diversity is no longer solely a social or
political issue; it is a good business strategy. GCMCP provide the
impetus, which helps our member signatories draw from a larger pool
of talent and resources.
Our
accomplishments have been numerous.
GCMCP has grown in member signatories, incorporated a Six
Sigma quality membership recruitment strategy, developed an infrastructure
that ensures membership contributions, and most importantly increased
assignments of legal work to minority attorneys and minority law
firms within the Greater Cincinnati area.
In the current
economic climate, forging new relationships while strengthening
existing ones is crucial to developing and maintaining a strong
successful practice.
As we move
forward, we are focused on providing added benefits for our current
membership including this website which provide an online database
of our membership and highlights our accomplishments, regular networking
and business development opportunities to build relationships between
minority and corporate counsels, along with creative ways to expand
opportunities for minority attorneys in the assignment of corporate
legal work.
The
sustained support of our members can be directly attributed to the
program’s continued growth and success.
I encourage your active participation in the GCMCP and invite
you to join us in advancing our mission!
Mary
McAlister Cleveland
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