Morgan Lewis sponsored the Minority Corporate Counsel Association (MCCA) "Creating Pathways to Diversity" Conference and Gala Awards Ceremony on June 29-30 in Washington, DC. Several Morgan Lewis lawyers and clients attended the educational conference that promoted the advancement of diversity and inclusion in the legal profession. Featured seminars included discussions on global diversity, inclusive leadership, and talent optimization. IP partner Susan Baker Manning (WA) was a panelist, speaking on Marriage Equality and Its Implications just a few days after the US Supreme Court’s decision to uphold marriage equality. Morgan Lewis attendees at the conference included IP associate Nick Kim (WA), LEPG associate Christopher Gillispie-Hopkins (WA), and summer associate Staci Cox (NY).
Following the conference, MCCA held a gala awards ceremony at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. At the gala, MCCA recognized the Hon. Deval L. Patrick, former governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, with the Lifetime Achievement Award. This award is given to an individual who made significant advancements in engendering a society that fully appreciates, celebrates, and recognizes the value of diversity. Morgan Lewis attendees at the gala were Tax partners Jennifer Breen and Sheri Dillon (WA), Litigation partner Jordy Hershman (BO), IP partner Susan Baker Manning (WA), Washington Strategic Government Relations partner Thurgood Marshall Jr. (WA), Energy partner John Matthews (WA), CBT partner Andy Ray (WA), Antitrust partner Will Tom (WA), LEPG partner Larry Turner (PH), LEPG associate Jocelyn Cuttino (WA), and Director of Administration Beth Jeffries (WA).
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