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Sept. 21, 2011, 4:20 p.m. EDT Corporate Counsel Women of Color Convenes 7th Annual Conference of Women Attorneys From Around the World on October 5-7, 2011 at Famed Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California NEW YORK and BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Sept. 21, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- GATHERING WILL HONOR LEADING INDIVIDUALS, CORPORATIONS, AND LAW FIRMS FOR PROGRESS IN DIVERSITY AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT OF WOMEN OF COLOR ATTORNEYS Corporate Counsel Women of Color ("CCWC"), an international organization of women attorneys and corporate legal counsels of color, will convene its 7th Annual Career Strategies Conference on October 5-7, 2011 at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in the Los Angeles suburb of Beverly Hills, California. In addition to an itinerary filled with informative sessions, workshops and headlining speakers, CCWC will also honor some of the country's top attorneys, corporations and law firms for their progress toward diversity among the ranks of women attorneys. International law firm K&L Gates LLP is the conference presenting sponsor. "Our annual Career Strategies Conference is more than just an opportunity for our membership to network and reconnect with colleagues," said Laurie N. Robinson, Founder and CEO of CCWC. "We annually build a strong platform of plenary sessions and individual workshops designed to strengthen their portfolio of knowledge as attorneys. This year, we will also take time during our conference to honor individuals, companies and law firms who exemplify the mission of CCWC and our commitment to diversity and women of color in the legal profession." Teresa M. Sebastian, senior vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary for Darden Restaurants, Inc., will be the featured keynote speaker for the conference and will also receive the CCWC Diamond Award of Excellence for her career achievements. Darden is the world's leading full-service restaurant company, and owns and operates the Red Lobster, Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, The Capital Grille, Bahama Breeze and Seasons 52 brands. Ms. Sebastian oversees all of Darden's legal affairs, including matters of board governance, corporate finance, securities regulation and labor and employment law. In 2011, Darden became the first full-service restaurant company ever to be named to the Fortune Magazine "100 Best Companies to Work For" listing.
CCWC will also present its inaugural Diversity Award of Excellence to two law firms and two corporations-- Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP, Adams & Reese LLP, American Airlines and Southern California Edison for outstanding achievement in their commitment to diversity and the advancement of women attorneys of color. Honorees will receive recognition on Thursday, October 6, 2011 during the keynote luncheon featuring Ms. Sebastian as the speaker. Other noteworthy speakers featured during the CCWC conference include: Stedman Graham, Chairman and CEO of S. Graham & Associates, and New York Times best-selling author of You Can Make It Happen: A Nine-Step Plan for Success; Judge Glenda Hatchett, star of Sony Pictures Television syndicated court show Judge Hatchett; Patti Wood, noted body language expert and author of Success Signals - Understanding Body Language, The Conflict Cure and Easy Speaking - Dynamic Delivery; and Dr. Robin L. Smith, motivational speaker and best-selling author of Lies at the Altar: The Truth About Great Marriages and Inspirational Vitamins: A Guide to Personal Empowerment. CCWC made national headlines earlier this year when the organization unveiled its groundbreaking study on the work experience of women of color attorneys. The report -- The Perspectives of Women of Color Attorneys in Corporate Legal Departments -- revealed new data about an increasingly important sector of the legal community. The report gave corporations, as well as law firms - which have been noted to have high attrition rates within this unique group - the tools and best practices to engage, leverage, and maximize the talented pool of women of color attorneys within their ranks. About Corporate Counsel Women of Color & the Diversity Award of Excellence CCWC is a 501 (c) (3) organization founded in 2004 to foster diversity in the legal profession and to address and meet the unique needs of its 2,500 plus members who work primarily for Fortune 1000 and Forbes 2000 legal departments. In connection with the findings and recommendations in The Perspectives of Women of Color Attorneys in Corporate Legal Departments, CCWC will honor two law firms and two corporations with its prestigious Diversity Award of Excellence at its Seventh Annual Career Strategies Conference in Beverly Hills, California at the Beverly Hilton on October 6, 2011. For more information on Corporate Counsel Women of Color, please visit its website at www.ccwomenofcolor.org. For media inquiries, please contact info@ccwomenofcolor.org or 646-483-8041.
9/20/11 Corporate Counsel Women of Color Convenes 7th Annual Conference of Women Attorneys From Around the World on October 5-7, 2011 at Famed Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California GATHERING WILL HONOR LEADING INDIVIDUALS, CORPORATIONS, AND LAW FIRMS FOR PROGRESS IN DIVERSITY AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT OF WOMEN OF COLOR ATTORNEYS NEW YORK and BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Sept. 21, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Corporate Counsel Women of Color ("CCWC"), an international organization of women attorneys and corporate legal counsels of color, will convene its 7 th Annual Career Strategies Conference on October 5-7, 2011 at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in the Los Angeles suburb of Beverly Hills, California. In addition to an itinerary filled with informative sessions, workshops and headlining speakers, CCWC will also honor some of the country's top attorneys, corporations and law firms for their progress toward diversity among the ranks of women attorneys. International law firm K&L Gates LLP is the conference presenting sponsor. "Our annual Career Strategies Conference is more than just an opportunity for our membership to network and reconnect with colleagues," said Laurie N. Robinson, Founder and CEO of CCWC. "We annually build a strong platform of plenary sessions and individual workshops designed to strengthen their portfolio of knowledge as attorneys. This year, we will also take time during our conference to honor individuals, companies and law firms who exemplify the mission of CCWC and our commitment to diversity and women of color in the legal profession." Teresa M. Sebastian, senior vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary for Darden Restaurants, Inc., will be the featured keynote speaker for the conference and will also receive the CCWC Diamond Award of Excellence for her career achievements. Darden is the world's leading full-service restaurant company, and owns and operates the Red Lobster, Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, The Capital Grille, Bahama Breeze and Seasons 52 brands. Ms. Sebastian oversees all of Darden's legal affairs, including matters of board governance, corporate finance, securities regulation and labor and employment law. In 2011, Darden became the first full-service restaurant company ever to be named to the Fortune Magazine "100 Best Companies to Work For" listing. CCWC will also present its inaugural Diversity Award of Excellence to two law firms and two corporations Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP, Adams & Reese LLP, American Airlines and Southern California Edison for outstanding achievement in their commitment to diversity and the advancement of women attorneys of color. Honorees will receive recognition on Thursday, October 6, 2011 during the keynote luncheon featuring Ms. Sebastian as the speaker. Other noteworthy speakers featured during the CCWC conference include: Stedman Graham, Chairman and CEO of S. Graham & Associates, and New York Times best-selling author of You Can Make It Happen: A Nine-Step Plan for Success; Judge Glenda Hatchett, star of Sony Pictures Television syndicated court show Judge Hatchett; Patti Wood, noted body language expert and author of Success Signals Understanding Body Language, The Conflict Cure and Easy Speaking Dynamic Delivery; and Dr. Robin L. Smith, motivational speaker and best-selling author of Lies at the Altar: The Truth About Great Marriages and Inspirational Vitamins: A Guide to Personal Empowerment. CCWC made national headlines earlier this year when the organization unveiled its groundbreaking study on the work experience of women of color attorneys. The report The Perspectives of Women of Color Attorneys in Corporate Legal Departments revealed
new data about an increasingly important sector of the legal community. The report gave corporations, as well as law firms which have been noted to have high attrition rates within this unique group the tools and best practices to engage, leverage, and maximize the talented pool of women of color attorneys within their ranks. About Corporate Counsel Women of Color & the Diversity Award of Excellence CCWC is a 501 (c) (3) organization founded in 2004 to foster diversity in the legal profession and to address and meet the unique needs of its 2,500 plus members who work primarily for Fortune 1000 and Forbes 2000 legal departments. In connection with the findings and recommendations in The Perspectives of Women of Color Attorneys in Corporate Legal Departments, CCWC will honor two law firms and two corporations with its prestigious Diversity Award of Excellence at its Seventh Annual Career Strategies Conference in Beverly Hills, California at the Beverly Hilton on October 6, 2011. Corporate Counsel Women of Color Convenes 7th Annual Conference of Women Attorneys From Around the World on October 5-7, 2011 at Famed Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California NEW YORK and BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Sept. 21, 2011 -- GATHERING WILL HONOR LEADING INDIVIDUALS, CORPORATIONS, AND LAW FIRMS FOR PROGRESS IN DIVERSITY AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT OF WOMEN OF COLOR ATTORNEYS NEW YORK and BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Sept. 21, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Corporate Counsel Women of Color ("CCWC"), an international organization of women attorneys and corporate legal counsels of color, will convene its 7 th Annual Career Strategies Conference on October 5-7, 2011 at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in the Los Angeles suburb of Beverly Hills, California. In addition to an itinerary filled with informative sessions, workshops and headlining speakers, CCWC will also honor some of the country's top attorneys, corporations and law firms for their progress toward diversity among the ranks of women attorneys. International law firm K&L Gates LLP is the conference presenting sponsor."our annual Career Strategies Conference is more than just an opportunity for our membership to network and reconnect with colleagues," said Laurie N. Robinson, Founder and CEO of CCWC. "We annually build a strong platform of plenary sessions and individual workshops designed to strengthen their portfolio of knowledge as attorneys. This year, we will also take time during our conference to honor individuals, companies and law firms who exemplify the mission of CCWC and our commitment to diversity and women of color in the legal profession." Teresa M. Sebastian, senior vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary for Darden Restaurants, Inc., will be the featured keynote speaker for the conference and will also receive the CCWC Diamond Award of Excellence for her career achievements. Darden is the world's leading full-service restaurant company, and owns and operates the Red Lobster, Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, The Capital Grille, Bahama Breeze and Seasons 52 brands. Ms. Sebastian oversees all of Darden's legal affairs, including matters of board governance,
corporate finance, securities regulation and labor and employment law. In 2011, Darden became the first fullservice restaurant company ever to be named to the Fortune Magazine "100 Best Companies to Work For" listing.ccwc will also present its inaugural Diversity Award of Excellence to two law firms and two corporations Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP, Adams & Reese LLP, American Airlines and Southern California Edison for outstanding achievement in their commitment to diversity and the advancement of women attorneys of color. Honorees will receive recognition on Thursday, October 6, 2011 during the keynote luncheon featuring Ms. Sebastian as the speaker. 9/22/11 GATHERING WILL HONOR LEADING INDIVIDUALS, CORPORATIONS, AND LAW FIRMS FOR PROGRESS IN DIVERSITY AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT OF WOMEN OF COLOR ATTORNEYS NEW YORK and BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Sept. 21, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Corporate Counsel Women of Color ("CCWC"), an international organization of women attorneys and corporate legal counsels of color, will convene its 7 th Annual Career Strategies Conference on October 5-7, 2011 at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in the Los Angeles suburb of Beverly Hills, California. In addition to an itinerary filled with informative sessions, workshops and headlining speakers, CCWC will also honor some of the country's top attorneys, corporations and law firms for their progress toward diversity among the ranks of women attorneys. International law firm K&L Gates LLP is the conference presenting sponsor. "Our annual Career Strategies Conference is more than just an opportunity for our membership to network and reconnect with colleagues," said Laurie N. Robinson, Founder and CEO of CCWC. "We annually build a strong platform of plenary sessions and individual workshops designed to strengthen their portfolio of knowledge as attorneys. This year, we will also take time during our conference to honor individuals, companies and law firms who exemplify the mission of CCWC and our commitment to diversity and women of color in the legal profession." Teresa M. Sebastian, senior vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary for Darden Restaurants, Inc., will be the featured keynote speaker for the conference and will also receive the CCWC Diamond Award of Excellence for her career achievements. Darden is the world's leading full-service restaurant company, and owns and operates the Red Lobster, Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, The Capital Grille, Bahama Breeze and Seasons 52 brands. Ms. Sebastian oversees all of Darden's legal affairs, including matters of board governance, corporate finance, securities regulation and labor and employment law. In 2011, Darden became the first full-service restaurant company ever to be named to the Fortune Magazine "100 Best Companies to Work For" listing. CCWC will also present its inaugural Diversity Award of Excellence to two law firms and two corporations Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP, Adams & Reese LLP, American Airlines and Southern California Edison for outstanding achievement in their commitment to
diversity and the advancement of women attorneys of color. Honorees will receive recognition on Thursday, October 6, 2011 during the keynote luncheon featuring Ms. Sebastian as the speaker. Other noteworthy speakers featured during the CCWC conference include: Stedman Graham, Chairman and CEO of S. Graham & Associates, and New York Times best-selling author of You Can Make It Happen: A Nine-Step Plan for Success; Judge Glenda Hatchett, star of Sony Pictures Television syndicated court show Judge Hatchett; Patti Wood, noted body language expert and author of Success Signals Understanding Body Language, The Conflict Cure and Easy Speaking Dynamic Delivery; and Dr. Robin L. Smith, motivational speaker and best-selling author of Lies at the Altar: The Truth About Great Marriages and Inspirational Vitamins: A Guide to Personal Empowerment. CCWC made national headlines earlier this year when the organization unveiled its groundbreaking study on the work experience of women of color attorneys. The report The Perspectives of Women of Color Attorneys in Corporate Legal Departments revealed new data about an increasingly important sector of the legal community. The report gave corporations, as well as law firms which have been noted to have high attrition rates within this unique group the tools and best practices to engage, leverage, and maximize the talented pool of women of color attorneys within their ranks. About Corporate Counsel Women of Color & the Diversity Award of Excellence CCWC is a 501 (c) (3) organization founded in 2004 to foster diversity in the legal profession and to address and meet the unique needs of its 2,500 plus members who work primarily for Fortune 1000 and Forbes 2000 legal departments. In connection with the findings and recommendations in The Perspectives of Women of Color Attorneys in Corporate Legal Departments, CCWC will honor two law firms and two corporations with its prestigious Diversity Award of Excellence at its Seventh Annual Career Strategies Conference in Beverly Hills, California at the Beverly Hilton on October 6, 2011. For more information on Corporate Counsel Women of Color, please visit its website at www.ccwomenofcolor.org. For media inquiries, please contact info@ccwomenofcolor.org or 646-483-8041. Michael Lewellen (407) 408-5861 mlew32@yahoo.com
9/21/11 Corporate Counsel Women of Color Convenes 7th Annual Conference of Women Attorneys From Around the World on October 5-7, 2011 at Famed Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California GATHERING WILL HONOR LEADING INDIVIDUALS, CORPORATIONS, AND LAW FIRMS FOR PROGRESS IN DIVERSITY AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT OF WOMEN OF COLOR ATTORNEYS NEW YORK and BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Sept. 21, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Corporate Counsel Women of Color ("CCWC"), an international organization of women attorneys and corporate legal counsels of color, will convene its 7(th) Annual Career Strategies Conference on October 5-7, 2011 at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in the Los Angeles suburb of Beverly Hills, California. In addition to an itinerary filled with informative sessions, workshops and headlining speakers, CCWC will also honor some of the country's top attorneys, corporations and law firms for their progress toward diversity among the ranks of women attorneys. International law firm K&L Gates LLP is the conference presenting sponsor. "Our annual Career Strategies Conference is more than just an opportunity for our membership to network and reconnect with colleagues," said Laurie N. Robinson, Founder and CEO of CCWC. "We annually build a strong platform of plenary sessions and individual workshops designed to strengthen their portfolio of knowledge as attorneys. This year, we will also take time during our conference to honor individuals, companies and law firms who exemplify the mission of CCWC and our commitment to diversity and women of color in the legal profession." Teresa M. Sebastian, senior vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary for Darden Restaurants, Inc., will be the featured keynote speaker for the conference and will also receive the CCWC Diamond Award of Excellence for her career achievements. Darden is the world's leading full-service restaurant company, and owns and operates the Red Lobster, Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, The Capital Grille, Bahama Breeze and Seasons 52 brands. Ms. Sebastian oversees all of Darden's legal affairs, including matters of board governance, corporate finance, securities regulation and labor and employment law. In 2011, Darden became the first full-service restaurant company ever to be named to the Fortune Magazine "100 Best Companies to Work For" listing. CCWC will also present its inaugural Diversity Award of Excellence to two law firms and two corporations-- Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP, Adams & Reese LLP, American Airlines and Southern California Edison for outstanding achievement in their commitment to diversity and the advancement of women attorneys of color. Honorees will receive recognition on Thursday, October 6, 2011 during the keynote luncheon featuring Ms. Sebastian as the speaker.
Wednesday, Sep. 21, 2011 Corporate Counsel Women of Color Convenes 7th Annual Conference of Women Attorneys From Around the World on October 5-7, 2011 at Famed Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California NEW YORK and BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Sept. 21, 2011 -- GATHERING WILL HONOR LEADING INDIVIDUALS, CORPORATIONS, AND LAW FIRMS FOR PROGRESS IN DIVERSITY AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT OF WOMEN OF COLOR ATTORNEYS NEW YORK and BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Sept. 21, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Corporate Counsel Women of Color ("CCWC"), an international organization of women attorneys and corporate legal counsels of color, will convene its 7 th Annual Career Strategies Conference on October 5-7, 2011 at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in the Los Angeles suburb of Beverly Hills, California. In addition to an itinerary filled with informative sessions, workshops and headlining speakers, CCWC will also honor some of the country's top attorneys, corporations and law firms for their progress toward diversity among the ranks of women attorneys. International law firm K&L Gates LLP is the conference presenting sponsor. "Our annual Career Strategies Conference is more than just an opportunity for our membership to network and reconnect with colleagues," said Laurie N. Robinson, Founder and CEO of CCWC. "We annually build a strong platform of plenary sessions and individual workshops designed to strengthen their portfolio of knowledge as attorneys. This year, we will also take time during our conference to honor individuals, companies and law firms who exemplify the mission of CCWC and our commitment to diversity and women of color in the legal profession." Teresa M. Sebastian, senior vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary for Darden Restaurants, Inc., will be the featured keynote speaker for the conference and will also receive the CCWC Diamond Award of Excellence for her career achievements. Darden is the world's leading full-service restaurant company, and owns and operates the Red Lobster, Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, The Capital Grille, Bahama Breeze and Seasons 52 brands. Ms. Sebastian oversees all of Darden's legal affairs, including matters of board governance, corporate finance, securities
regulation and labor and employment law. In 2011, Darden became the first full-service restaurant company ever to be named to the Fortune Magazine "100 Best Companies to Work For" listing. CCWC will also present its inaugural Diversity Award of Excellence to two law firms and two corporations Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP, Adams & Reese LLP, American Airlines and Southern California Edison for outstanding achievement in their commitment to diversity and the advancement of women attorneys of color. Honorees will receive recognition on Thursday, October 6, 2011 during the keynote luncheon featuring Ms. Sebastian as the speaker. 9/22/11 Adams and Reese Selected for the 2011 Corporate Counsel Women of Color Diversity Award of Excellence The law firm of Adams and Reese has been named a recipient of the Corporate Counsel Women of Color Diversity Award of Excellence, an inaugural award given by the CCWC as a recognition of the firm's initiatives, outstanding achievement in commitment to diversity and advancement of women attorneys of color. The CCWC is an international organization of women of color attorneys who work primarily for Fortune 1000 and Forbes 2000 companies, and work to foster diversity in the legal profession. Adams and Reese is one of four companies to receive the award, along with the law firm of Hughes Hubbard Reed, and two corporations, Southern California Edison and American Airlines. Adams and Reese Selected for the 2011 Corporate Counsel Women of Color Diversity Award of Excellence The law firm of Adams and Reese has been named a recipient of the Corporate Counsel Women of Color Diversity Award of Excellence, an inaugural award given by the CCWC as a recognition of the firm s initiatives, outstanding achievement in commitment to diversity and advancement of women attorneys of color. The CCWC is an international organization of women of color attorneys who work primarily for Fortune 1000 and Forbes 2000 companies, and work to foster diversity in the legal profession. Adams and Reese is one of four companies to receive the award, along with the law firm of Hughes Hubbard & Reed, and two corporations, Southern California Edison and American Airlines.
Corporate Counsel Women of Color Convenes 7th Annual Conference of Women Attorneys From Around the World on October 5-7, 2011 at Famed Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California PR Newswire NEW YORK and BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Sept. 21, 2011 GATHERING WILL HONOR LEADING INDIVIDUALS, CORPORATIONS, AND LAW FIRMS FOR PROGRESS IN DIVERSITY AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT OF WOMEN OF COLOR ATTORNEYS NEW YORK and BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Sept. 21, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Corporate Counsel Women of Color ("CCWC"), an international organization of women attorneys and corporate legal counsels of color, will convene its 7 th Annual Career Strategies Conference on October 5-7, 2011 at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in the Los Angeles suburb of Beverly Hills, California. In addition to an itinerary filled with informative sessions, workshops and headlining speakers, CCWC will also honor some of the country's top attorneys, corporations and law firms for their progress toward diversity among the ranks of women attorneys. International law firm K&L Gates LLP is the conference presenting sponsor. "Our annual Career Strategies Conference is more than just an opportunity for our membership to network and reconnect with colleagues," said Laurie N. Robinson, Founder and CEO of CCWC. "We annually build a strong platform of plenary sessions and individual workshops designed to strengthen their portfolio of knowledge as attorneys. This year, we will also take time during our conference to honor individuals, companies and law firms who exemplify the mission of CCWC and our commitment to diversity and women of color in the legal profession." CCWC will also present its inaugural Diversity Award of Excellence to two law firms and two corporations Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP, Adams & Reese LLP, American Airlines and Southern California Edison for outstanding achievement in their commitment to diversity and the advancement of women attorneys of color. Honorees will receive recognition on Thursday, October 6, 2011 during the keynote luncheon featuring Ms. Sebastian as the speaker. 9/18/11 Adams and Reese Receives National Diversity Award of Excellence The law firm of Adams and Reese has been named a recipient of the Corporate Counsel Women of Color Diversity Award of Excellence, an inaugural award given by the CCWC as a recognition of the firm s initiatives, outstanding achievement in commitment to diversity and advancement of women attorneys of color. The CCWC is an international organization of women of color attorneys who work primarily for Fortune 1000 and Forbes 2000 companies, and work to foster diversity in the legal profession. Adams and Reese is one of four companies to receive the award, along with the law firm of Hughes Hubbard & Reed, and two corporations, Southern California Edison and American Airlines. Award presentations will take place at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on October 6th during the luncheon at the CCWC s 7th Annual Career Strategies Conference in Beverly Hills, California. The CCWC Award measured actual diversity numbers at the firms and companies, career development and exposure, mentoring, affinity groups, recruitment efforts, diversity of
outside counsel, and monitoring and tracking of billable hours. It is an honor to be considered a leader in our commitment to diversity and to be recognized by the Corporate Counsel Women of Color for this esteemed and prestigious award, said Debbie Rouen, Adams and Reese Partner and Chair of the Diversity Committee. Rouen adds: Diversity is an opportunity an opportunity to create a better firm for everyone, and an opportunity to better serve the needs of our clients. Our objective is to foster a working environment of inclusion, understanding, respect and opportunity for all with whom we work and live. For well over a decade, Adams and Reese has sought to embrace diversity principles as an integral part of its strategic plan and has implemented many effective related initiatives both within the firm and out in the community. Adams and Reese s diversity committee is comprised of firm leaders from many of its 13 offices throughout the Southern United States and Washington, DC. With the assistance of a minority attorney sub-committee whose focus is upon marketing efforts in the communities in which its offices are located, the firm has successfully hosted numerous social and networking events to coincide with the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, the Bayou Classic Event, the Essence Music Festival, as well as sponsorships including the Urban League, Corporate Counsel Women of Color Annual Conferences, Minority Corporate Counsel Association, Diversity Summits, Black Business Networks, Minority Bar Association events and the National Minority AIDS Council. An in-house Mentoring and Marketing Seminar is hosted annually for all minority attorneys to commune, build relationships, hone legal skills, and share ideas. Within the firm, awareness and inclusion are promoted through its in-house communications network that disseminates its Diversity Awareness campaign. Our commitment to diversity runs deep, said Charles P. Adams, Managing Partner of Adams and Reese. Through dedication, creativity, hard work and leadership of many culturally diverse individuals coming together throughout our firm, our diversity momentum grows stronger every year. In addition to the CCWC award, Adams and Reese has been honored with several awards, including the Commendation of Diversity Principles by the Louisiana State Bar Association; the Encouraging Diversity Award, three consecutive years by the Birmingham Business Journal; and the Lighthouse Award for fostering diversity in the legal profession by the International Paper Legal Department. For four consecutive years, Adams and Reese has been named among the Top 200 Law Firms in Diversity by the Minority Law Journal, and the firm has been previously ranked among the Nation s Best Law Firms for Women, by American Lawyer Magazine. In 2008, MultiCultural Law Magazine named Adams and Reese among the Top 100 Law Firms for Diversity, and Women 3.0 Magazine named Adams and Reese among the Top 100 Law Firms for Women. Our diversity initiatives, many honors, and national recognitions underscore our commitment to diversity, said Rouen. As we continue to be proud of our past efforts, we also humbly look forward to the challenges ahead and dedicate ourselves to work toward a more diverse, inclusive environment for the legal profession as a whole. Adams and Reese is a multidisciplinary law firm with offices strategically located throughout the southern United States and Washington, DC. American Lawyer includes Adams and Reese on its distinguished list of the nation s top law firms The Am Law 200. The National Law Journal also includes the firm on the NLJ 250 list of the nation s largest law firms. Morning Edition September 19, 2011 Adams and Reese recognized for diversity JACKSON The law firm of Adams and Reese has been named a recipient of the Corporate Counsel Women of Color Diversity Award of Excellence, an inaugural award given by the CCWC as a recognition of the firm's initiatives, outstanding achievement in commitment to diversity and advancement of women attorneys of color. The CCWC is an...
MBJ Website Adams and Reese recognized for diversity by MBJ Staff Published: September 16,2011 Tags: attorneys, diversity, law, law firms, lawyers, minorities, women JACKSON The law firm of Adams and Reese has been named a recipient of the Corporate Counsel Women of Color Diversity Award of Excellence, an inaugural award given by the CCWC as a recognition of the firm s initiatives, outstanding achievement in commitment to diversity and advancement of women attorneys of color. The CCWC is an international organization of women of color attorneys who work primarily for Fortune 1000 and Forbes 2000 companies, and work to foster diversity in the legal profession. Adams and Reese is one of four companies to receive the award, along with the law firm of Hughes Hubbard & Reed, and two corporations, Southern California Edison and American Airlines. Award presentations will take place at the Beverly Hilton Hotel Oct. 6 during the luncheon at the CCWC s 7th Annual Career Strategies Conference in Beverly Hills, Calif. The CCWC Award measured actual diversity numbers at the firms and companies, career development and exposure, mentoring, affinity groups, recruitment efforts, diversity of outside counsel, and monitoring and tracking of billable hours. It is an honor to be considered a leader in our commitment to diversity and to be recognized by the Corporate Counsel Women of Color for this esteemed and prestigious award, said Debbie Rouen, Adams and Reese partner and chair of the Diversity Committee. Monday Sept 19, 2011 Adams and Reese recognized for diversity Full story: Mississippi Business Journal The law firm of Adams and Reese has been named a recipient of the Corporate Counsel Women of Color Diversity Award of Excellence, an inaugural award given by the CCWC as a recognition of the firm's initiatives, outstanding achievement in commitment to diversity and advancement of women attorneys of color.
VOL. 126 NO. 182 Monday, September 19, 2011 Adams and Reese LLP Recognized for Diversity Adams and Reese LLP law firm has been named a recipient of the inaugural Corporate Counsel Women of Color Diversity Award of Excellence given by the CCWC. The award recognizes Adams and Reese s achievements in commitment to diversity and advancement of women attorneys of color. The CCWC is an international organization of women of color attorneys who work primarily for Fortune 1000 and Forbes 2000 companies and work to foster diversity in the legal profession. Adams and Reese is one of four companies to receive the award. The others are the law firm Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP, Southern California Edison and American Airlines. Adams and Reese has 13 offices throughout the United States, including one in Memphis.