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Notes T 8 From the Executive Director


he people’s revolution in Egypt is one in a growing list of events demonstrating how social media are transforming our world. Here in the U.S., social media have helped elect a president, tanked the careers of philandering politicians, and led a once- kidnapped daughter to her long-lost parents. T ey have proven to be both boon and menace to cor- porations seeking to profi t from their phenomenal marketing power. For lawyers, this technological tsunami introduces a whole new wave of business.


Whether called upon to protect clients in cases of acci- dental dissemination, to shape employee policies over “tweeting” in the workplace, or to ascertain the legal aspects of social media’s legitimate commercial uses, lawyers will increasingly fi nd themselves wrestling with the interests of digital “friends.” T is edition of Diversity & the Bar walks us through some of the challenges and opportunities that lay ahead. T ose of you who watched the Egyptian revolution


unfold will be interested in our article on the grow- ing necessity of cultural competency in international business. Once considered a skill benefi cial to those operating in the diverse U.S. market, the ability to adjust one’s cultural lenses is also valued among those working in emerging markets, where cultural param- eters are sometimes radically diff erent. Learn what you may need to do to whip your cultural competency skills into tip-top shape. Last summer, Congress’ passage of the Dodd-Frank


Financial Reform Bill made national headlines. Now that the law’s regulations are taking shape, attention has turned to Section 342, which mandates the creation of an Offi ce of Minority and Women Inclusion for regulatory agencies. T e law has enormous potential to increase diversity in the fi nancial services industry as well as among federal contractors and even subcontrac- tors. You’ll want to read about how this law may aff ect you and your company.


Publications Staff


CEO and Director of Publications Veta T. Richardson


Founder and Publisher Emeritus Lloyd M. Johnson, Jr.


Editor Joshua H. Shields


Publishing Consultants Bill Cox Cheryl Fields


Advertising Kevin Buck Lucy M. Jones Alexandra K. Kahl


Design/Art Direction QuadCreative


DIVERSITY & THE BAR® MARCH/APRIL 2011 MCCA® Staff


Jennifer Chen Mahzarine Chinoy David Chu Donna Crook Brandon M. Fitzgerald Lori L. Garrett Jessica Martinez Connie Swindell-Harding


Contributing Writers Tom Calarco Patrick Folliard Lori L. Garrett Michelle Nealy Kara Mayer Robinson Joshua H. Shields Natalie Holder-Winfield


As these and other stories in this edition illustrate,


our world is changing. Countries, companies, and individuals are being forced to adapt to new social, economic, and political norms. Diversity is a huge and exciting part of this shift. As 2011 continues to unfold, we look forward to covering the developments that will directly impact your work as diversity leaders. If you learn something you think we should write about, please let us know. You can call, email, tweet, or send us a text. And of course, we always welcome “snail” mail. In closing, let me also invite you to add MCCA’s


upcoming events to your professional calendar. Even though traditional and new media have made it easier for us to connect, do business, and stay informed, there is still nothing like good old face-to-face interaction. I hope I’ll hear from you, but I also look forward to seeing you soon.


VETA T. RICHARDSON Executive Director


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