March/April 2012


FEATURES 16 A Fair Shot


The Honorable Denny Chin is the highest ranking Asian American judge in the federal courts. He presided over such high-profile cases as a constitutional challenge to Megan’s Law, the guilty plea and sentencing of Bernard Madoff, and the Google Books settlement while he was a district judge. His rise to the Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit is a great American story. Let’s hope it is far from over. BY JOSHUA H. SHIELDS


26 Pro Bono Profi les p.16 COLUMNS


8 Notes from the President & CEO


10 Perseverance in Profi le Highlighting the contributions and talents of attorneys with disabilities.


Kim Forde-Mazrui BY TOM CALARCO


12 Lawyer’s Lantern Offering illuminating professional guidance for your career.


BY LORI L. GARRETT


14 Spotlighting Camilla Eng BY PATRICK FOLLIARD


DEPARTMENTS


42 Association Focus Pro Bono Institute BY MICHELLE NEALY


46 Diversity News An excerpt from The Next IQ, a new book by Dr. Arin Reeves


48 Movers & Shakers


50 The Scale MCCA Weighs the News BY JOSHUA H. SHIELDS


Pro bono work is a common practice in the legal field. Lawyers offer their expertise free of charge to organizations and individuals who require the best legal representation but cannot afford it. Pro bono recipients are often low-income and disadvantaged individuals, families, and nonprofit organizations. Diversity & the Bar takes a look at some of the lawyers working pro bono in America. BY PATRICK FOLLIARD


32 Moving the Needle


Diversity professionals are becoming commonplace in companies. Their goal is to move the needle throughout the entire organization. Diversity professionals have a lot of challenges but are working toward making diversity and inclusion an integral part of every company. BY KARA MAYER ROBINSON


38 2011 Diverse Partner Promotions


MCCA congratulates the attorneys of color joining the partnership ranks in 2011. COMPILED BY JOSHUA H. SHIELDS


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2011 STRATEGIC DIVERSITY SPONSORS p.38


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