Three People, Three Perspectives will be a closed- door, honest exchange ripe with straight talk; no recordings, no media.
organizations to redefine the legal workplace in order to meet the challenges of the coming decade. Over the course of this decade, it is anticipated that a significant number of Baby Boomers will retire in the near future, and MCCA will help organizations respond to these major changes through a series of surveys, regional roundtable discussions, and small networking events. MCCA will also capture the views of Generation Y attorneys which will then inform specific recommendations on how to make all our workplaces Gen Y ready. Tis new educational program is designed to identify the manage- rial policies and best practices legal employers should be considering so that they’ll be poised retain diverse talent over the next 10 years. Workplace 2020 will be a valuable
training opportunity to learn how to better manage your multigenera- tional staff, to ensure that various experience levels in your organization are gaining access for sound suc- cession planning, and that you are prepared for the future of the profes-
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sion. Hearing from Generation Y about how they want to work as they grow in their careers will give you a leg up on competitors who are only focused on today. In-house counsel can also gain knowledge about how their legal department might leverage the increasingly global talent over the coming decade. Your career as a manager depends on paying attention to these issues and over- coming the challenges of these changes.
get a better job. MCCA’s new and improved Job Bank is up and running!
Tis upgraded system includes new features for diverse individuals and organizations committed to diversity to better facilitate employment con- nections nationwide. For employers, the Job Bank is easier to use, has a searchable resume database, allows for job activity tracking, has auto notification for matching candidates with positions, and allows employers to manage all job postings online. For job seekers, the upgraded MCCA Job Bank provides FREE and confidential resume posting, job search control, an easy job application process, and the capability to save jobs so you can come back to apply when you are ready. MCCA is also pleased to continue to offer the Hot Jobs email blast spotlighting open positions at our member companies and law firm affiliates. Having access to more opportu-
nities, more employers, and more diversity is one of the best ways we at MCCA think we can help committed organizations find the best talent. It also is another resource that diverse attorneys can use to advance their
careers. Te new Job Bank is so easy to use and is such a robust resource. You are missing out if you do not take the opportunity to create an account either as an employer or as a job seeker. Visit
http://jobbank.mcca.com to start making connections today!
take more trips. In lieu of the five regional awards dinners that MCCA used to host across the country, this year we invite you to attend a series of captivating regional networking forums held at unique venues and featuring straight-talk discussions. MCCA’s new Tree People, Tree Perspectives conversation series will focus on what members of our network say they want: real talk and networking. Here is an overview of the new series: Failure. Spontaneity. Do Overs.
Doubt. Courage. Real talk. Real people. MCCA presents an intrigu- ing and candid conversation with diverse leaders in the legal profes- sion on how issues like these have impacted their careers. Come gain the lessons our distinguished panel- ists have learned from real-world experiences. Find out what it has taken for them to get where they are and what has contributed to their success. Tis will be a closed-door, honest exchange ripe with straight talk; no recordings, no media. Te series promises to be compelling and, remember, what happens at this forum stays at the forum! An exclusive networking reception in an unforgettable venue will immedi- ately follow the conversation, where MCCA will reveal the regional winner of the prestigious Tomas L. Sager Award, our highly competitive award for law firms that demonstrate a sustained commitment to improve the hiring, retention, and promo- tion of diverse attorneys in the legal profession. Don’t miss this phenomenal oppor-
tunity to enhance your professional development. We’ll keep you posted on the locations and dates.
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