CMCP 2026 Annual Business Conference

The CMCP 2026 Annual Business Conference is a premier event organized by the California Minority Counsel Program (CMCP), scheduled for September 24–25, 2026, at the UCLA Meyer and Renee Luskin Conference Center in Los Angeles. This flagship conference unites law firm partners, corporate counsel, and public sector executives for two days of exceptional programming, meaningful connections, and a celebration of leaders shaping a more inclusive legal profession.

Key highlights of the conference include Corporate Connections, an exclusive speed-networking event that pairs in-house counsel with outside counsel from top participating firms for back-to-back 20-minute interviews, fostering real business relationships. The opening plenary, "From the Desk of the GC," will be followed by the Women & Men of CMCP Forums and two rounds of concurrent sessions. The CMCP Awards Recognition Luncheon honors trailblazers, barrier-breakers, and champions of inclusion transforming the legal profession. Networking opportunities abound, with events such as the In-House Counsel Luncheon, Breakfast with a GC, Welcome Reception, Dine-Around Experience, and the Meet & Greet the GCs closing reception.

This conference is ideal for general counsel, chief legal officers, senior in-house counsel, law firm partners, counsel, associates, legal business development professionals, diverse attorneys, and their allies across the legal profession. Attendees can expect to build relationships through Corporate Connections, learn about emerging legal and business issues, expand professional networks, explore career and client development opportunities, and support inclusion and advancement within the legal profession.