See How Exceptional "Men of Color" Were Gathered in DC for Their 2nd Conference

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CORPORATE COUNSEL MEN OF COLOR RETURNS FOR 2ND MEN OF COLOR LIFE, STRATEGIES AND POWER NETWORKING CONFERENCE

The gathering, held on June 6th and June 7th at the Marriott Marquis Convention Center in Washington, DC, brought together men of color from multiple industries, including STEM, Law, Finance, Medical, Real Estate, Law Enforcement, and Government, for Progress in Diversity and Career Development.

Washington, DC -- Corporate Counsel Men of Color® ("CCMC"), a subsidiary of Corporate Counsel Women of Color and a support network for men of color, returned for its 2nd annual Men of Color Career and Life Strategies and Power Networking Conference on June 7, 2019 at the Marriott Marquis Convention Center in Washington, D.C. More than 600 people attended from multiple industries, including STEM, law, and finance, just to name a few. In addition to an itinerary filled with informative sessions, workshops, and headlining speakers, CCMC also hosted a Hole-in-One Golf Networking Tournament the day prior, on June 6, 2019, at the TPC Potomac in Potomac, Maryland. Also, attendees with tour the National Museum of African American History and Culture and visit Dunbar High School for Community and Mentorship Day.

CCMC gained national headlines two years ago when it launched the groundbreaking Men of Color survey, which measured and assessed the experiences of men of color in the workplace. Uniquely, the survey was open to men of color in all industries and measured seven key components: (1) Career Goals, (2) Feedback and Relationships, (3) Diversity and Initiatives Within the Company, (4) Company Culture, (5) Sponsorship, (6) Employee Engagement, and (7) Future Plans to Stay or Leave Their Current Company.

Based on feedback from our conference survey, this year's conference covered: Strategic Partnerships, Empowerment, Motivation, Mental Health & Wellness, Leadership, Career, Entrepreneurship, and Financial Management.

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The conference hosted a variety of guest speakers, one of whom is Herm Edwards. Edwards is currently the head coach of the Arizona State University after spending nine seasons playing in the NFL and over 30 years coaching in both college and the NFL. Edwards is known for spending seven years coaching both the New York Jets and Kansas City Chiefs before serving eight years as an analyst for ESPN. Edwards provided a motivational session filled with his "Hermisms" on June 7th.

Other thought leading, motivational, and noteworthy speakers featured during the 2nd Annual CCMC conference included:

* John Quiñones (ABC News Correspondent and Host of "What Would You Do?")

* Lamman Rucker (Actor, Greenleaf, Meet the Browns, and Why Did I Get Married?)

* Dr. Sampson Davis (Author, The Bond, The Pact, and The Stuff: Unlock Your Power to Overcome Challenges, Soar, and Succeed)

* Chef Jeff Henderson (Chef, Author, and Star of "Flip My Food")

* Ash "Cash" Exantus (Financial Motivator and Author)

* Carol Sutton Lewis (Founder of Ground Control Parenting)

* Rev. Dr. Grainger Browning, Jr. (Senior Pastor at Ebenezer A.M.E. Church)

* And more...

About Corporate Counsel Men of Color®
Corporate Counsel Men of Color is a subsidiary of Corporate Counsel Women of Color. The mission of the Corporate Counsel Men of Color is to provide a support network for men of color in the workplace and is further designed to foster diversity and connect men of color in all professions.

About Corporate Counsel Women of Color® Corporate Counsel Women of Color is an organization committed to fostering and supporting all aspects of global diversity in the legal profession. It has more than 4,000 members serving as general counsel, corporate counsel, and in other capacities for Fortune 1000 companies, government agencies, nonprofit corporations, and other entities in the United States and abroad. CCWC made national headlines in 2011 when it launched the groundbreaking research report "Perspectives of Women of Color Attorneys in Corporate Legal Departments," which provided the legal profession with the tools and best practices to engage, leverage, and maximize the talented pool of women of color attorneys within their ranks.

For more information on Corporate Counsel Women of Color, please visit the website at www.ccwomenofcolor.org. For information on Corporate Counsel Men of Color, please visit the website at www.ccmenofcolor.org.

For media inquiries, please contact info@ccwomenofcolor.org or call (646) 483-8041.

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