In fact, when participants arrive, they will be assigned numbers not name tags and law firm affiliation will not be recorded. We feel that an anonymous discussion forum will assure participants that comments will not be attributed to any individual or firm. The data collected from these focus groups is essential to analyzing which diversity practices work best, and those that may require improvement. All results will be reported solely in the aggregate. In addition, focus groups will be held in San Francisco, California, and Houston, Texas, in April, 2001.
Participation is free and confidential.
The deliverables for the project will be a report of the study s findings and a database of current law firm diversity information for all to share. Please call Scott Mitchell, MCCA Director of Programs, at 202.371.5901 to discuss participation in this project.