April Williams Honored as a 2025 Rising Talent by the Minority Corporate Counsel Association
The MCCA's 2025 Pathways Conference Celebrates Rising Stars in the Legal Profession
On September 9, 2025, the Minority Corporate Counsel Association (MCCA) will host its annual Pathways Conference in Washington, D.C. This event, scheduled for September 7-10, will be a significant gathering for the legal community, with a focus on recognising and celebrating the Rising Stars - exceptional attorneys who have made a mark in the industry.
The MCCA, with over 28 years of commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the legal profession, will use this conference as a platform to highlight these rising stars. The Rising Stars are attorneys who demonstrate excellence, trailblaze new paths, and influence the future of the legal profession.
Among the Rising Stars to be celebrated this year is April Williams, who, like other honorees such as Alejandra Vargas and Gabrielle DiBernardi, will be recognised for their professional excellence, leadership, and impact in the legal field and their communities.
The Pathways Conference serves as a hub for networking, professional development, and fostering diversity and inclusion within law firms and corporate legal departments. The conference culminates in an awards dinner, where the Rising Stars are formally recognised and celebrated for their contributions to the profession and their communities.
The MCCA champions exceptional attorneys by publishing research, providing professional development opportunities, convening thought leaders, and offering advisory services. This commitment to supporting attorneys is evident in the annual MCCA Rising Stars list, which highlights attorneys with notable accomplishments and dedication to the legal profession and their community.
Being recognised as a Rising Star is a prestigious honour, signifying that these attorneys are considered "attorneys to watch." The celebration of the 2025 Rising Stars at the Pathways Conference promises to be a memorable event, filled with inspiration and recognition for the future leaders of the legal profession.
[1] MCCA's History and Mission: https://www.mcca.org/about-us/our-history/ [3] Rising Stars: https://www.mcca.org/resources/rising-stars/
At the 2025 Pathways Conference, the Minority Corporate Counsel Association (MCCA) will celebrate April Williams, Alejandra Vargas, and Gabrielle DiBernardi, in recognition of their remarkable careers and impact in the legal profession. This event will showcase the organization's dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the business world, as it offers a platform for the promotion of rising stars in finance, lifestyle, and every other industry. Through their yearly Rising Stars list, the MCCA continues to champion exceptional attorneys by highlighting their dedication to their profession and communities, making them "attorneys to watch."
