Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Meet our 2021 MGC Diversity Scholarship Recipients
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion has always been important to our identity and culture, and we are always seeking to improve on attracting diverse candidates across all positions in our firm. As part of our commitment, the Firm introduced the MGC Diversity Scholarship in 2021 to provide diverse law students with access to opportunities that will aid in their development as legal professionals. We’d like to introduce you to four outstanding law students through brief interviews below.

Mikel Brown | Thurgood Marshall School of Law
JD Candidate, Class of 2023

Raquelle Cannon | University of South Carolina School of Law
JD Candidate, Class of 2024

Naudia Foster | Southern University Law Center
JD Candidate, Class of 2023

Jurnee Jones-Holcombe | University of South Carolina School of Law
JD Candidate, Class of 2024

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The application period is now closed for both the Claims College and the LMI Scholarship.

About MGC
MGC is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We embrace diversity, equity and inclusion, recognizing that we are a better organization with people from different races, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity/expression), religions and backgrounds. Diversity, equity and inclusion has always been important to our identity and culture, and we are always seeking to improve on attracting diverse candidates across all positions in our firm.

Nature of the Scholarships
The MGC Diversity Scholarship Program will award up to five CLM scholarships.

Claims College: Three of the scholarships will cover the cost of the course fee and lodging for the 2022 Claims College in Baltimore, September 7-10, 2022.
Litigation Management Institute (“LMI”): Two of the scholarships will cover the cost of the course fee and lodging for the October 20-23, 2022 Litigation Management Institute (“LMI”) in Chicago

Travel costs, incidental expenses, and meals are not included in the scholarship.

For details and application process for the two different CLM programs, please refer to the sections below.

Claims College Diversity Scholarship Program Timeline (subject to change, as needed):
• Application Submission Deadline: July 10, 2022
• Review of Applications: July 13 – August 1, 2022
• Scholarship Awards Notification: No later than August 12, 2022

Eligibility
We welcome applications from all CLM fellows (insurance industry professionals) who meet all of the criteria below:

• Demonstrate a commitment to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion within their local and/or global communities
• Are Black, Hispanic, Asian, Native American and/or multi-racial, and/or are LGBTQ+, and/or are female (regardless of race, ethnicity or sexual orientation/identity/expression) and/or have a physical or mental disability.

Selection criteria
Scholarship recipients will be selected based on consideration of the following factors:

• Demonstrated commitment to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion
• Personal achievement and honors
• Demonstrated leadership ability
• Community service

Applications Must Include:

Submission of a complete and accurate MGC Diversity Scholarship application (only one application per individual will be considered). Applicants for the MGC Diversity Scholarship for CLM’s Claims College will not be considered for the MGC Diversity Scholarship for CLM’s Litigation Management Institute.

Claims College Applicants must submit the following to diversity@mgclaw.com: 

• A personal statement – no more than one single-spaced page in length – about how you meet the eligibility and selection criteria listed above
• A statement – no more than one single-spaced page in length – about your entry into the claims industry and the challenges and benefits you have experienced as a diverse individual in the industry

Additional Information

• Applicants for the LMI scholarships may be subject to an interview process.
• There may be tax implications for scholarship recipients. Scholarship winners will receive a Form 1099. Please consult your tax advisor with any questions about taxes. 

Questions?
Please contact Courtney Holloway, Director of Attorney Recruiting, Retention and Diversity and Inclusion, at courtney.holloway@mgclaw.com.  

LMI Diversity Scholarship Program Timeline (subject to change, as needed):
• Application Submission Deadline: August 15, 2022
• Review of Applications: August 15 – September 1, 2022
• Scholarship Awards Notification: No later than September 12, 2022

Eligibility
We welcome applications from all CLM fellows (insurance industry professionals) who meet all of the criteria below:

• Demonstrate a commitment to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion within their local and/or global communities
• Are Black, Hispanic, Asian, Native American and/or multi-racial, and/or are LGBTQ+, and/or are female (regardless of race, ethnicity or sexual orientation/identity/expression) and/or have a physical or mental disability.

Selection criteria
Scholarship recipients will be selected based on consideration of the following factors:

• Demonstrated commitment to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion
• Personal achievement and honors
• Demonstrated leadership ability
• Community service

Applications Must Include:

Submission of a complete and accurate MGC Diversity Scholarship application (only one application per individual will be considered). Applicants for the MGC Diversity Scholarship for CLM’s Claims College will not be considered for the MGC Diversity Scholarship for CLM’s Litigation Management Institute.

LMI Applicants must submit the following to diversity@mgclaw.com: 

• A personal statement – no more than one single-spaced page in length – about how you meet the eligibility and selection criteria listed above
• A statement—no more than one single-spaced page in length – with your thoughts and plans for how you are, or plan to, advance and promote diversity, equity and inclusion at your organization

Additional Information

• Applicants for the LMI scholarships may be subject to an interview process.
• There may be tax implications for scholarship recipients. Scholarship winners will receive a Form 1099. Please consult your tax advisor with any questions about taxes. 

Questions?
Please contact Courtney Holloway, Director of Attorney Recruiting, Retention and Diversity and Inclusion, at courtney.holloway@mgclaw.com.  

The application window for the 2022 MGC Student Diversity Scholarship Program is now closed.

MGC is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We embrace diversity and inclusion, recognizing that we are a better organization with people from different races, sexual orientations, gender identity/expression, religions, and backgrounds. We bring these qualities to our relationships with our clients and communities where we live and work. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion has always been important to our identity and culture, and we are always seeking to improve on attracting diverse candidates across all positions in our firm. As part of our commitment, the Firm introduced the MGC Law Student Diversity Scholarship last year to provide diverse law students with access to opportunities that will aid in their development as legal professionals. We are happy to announce that we are expanding the program this year.

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Meet our 2021 MGC Diversity Scholarship Recipients

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion has always been important to our identity and culture, and we are always seeking to improve on attracting diverse candidates across all positions in our firm. As part of our commitment, the Firm introduced the MGC Diversity Scholarship in 2021 to provide diverse law students with access to opportunities that will aid in their development as legal professionals. We’d like to introduce you to four outstanding law students through brief interviews below.

August 9, 2021 | Meet Erienne Reniajal “RJ” Lewis, MGC Diversity Scholarship recipient and JD candidate at Mississippi College School of Law.

August 16, 2021 | Meet Kristy Nguyen, MGC Diversity Scholarship recipient and JD candidate at Georgia State University College of Law.

August 23, 2021 | Meet Trey Ellis, MGC Diversity Scholarship recipient and JD candidate at the University of North Carolina School of Law.

August 31, 2021 | Meet Savannah Putnam, our final MGC Diversity Scholarship recipient and JD candidate at Campbell University School of Law.

February 5, 2021 | We’re kicking off Black History Month with Stephanie Durham-Rivera, a paralegal in MGC’s Raleigh office. Read more

February 12, 2021 | Checkout our second Black History Month feature on MGC Charleston attorney Ryan Adams. Read more

February 19, 2021 | Checkout our third Black History Month feature on MGC Atlanta attorney Ashley Howard. Read more

February 26, 2021 | Checkout our fourth Black History Month feature on MGC Atlanta attorney Mark Edwards. Read more

December 2019 | This month, we highlight Vernon Dunbar, a workers’ compensation attorney located in the firm’s Greenville office and committee member of Belong @ MGC. Read more

July 2019 | This month, we highlight Amy Jenkins, an employment law attorney located in the firm’s Charleston office and chair of Belong @ MGC. Read more