“Eaton is committed to doing business right,” said Mark M. McGuire, Eaton vice president and general counsel. “This commitment is evident in the decisions our employees make every day, and in our culture of inclusion and equal opportunities for advancement of all qualified individuals. We are proud to receive this award and will continue to strive to maintain an environment where each employee can reach his or her full potential.”

The legal department of Cargill, Inc. was also recognized with the MCCA’s Employer of Choice Award at the Midwest Diversity Dinner held in Chicago on March 26.

The Minority Corporate Counsel Association (MCCA) was founded in 1997 to advocate for the expanded hiring, promotion, and retention of minority attorneys in corporate legal departments and the law firms that serve them. For more information, go to mcca.com.

Eaton Corporation is a diversified industrial manufacturer with 2007 sales of $13.0 billion. Eaton is a global leader in electrical systems and components for power quality, distribution and control; fluid power systems and services for industrial, mobile and aircraft equipment; intelligent truck drivetrain systems for safety and fuel economy; and automotive engine air management systems, powertrain solutions and specialty controls for performance, fuel economy and safety. Eaton has 70,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 150 countries. For more information, visit www.eaton.com.