In celebration of Pride Month, MoFo hosted an illuminating presentation by long-time LGBTQ+ rights activist and co-owner of the historic Stonewall Inn Stacy Lentz. On June 12, 2019, attendees in the firm’s New York office — and those watching via live-stream across the firm’s U.S. offices — listened in as Stacy spoke about the history ...›
Northern Virginia of counsel Sue Borschel has over 20 years of legal, operations, and comptroller experience working with private and military matrix organizations. She recently spoke to us about her experience as a diverse lawyer and what Pride Month means to her. ...›
In the June edition of Matters That Matter, we look at some of the most significant recently opened matters and developments in MoFo's global pro bono efforts. ...›
John Smith is co-head of Morrison & Foerster’s National Security practice, and a member of the Global Risk + Crisis Management Group and Investigations + White Collar Defense Group. Prior to joining the firm in July 2018, John served as Director of the U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), where he played a central role in developing, implementing, and enforcing U.S. government sanctions requirements. ...›
On June 6, 2019, MoFo’s San Francisco office welcomed over 30 legal professionals and corporate senior leaders to Out Leadership’s Board Fit Workshop. Since 2014, MoFo has been a member of Out Leadership, a global LGBTQ+ business network dedicated to helping leaders and organizations realize economic growth and talent dividends derived from inclusive business. This ...›
San Francisco litigation associate Sarah Davis is as fierce when it comes to defending consumer class actions and regulatory actions as she is advocating for LGBTQ+ rights and marriage equality. Her practice focuses on financial services and consumer litigation, and she also maintains an active pro bono practice. She recently spoke to us about her experience as a diverse lawyer and what Pride Month means to her. ...›
Los Angeles associate Adam Brauner has extensive experience across all phases of litigation covering a broad range of employment law issues. His practice particularly focuses on defending small businesses, government entities, and multinational corporations in complex class actions and wage-and-hour disputes. He recently spoke to us about his experience as a diverse lawyer and what Pride Month means to him. ...›
MoFo’s newest class of summer Wetmore Fellows were welcomed to the firm with a kickoff event in our New York office on May 17. The annual kickoff is designed to provide each new class of Fellows with an opportunity to get oriented with each other and the returning Fellows, learn more about some of the ...›
San Francisco partner Michael Steel is recognized as one of California’s top environmental lawyers. His practice focuses on regulatory compliance issues, crisis management, dispute resolution, and litigation spanning a wide range of environmental disciplines. He recently spoke to us about his experience as a diverse lawyer and what Pride Month means to him. ...›
On Saturday, June 1, MoFo Boston participated in the 20th annual Best Buddies Challenge, which supports individuals living with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Every year, individuals and organizations team up in support of Best Buddies’ mission — to make the world a more inclusive place, one friendship at a time. MoFo’s Sarah Mackin, Greg ...›