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November 16, 2022 - MoFo Pro Bono
Human Rights First Honors MoFo for Outstanding Pro Bono Asylum Work
By: Timothy J. Harris, Dorothy L. Fernandez and Jennifer K. Brown
Human Rights First presented Morrison Foerster with the 2022 Marvin E. Frankel Award at the organization’s recent Manhattan gala, recognizing the firm for its outstanding pro bono service to Afghan asylum seekers. MoFo was recognized for its contributions to Project: Afghan Legal Assistance (PALA). PALA
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November 15, 2022 - MoFo Diversity
Making Disability a Part of the Equity Equation in the Legal Industry
Morrison Foerster has always valued the differences among people within our firm while recognizing our similarities. This year, MoFo was proud to celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) to bring awareness to and celebrate the unique experiences and many contributions of employees with
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November 11, 2022 - MoFo Diversity
Spotlighting our Veterans: Will Baker
Editors’ Note: As part of our ongoing Faces of MoFo series and in honor of Veterans Week, Will Baker, an incoming associate in the firm’s Litigation Department, discusses his service in the Coast Guard and why he chose to begin his legal career at
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November 08, 2022 - MoFo Diversity
Spotlighting our Veterans: Matt Blum
By: Matthew Blum
Editors’ Note: As part of our ongoing Faces of MoFo series and in honor of Veterans Week, Matt Blum , an associate in the firm’s Technology Transactions Group, discusses how his experience as an active duty U.S Army veteran and now Major in the
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November 07, 2022 - MoFo Diversity
Spotlighting our Veterans: Marcelo Pendleton-Moreno
Editors’ Note: As part of our ongoing Faces of MoFo series and in honor of Veterans Week, Marcelo Pendleton-Moreno, an attorney in the firm’s Litigation Department, discusses how the skills he learned in the Army Judge Advocate Corps help him better serve his clients
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October 28, 2022 - MoFo Diversity
Celebrating Latinx Heritage Month: A Conversation with Efrén C. Olivares
In recognition of Latinx Heritage Month, MoFo partner Claudia Vetesi recently hosted a webinar with Efrén C. Olivares, a leading immigration lawyer currently serving as the Immigrant Justice Deputy Legal Director at the Southern Poverty Law Center, and author of My Boy Will Die
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October 25, 2022 - MoFo Pro Bono
MoFo Lawyers Help DC Greens Carry Forward its Mission of Health Equity
Countless studies suggest that eating fresh fruits and vegetables is not only good for our physical well-being but also for sustaining a healthier society. In spite of this, there are many areas around the world, including in the United States, where healthy, fresh food
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October 14, 2022 - MoFo Diversity
Celebrating Latinx Heritage Month 2022
From September 15 to October 15, Morrison Foerster is pleased to take part in Latinx Heritage Month as part of the annual celebration of the history and culture of the Latinx community. Throughout the month, MoFo took time to honor the contributions and experiences
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September 20, 2022 - MoFo Community, MoFo Diversity
Partner Spotlight: Nate Mendell
By: Nathaniel R. Mendell
Nathaniel (Nate) Mendell is a partner in Morrison Foerster’s Investigations + White Collar Defense Practice Group and was the former Acting U.S. Attorney for the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Massachusetts. He represents companies, financial institutions, boards, and executives through all
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August 17, 2022 - MoFo Life, MoFo Pro Bono
Learning from MoFo Lawyers While Giving Back to Immigrant Communities – Jose Rodriguez
While conducting research on law firm pro bono programs, I found one firm that clearly stood out: Morrison Foerster. Not only are the attorneys at MoFo incredibly brilliant and collegial, they also place a profound emphasis on pro bono work. This summer, I’ve been
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