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Morrison Foerster has a long-standing commitment to diversity, inclusion, and pro bono work. MoFo+ shares news and thought leadership from our lawyers and their teams who are proud to contribute to the legal profession and the communities we call home.

July 02, 2021 - MoFo Pro Bono
MoFo is Certified a Bike Friendly Business by the League of American Bicyclists
MoFo has earned recognition as a Bicycle Friendly Business ℠ (BFB) from the League of American Bicyclists , with our San Francisco office receiving Silver status. The New York and Palo Alto offices received Bronze recognitions and the remaining six U.S. offices received honorable
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June 28, 2021 - MoFo Pro Bono
MoFo Named Champions of Justice by OneJustice
On June 24, 2021, nonprofit legal partner OneJustice honored MoFo with its Champions of Justice award during its annual “Opening Doors to Justice” event. Held virtually this year, the program is a celebration of the organizations and individuals whose partnership with OneJustice has helped
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June 18, 2021 - MoFo Diversity, MoFo Pro Bono
MoFo Partners with Oasis Legal Services to Help LGBTQIA+ Asylum Seekers Find a Safe Haven
As we approach World Refugee Day and commemorate Pride Month in the United States, it is important to acknowledge the rising number of asylum seekers from the global LGBTQIA+ community. MoFo has a long history of advocating for LGBTQIA+ immigrants and is always looking
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June 10, 2021 - MoFo Diversity
Comedian and Actor Ronny Chieng Pays a Virtual Visit to MoFo
As part of our month-long celebration of Asian Pacific American (APA) Heritage Month, MoFo welcomed stand-up comedian—and law school graduate— Ronny Chieng for a virtual conversation about Asian identity, while tackling some of the issues facing the APA community with a bit of humor.
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June 09, 2021 - MoFo Community, MoFo Life
During the Pandemic, MoFo Turns a Missed Networking Opportunity into a Call to Give Back
For more than a decade, lawyers in MoFo’s Germany office have been attending the EXPO REAL International Trade Fair for Property and Investment , which is the biggest trade fair for real estate and investment in Europe. The fair has proven to be an
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June 08, 2021 - MoFo Diversity
Diverse in Practice: Employment + Labor
MoFo’s Employment + Labor Group is a powerful combination of some of the world’s top counselors, litigators, and trial lawyers dedicated to their clients’ most important asset: their people. Located across the U.S., Europe, and Asia, MoFo’s Employment + Labor lawyers bring their deep
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June 08, 2021 - MoFo Diversity
Meet MoFo’s Employment + Labor Lawyers: Eric Tate
Eric Tate is a partner in MoFo’s San Francisco office and co-chair of the firm’s Employment + Labor Group. He represents technology and other companies in the biggest and most highly publicized trade secret and employee mobility cases across multiple industries. Eric also represents
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June 08, 2021 - MoFo Diversity
Meet MoFo’s Employment + Labor Lawyers: Jinny Hwang
Jinny Hwang is an associate in MoFo’s San Francisco office. Her practice focuses on advising and representing employers across a broad range of employment law issues, particularly as they relate to wage-and-hour class actions. Additionally, Jinny has guided clients on compliance with California Labor
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June 08, 2021 - MoFo Diversity
Meet MoFo’s Employment + Labor Lawyers: Niles Pierson
Niles Pierson is an associate in MoFo’s Los Angeles office. His practice focuses on commercial and employment litigation and counseling. He has defended clients in individual, class, and administrative actions before state and federal courts and agencies, and he has advised clients on matters
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June 08, 2021 - MoFo Diversity
Meet MoFo’s Employment + Labor Lawyers: Allyson Bach
Allyson Bach is a Litigation associate in MoFo’s Los Angeles office. Her practice focuses on defending clients in both commercial and labor and employment disputes. Prior to joining MoFo as a summer associate and then as a first-year associate, Allyson served as a judicial
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