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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.

February 21, 2019 - MoFo Women, MoFo Life
MoForever Women’s Network Hosts “Tasteful” Event
The firm’s MoForever Women’s Network hosted its latest event on February 13 at New York’s City Winery , a unique, fully operational winery in the heart of SoHo. This was a wonderful opportunity for current and past generations of MoFo women to reconnect, network,
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February 20, 2019 - MoFo Women, MoFo Pro Bono
Kudos to Suz Mac Cormac on Her Commitment to Addressing Climate Change
From rising temperatures to rising sea levels and the reduction of valuable natural resources, climate change is one of the most critical challenges our planet is facing this century. MoFo joined the effort to address climate change as one of the founding members of
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February 19, 2019 - MoFo Women, MoFo Diversity
Black History Month Q&A: Christin Hill Shares Her Perspective
Editors’ Note: This month, in celebration of the pioneers who paved ─ and continue to pave ─ the way for civil rights and equality in America, we are featuring a Q&A miniseries with MoFo attorneys of color to discuss what Black History Month means
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February 13, 2019 - MoFo Women, MoFo Diversity
Black History Month Q&A: Crystal Kaldjob Shares Her Perspective
Editors’ Note: This month, in celebration of the pioneers who paved ─ and continue to pave ─ the way for civil rights and equality in America, we are featuring a Q&A miniseries with MoFo attorneys of color to discuss what Black History Month means
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February 12, 2019 - MoFo Women, MoFo Diversity
Women of Influence: Five Things You Should Know About Berlin Partner Dr. Julia Schwalm
Dr. Julia Schwalm , a partner in MoFo’s Berlin office , is a member of our litigation practice. Julia’s impressive track record in representing national and international clients in large-scale, often cross-border disputes has helped her rise quickly through the ranks at MoFo, where
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February 08, 2019 - MoFo Women, MoFo Life, MoFo Diversity
Black History Month Q&A: Mia Akers Shares Her Perspective
Editors’ Note: This month, in celebration of the pioneers who paved ─ and continue to pave ─ the way for civil rights and equality in America, we are featuring a Q&A miniseries with MoFo attorneys of color to discuss what Black History Month means
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February 07, 2019 - MoFo Diversity, MoFo Pro Bono
MoFo’s Pro Bono Team Receives MLK Award for Civil Rights Advocacy
As immigration policies continue to make headlines, a team of MoFo lawyers have focused their efforts squarely on one mission—giving a voice to those individuals and families who are currently being detained in deplorable conditions at United States Border Patrol detention centers. This year,
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February 05, 2019 - MoFo Pro Bono
From Unlawful Search to Injunctive Relief
On Wednesday, January 16, 2019, federal Magistrate Judge Sallie Kim ordered the Rohnert Park police department to retrain its officers on the proper methods and laws regarding probation searches. This significant ruling stems from a previous decision that held three of the city’s officers
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February 02, 2019 - MoFo Diversity
Change From the Top
Morrison & Foerster is gearing up to host its second biennial Change from the Top diversity and inclusion event, which will be held in the firm’s San Francisco office on October 10, 2019. Change from the Top (CFTT) invites CEOs and general counsel from
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February 01, 2019 - MoFo Life, MoFo Diversity
Celebrating Black History Month with the Power of Laughter
MoFo is proud to celebrate Black History Month and all of the pioneers who paved — and continue to pave — the way for civil rights and equality in America. This year we have chosen The Power of Laughter as a theme to weave
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