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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.

October 02, 2023 - MoFo Diversity
Faces of MoFo: Astrid Menendez-Muharram
By: Astrid Marie Menendez-Muharram
Editors’ Note: Read about Astrid Menendez-Muharram, a Miami associate in our Transactions Department, in the latest installment of our ongoing Faces of MoFo series. Being a member of the Latinx community is possibly the “credential” I am proudest of and being multilingual is one
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October 02, 2023 - MoFo Diversity
MoFo Celebrates National Disability Employment Awareness Month
Observed annually in October, National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) celebrates the contributions of workers with disabilities, past and present, and highlights supportive, inclusive employment policies and practices. In recognition of the important role that people with disabilities play in a diverse and inclusive
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September 27, 2023 - MoFo Diversity
Faces of MoFo: Daniel Gonzalez
Editors’ Note: Read about Daniel Gonzalez, a Boston associate in our Transactions Department, in the latest installment of our ongoing Faces of MoFo series. I have been with MoFo for four and a half years and joined the Finance Group when the Boston office
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September 22, 2023 - MoFo Diversity
Faces of MoFo: Zachary Maldonado
By: Zachary Maldonado
Editors’ Note: Read about Zachary Maldonado, a Los Angeles associate in our Litigation Department, in the latest installment of our ongoing Faces of MoFo series. I have always been interested in how mentorship can impact people. Oftentimes, people underestimate themselves and discount what they
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September 15, 2023 - MoFo Diversity
Celebrating Latinx Heritage Month 2023
As we begin our celebration of Latinx Heritage Month, observed annually from September 15 to October 15, we come together to honor the rich history, diverse cultures, and invaluable contributions of individuals whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South
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July 31, 2023 - MoFo Women, MoFo Diversity
Leaders of Influence: A Spotlight on MoFo’s Women of Color – Crystal Kaldjob
As part of MoFo’s Leaders of Influence campaign , Crystal Kaldjob , co-lead of our Fintech practice, shares her reflections on her leadership style and skills, including those she continues to work on, and her current diversity and inclusion initiatives. Crystal’s practice focuses on
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July 28, 2023 - MoFo Women, MoFo Diversity
Leaders of Influence: A Spotlight on MoFo’s Women of Color – Ruti Smithline
As part of MoFo’s Leaders of Influence campaign , Ruti Smithline , co-chair of the firm’s Investigations + White-Collar Criminal Defense Group and co-chair of the firm’s Latin America Desk, discusses what motivated her to become a leader, what skills she uses most often
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July 25, 2023 - MoFo Women, MoFo Diversity
Leaders of Influence: A Spotlight on MoFo’s Women of Color – Christin Hill
As part of MoFo’s Leaders of Influence campaign , Christin Hill , partner in Morrison Foerster’s San Francisco office, discusses her leadership style, how she supports diverse women associates who are starting their careers, and surprises she has faced after becoming a leader at
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July 21, 2023 - MoFo Women, MoFo Diversity
Leaders of Influence: A Spotlight on MoFo’s Women of Color – Christine Wong
As part of MoFo’s Leaders of Influence campaign , Christine Wong , Global Co-Chair of Morrison Foerster’s Litigation Department, discusses being a woman attorney of color in a leadership role, what motivated her to become a leader, and how she supports diverse women associates
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July 18, 2023 - MoFo Diversity, MoFo Women
Leaders of Influence: A Spotlight on MoFo’s Women of Color – Serena Tan
By: Serena Tan
As part of MoFo’s Leaders of Influence campaign , Serena Tan , Deputy Chair of Morrison Foerster’s Global Private Funds Group and Chair of Greater China Private Funds practice based in Hong Kong, shares her reflections on being a woman attorney of color in
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