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October 15, 2021 - MoFo Community
Morrison & Foerster Partners With Equal Justice Works to Support Recent Law School Graduates With A Passion For Public Service
Since 2000, The Morrison & Foerster Foundation has contributed more than $5.4 million in support of Equal Justice Works, a nonprofit organization in Washington, D.C. that creates opportunities for lawyers to transform their passion for public service into a lifelong commitment to equal justice.
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October 13, 2021 - MoFo Diversity
Partner Spotlight: Arturo González
Arturo González is one of the nation’s top trial lawyers and chair of our Commercial Litigation & Trial Practice Group. One federal judge said his “trial advocacy skills were superior,” while a federal magistrate described his trial skills as “phenomenal.” He is sought after
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September 14, 2021 - MoFo Women, MoFo Diversity
MoFo Achieves “Mansfield Certification Plus” Status for 2021
For over 40 years, MoFo has been committed to creating a culture that respects and celebrates differences, while providing an inclusive environment where everyone’s contributions are valued. That’s why we’re proud to announce the achievement of “Mansfield Certification Plus” status for 2021, making us
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August 20, 2021 - MoFo Women, MoFo Diversity
Kudos to the Outstanding Women of MoFo’s Privacy + Data Security Group on Being Recognized by Best Lawyers in America and The Legal 500
Several members of MoFo’s Privacy + Data Security Group were recently selected to appear in the 2022 edition of Best Lawyers in America and were also recognized by The Legal 500 2021 , and the fact that they were all women was not lost
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August 17, 2021 - MoFo Women, MoFo Diversity
Black Women in Big Law: How to Win a Seat at the Table
Recently, MoFo’s Diversity Strategy Committee hosted a candid conversation with three of our Black women partners. The panelists included Washington, D.C. Litigation partner Natalie Fleming Nolen , San Francisco Litigation partner Christin Hill , and Washington, D.C. Finance partner Crystal Kaldjob. New York Litigation
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July 20, 2021 - MoFo Diversity
MoFo Gets an Introduction to the Research Foundation to Cure AIDS
As part of MoFo’s Pride Month celebration, the firm hosted a special presentation with key members of Research Foundation to Cure AIDS (RFTCA). While considered an introduction to the organization for many of the virtual presentation’s attendees, MoFo’s relationship with RFTCA goes back a
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July 13, 2021 - MoFo Women
MoFo Women’s Spotlight: Julia Balas, Leonora Shalet, and Christine Wong Discuss Their Paths from Lateral to Partner
Editors’ Note: The Women’s Strategy Committee (WSC) at MoFo comprises both male and female partners and associates who strive to foster women attorneys’ development and professional success. During a recent program hosted by the WSC, Corporate associate Shauna France spoke with three incredible female
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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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