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October 29, 2024 - MoFo Diversity
Navigating Justice and Disability: A Conversation with Judge David Tatel
By: Joseph R. Palmore
MoFo’s Disability Affinity Network recently hosted a fireside chat in its Boston office, moderated by partner and co-chair of the firm’s Appellate and Supreme Court practice Joe Palmore , with Judge David Tatel. Judge Tatel recently retired as a senior judge on the U.S.
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October 18, 2024 - MoFo Diversity
MoFo Sponsors the Black Counsel Forum 2024
By: Trevor L James and Brittnie Moss-Jeremiah
MoFo is proud to have sponsored the 2024 Black Counsel Forum (BCF), which was held on September 27-28, 2024 at De Vere Beaumont Estate in Windsor, England. This two-day professional development experience brought together Black legal professionals to gain invaluable insights into achieving success,
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October 11, 2024 - MoFo Women, MoFo Diversity
Faces of MoFo: Giselle Caridad Sardinas
By: Giselle Caridad Sardiñas
Editors’ Note: As part of our ongoing Faces of MoFo series, Giselle Caridad Sardinas, a Transactions associate in the firm’s Miami office, discusses her career path and what led her to call MoFo home. I’m a first-generation Cuban American, the oldest of three sisters,
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October 02, 2024 - MoFo Women, MoFo Diversity
Faces of MoFo: Patricia Perez Elias
By: Patricia Perez Elias
Editors’ Note: As part of our ongoing Faces of MoFo series, Patricia Perez Elias, a Transactions associate in the firm’s Boston office, discusses her career path and what led her to call MoFo home. I was born in Puerto Rico, a small, beautiful island
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September 25, 2024 - MoFo Diversity, MoFo Women
Partner Spotlight: Ruti Smithline
By: Ruti Smithline
During Latinx Heritage Month, we celebrate the many contributions Latinx individuals have made throughout history. In recognition of Latinx Heritage Month, we honor Ruti Smithline, co-chair of the firm’s Investigations + White Collar Criminal Defense group and co-chair of the firm’s Latin America Practice.
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September 20, 2024 - MoFo Diversity
Celebrating Latinx Heritage Month: A Spotlight on MoFo’s Latin America Practice
By: Randy Bullard and Ruti Smithline
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is not just a core value but a driving force behind the success of our Latin America practice. With a team of lawyers who are native or fluent speakers of Spanish and Portuguese, and who possess a deep
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August 30, 2024 - MoFo Diversity
National LGBTQ+ Bar Association Director, M. Dru Levasseur, Esq., joins MoFo for a collaborative discussion about uncovering bias in the workplace
MoFo’s LGBTQ+ Affinity Network recently hosted a Town Hall in its San Francisco office, featuring a dynamic presentation led by M. Dru Levasseur, Esq., Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the National LGBTQ+ Bar Association. During his presentation, titled “Uncovering Bias in the
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August 16, 2024 - MoFo Diversity
MoFo Partners with Diversity Lab for Its “2024 Moments to Movements Hackathon”
By: Natalie Kernisant
100+ law firm partners and legal department leaders, along with an expert D+I advisor, worked together in structured teams over five months to innovate ways to defend and fortify D+I in the legal profession. Participants then gathered to present their unique ideas during a “Shark
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June 27, 2024 - MoFo Diversity, MoFo Life
Morrison Foerster Hosts 2024 Diversity and Inclusion Fellowship Retreat
Morrison Foerster recently hosted its 2024 Diversity and Inclusion (D+I) Fellowship Retreat, a multi-day event designed to support the successful integration and professional development of summer associates in the firm’s diversity-related fellowship programs. This year’s retreat brought together fellows from across the firm who
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June 21, 2024 - MoFo Diversity
Faces of MoFo: Patrick Keeler
By: Patrick William Keeler
Editors’ Note: Read about Patrick Keeler, a New York associate in the firm’s Transactions Department, in the latest installment of our ongoing Faces of MoFo series. From my earliest memories, I had a desire to explore, understand, and connect with the world around me.
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