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August 17, 2022 - MoFo Life, MoFo Pro Bono
Why I Chose MoFo – Bryce Bark
After spending the summer at Morrison Foerster’s San Diego office, I think there are many answers to the question, “Why MoFo?” First, the summer associates. The modus operandi at MoFo is to hire kind, smart people. My fellow summer associates were, as expected, intelligent,
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August 17, 2022 - MoFo Life, MoFo Pro Bono
Patent Boot Camp: Developing IP Litigators and Training Well-Rounded Lawyers – Lucy Huang
“We’re not just training you to be the best IP litigator, we’re training you to be the best trial lawyer.” Bita’s words stayed with me after my interview and were a large part of the reason I chose MoFo. Partners in the IP litigation
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August 17, 2022 - MoFo Life, MoFo Pro Bono
Serving Pro Bono Clients and Engaging with Important Social Causes – Holly Petersen
When selecting firms to apply to for the summer, my principal consideration was a firm’s commitment to its pro bono practice. MoFo stood out in that regard—both on paper and while speaking with different attorneys during the interview process. I was glad to find
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August 17, 2022 - MoFo Life, MoFo Pro Bono
Why Mentorship Makes a Difference – Afi Blackshear
Any lawyer-in-training knows that mentorship is essential to the development and success of young lawyers. Yet, good mentorship is hard to come by. Not at Morrison Foerster, where the opportunities to find mentors are endless. First are the mentorship circles where all summers are
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June 23, 2022 - MoFo Pro Bono
50th Anniversary of Title IX
June 23, 2022 marks the 50th anniversary of the enactment of Title IX, the federal civil rights law that prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity receiving federal financial assistance. The law applies to schools in pre-K through 12th grade as well
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May 10, 2022 - MoFo Pro Bono
Project Afghan Legal Assistance: Succeeding as One to Support Many
MoFo has a long-standing commitment to pro bono work on behalf of underserved communities, including providing free legal services to immigrants and refugees. Following the U.S. military’s abrupt withdrawal from Afghanistan last summer, individuals across MoFo began asking what they could do. The firm
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May 04, 2022 - MoFo Pro Bono
Patenting with a Purpose: Participant Assistive Products
National Small Business Week celebrates the many entrepreneurs and small businesses that have exuded resilience and strength, especially over the last two years, and who continue to do their part to power our economy with innovative solutions. Participant Assistive Products (“Participant”) is no exception.
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April 22, 2022 - MoFo Pro Bono
MoFo Partners with Smart Surfaces Coalition to Cool Cities and Advance Equity
At MoFo, our lawyers have long been committed to pro bono efforts worldwide to combat climate change through the development and implementation of sustainable business practices. To continue these efforts, MoFo is supporting the Smart Surfaces Coalition by researching state and local regulations that
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March 30, 2022 - MoFo Pro Bono
MoFo Case Sparks Advances in Literacy
By: Michael A. Jacobs, Erik J. Olson and Roman A. Swoopes
A MoFo pro bono case settled in early 2020 is proving its value, as children in California are gaining basic literacy skills as a direct result of new funding made possible by the settlement. An article published by EdSource, a California nonprofit that provides
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February 24, 2022 - MoFo Pro Bono
MoFo’s Pro Bono Efforts Support Black Health and Wellness
Each February, here at MoFo, we honor the generations of Black individuals and communities who have made a significant impact throughout history and those who will shape our future. We do this while also acknowledging and advocating against the inequalities and injustices Black people
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Topic Archives: MoFo Pro Bono

Why I Chose MoFo – Bryce Bark

Patent Boot Camp: Developing IP Litigators and Training Well-Rounded Lawyers – Lucy Huang

Serving Pro Bono Clients and Engaging with Important Social Causes – Holly Petersen

Why Mentorship Makes a Difference – Afi Blackshear

50th Anniversary of Title IX

Project Afghan Legal Assistance: Succeeding as One to Support Many

Patenting with a Purpose: Participant Assistive Products

MoFo Partners with Smart Surfaces Coalition to Cool Cities and Advance Equity

MoFo Case Sparks Advances in Literacy

By: Michael A. Jacobs, Erik J. Olson and Roman A. Swoopes

MoFo’s Pro Bono Efforts Support Black Health and Wellness