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November 16, 2022 - MoFo Pro Bono
Human Rights First Honors MoFo for Outstanding Pro Bono Asylum Work
By: Timothy J. Harris, Dorothy L. Fernandez and Jennifer K. Brown
Human Rights First presented Morrison Foerster with the 2022 Marvin E. Frankel Award at the organization’s recent Manhattan gala, recognizing the firm for its outstanding pro bono service to Afghan asylum seekers. MoFo was recognized for its contributions to Project: Afghan Legal Assistance (PALA). PALA
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October 25, 2022 - MoFo Pro Bono
MoFo Lawyers Help DC Greens Carry Forward its Mission of Health Equity
Countless studies suggest that eating fresh fruits and vegetables is not only good for our physical well-being but also for sustaining a healthier society. In spite of this, there are many areas around the world, including in the United States, where healthy, fresh food
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August 17, 2022 - MoFo Life, MoFo Pro Bono
Learning from MoFo Lawyers While Giving Back to Immigrant Communities – Jose Rodriguez
While conducting research on law firm pro bono programs, I found one firm that clearly stood out: Morrison Foerster. Not only are the attorneys at MoFo incredibly brilliant and collegial, they also place a profound emphasis on pro bono work. This summer, I’ve been
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August 17, 2022 - MoFo Life, MoFo Pro Bono
An Opportunity to Get Up Close and Personal with the Innocence Project – Mohand Khouider
When I joined MoFo’s New York summer associate class, pro bono work was not the first thing on my mind. I came in excited to try my hand at high-stakes corporate work and M&A transactions. Although I definitely wanted to get involved in the
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August 17, 2022 - MoFo Life, MoFo Pro Bono
How Mentorship Elevated the Summer Associate Program – Patrick Keeler
By: Patrick William Keeler
To me, mentorship is about being actively invested in a person’s interests and success. Throughout my summer at MoFo, the summer associate program’s terrific coordinators were dedicated to my success. I was assigned two attorney mentors who provided constant support, and MoFo connected me,
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August 17, 2022 - MoFo Life, MoFo Pro Bono
Why I Chose MoFo – Bryce Bark
By: Bryce O. 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
By: Holly M. 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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Topic Archives: MoFo Pro Bono

Human Rights First Honors MoFo for Outstanding Pro Bono Asylum Work

By: Timothy J. Harris, Dorothy L. Fernandez and Jennifer K. Brown

MoFo Lawyers Help DC Greens Carry Forward its Mission of Health Equity

Learning from MoFo Lawyers While Giving Back to Immigrant Communities – Jose Rodriguez

An Opportunity to Get Up Close and Personal with the Innocence Project – Mohand Khouider

How Mentorship Elevated the Summer Associate Program – Patrick Keeler

By: Patrick William Keeler

Why I Chose MoFo – Bryce Bark

By: Bryce O. 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

By: Holly M. Petersen

Why Mentorship Makes a Difference – Afi Blackshear

50th Anniversary of Title IX