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November 17, 2021 - MoFo Women, MoFo Diversity
Faces of MoFo: Astrid Menendez-Muharram
Editors’ Note: As part of our ongoing Faces of MoFo series, we interviewed Astrid Menendez-Muharram , an associate in the firm’s Corporate Practice. When did you first realize that you wanted to practice law? While originally intending to pursue a career in the finance/corporate
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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 on
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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 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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May 26, 2021 - MoFo Women, MoFo Diversity
Faces of MoFo: Rose Lee
Editors’ Note: As part of our ongoing Faces of MoFo series Rose Lee , an associate in the firm’s Litigation Practice, discusses her Asian heritage and how it played a role in her career path, eventually leading her to call MoFo home. My grandmother
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May 11, 2021 - MoFo Women, MoFo Community, MoFo Diversity
Partner Spotlight: Janet Xiao
Janet Xiao is a corporate partner in MoFo’s Palo Alto office. Her practice focuses on worldwide patent procurement, patent portfolio management, and strategic planning for life sciences companies. She is the head of firm’s China Life Sciences Group and is among the very few
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March 26, 2021 - MoFo Women
Women’s History Month: Leonora Shalet
Leonora Shalet is a Corporate partner in MoFo’s New York office. Her practice focuses on advising clients on fund formation, structuring, and ongoing operational needs, including general securities law matters, and regulatory and compliance issues. She has over a decade of international experience in
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March 24, 2021 - MoFo Women, MoFo Diversity
MoFo Women’s Spotlight: Deanne Maynard, Lisa Phelan, and Jina Choi on Going from the U.S. Government to Big Law
Editors’ Note: MoFo’s Women’s Strategy Committee (WSC) 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, Washington, D.C.-based litigation associate Vanshika Vij spoke with three MoFo women
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March 19, 2021 - MoFo Women
Celebrating the Powerful Women Leading the Way for MoFo
Women’s History Month is a time to celebrate the many economic, political, and social achievements of women. Each year, a theme is chosen to highlight and celebrate the contributions of women. This year’s theme, “ Valiant Women and the Vote: Refusing to Be Silenced
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