26 London MoFo Together MoFo Together hosted eight events in 2023: ■ East Asian Lawyers Organization + MoFo Together Event – In May 2023, the group hosted a meeting of the East Asian Lawyers Organization (EALO) in MoFo’s London office, with a panel consisting of MoFo lawyers. The topic of discussion was working cultures in UK versus Asia as well as challenges facing East Asians in the legal profession. ■ Cultural Events Newsletter for Lunar New Year and Holi – The group circulated a newsletter to mark cultural celebrations containing information on the significance of the celebrations for minority groups, and shared snacks in the office. ■ Book Club – The group held a session to discuss the book, Inclusion on Purpose: An Intersectional Approach to Creating a Culture of Belonging at Work by Ruchika Tulshyan. The group analyzed the book through the lens of inclusion at MoFo and the legal sector in general. ■ Jewish High Holidays Newsletter and Quiz – To celebrate the Jewish High Holidays, taking place in September and October 2023, MoFo Together published a newsletter, purchased honey cake for the office, and prepared a quiz. ■ Interlaw Diversity Forum: In Conversation Discussion on Coaching for Ethnic Minority Women in the Legal Profession – The group hosted a panel discussion with Interlaw Diversity Forum in the London office to discuss the importance of coaching and the role it can play in career progression, particularly for ethnic minority women in the legal profession. ■ UK Black History Month – MoFo Together hosted an office social event, sourcing food from local businesses and inviting artist Valerie Asiimwe Amani, whose work is showcased in the London office, to speak and share her insights. In addition to the event, the group hosted a meal at Roger’s Kitchen, a Caribbean restaurant in Camden, London. ■ Vacation Scheme Event for London Summer Interns – Alongside MoFo Women and MoFo Proud, MoFo Together hosted a vacation scheme event social at Puttshack, a miniature golf venue, to meet MoFo’s summer interns. ■ Afternoon Tea with London Trainees – With MoFo Proud and MoFo Women, group members met the London office new trainee lawyers for an afternoon tea to talk about MoFo in London. 2023 Membership: approximately 20 attorneys MoFo Together co-chairs: Stephanie Pong and Dan Alam
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