30 Los Angeles LGBTQ+ Affinity Group The Los Angeles LGBTQ+ Affinity Group hosted four events in 2023: ■ Drag Bingo – The LA LGBTQ+ Affinity Group organized an event for summer associates to attend Drag Bingo at Hamburger Mary’s. The group participated in Drag Bingo and enjoyed dinner together. ■ Dinner with In-House Attorneys – The LA LGBTQ+ and LA APIA Affinity Groups hosted a dinner with in-house attorneys to learn about their practices. The in-house attorneys shared their experiences both in their current roles and on how they got to their positions. ■ Disneyland Summer Associate Trip – As part of a yearly tradition in the Los Angeles office, the summer associates and some attorneys made a pilgrimage to the “Happiest Place on Earth.” This year, the LGBTQ+ Affinity Group co-sponsored the event with the Recruiting team, and our Affinity Group heads led some of the groups around the park. ■ LGBTQ+ Lawyers Association of Los Angeles Holiday Party – Group members and their guests attended the LGBTQ+ Lawyers Association of Los Angeles Holiday Party. One attendee reported that they were able to chat with lots of different attorneys and stayed until the event ended. She said, “Overall, really great time!” This event was co-sponsored by the LA MultiCultural Affinity Group. 2023 Membership: approximately 10 attorneys LA LGBTQ+ Affinity Group co-chairs: Eric Gebert and David Papas
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