6 Affinity Groups (office-specific) MoFo Affinity Groups are associate-led groups (with partner sponsors) that operate at the office level and can be made up of both attorneys and business professionals. There are 35 Affinity Groups across our 17 offices, including San Francisco Women, Washington, D.C Attorneys and Paralegals of Color, Los Angeles Working Parents, and New York LGBTQ+. They are overseen by the DSC and the Women’s Strategy Committee (WSC) and supported by the D+I Group. Affinity Groups conduct in-office social, client or professional development, and recruiting programs throughout the year. The Allies Network In 2021, as a counterpart to our Affinity Networks, we became one of only two major law firms to launch an active Allies Network. The Allies Network was created by combining Morrison Foerster’s four engagement committees on racial equity, formed in response to the George Floyd tragedy, into a single firmwide network. The Allies Network is made up of individuals from across the firm who are committed to taking action to support D+I and engage in our diversity programs. Members complete specialized training, actively participate in D+I recruiting and retention efforts, and conduct outreach to others who have been less involved in the firm’s D+I efforts to encourage greater participation. Allies Network members also commit to “continuing allyship education” throughout the year to keep their skills sharp and find opportunities to advance D+I at the firm. See the Allies Network Pledge on the next page.
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