70 Black Affinity Network Meetings In January and February 2023, the Black Affinity Network held two discussions on Navigating the Firm During an Economic Downturn for associates in the Litigation and Transactions Departments. The Sessions were facilitated by Black Affinity Network partner liaisons Crystal Kaldjob and Eric Akira Tate. In each session, partners shared practical “dos and don’ts” and other best practices on how to remain busy and secure work during times of low demand. The sessions were attended by a total of 24 attorneys from across the firm, including an associate from our London office. On September 26–27, 2023, the D+I Group held a Black Affinity Network meeting in Washington, D.C. The meeting provided an opportunity for Network members to gather in person, build community,and participate in interactive professional development sessions. A few highlights from the events were as follows:t ■ Cooking Class at Mr. Smith’s of Georgetown – The events were kicked off for the BlackAffinity Network meeting with an interactive cooking class facilitated by Mangia DC. ■ Ask Me Anything Session – In this interactive discussion, associates asked our Black AffinityNetwork partners for their opinions on the path to partnership, law firm economics, andelevating one’s profile at the firm and in the legal profession, more broadly. ■ Together We Rise: How to Own Your Value and Thrive at Work – In this interactive session,diversity, equity, and inclusion expert and speaker Michelle Silverthorn took attendees on ajourney to recognize their own pathway to success at work. ■ Black Diamond Dinner – MoFo hosted a Black Diamond Dinner with the Black In-HouseCounsel Network. The dinner brought together MoFo partners and in-house counsel for anevening of networking and celebrating Black talent. MoFo partner, and co-chair of the DSC, Mark Whitaker provided welcome remarks. AFFINITY NETWORK MEETINGS
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