Morrison Foerster has been shortlisted as a finalist for Outstanding Firm for Diversity and Inclusion as part of the Chambers Diversity & Inclusion Awards: US 2024. The nomination is the result of extensive interviews and research compiled by Chambers' researchers and shines a spotlight on firms and individuals who are furthering the advancement of diversity and inclusion across the United States. MoFo was previously named as the winner of this award as part of the Chambers Diversity & Inclusion Awards: USA 2023.
Chambers has shortlisted Morrison Foerster for its diversity, inclusion, and accessibility (D+I) initiatives designed to advance inclusivity for all. These include MoFo’s Wetmore Fellowship, which provides talented law students with a demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion with the training, mentorship, and exposure necessary for their professional development; MoFo’s Affinity Program, which plays an integral role in creating an inclusive work environment; MoFo’s Women Spotlight series, including the Leaders of Influence: A Spotlight on MoFo Women of Color, which is designed to raise the profile of women partners; MoFo’s Allies Network, which is designed to support active allyship and supplements the work of our eight firmwide Affinity Networks; and the work of MoFo’s Pro Bono team, among other initiatives and partnerships.
For more than 40 years, Morrison Foerster has remained committed to furthering diversity and inclusion. We aim to be a model of diversity that others will follow, and we truly believe it is important for our leadership teams to reflect the diversity of life experiences, thoughts, and perspectives we see in our communities. We are proud to be the first major law firm to have elected an openly gay chair in 2001 and one of the first AmLaw 50 firms to elect a firm chair of Asian descent in October 2022. Formed in 2003, MoFo’s Diversity Strategy Committee supports a variety of internal D+I initiatives, programs, and groups designed to recruit and develop diverse lawyers.
View the full awards shortlist for the Chambers Diversity & Inclusion: USA 2024 awards. Winners will be announced at the awards ceremony that will be held virtually on June 13, 2024.