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AFS Inclusion Networks “The Disability Inclusion Group is important to me because,
like other diversity and equity efforts, disability inclusion is an
extremely powerful form of action. Inclusion breeds inclusion
2023 was a busy year for our Inclusion Networks. In addition to – it breaks down assumptions and diversifies the voices at
the table, making it more likely that people with disabilities
their regular membership meetings, many hosted firmwide and will have access to equal employment and meaningful
local office programs and raised awareness through email series accommodations in the future. The conscious efforts AFS is
devoting to workplace inclusion has the potential for long term,
to celebrate heritage/pride months and recognize other important positive effects that extend beyond the firm.”

dates and issues. Sarah Benator, Counsel, LA

Programming Highlights “The Latinx Inclusion Group offers a space to meet with

attorneys and staff members from different offices and
practice areas. We connect over our shared identity, celebrate
Autism Acceptance Month Pride Month our individual successes, and discuss ways that our firm can
D*I*G (Disability Inclusion Group) OutFox hosted a panel, “Pride Under support Latinx legal professionals. Latinx attorneys have been
hosted a webinar, “Redefining Attack: Navigating the Current Climate of underrepresented in large law firms historically, but we wish to
Neurodiversity in the Legal Industry,” in Anti-LGBTQ+ Legislation.” Representatives continue collaborating with our firm leadership and external
collaboration with Haley Moss, a lawyer, from the ACLU discussed the legal groups to continue raising the profile and number of Latinx
neurodiversity expert, and the first framework that protects the rights of attorneys.”
openly autistic lawyer in Florida. Haley LGBTQ+ individuals to express themselves Roberto Martinez, Associate, CH
unpacked the nuances of navigating freely, and drag performers shared their
disclosure, advocating for ourselves personal experiences using creative
and others, and building accessibility expression to advocate for LGBTQ+ rights.
into our understanding of inclusion.

“OutFox is important to me because of the sense of community
Arab American Heritage Month AFS WIN National Agenda it provides for me. Everyone in OutFox is so warm, accepting,
The MENA (Middle Eastern & North Our AFS Women’s Initiative Network and genuine. I’m extremely grateful to work in an inclusive
African) Inclusion Group put together (AFS WIN) launched a new national and diverse environment where I know I’m surrounded by a
a virtual cooking show for members to agenda focused on “women supporting community of people who encourage one another to live as
share with the firm their favorite recipes, women.” The agenda seeks to foster their true, authentic selves.”
their backgrounds, and ways to experience career development and advancement
Arab/MENA culture throughout the year. for all women attorneys at the firm.
Tess Harper, IP Trademark Docketing Assistant, NY

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