27 | RACIAL JUSTICE AND EQUITY Women of color: Partnerships between Weil’s affinity groups address the intersectionality of race, sexual orientation and other diversity demographics. In October 2021, biennial women of color breakfasts restarted in person in New York. In January 2022, new women of color associates heard from more senior associates on “hot topics” with panels and breakout groups. Weil alum Damali Peterman, CEO and founder of global conflict resolution firm Breakthrough ADR, led a workshop on conflict resolution for women of color attorneys. In April 2022, three partners hosted an AAPI woman roundtable to discuss heightened safety concerns. I am grateful and proud of the Firm’s continued investment and support of its Asian American Attorneys, especially amid this painful time for many Asian Americans who have been gripped with fear in the wake of the rise in anti-Asian attacks in New York City and across the country. I am also proud that Weil consistently reaffirms its commitment to fund nonprofit organizations that have been at the forefront of the efforts to dismantle anti-Asian racism and that it was among the first law firms to join the Alliance for Asian American Justice and to take on anti-Asian hate pro bono cases. Susan L. Shin Litigation partner New York SINCE 2019 85% increase in U.S. women of color partners 20% increase in U.S. women of color attorneys
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