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Diversity Events12/02/2014American Lawyer Top Law Firm For Diversity Awards CeremonyLocation: The Manhattan Penthouse, 80 50th AvenueJoe Draytonis attendingand accepting the award on behalf of the firm.02/12/2015Santa Clara University School of Law 11th Annual Diversity GalaLocation: Triton Museum-1505 Warburton AvenueSanta Clara University School of Law 11th Annual Diversity GalaCome join the conversation with Santa Clara Law's 11th annual Diversity Gala on February 12th. Join us in recognizing renowned leaders in the legal profession. The Diversity Gala was developed to inspire organization leaders and students to hold a meaningful conversation regarding diversity and inclusion in the legal profession.Cooley is the Title Sponsor for this event.02/25/2015WALRAA Diversity Committee's 8 Minute Speed Networking EventLocation: Grand Hyatt Washington, 1000 H Street, N.W. (conveniently located at Metro Center Metro Station)Cooley is proud to sponsor the Washington Area Legal Recruitment Administrators Association (WALRAA)-Diversity Committees 11thAnnual 8-Minute Networking Event and Reception. This event will be held at the Grand Hyatt Washington, 1000 H Street, N.W. (conveniently located at Metro Center Metro Station), from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm.Keith Marshallwill be participating on behalf of Cooley.

02/25/2015UCLA School of Law 10th Annual Law Firm Diversity ReceptionLocation: UCLA Faculty CenterDani NazemianandJP Oleksiukwill be attending.03/02/2015Northwestern Law APALSA - Heritage MonthLocation: Northwestern LawCooley is proud to be a Partner Sponsor of theNorthwestern Law APALSA - Heritage Month.Panel discussion: "Life After Law School: Litigation vs. Corporate"Audrey Linwill be participating.03/02/2015Boalt Hall Women's Associate EventLocation: UC Berkeley School of Law03/05/2015NAWL Mid-Year MeetingA comprehensive and rich program is relevant to women in all fields of legal practice. The program includes a mix of professional development and substantive sessions, as well as plenty of networking time.DeAnna Allenwill attend.03/06/2015South Asian Bar Association of Northern California (SABA-NC) 22nd Anniversary GalaLocation: San Francisco Design CenterCooley is proud to sponsor the 22ndAnniversarySouth Asian Bar Association of Northern California's (SABA-NC) Gala. The Galais the premiere event for South Asian attorneys in Northern California and regularly draws a diverse audience of judges, attorneys, law students, academics, politicians, South Asian community leaders, and prominent members of the state, local, and other minority Bar Associations.03/12/2015AABA's 38th Annual Installation DinnerLocation: Hyatt Regency San FranciscoCooley is a proud sponsor of the 38th AnnualAsian American Bar Association of the Greater Bay Area Installation Dinner.03/13/2015BALIF Gala: Celebrating 35 YearsLocation: Terra Gallery & Event VenueCooley is proud to be a Benefactor Sponsor.Kyle Wongwill attend, along with other attorneys.BALIF is the oldest and largest LGBT Bar Association in the country. The Gala, BALIF's largest annual event, boasts over 700 attendees, including lawyers, in-house counsel, judges, lawmakers, law students, and other legal and local luminaries.03/19/2015San Francisco La Raza Lawyers Association 2015 Noche de GalaCooley is proud to be aFriend level supporter.Beatrice Meijawill attend, along with other attorneys.Noche de Gala is San Francisco La Raza Lawyers Association's annual fundraiser, benefitting the nonprofit Bay Area Latino Lawyers Fund. Bay Area Latino Lawyers Fund provides grants to law students who spend their summer break providing direct services to underserved communities in areas including immigration, housing and employment law. Guest has traditionally included members and officials from San Francisco's city and county governmental offices, past presidents of our Association, local artists, members of the judiciary and fellowship awardees.03/26/2015University of Michigan Law School APALSA Origins BanquetLocation: University of Michigan Law SchoolCooley is proud to be a Silver sponsor of the Origins Banquet as it celebrates Asian Pacific American diversity and culture.04/01/2015Stanford and Santa Clara LGBT Happy HourLocation: Indo Restaurant, Palo Alto04/10/2015Asian Law Alliance 38th Anniversary DinnerLocation: San Jose Fairmont HotelCooley is proud to sponsor the Asian La Alliance 38th Anniversary Dinner.The Asian La Alliance provides legal assistance to members of our local community in the areas of immigration/citizenship, public benefits, domestic violence, consumer rights, housing and civil rights.04/10/2015Centro Legal de la Raza 46th Anniversary GalaLocation: Scottish Rite Center; Oakland, CACooley is proud to be aPartner Sponsor.Beatrice Meijawill attend, along with others.This year's gala will highlight 10 years of empowering youth through their Youth Law Academy. Centro Legal serves thousands of individuals and families every year who need services to navigate legal and educational systems. They are a comprehensive community center that promotes and protects the rights of low-income, immigrant and Latino communities through bilingual legal representation, education and advocacy.04/10/2015WILD III SummitLocation: Marriot Westminster, ColoradoCooley is proud to be a Bronze Sponsor.Carlyn Williamswill be attending.The WILD Summit brings together a broad mix of Front Range women from students to highly successful and nationally recognized professionals to promote an enable women's leadership.04/17/2015Lambda Legal San Francisco Soiree 2015Location: Cityview at Metreon, San Francisco, CACooley isproud to be aGold Partner.Daniel Tabibis attending, along with additional Cooley attorneys.05/02/2015National Center for Lesbian Rights (NCLR) Anniversary CelebrationLocation: San Francisco Marriott MarquisCooley is proud to sponsor the NCLR Anniversary Celebration.Kyle WongandCandace Jackmanare attending.The Anniversary Celebration NCLR's annual signature event attracts a sell-out crowd of 1,500 people from across the country to celebrate victories in the movement for full LGBT equality, and to honor those who have become role models through their commitment to justice.05/02/2015Veterans' Legal Career FairLawyers who are veterans or active-duty service members preparing for a transition out of the military will be matched with preeminent law firms, in-house corporate legal departments, government agencies and private sector employers for a unique two-day event featuring two panel presentations, a networking reception and a full day of one-on-one interviews. Our goal is to help participants find jobs and to help top employers gain access to a pool of first-rate candidates who have received unique training, skills and legal insights through their military service. Spouses of active service members and veterans are also eligible to participate. Veterans who are still in law school are not eligible this event is for experienced lawyers only.In celebration of Armed Forces Appreciation Month, this event will begin on Friday, May 1, 2015, at the Marriott Metro Center in Washington, D.C.05/04/20159th Annual Legal Inclusiveness and Diversity SummitLocation: Sheraton Downtown DenverCooley is proud to sponsorthe annual Legal Inclusiveness & Diversity Summit. This Summit is the original and premier inclusiveness conference for the legal profession. Leading national experts and distinguished speakers present on cutting-edge, substantive topics. The spring conference attracts attorneys and legal professionals from Colorado and across the country.06/11/2015New York City Bar Diversity and Inclusion CelebrationLocation: New York CityCooley is proud to be a Friend level sponsor.Joe Draytonwill attend.The annual Diversity and Inclusion Celebration honors the New York City Bars 2015 Diversity and Inclusion Champions.06/11/2015South Asian Bar Association (SABA) North America ConventionLocation: Orlando Convention CenterCooley is proud to be a Bronze Level Sponsor.The national conference for the SABA runs from June 11-14 at the Orlando Convention Center. Attendees include in-house counsel, law firm partners, government lawyers, academics, judicial officers and lawyers in every stage of their career from all across North America.