Attorney Resource Groups

Our Attorney Resource Groups (ARGs) serve as resources for our diverse workforce and allies to feel connected and empowered across all firm offices. 

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    African American ARG

    Katessa Charles headshot
    Katessa M. Charles
    Principal, Los Angeles
    213-337-3836
    Ryan Chapoteau headshot
    Ryan C. Chapoteau
    Principal, New York City

    Asian American ARG

    Connie Chen headshot
    Connie L. Chen
    (She/Her)
    Principal, Los Angeles
    Keerthi Sugumaran Headshot
    Keerthi Sugumaran
    Principal, Boston
    617-305-1216

    Disability/Neurodiversity ARG

    Jon Harris headshot
    Jonathan O. Harris
    Principal, Nashville
    615-565-1665

    Hispanic ARG

    Patricia Matias headshot
    Patricia Ann Matias
    Principal, Orange County
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    Henry L. Sanchez
    Principal, Los Angeles
    213-689-0404

    Jewish Support Group (JSG)

    Eric Magnus headshot
    Eric R. Magnus
    Principal and Office Litigation Manager, Atlanta
    404-525-8200
    Jeffrey Schwartz headshot
    Jeffrey Schwartz
    (Jake)
    Principal, Atlanta
    404-525-8200

    Middle Eastern & North African (MENA) ARG

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    Mina M. Wood
    (She/Her)
    Principal, New York City
    212-545-4000

    Out Professionals and Allies in Law (OPAL)

    Teresa Wright headshot
    Teresa Burke Wright
    (She/Her)
    Principal, Washington, D.C. Region
    703-483-8310
    Chris Repole headshot
    Christopher M. Repole
    (He/Him)
    Principal, New York City
    212-545-4019

    Practicing and Parenting

    Joseph DiPalma Headshot
    Joseph J. DiPalma
    Principal, White Plains
    914-872-6920
    Sarah Skubas headshot
    Sarah R. Skubas
    Principal, Hartford
    860-522-0404

    Veterans ARG

    Matthew Nieman Headshot
    Matthew F. Nieman
    Principal, Washington, D.C. Region
    703-483-8331

    Women’s Interest Network (WIN)

    Samia Kirmani headshot
    Samia M. Kirmani
    Principal, Boston
    617-367-0025
    Ana Shields headshot
    Ana C. Shields
    Office Managing Principal, Long Island
    631-247-4657

    Our ARGs provide opportunities for members to share lived experiences, create mentoring relationships, enhance business and client development networks, and develop programming across all firm offices.  

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