2023 Affinity Group Network Highlights
• BR Brave : Launched in connection with Veteran ’ s Day in November 2023 to support military veterans and their family members .
• BR United : Members of BR United attend conferences and build relationships to raise the profile of the firm in diverse networks , such as the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association Conference , Hispanic National Bar Association Conference , National Bar Association Conference , Minority Corporate Counsel Association Conference , Chart Your Own Course Conference , and Corporate Counsel Women of Color Conference .
BR United ’ s ongoing mentorship , coaching , and leadership development programs made great strides in 2023 .
• BR Achieve is a professional development program for junior associates who are active members of BR United . During 2023 , several training sessions were held on topics such as the power of mentorship and sponsorship led by Los Angeles attorney Cheryl S . Chang and New York attorney Morgan F . Mouchette and leveraging soft skills to develop hard skills led by New York attorney David A . Moreno , Jr . and Washington , D . C ., attorney Victoria Ortega .
• BR Belonging is a year-long mentorship and sponsorship program where mentees are assigned to an Executive Circle — to demystify the executive leadership path and role — and a Client Generator Circle — to provide guidance on how to build and deepen client relationships . During 2023 , BR Belonging held multiple workshops .
• BR Advance is a multi-pronged leadership development program tailored for women of color partners who are actively involved with BR United . In July 2023 , BR Advance members participated in a one-day leadership development training program , facilitated by Tasneem Khokha of GrowthPlay , titled “ Make It Rain : Rainmaker Best Practices .” The ability to generate a strong book of business affords women more opportunities for advancement , greater ability to reach the highest ranks of partnership and rainmaker status , and more overall security in their careers .
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