What are your proudest accomplishments in the area of diversity and inclusion in law? As counsel to the governor, I was a part of passing marriage equality in New York state in 2011. This led several other states to act and paved the way for the U.S. Supreme Court to make marriage equality the law of the land. To be a part of creating equal rights for all people is the best accomplishment one can have.

As a Black partner at Gibson Dunn, to have the opportunity and support to create meaningful opportunities for other Black lawyers is simply the best. There is no greater achievement than to celebrate the accomplishments of other Black lawyers. When I look around the room, not only am I not the only Black partner, but as a result of Gibson Dunn’s efforts and commitments, other Black partners have leadership roles, including our chief diversity officer, Zakiyyah Salim-Williams who is now a partner!