Procopio Applauds "International Women of Color Day" Event
February 27, 2014
San Diego, CA – Procopio, San Diego’s largest business law firm, is proud to announce its support of “International Women of Color Day,” presented by Lawyers Club of San Diego, which will feature guest of honor Superior Court Judge Sunshine S. Sykes, the first Native American appointed to the Riverside County Superior Court Bench.
This second annual event will be held on Thursday, February 27th from 5:30 – 7:30 pm at the Procopio Tower in downtown San Diego. The reception aims to bring together the leadership of San Diego’s various diverse bar organizations, the judiciary and the legal community, to highlight the achievements of women of color and underscore the struggles that still persist for women of color, particularly in the legal field.
Procopio is a proud sponsor, and committed to supporting diversity. Achieving greater diversity – be it racial, ethnic, gender, nationality and/or sexual orientation – within the firm and in the legal profession, is more than a philosophy for Procopio; it’s a vital part of the firm’s practice and culture. Procopio understands the importance and value in events like “International Women of Color Day,” and applauds the effort put forth by all organizations involved with this celebratory event.
“We are thrilled to host International Women of Color Day,” said the firm’s Diversity Committee leader, Sandy Shippey. “We take pride in our commitment to diversity at Procopio – including the advancement of women in the workplace and in all areas of society. It is an honor to have Judge Sykes join us for this very important event, and to celebrate the many achievements of women of color.”
Procopio is also home to one of the most prolific Native American law practices in the California, representing numerous tribes and tribal organizations throughout the community. Added Ted Griswold, leader of the firm’s Native American practice, “We couldn’t be more excited for Judge Sykes and the Riverside Court system. Her credentials are outstanding and she will be a tremendous addition to the Riverside county judicial system. Judge Sykes’ work on both sides of intergovernmental actions affecting Tribes and municipalities brings a unique perspective to the bench. Both the Native American community and the community at large should collectively applaud.”
Procopio supports a variety of diverse organizations through a combination of sponsorship and attorney involvement. A number of the firm’s attorneys are involved in Lawyers Club of San Diego, Earl B. Gilliam Bar Association, American Indian Recruitment Program, San Diego Asian Film Festival, Athena San Diego, Native American Lawyers Association, IFA Latin American Tax Practitioners, Tom Homman LGBT Law Association, Casa Cornelia, Pan Asian Bar Association, La Raza Lawyers Association, the SDCBA’s Ethnic Relations & Diversity Committee, San Diego Chinese Attorneys Association and South Asian Bar Association, to name a few.
Additional organizations co-hosting the event include: Earl B. Gilliam Bar Association, Filipino American Lawyers of San Diego, Korean American Bar Association of San Diego, Latinas in the Law, Native American Lawyers Association, Pan Asian Lawyers of San Diego, Run Women Run, San Diego La Raza Lawyers Association, SDCBA Ethnic Relations and Diversity Committee, Tom Homann LGBT Law Association, Women of Color in the Law, South Asian Bar Association of San Diego and Procopio’s Native American Practice Group and Diversity Committee.
The International Women of Color Day reception is open to the public. Tickets are $15/person, or free for Lawyers club and members of co-sponsoring organizations. Register at lawyersclubsandiego.com. Representatives from San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program’s Women's Resource Fair will be at the event to collect donations of full-size toiletry items and monetary donations to purchase toiletries and other items for the Fair.
About Lawyers Club of San Diego
Lawyers Club of San Diego seeks to advance the status of women in the law and in society. Lawyers Club of San Diego is a specialty bar association, with more than 1,200 members - female and male attorneys, judges, law students and others in the San Diego community who share our interests and goals.
This second annual event will be held on Thursday, February 27th from 5:30 – 7:30 pm at the Procopio Tower in downtown San Diego. The reception aims to bring together the leadership of San Diego’s various diverse bar organizations, the judiciary and the legal community, to highlight the achievements of women of color and underscore the struggles that still persist for women of color, particularly in the legal field.
Procopio is a proud sponsor, and committed to supporting diversity. Achieving greater diversity – be it racial, ethnic, gender, nationality and/or sexual orientation – within the firm and in the legal profession, is more than a philosophy for Procopio; it’s a vital part of the firm’s practice and culture. Procopio understands the importance and value in events like “International Women of Color Day,” and applauds the effort put forth by all organizations involved with this celebratory event.
“We are thrilled to host International Women of Color Day,” said the firm’s Diversity Committee leader, Sandy Shippey. “We take pride in our commitment to diversity at Procopio – including the advancement of women in the workplace and in all areas of society. It is an honor to have Judge Sykes join us for this very important event, and to celebrate the many achievements of women of color.”
Procopio is also home to one of the most prolific Native American law practices in the California, representing numerous tribes and tribal organizations throughout the community. Added Ted Griswold, leader of the firm’s Native American practice, “We couldn’t be more excited for Judge Sykes and the Riverside Court system. Her credentials are outstanding and she will be a tremendous addition to the Riverside county judicial system. Judge Sykes’ work on both sides of intergovernmental actions affecting Tribes and municipalities brings a unique perspective to the bench. Both the Native American community and the community at large should collectively applaud.”
Procopio supports a variety of diverse organizations through a combination of sponsorship and attorney involvement. A number of the firm’s attorneys are involved in Lawyers Club of San Diego, Earl B. Gilliam Bar Association, American Indian Recruitment Program, San Diego Asian Film Festival, Athena San Diego, Native American Lawyers Association, IFA Latin American Tax Practitioners, Tom Homman LGBT Law Association, Casa Cornelia, Pan Asian Bar Association, La Raza Lawyers Association, the SDCBA’s Ethnic Relations & Diversity Committee, San Diego Chinese Attorneys Association and South Asian Bar Association, to name a few.
Additional organizations co-hosting the event include: Earl B. Gilliam Bar Association, Filipino American Lawyers of San Diego, Korean American Bar Association of San Diego, Latinas in the Law, Native American Lawyers Association, Pan Asian Lawyers of San Diego, Run Women Run, San Diego La Raza Lawyers Association, SDCBA Ethnic Relations and Diversity Committee, Tom Homann LGBT Law Association, Women of Color in the Law, South Asian Bar Association of San Diego and Procopio’s Native American Practice Group and Diversity Committee.
The International Women of Color Day reception is open to the public. Tickets are $15/person, or free for Lawyers club and members of co-sponsoring organizations. Register at lawyersclubsandiego.com. Representatives from San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program’s Women's Resource Fair will be at the event to collect donations of full-size toiletry items and monetary donations to purchase toiletries and other items for the Fair.
About Lawyers Club of San Diego
Lawyers Club of San Diego seeks to advance the status of women in the law and in society. Lawyers Club of San Diego is a specialty bar association, with more than 1,200 members - female and male attorneys, judges, law students and others in the San Diego community who share our interests and goals.