Our Mission Statement
Our LGBTQ Affinity Group is dedicated to fostering a culture of visibility, retention, and recruitment within our organization. We strive to create and maintain an equitable, inclusive, and supportive environment where individuals of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities feel valued and supported so that they may contribute, thrive, and excel. By actively engaging with LGBTQ communities, participating in job fairs, and partnering with external LGBTQ organizations, we consistently work to increase the diversity and representation of LGBTQ individuals in our workforce. These efforts support our commitment to attract, retain, and empower LGBTQ employees, as we recognize that promoting their diverse talents and perspectives benefit the individuals as well as our organization as a whole.
Meet our LGBTQ Affinity Group Co-Chairs: San Bernardino Partner Dean McVay and Los Angeles/Indian Wells Partner Patrick Foley. These leaders work together to foster a culture of visibility, retention, and recruitment of LGBTQ talent within our organization.
Dean is a member of the Healthcare, Medical Malpractice, and Long-Term Care Practices. He has over 30 years of experience in civil litigation including health care litigation, insurance coverage and bad faith, real estate, and commercial litigation. He regularly defends physicians, hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and other healthcare and long-term care professionals and organizations.
Patrick serves as vice-chair of the firm’s Toxic Tort & Environmental Litigation and Asbestos Litigation Practices. He focuses his practice on the defense of manufacturers, retailers, suppliers, and premises owners in toxic tort and environmental litigation. He also routinely handles matters involving mass torts, general liability, product liability, and professional malpractice.
