Affinity Groups
Overview
AGG’s affinity groups weave together the rich tapestry of backgrounds found at our firm and serve as vital pillars in our mission to encourage the recruitment, retention, and professional development of diverse legal professionals throughout the firm.
Our affinity groups, including the Asian Legal Professionals, Black Legal Professionals, Hispanic/Latinx Legal Professionals, and LGBTQ+ Legal Professionals, provide support through networking events, mentorship, and educational opportunities. We strive to create platforms for open dialogue to address the unique challenges and opportunities facing our diverse attorneys and staff, as well as provide resources to ensure everyone at the firm feels valued, respected, and empowered to reach their full potential.
Affinity Groups
Asian Legal Professionals
Co-Chairs: Vidhi Shah and Christian Husby
Black Legal Professionals
Co-Chairs: Marissa Coleman and Steve Thompson
Hispanic/Latinx Legal Professionals
Chair: Orlando Cabrera
LGBTQ+ Legal Professionals
Co-Chairs: Kevin Coy and Matt Ohm
Women’s Initiative
Co-Chairs: Kathryn Hecker and Madison Pool
Voices
Get to know members of AGG’s affinity groups as they reflect on their diverse heritages and share musings on their lived experiences.
News & Events
- EventsAGG Sponsoring Atlanta Women’s Foundation 2024 Numbers Too Big to Ignore LuncheonOctober 30, 2024 | Conferences
- EventsAGG Celebrates 2024 Atlanta PrideOctober 13, 2024 | Conferences
- EventsBeth Davis and Matt Ohm to Moderate Panels at National LGBTQ+ Bar Association 2024 Lavender Law® Conference & Career FairAugust 7-9, 2024 | Speaking Engagements
- EventsAGG Hosts 2024 Pride EventJune 20, 2024 | Conferences
- EventsAGG Hosts 2024 Asian Heritage Month EventMay 30, 2024 | AGG Seminars & Webinars
- EventsAGG to Sponsor CREW Atlanta DEI Black History Month Book ClubFebruary 6, 2024 | AGG Seminars & Webinars
- NewsChristian Husby Appointed as GAPABA Law Foundation Board MemberJanuary 17, 2024 | In the News | Rankings & Recognition | Georgia Asian Pacific American Bar Association
- NewsAGG Marches in 2023 Atlanta Pride ParadeOctober 15, 2023 | In the News
- EventsAGG to Host CREW Atlanta DEI Program Addressing History of Discriminatory Housing PracticesAugust 23, 2023 | Conferences
- NewsDaily Report Spotlights AGG Asian Legal Professionals Group Happy Hour Featuring Howard Hsu of Sweet Auburn BBQJune 27, 2023 | In the News | The Daily Report
- NewsDaily Report Highlights AGG Diversity EventsJune 22, 2023 | In the News | The Daily Report
- NewsMarissa Coleman Recognized as On the Rise by the Daily Report’s 2023 Southeastern Legal AwardsApril 24, 2023 | News Releases | Rankings & Recognition | The Daily Report
- NewsMeghan Gordon Named Co-Chair of CREW Atlanta’s DEI CommitteeApril 10, 2023 | Rankings & Recognition | CREW Atlanta
- EventsAGG Hosts Art Show Featuring Abstract Artist K.Ross in Honor of Black History MonthFebruary 23, 2023 | AGG Seminars & Webinars
- EventsAGG Sponsoring CREW Atlanta Event in Celebration of Black History Month 2023February 23, 2023 | Conferences
- NewsMatt Ohm Selected to Participate in German-American Working Group on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice IssuesSeptember 14, 2021 | In the News | American Council on Germany
- EventsAGG to Sponsor the D.C. LGBTQ+ Bar Association’s September 2024 Happy HourSeptember 19, 2024 | Conferences
- Vidhi R. Shah
Partner
- Christian J. Husby
Associate
- Marissa J. Coleman
Partner
- E. Steven Thompson
Partner
- Orlando J. Cabrera
Partner
- Kevin L. Coy
Partner
- Matthias "Matt" Ohm
Associate
- Kathryn Baldwin Hecker
Partner
- Madison M. Pool
Partner