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Affinity Groups

Affinity groups are groups that are sponsored and supported by an organization and consist of people with a common set of characteristics. Common affinity groups in larger law firms include ones involving women attorneys; attorneys of color; reduced-schedule attorneys; and people who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender ('GLBT'). Affinity groups are effective tools that organizations have used successfully to improve retention and promotion, and to enhance recruiting efforts.

12 minute read August 29, 2007 at 09:58 AM
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Jane DiRenzo Pigott
Affinity Groups

Affinity groups are groups that are sponsored and supported by an organization and consist of people with a common set of characteristics. Common affinity groups in larger law firms include ones involving women attorneys; attorneys of color; reduced-schedule attorneys; and people who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender ('GLBT').

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