LGBT+ VC Establishes Legal Advisory Council with Appointment of Eight Esteemed Attorneys
New York, NY - LGBT+ VC, a leading 501(c)(3) national nonprofit dedicated to financial inclusion within the venture capital and startup ecosystem, proudly announces the appointment of eight distinguished attorneys to its Legal Advisory Council.
The council, a special coalition of attorneys from Silicon Valley’s preeminent firms, signifies a crucial step in bolstering LGBT+ VC's commitment to legal prudence and efforts to foster a more inclusive venture capital landscape.
Background on LGBT+ VC:
LGBT+ VC stands as a beacon of progress, championing inclusivity and equity in investment. Its comprehensive programming provides investors and entrepreneurs with access to knowledge, networks, and capital, ensuring equal opportunities for LGBTQ and ally funders and founders.
Meet the Legal Advisory Council Appointees:
- Anthony Pascua, Jr. - Managing Associate, Dentons | Washington, D.C.
- Benjamin Vaughan - Associate, Foley Hoag LLP | Boston, MA
- Brian Huber - Partner, Gunderson Dettmer | Boston, MA
- Fitzann Reid - General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer, Hunterbrook | San Francisco, CA
- Jacob B. Hanna - Associate, Cooley | San Francisco, CA
- Natasha Hsieh - Partner, Silicon Legal Strategy | San Francisco, CA
- Sarah F. Chambless - Partner, Fenwick & West | Los Angeles, CA
- Yashreeka Huq - Counsel, Perkins Coie | New York, NY
Selection Process and Expertise:
The coalition was nominated for their distinguished careers, commitment to LGBTQ progress, and dedication to fostering technology and financial innovation.
LGBT+ VCcouldn’t be more pleased with our founding class of appointees.
“When we formed the Legal Advisory Council, we wanted it to look like America, and represent the future of venture. And it does,” said Jackson Block, Chief Executive Officer and co-founder of LGBT+ VC
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About LGBT+ VC:
LGBT+ VC is a nonprofit dedicated to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the venture capital industry. Through education, advocacy, and programming, the organization works to create a more inclusive and equitable ecosystem for LGBTQ and ally funders, founders, and families.
