b'Fifth Annual Bay Area Diversity EventOur annual Bay Area womens diversity event returned to an in-person format this year. In late September, we gathered at the Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley in East Palo Alto to hear a panel of accomplished female leaders discuss allyship. Our speakers shared how allyship has helped their careers and the importance of speaking up even when its uncomfortable. They also talked about the need for self-reflection on personal biases that affect work relationships and the value of providing training and support to diverse hires moving into new roles.MIATTY RetreatThe MIATTY retreat for minority attorneys and senior professionals of color, Coming Together, was held in mid-October in Washington, DC. Highlights of the event included breakout sessions for attorneys and professionals at different levels, a discussion about initiatives and plans in the works for next year, a panel session on making the most of hybrid work models, and several opportunities to socialize.The organizers also opened one of the sessions to the entire firma virtual training session on proximity bias, which refers to the tendency for people in positions of authority to give preferential treatment to employees who are closest to them physically.9'