‘Ohana Affinity Group

‘Ohana provides support, development and networking opportunities for attorneys who identify as Asian, Middle Eastern, Native Hawaiian, North African and/or Pacific Islander, and their allies.

What is ‘Ohana?

Within Littler, ‘Ohana – which means “family” in Hawaiian – serves as an inclusive community for members to network and form meaningful relationships while helping each other with professional development goals. With over 115 members across numerous Littler offices, the group meets regularly to discuss mentorship, business development, professional opportunities, pro-bono activities, and shared experiences. Dedicated subcommittees within ‘Ohana move forward targeted initiatives of the membership while mentorship “families” facilitate smaller, informal discussions.

Littler ‘Ohana attorneys are involved with many diverse legal and professional organizations across the country – on national, state and local levels.


Littler Celebrates AAPI Heritage Month 2024


Hear more from Littler's ’Ohana members on YouTube.

Hear from ‘Ohana members about what AAPI Heritage Month means to them:

  
Innovation Leads to Growth
Shareholder Lavanga Wijekoon shares how he has been able to advance his practice at the firm through innovation.

  
Finding Community Through the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity
Littler shareholder Alyesha Asghar speaks with associates Alan Persaud and Grace Waddell about their experience in the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity’s Pathfinders Program and the inclusive community of legal professionals they joined by participating.

  • “‘Ohana has been an immense source of support, comfort and camaraderie throughout my career here at Littler. They've helped my career progress and I’ve received several client referrals through my ‘Ohana family.”

    Lavanga V. Wijekoon
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    Lavanga V. Wijekoon
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‘Ohana Affinity Group Chairs