The Asian Affinity Group hosts firm-wide events to celebrate the Asian cultural heritage, such as, the Lunar New Year, Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month and Diwali

In 2024, we celebrated Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by welcoming sommelier Joyce Lin – the Dechert community enjoyed delicious Asian cuisine thoughtfully paired with wines that complemented and elevated taste sensations. The group also rang in the Lunar New Year of the Dragon with performances by G-Hwaja, a locally renowned Korean band fusing the sounds of K-pop on traditional Korean instruments.

In prior years, the group hosted director, author, and lead singer of the band Japanese Breakfast, Michelle Zauner for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Michelle shared insights from “Crying in H Mart,” her powerful memoir about growing up Korean American, losing her mother, and forging her own identity. The Asian Affinity group celebrated the Year of the Rabbit with a Chinese Lion Dance performance, and members of the affinity group shared their families’ traditions for the Lunar New Year. The affinity group ends each year by celebrating Diwali the Festival of Lights.