What is ‘Ohana?
‘Ohana means “family” in Hawaiian. Within Littler, ‘Ohana serves as a forum for members to discuss work initiatives and also personal subject matters. The group hosts retreats and ongoing virtual meetings where members spend time sharing common interests and discussing issues surrounding diversity and inclusion. Members focus on significant initiatives including: associate development, mentorship, retention programs, and opportunities to leverage language skills with current and prospective clients.
Recognition
Jerrilyn Malana, a shareholder in Littler’s San Diego office, received the "Service to Diversity Award" from the San Diego County Bar Association (SDCBA) in 2011. The award is presented annually for outstanding service by a member of the legal profession in promoting and encouraging diversity within the legal profession.
Littler attorneys are involved with many diverse legal and professional organizations across the country. A sampling of our past and present leadership roles within the ‘Ohana group include:
Asian American Bar Association of Ohio and Houston- Asian Bar Association, Las Vegas
- Asian Chamber of Commerce
- Asian Pacific American Bar Association, South Florida
- Constitutional Rights Foundation of Chicago
- Doral Overseas Chinese Business Chamber
- Filipino American Lawyers of San Diego
- Japanese American Bar Association
- Korean American Bar Association of Northern California
- National Asian Pacific American Bar Association
- Oregon Minority Lawyers Association
- Pan Asian Lawyers of San Diego
- Southern Nevada Association of Women Attorneys
- Council on Access and Fairness, State Bar of California
