Omar Alaniz

Omar Alaniz, Dallas Office Managing Partner at Reed Smith, has courageously leveraged his position to drive LGBTQ+ inclusion in Texas’ legal and business communities. As Global Chair of Reed Smith’s PRISM LGBTQ+ Business Inclusion Group, Omar has led initiatives to ensure that Reed Smith remains a safe and inclusive space for LGBTQ+ professionals and allies. He also mentors diverse talent and partners with advocacy groups like Lambda Legal. Externally, Omar serves on the board of the National LGBTQ+ Bar Association and leads DEI initiatives in the American College of Bankruptcy.