Deon Fang, Associate at Morrison Foerster, has been a trailblazer for LGBTQ+ inclusion. As a leader of MoFo Proud, Deon has driven initiatives to support trans and non-binary colleagues. Deon’s pro bono work includes landmark cases like R (Elan-Cane) v SSHD, which established respect for non-binary identities under the ECHR, and litigation to achieve legal recognition for non-binary individuals. Deon has also provided legal advice to LGBTQ+ initiatives globally, including in jurisdictions criminalizing LGBTQ+ identities. Beyond legal advocacy, Deon has taught rowing to increase access to sport for trans individuals and participated in panels to educate on LGBTQ+ issues. Recognized as Diversity Champion of the Year at the British Diversity Awards, Deon’s intersectional perspective as a disabled queer person of color drives meaningful change.
