March 2026 San Francisco Out & Proud Corporate Counsel Award Reception
The Out & Proud Corporate Counsel Award Reception is an annual event organized by the National LGBTQ+ Bar Association and Foundation to honor legal professionals who have made significant contributions to advancing LGBTQ+ equality within the legal profession. The March 2026 reception in San Francisco will recognize Chester Day, Associate General Counsel at OpenAI; Stephen Chien, Vice President of Global Compliance Operations at Gilead Sciences, Inc.; and Aaron Tidman, Director & Assistant General Counsel, Compliance at Pinterest, for their efforts in promoting LGBTQ+ legal diversity and inclusion.
The event will feature award presentations highlighting the honorees' achievements and their impact on fostering inclusive workplaces. Attendees will gain insights into best practices for supporting LGBTQ+ professionals in the legal field and learn about ongoing initiatives aimed at enhancing diversity and equality.
In addition to the award ceremony, the reception will provide ample networking opportunities for legal professionals, corporate counsel, and allies to connect and share experiences. The gathering will also include a program booklet featuring messages from sponsors and supporters, further emphasizing the community's commitment to LGBTQ+ inclusion.
This event is ideal for legal professionals, corporate leaders, and diversity advocates who are dedicated to promoting LGBTQ+ equality within the legal industry. Attending offers a unique opportunity to celebrate the achievements of trailblazers in the field and to engage with like-minded individuals committed to fostering inclusive environments.
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Aaron Tidman
Director & Assistant General Counsel, Compliance at Pinterest
Aaron Tidman is Assistant General Counsel and Director at Pinterest, where he leads the Regulatory Compliance team and previously served as Interim Chief Compliance Officer. Before Pinterest, Aaron was Senior Counsel at Gilead Sciences, advising on legal and compliance matters for the company’s anti-bribery and sanctions programs. He began his career as a white-collar defense and litigation associate at Debevoise & Plimpton LLP and Mintz Levin. Aaron received his J.D. from Harvard Law School.
Chester Day
Associate General Counsel at OpenAI
Chester Day is an Associate General Counsel on the litigation and regulatory team at OpenAI. He previously spent 16 years at Google, managing worldwide patent litigation for Android, Chrome, and Apps products, and later leading the Litigation Advance team overseeing proactive litigation and amicus strategy. Chester received his law degree from Harvard Law School and his B.S. in Computer Science and B.A. in African and African American Studies from Stanford University.
Stephen Chien
Vice President, Global Compliance Operations at Gilead Sciences, Inc.
Stephen Chien is Vice President of Global Compliance Operations at Gilead Sciences, Inc. He has held various roles within Legal and Compliance at Gilead, including leading the company’s Asia Legal and Compliance teams and serving as interim Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer. Stephen received his Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy from Stanford University and his J.D. from Yale Law School.
Event Details
- Date
- March 3, 2026
- Location
- 🇺🇸 San Francisco, United States
- Address provided only to registrants
- Pricing
- $150 - $250
- Audience
- Legal professionals, corporate leaders, diversity advocates