At Reed Smith, Edward has served as the senior management team sponsor of the Hispanic lawyers’ affinity group, and as an ally for the firm’s other affinity groups. He has been reverse mentored by leaders of the firm’s LGBT+ and mental health affinity groups, and sponsors the firm’s women’s initiatives and events. He is a member of the Hispanic Lawyers’ Society of New York, a mentor and financial sponsor for the Cornell University Office of Academic Diversity Initiatives, and an Advisory Board member of the Global Business Coalition for Education and YearUp, both organization focused on access to education and the development of market-relevant skills. Edward is committed to working with first generation college students, predominantly from low-income and ethnic minority communities, and sponsors and directly mentors students and young adults.