Pride Month Spotlight Series: Rachel Zhang

As part of our Pride Month celebration, we’ve asked our colleagues to reflect on the significance of this month.

Cleary Gottlieb senior accountant Rachel Zhang shares some of her thoughts below.

Tell us a bit about yourself and your role at Cleary.

My name is Rachel Zhang, I live in Brooklyn with my girlfriend and my dog Makka. I like to watch basketball games, ride my bike, and explore new restaurants. I am a senior accountant on the General Accounting team in New York.

What does Pride Month mean to you?

Pride Month is important to me because I can be proud of who I am and it’s a good way to connect with the queer community. It’s also a good way to improve people’s awareness of the queer community.

Has your identity impacted how you approach your work and career?

Yes, I only want to work in a place that respect LGBTQ+ people.

When you’re underrepresented in your chosen field, why is it important to have mentors and sponsors who are invested in you and your career?

It’s important to have mentors and sponsors because sometimes people can feel like they do not belong to the field or they are not good enough to be there.

What are the benefits of joining an affinity group at Cleary?

We get to meet people who share the same values!