Littler Mendleson Principal Cindy-Ann Thomas and her guests Patty Olsen, Chief Human Resources Officer of Huron, and Dr. Isaac Dixon, Associate Vice-President of Portland State University, examine both the pitfalls and opportunities associated with affinity groups. Exploring questions like; are affinity groups still really necessary? When and under what conditions can these groups be successful and relevant? How will affinity groups have to evolve if they are to be viable networks in the future?