June 1, 2023

 

BY EDGAR

 

Securities and Exchange Commission

100 F Street, N.E.

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

Attention: Matthew Derby
  Alexandra Barone

 

Re: Professional Diversity Network, Inc.
  Registration Statement on Form S-3 filed May 24, 2023 (File No. 333-272156)

 

Ladies and Gentlemen:

 

Pursuant to Rule 461 of the Securities Act of 1933, Professional Diversity Network, Inc.‎ (the “Company”) requests the acceleration of the effectiveness of the Registration Statement on Form S-3 (‎333-‎272156‎) (the “Registration Statement”) for June 5, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time, or as soon as possible thereafter.

 

If you have any questions regarding the foregoing, please call Charles Wu of Locke Lord LLP at 312-443-1868.

 

  Very truly yours,
   
  /s/ Adam He
  Adam He
  Chief Executive Officer

 

cc: Charles Wu ‎
  Locke Lord LLP