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On August 9, Alice Kessler will moderate a panel discussion titled “LGBTQ+ Rights in Education: Students on the Frontlines” at the 2024 National LGBTQ+ Bar Association Lavender Law® Conference and Career Fair. Alice is Co-Managing Shareholder of the Sacramento office, the Co-Leader of the California Government Law & Policy Group in the firm’s that office, and co-chair of the firm’s LGBTQ+ Affinity Group. Greenberg Traurig is proud to be a long-time sponsor of the annual conference. ▶️ Learn more here: https://buff.ly/4cGnh3e. #GTNews #GTEquality #LavenderLaw #LavLaw #DiversebyDesign #GTLawWomen

Congratulations to Lori Cohen and Nikki Lewis Simon for being listed in Corporate Counsel's "2024 Women, Influence and Power in Law Awards!" ⭐ Lori received the Innovative Leadership award and Nikki received the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Champion award. ▶️ Read the article here: https://buff.ly/3LLIexJ. #GTInTheNews #DiverseByDesign #Diversity #GAIN #GTLawWomen

Greenberg Traurig Associate Kieron Frazier has been selected by African Americans in Gaming and CDC Gaming Reports as one of the “Black Executives on the Rise” for 2024. The recognition honors new leaders and voices who are making a difference in their communities. African Americans in Gaming is a professional support organization for African Americans throughout the gaming industry made up of operators, suppliers, regulators, legislators, board members, investors, and owners. CDC Gaming Reports has been the gambling industry’s premier news, commentary, and analysis source since 2002. Congratulations, Kieron! Read more here: https://buff.ly/3Yp1PLE. #GTNews #DiversebyDesign #GTChicago #Gaming #GAIN #GTDRIVES

Greenberg Traurig was honored with JPMorganChase’s (JPMC) 2024 Joan Guggenheimer Global Law Firm Diversity Award on June 26, 2024 at JPMC’s Global Legal Town Hall in New York. The award, named for former General Counsel of JPMorganChase Joan Guggenheimer, recognizes law firms that have made exceptional efforts and demonstrated their commitment to promoting and maintaining a culture of diversity and inclusion within their firms and in the legal profession. Greenberg Traurig collaborates with JPMC and their ASSET Network Program, which was created as a mentoring and sponsorship initiative for high-performing attorneys of varied backgrounds with a focus on professional development and leadership training. 🔗 Read more in the firm's press release: https://buff.ly/4cSHG56. Pictured: Arleen Nand (Shareholder, Minneapolis, Finance), Brian Duffy (Chief Executive Officer, Denver), Nikki Lewis Simon (Senior Vice President and Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer, Miami), Paul Ferak (Shareholder, Chicago, Litigation), Jonathan Claydon (Shareholder, Chicago, Litigation), Jonathan Cyprys (Shareholder, Westchester County, Litigation) , and Tonya M. Esposito (Shareholder, Washington, D.C., Litigation). #GTNews #LegalAwards #DEI #DiversebyDesign

Greenberg Traurig Miami Co-Managing Shareholder Yosbel Ibarra has been recognized as one of the South Florida Business Journal’s 2024 Diverse Voices. The South Florida Business Journal’s Diverse Voices award program recognizes executives with diverse backgrounds whose business acumen has contributed to their companies’ success. Yosbel was recognized for his work to promote women and attorneys of diverse backgrounds to leadership positions. “Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) is not a goal in and of itself, but rather the natural process by which you ensure your organization has the very best individuals working as part of your team,” Yosbel said. “As a firm leader, Cuban immigrant, and member of the LGBTQ+ community, I know that professionals from diverse backgrounds are attracted to organizations where they can see themselves succeeding. At Greenberg Traurig, DEI is embedded in our firm’s core values, business strategies, and workplace culture.” Click here to learn more about the recognition: https://buff.ly/3xQrZML. #GTFlorida #GTMiami #DEI #Diversity #SomosGT

Last month, #GTBoston hosted a Diversity Pre-Job Fair Reception with the Boston Lawyers Group (BLG). BLG's mission is to forge a greater sense of community and connection among attorneys of color in Boston and across BLG member firms. 📸 Pictured: Sandra M., Tracey West – Executive Director of The Boston Lawyers Group, and Elizabeth Fraser. #DiversebyDesign #GTDrives #DEI #GTInvestsInYou #GTLawWomen

Greenberg Traurig proudly sponsored the Orange County Asian American Bar Association (OCAABA) 30th Annual Installation Dinner at the Hyatt Regency Newport Beach, which honored OCAABA’s past presidents including GT Shareholder Ivy Wang. Congratulations, Ivy.🌺 Pictured: Allen Kim, Ivy Wang, and Sheri K.. #GTOrangeCounty #GTLosAngeles #GTAAG #GTLawWomen

Nicholas Corsano, a shareholder in Greenberg Traurig's Global Labor & Employment Practice, was selected by Crain's New York Business to its “2024 Notable LGBTQIA+ Leaders” list. To qualify, candidates need to have worked in a senior role in the New York metropolitan area and identify as LGBTQIA+. According to Crain’s New York, they “specifically sought individuals with demonstrated impact on equality in the workplace and who held leadership roles in professional associations, community work, diversity and inclusion efforts, or similar undertakings.” 🌟 Congratulations, Nick! Read more in the firm's press release here: https://buff.ly/4bH2hrH #GTNews #GTEquality #LGBTQIA+ #GTNewYork