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Paul, Weiss Achieves Mansfield 6.0 Certification

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October 10, 2023

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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Practices

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Paul, Weiss has achieved Mansfield 6.0 Certification via Diversity Lab’s latest iteration of the Mansfield Rule, indicating successful participation in a rigorous, year-long certification program that aims to boost and sustain diverse representation in law firm leadership. Participating firms share lessons during monthly knowledge sharing forums, ensuring collaborative work within the legal community to strengthen diversity, equity and inclusion in the legal profession. The Mansfield 6.0 certification year ran from July 2022 to July 2023; the firm is already engaged in pursuing 7.0 certification for 2023-2024.

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Events & Publications

Women’s History Month Event Focuses on Intersection of AI and Gender Identity

Mar 14, 2024
Events

Women’s History Month Event Focuses on Intersection of AI and Gender Identity

As part of our Women’s History Month programming, Paul, Weiss hosted a firmwide fireside chat focused on cutting-edge issues at the nexus of artificial intelligence and gender identity.

Loretta Lynch to Pay Homage to Legal Pioneer Jean Camper Cahn

Mar 21, 2024
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Loretta Lynch to Pay Homage to Legal Pioneer Jean Camper Cahn

Litigation partner Loretta Lynch will be the featured speaker at “A Tribute to Jean Camper Cahn,” hosted by the University of the District of Columbia as part of its Black Women Leading in Law event series.

Paul, Weiss Hosts Conversation with Peabody Award-Winning Author Michele Norris in Honor of Black History Month

Feb 22, 2024
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Paul, Weiss Hosts Conversation with Peabody Award-Winning Author Michele Norris in Honor of Black History Month

In celebration of Black History Month, Paul, Weiss hosted a firmwide conversation with journalist and author Michele Norris about her new book, Our Hidden Conversations, which explores race and identity in America.

Elizabeth McColm to Speak at University of Chicago and BYU Winter Bankruptcy Conference

Mar 12, 2024
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Elizabeth McColm to Speak at University of Chicago and BYU Winter Bankruptcy Conference

Restructuring partner Elizabeth McColm will be a featured speaker on the “Women Leaders in the Restructuring Field” keynote panel at the inaugural Winter Bankruptcy Conference, hosted by the University of Chicago Center on Law and…

Madhuri Pavamani Discusses South Asian Experience in Legal Profession at Pace Law

Feb 28, 2024
Events

Madhuri Pavamani Discusses South Asian Experience in Legal Profession at Pace Law

Sustainability & ESG Advisory Practice Director Madhuri Pavamani participated in a panel, “The South Asian Experience: A Legal Panel,” hosted by the Pace Law School South Asian Law Students Association on February 28.

Tee St. Matthew-Daniel Discusses Accomplishments and Career Advice in ABA Spotlight

Feb 15, 2024
Publications

Tee St. Matthew-Daniel Discusses Accomplishments and Career Advice in ABA Spotlight

Litigation partner Tee St. Matthew-Daniel participated in a feature interview with the American Bar Association’s Antitrust Law Section as part of its Celebrating Black History Month series.

Tee St. Matthew-Daniel to Discuss Authentic Leadership Styles for Women in Antitrust at ABA Webinar

Jan 31, 2024
Events

Tee St. Matthew-Daniel to Discuss Authentic Leadership Styles for Women in Antitrust at ABA Webinar

Litigation partner Tee St. Matthew-Daniel will participate in a webinar, “Finding Your Authentic Leadership Style,” sponsored by the American Bar Association’s Antitrust Law Section and Women.Connected Committee.

Shruti Chopra to Discuss Managing Global Teams to Reduce Social Distance at NAPABA Conference

Nov 09, 2023
Events

Shruti Chopra to Discuss Managing Global Teams to Reduce Social Distance at NAPABA Conference

Intellectual property and technology transactions associate Shruti Chopra will participate in a panel, “Power Dynamics, Acclimation, and Rules of Engagement When Working Across Borders,” as part of the 35th annual National Asian…

Paul, Weiss Urges Law Schools to Denounce Antisemitism on Campus

Nov 01, 2023
Firm News

Paul, Weiss Urges Law Schools to Denounce Antisemitism on Campus

As reported in The New York Times, The American Lawyer and elsewhere, Paul, Weiss Chairman Brad Karp and former Sullivan & Cromwell Chairman Joe Shenker spearheaded a letter signed by 24 leading law firms to 14 top law schools…

Loretta Lynch Delivers Keynote Speech at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Lecture at Harvard University

Oct 04, 2023
Events

Loretta Lynch Delivers Keynote Speech at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Lecture at Harvard University

Litigation partner Loretta Lynch delivered the keynote speech at the second annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Lecture at Harvard University on October 4.

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Awards & Recognition

Lissette Duran Named a Rising Star by Columbia Law School’s Latinx Law Student Association

Mar 30, 2024
Awards

Lissette Duran Named a Rising Star by Columbia Law School’s Latinx Law Student Association

The Columbia Law School Latinx Law Student Association recognized counsel Lissette Duran as a 2024 “Rising Star.”

Paul, Weiss Shortlisted in Chambers USA DEI Awards

Mar 26, 2024
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Paul, Weiss Shortlisted in Chambers USA DEI Awards

Chambers and Partners named Paul, Weiss a finalist in the “Pro Bono: Outstanding Firm” category as part of the 2024 Chambers USA Diversity, Equity and Inclusion awards.

Loretta Lynch Receives Judge Simon H. Rifkind Award From the Jewish Theological Seminary

Mar 11, 2024
Awards

Loretta Lynch Receives Judge Simon H. Rifkind Award From the Jewish Theological Seminary

The Jewish Theological Seminary honored litigation partner Loretta Lynch with its Judge Simon H. Rifkind Award.

Valerie Radwaner and Karen Dunn Appointed to Inaugural NYU Birnbaum Women’s Leadership Center Advisory Board

Feb 05, 2024
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Valerie Radwaner and Karen Dunn Appointed to Inaugural NYU Birnbaum Women’s Leadership Center Advisory Board

Firm Deputy Chair Valerie Radwaner and Litigation Department Co-Chair Karen Dunn were appointed to the NYU School of Law Birnbaum Women’s Leadership Center (BWLC) advisory board.

Paul, Weiss Attorneys Selected for Leadership Council on Legal Diversity Fellows and Pathfinders Programs

Jan 24, 2024
Awards

Paul, Weiss Attorneys Selected for Leadership Council on Legal Diversity Fellows and Pathfinders Programs

Four Paul, Weiss attorneys have been selected by the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity for LCLD's 2024 Leadership Development Programs.

Sasha Belinkie Named a 2024 Council of Urban Professionals NY Fellow

Dec 13, 2023
Awards

Sasha Belinkie Named a 2024 Council of Urban Professionals NY Fellow

Executive compensation counsel Sasha Belinkie has been elected a Fellow of the Council of Urban Professionals NY.

Four Paul, Weiss Associates Complete Leadership Council on Legal Diversity Programs

Nov 28, 2023
Awards

Four Paul, Weiss Associates Complete Leadership Council on Legal Diversity Programs

Four associates have successfully completed 2023 programs through the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD), an organization of more than 400 corporate chief legal officers and law firm managing partners working to enhance the…

Laura Turano Named to Crain’s New York Business’s 40 Under 40

Nov 06, 2023
Awards

Laura Turano Named to Crain’s New York Business’s 40 Under 40

Crain’s New York Business profiled corporate partner Laura Turano as one of its 2023 “40 Under 40” honorees.