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Michele Hirshman and Yahonnes Cleary Featured in Thomson Reuters Article on Associate Leadership Institute
August 16, 2018
Litigation partners Michele Hirshman and Yahonnes Cleary were featured in a Thomson Reuters article discussing the Associate Leadership Institute (ALI), a multipart, innovative leadership program designed to provide skill-development and networking opportunities for attorneys of color at the City Bar’s signatory law firms. The article, “Retaining Attorneys of Color: A Deep Dive View into Sponsorship & Mentorship,” addresses the difference between sponsors and mentors, explains what a sponsor does, describes the characteristics of an excellent protégé and discusses the pathways to sponsorship. The program, in its second year, has graduated more than 110 fourth- to eighth-year associates in New York City law firms.
Events & Publications
Michele Hirshman and Yahonnes Cleary Featured in Thomson Reuters Article on Associate Leadership Institute
- Aug 16, 2018
- Publications
Michele Hirshman and Yahonnes Cleary Featured in Thomson Reuters Article on Associate Leadership Institute
Litigation partners Michele Hirshman and Yahonnes Cleary were featured in a Thomson Reuters article discussing the Associate Leadership Institute (ALI), a multipart, innovative leadership program designed to provide skill-development…
Alumni Spotlight: Gwen Marcus (PW 1981)
- Jun 01, 2018
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Alumni Spotlight: Gwen Marcus (PW 1981)
Gwen reflects on her longtime drive to practice entertainment law and her personal and professional connections to Paul, Weiss.
Paul, Weiss & Morgan Stanley Celebrate Black History Month With Fireside Chat featuring Ted Wells
- Feb 15, 2018
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Paul, Weiss & Morgan Stanley Celebrate Black History Month With Fireside Chat featuring Ted Wells
Last week, litigation co-chair Ted Wells was featured in a fireside chat hosted by Paul, Weiss client Morgan Stanley in celebration of Black History Month.
Paul, Weiss Diversity Networking Reception
- Oct 19, 2017
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Paul, Weiss Diversity Networking Reception
The Paul, Weiss annual Diversity Networking Reception captures the spirit of our long and closely-held commitment to promoting diversity and equality in the legal profession.
Paul, Weiss Sponsors NYU’s Center for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Speaker Series
- Mar 02, 2017
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Paul, Weiss Sponsors NYU’s Center for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Speaker Series
On March 2, the NYU Center for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Speaker Series, a series sponsored by Paul, Weiss, featured Iris Bohnet, a behavioral economist at the Harvard Kennedy School.
Valerie Radwaner and Jeremy Benjamin to Discuss Strategies for Countering Implicit Bias at NYSBA Annual Meeting
- Jan 26, 2017
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Valerie Radwaner and Jeremy Benjamin to Discuss Strategies for Countering Implicit Bias at NYSBA Annual Meeting
Deputy chair Valerie Radwaner and litigation associate Jeremy Benjamin will discuss implicit bias in the legal profession and practical strategies to counter its effects at the New York State Bar Association's upcoming annual meeting.
Hear from the Women of Paul, Weiss
- Feb 13, 2017
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Hear from the Women of Paul, Weiss
In this video, partners, counsel, associates and alumnae discuss what it's like to practice at Paul, Weiss and the strength of the firm's commitment to gender diversity and inclusion at all levels.
The Paul, Weiss Diversity Networking Event
- Aug 01, 2012
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The Paul, Weiss Diversity Networking Event
Celebrating its eleventh anniversary, our annual diversity networking reception has become the premier summer networking event, connecting lawyers and business professionals of color with one another and with the larger legal and…
Awards & Recognition
Valerie Radwaner Recognized at Corporate Counsel’s National Women in Law Awards
- Aug 15, 2018
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Valerie Radwaner Recognized at Corporate Counsel’s National Women in Law Awards
Corporate partner and Deputy Chair Valerie Radwaner was recognized in the Law Firm Transformative Leadership category of Corporate Counsel’s Women in Law Awards.
Paul, Weiss Ranks Fifth on The American Lawyer “A-List”
- Jul 25, 2018
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Paul, Weiss Ranks Fifth on The American Lawyer “A-List”
The American Lawyer has placed Paul, Weiss fifth in its annual “A-List,” which ranks firms based on their revenue per lawyer, pro bono commitment, associate satisfaction, racial and gender diversity, and the percentage of female…
Paul, Weiss a Top-10 Firm for Minority Attorneys
- Jun 20, 2018
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Paul, Weiss a Top-10 Firm for Minority Attorneys
Paul, Weiss ranks sixth among the nation’s largest firms for minority attorneys, according to Law360’s 2018 Diversity Snapshot.
Paul, Weiss Receives WILEF Gold Standard Certification
- Jun 18, 2018
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Paul, Weiss Receives WILEF Gold Standard Certification
For the fourth consecutive year, the Women in Law Empowerment Forum has awarded Paul, Weiss its Gold Standard Certification for the advancement and promotion of women lawyers.
Paul, Weiss Ranked #16 in The American Lawyer’s 2018 Diversity Scorecard
- May 30, 2018
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Paul, Weiss Ranked #16 in The American Lawyer’s 2018 Diversity Scorecard
The American Lawyer ranked Paul, Weiss #16 in its 2018 Diversity Scorecard.
Paul, Weiss Honored With 2018 Law Firm Diversity Award
- Feb 28, 2018
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Paul, Weiss Honored With 2018 Law Firm Diversity Award
Paul, Weiss was selected to receive the 2018 Asian American Bar Association of New York’s (AABANY) Law Firm Diversity award.
Paul, Weiss Named by the Human Rights Campaign as a “2018 Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality”
- Nov 14, 2017
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Paul, Weiss Named by the Human Rights Campaign as a “2018 Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality”
For the seventh consecutive year, Paul, Weiss received a 100% score on the Corporate Equality Index (CEI) and was named as a “Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality” by the Human Rights Campaign.
Jennifer H. Wu Named to NAPABA’s Best Lawyers Under 40
- Sep 07, 2017
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Jennifer H. Wu Named to NAPABA’s Best Lawyers Under 40
Litigation partner Jennifer H. Wu has been named to the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association’s (NAPABA) Best Lawyers Under 40 (BU40 Award).
Paul, Weiss Ranked Among Top 10 Firms for Minority Equity Partners by Law360
- Aug 22, 2017
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Paul, Weiss Ranked Among Top 10 Firms for Minority Equity Partners by Law360
Paul, Weiss is fifth on the list of top 10 Big Law firms for minority equity partners in Law360's 2017 Law Firm Diversity Snapshot.
Paul, Weiss Ranks Third on The American Lawyer “A-List”
- Aug 02, 2017
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Paul, Weiss Ranks Third on The American Lawyer “A-List”
The American Lawyer has ranked Paul, Weiss third in its annual “A-List,” which ranks firms based on their revenue per lawyer, pro bono commitment, associate satisfaction, racial and gender diversity, and the percentage of female…
Lawrence Wee Recognized as One of the Outstanding 50 Asian Americans in Business
- Jun 16, 2017
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Lawrence Wee Recognized as One of the Outstanding 50 Asian Americans in Business
Corporate partner Lawrence Wee was congratulated by the Asian American Bar Association of New York for his recognition by the Asian American Business Development Center as one of the Outstanding 50 Asian Americans in Business.
Paul, Weiss Receives WILEF Gold Standard Certification
- Jun 08, 2017
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Paul, Weiss Receives WILEF Gold Standard Certification
For the third consecutive year, the Women in Law Empowerment Forum (WILEF) awarded Paul, Weiss its 2017 Gold Standard Certification for the advancement of women lawyers.
Paul, Weiss Ranked #14 in The American Lawyer’s 2017 Diversity Scorecard
- May 30, 2017
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Paul, Weiss Ranked #14 in The American Lawyer’s 2017 Diversity Scorecard
The American Lawyer ranked Paul, Weiss #14 in its 2017 Diversity Scorecard.
Secretary Johnson to Be Honored With the Anti-Defamation League’s Gorowitz Institute Service Award in Washington, D.C.
- May 03, 2017
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Secretary Johnson to Be Honored With the Anti-Defamation League’s Gorowitz Institute Service Award in Washington, D.C.
Litigation partner Jeh Johnson will be honored at the Anti-Defamation League’s (ADL) National Leadership Summit.
Secretary Johnson Receives NYSBA Pioneer Award
- Apr 27, 2017
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Secretary Johnson Receives NYSBA Pioneer Award
The New York State Bar Association presented its George Bundy Smith Pioneer Award to Secretary Jeh Johnson.
Jessica Carey and Roberto Gonzalez Receive Law360 Distinguished Writing Award
- Mar 28, 2017
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Jessica Carey and Roberto Gonzalez Receive Law360 Distinguished Writing Award
Litigation partners Jessica Carey and Roberto Gonzalez have been selected to receive the “Law360 Distinguished Writing Award” at the 2017 Burton Awards.
Paul, Weiss Recognized for 25 Years of Participation in NYC Bar Diversity Fellowship Program
- Apr 28, 2016
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Paul, Weiss Recognized for 25 Years of Participation in NYC Bar Diversity Fellowship Program
Paul, Weiss was honored by the New York City Bar Association as the only partner firm to have participated in its Diversity Fellowship Program every year since the program began in 1991.
Paul, Weiss Receives WILEF Gold Standard Certification
- Jun 23, 2016
- Awards
Paul, Weiss Receives WILEF Gold Standard Certification
For the second consecutive year, the Women in Law Empowerment Forum (WILEF) awarded Paul, Weiss its 2016 Gold Standard Certification for the advancement of women lawyers.
Paul, Weiss Recognized by The Human Rights Campaign as “2017 Best Place to Work for LGBT Equality”
- Dec 06, 2016
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Paul, Weiss Recognized by The Human Rights Campaign as “2017 Best Place to Work for LGBT Equality”
For the seventh consecutive year, Paul, Weiss received a 100 percent score on the Corporate Equality Index (CEI) and was named as a "Best Place to Work for LGBT Equality" by The Human Rights Campaign.
Law360 Ranks Paul, Weiss Among Top Firms for Minority Attorneys and Equity Partners
- May 18, 2016
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Law360 Ranks Paul, Weiss Among Top Firms for Minority Attorneys and Equity Partners
Paul, Weiss was recognized among the top firms for minority attorneys and minority equity partners in Law360's 2016 Law Firm Diversity Snapshot.
Ted Wells Receives Charles Hamilton Houston Medal of Freedom from Harvard Law School
- Oct 07, 2016
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Ted Wells Receives Charles Hamilton Houston Medal of Freedom from Harvard Law School
Ted Wells has been honored by Harvard Law School with its highest honor, the Charles Hamilton Houston Medal of Freedom.
Paul, Weiss Ranked Among Am Law’s Most Diverse Law Firms for 13th Year
- May 24, 2016
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Paul, Weiss Ranked Among Am Law’s Most Diverse Law Firms for 13th Year
For the 13th consecutive year, Paul, Weiss was named among the most diverse law firms by The American Lawyer in its 2016 Diversity Scorecard.
Ted Wells Named to Lawyers of Color’s Annual Power List
- Mar 04, 2015
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Ted Wells Named to Lawyers of Color’s Annual Power List
Litigation partner Ted Wells was included in Lawyers of Color's fourth annual Power List, which will be published on March 18. The Power List is Lawyers of Color's comprehensive catalog of the nation's most influential minority…
Paul, Weiss Recognized as One of HRC's "Best Places to Work"
- Nov 18, 2015
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Paul, Weiss Recognized as One of HRC's "Best Places to Work"
For the fifth consecutive year, Paul, Weiss received a 100 percent rating on the Human Rights Campaign's (HRC) Corporate Equality Index Survey.