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Ellen Ching and Jaren Janghorbani Named Rising Stars by New York Law Journal
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- July 26, 2017
Corporate partner Ellen Ching and litigation partner Jaren Janghorbani have been named New York Law Journal Rising Stars for 2017. The designation is awarded to the top attorneys under the age of 40, and winners are recognized for their accomplishments and contributions to the practice of law and their communities. Profiles of the winners will appear in a special section in the New York Law Journal and will honored at a dinner on October 17 in New York City.
Events & Publications
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…
Judie Ng Shortell Discusses Next Generation of Women Lawyers in Asia With Law.com International
- Mar 07, 2024
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Judie Ng Shortell Discusses Next Generation of Women Lawyers in Asia With Law.com International
Corporate partner Judie Ng Shortell spoke to Law.com International about her path to becoming Paul, Weiss’s China office head and the next generation of Asia’s women lawyers in “Glass Ceiling? Another Generation of Women Rises to Lead …
Four Paul, Weiss Partners Attend Women’s Private Equity Summit
- Mar 03, 2024
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Four Paul, Weiss Partners Attend Women’s Private Equity Summit
Corporate partners Caroline Epstein, Vicky Forrester, Megan Spelman and Lindsey Wiersma are participating in the 2024 Women’s Private Equity Summit.
Tee St. Matthew-Daniel to Discuss Authentic Leadership Styles for Women in Antitrust at ABA Webinar
- Jan 31, 2024
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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.
Loretta Lynch Delivers Keynote Address at FIFA Women’s Football Convention
- Aug 18, 2023
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Loretta Lynch Delivers Keynote Address at FIFA Women’s Football Convention
On August 18, litigation partner Loretta Lynch delivered a keynote address at the FIFA Women’s Football Convention in Sydney during the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
Megan Spelman Leads Session on Women’s Career Advancement
- Jun 15, 2023
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Megan Spelman Leads Session on Women’s Career Advancement
Corporate partner Megan Spelman led a women’s mentorship and executive coaching session on June 15 alongside a career coach, Leanne Shear.
Paul, Weiss and MPowered Capital Host Dinner to Discuss Closing Diversity Gaps in PE
- May 24, 2023
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Paul, Weiss and MPowered Capital Host Dinner to Discuss Closing Diversity Gaps in PE
On May 24, Paul, Weiss and MPowered Capital hosted a dinner in New York City for senior women in private equity to discuss expanding the amount of capital managed by diverse investors and challenging the funding gap experienced by…
Shruti Chopra Participates in ABA Webinar on Pathways to Leadership
- Mar 31, 2023
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Shruti Chopra Participates in ABA Webinar on Pathways to Leadership
Intellectual property and technology transactions associate Shruti Chopra spoke on a virtual panel, “From Law School to Leadership,” hosted by the American Bar Association’s Young Lawyers and Women in IP Law Action Groups on March 31…
Katherine Forrest Discusses Cutting-Edge Legal Work on Artificial Intelligence and Other Emerging Technologies in LEADERS Magazine
- Apr 03, 2023
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Katherine Forrest Discusses Cutting-Edge Legal Work on Artificial Intelligence and Other Emerging Technologies in LEADERS Magazine
LEADERS Magazine featured litigation partner Katherine Forrest in the “Women Leaders” section of its April, May, June 2023 issue.
Paul, Weiss Hosts Fireside Chat on Gender Equality With Melinda Haag and Columbia Law Professor Katherine Franke
- Mar 23, 2023
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Paul, Weiss Hosts Fireside Chat on Gender Equality With Melinda Haag and Columbia Law Professor Katherine Franke
On March 23, Paul, Weiss hosted a virtual fireside chat between litigation partner and former U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of California Melinda Haag and Columbia Law Professor Katherine Franke in celebration of Women’s…
Awards & Recognition
Deirdre Jones Named a 2024 Rising Star by Law.com International
- Mar 07, 2024
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Deirdre Jones Named a 2024 Rising Star by Law.com International
Corporate partner Deirdre Jones was named to Law.com International’s 2024 “Rising Star” list, which recognizes the UK Legal Industry’s Best Up-And-Coming Women from across the industry’s top law firms.
Paul, Weiss Shortlisted in Three Categories in the 2024 IFLR Europe Awards
- Feb 08, 2024
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Paul, Weiss Shortlisted in Three Categories in the 2024 IFLR Europe Awards
International Financial Law Review (IFLR) shortlisted Paul, Weiss across three categories in its 2024 IFLR Europe Awards.
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
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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.
Laura Turano Named to Crain’s New York Business’s 40 Under 40
- Nov 06, 2023
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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.
Paul, Weiss Shortlisted for Five Asian Legal Business Hong Kong Law Awards 2023
- Aug 18, 2023
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Paul, Weiss Shortlisted for Five Asian Legal Business Hong Kong Law Awards 2023
Paul, Weiss is shortlisted for five awards in Asian Legal Business’s Hong Kong Law Awards 2023, which recognize the exceptional performance of private practitioners and in-house counsel in Hong Kong over the past year.
Karen Dunn Recognized Among Benchmark Litigation’s 2023 “Top 10 Women Litigators”
- Aug 02, 2023
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Karen Dunn Recognized Among Benchmark Litigation’s 2023 “Top 10 Women Litigators”
Litigation partner Karen Dunn was named to Benchmark Litigation’s 2023 “Top 10 Women Litigators” list.
Eight Paul, Weiss Partners Named to Benchmark Litigation’s “Top 250 Women in Litigation” 2023
- Aug 01, 2023
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Eight Paul, Weiss Partners Named to Benchmark Litigation’s “Top 250 Women in Litigation” 2023
Benchmark Litigation named eight Paul, Weiss litigation partners to its “Top 250 Women in Litigation” 2023 list.
Paul, Weiss Receives WILEF 2023 U.S. Gold Standard Certification
- Jun 27, 2023
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Paul, Weiss Receives WILEF 2023 U.S. Gold Standard Certification
For the ninth consecutive year, the Women in Law Empowerment Forum (WILEF) has awarded Paul, Weiss its U.S. Gold Standard Certification for the advancement and promotion of women lawyers.
Laura Turano Named to Crain’s New York 2023 Notable Women in Law List
- Jun 20, 2023
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Laura Turano Named to Crain’s New York 2023 Notable Women in Law List
Corporate partner Laura Turano was named to Crain’s New York Business’ 2023 “Notable Women in Law” list, which recognizes women attorneys who are raising the bar of excellence across New York City’s legal community.