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Awards & Recognition
Paul, Weiss has been widely recognized for its market-leading efforts to hire and promote women lawyers. The firm was:
- Named one of 2020’s “Top Firms for Inclusion Initiatives” by Yale Law Women in the group’s 15th annual Top Firms for Gender Equity & Family Friendliness Report.
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- Awarded Gold Standard Certification by the Women in Law Empowerment Forum (WILEF) for our advancement of women lawyers for the past six consecutive years.
- Ranked among the top 25 firms for Female Equity Partnership in 2015 by The American Lawyer’s Diversity Scorecard.
- Recognized in 2016 by Vault as a “Best Law Firm” in four categories: Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, Women and LGBT Individuals.
- Honored by Association of Black Women Attorneys, Inc. (ABWA) with its 2016 Excellence in Corporate Diversity Award.
- Named by Law360 as one of the 100 best law firms for women in 2015 and 2016.
Events & Publications
Jennifer H. Wu Participates in MCCA/Thomson Reuters Panel
- Jan 14, 2021
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Jennifer H. Wu Participates in MCCA/Thomson Reuters Panel
Litigation partner Jennifer H. Wu participated in a panel sponsored by the Minority Corporate Counsel Association (MCCA) and Thomson Reuters on navigating internal organizational politics in a remote work environment.
Karen Dunn to Participate in ABA Panel on Women in Lead Roles
- Feb 25, 2021
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Karen Dunn to Participate in ABA Panel on Women in Lead Roles
Litigation partner Karen Dunn is participating in a panel, “Women in Lead Roles: First Chairs and Expert Witnesses,” as part of an American Bar Association program.
Amanda Weingarten Is Featured Speaker in YaleWomen Career Webinar
- Jan 28, 2021
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Amanda Weingarten Is Featured Speaker in YaleWomen Career Webinar
On January 28, litigation associate Amanda Weingarten was a featured speaker in a YaleWomen webinar, “The Art of the Pivot: Thriving Through Career Reinvention.”
Jennifer H. Wu to Participate in Fordham Law Diversity Day Panel
- Jan 19, 2021
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Jennifer H. Wu to Participate in Fordham Law Diversity Day Panel
Litigation partner Jennifer H. Wu will participate in a panel, “Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Within Big Law,” as part of Fordham Law Diversity Day.
Kelley Cornish Featured in LEADERS Magazine
- Jan 01, 2021
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Kelley Cornish Featured in LEADERS Magazine
Restructuring partner Kelley Cornish was featured in a Q&A in LEADERS magazine’s January 2021 issue.
Women’s Network Hosts Equal Rights Amendment Panel on Paul, Weiss Amicus Brief
- Dec 10, 2020
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Women’s Network Hosts Equal Rights Amendment Panel on Paul, Weiss Amicus Brief
Why the Equal Rights Amendment is still relevant today and the arguments behind the amicus brief filed on behalf of over 100 businesses in support of the Equal Rights Amendment were the topics of a panel hosted by the Women’s Network…
Jennifer H. Wu to Participate in MCAA Sources of Success Panel
- Jan 14, 2021
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Jennifer H. Wu to Participate in MCAA Sources of Success Panel
Litigation partner Jennifer H. Wu will participate in a panel, “Change-Making Hacks for Strategic Relationship Building,” as part of the Minority Corporate Counsel Association (MCCA)’s Sources of Success program, in collaboration with …
Six Paul, Weiss Fellows Start at NYU’s Center for Race, Inequality and the Law
- Sep 29, 2020
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Six Paul, Weiss Fellows Start at NYU’s Center for Race, Inequality and the Law
The Paul, Weiss Fellows are critical to accomplishing the Center’s goal of confronting and changing the laws, policies and practices that lead to the oppression and marginalization of people of color.
Betty Yap Gives Keynote Speech at the EY Professional Women’s Network Launch Ceremony
- Dec 14, 2020
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Betty Yap Gives Keynote Speech at the EY Professional Women’s Network Launch Ceremony
Corporate partner Betty Yap was invited to be a keynote speaker at the Launching Ceremony of the 2021 EY Professional Women’s Network Mentorship Program.
Loretta Lynch Participates in 2020 Harvard Law School Women of Color Conference
- Nov 16, 2020
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Loretta Lynch Participates in 2020 Harvard Law School Women of Color Conference
Litigation partner Loretta Lynch participated in the 2020 Harvard Law School Women of Color Conference, a joint collaboration of the Women’s Law Association and the Black Law Students Association.
Loretta Lynch to Be Honored at WWCDA Awards Gala
- Dec 01, 2020
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Loretta Lynch to Be Honored at WWCDA Awards Gala
Litigation partner Loretta Lynch will be honored with the Women’s White Collar Defense Association (WWCDA) Champion Award at the WWCDA’s 2020 Virtual Awards Gala.
Jeannie Rhee to Speak at 2020 ChIPs Global Summit
- Nov 05, 2020
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Jeannie Rhee to Speak at 2020 ChIPs Global Summit
Litigation partner Jeannie Rhee will participate in a panel, “Trends in Diversity & Inclusion,” as part of the 2020 ChIPs Global Summit, which advances and connects women in technology, law and policy.
Latinx Lawyers Network Hosts Virtual Conversation with Brennan Center’s Myrna Pérez
- Oct 14, 2020
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Latinx Lawyers Network Hosts Virtual Conversation with Brennan Center’s Myrna Pérez
On October 14, in celebration of Hispanic Heritage month, the Paul, Weiss Latinx Lawyers Network hosted a conversation with Myrna Pérez, Director of Voting Rights & Elections at the Brennan Center.
Paul, Weiss Sponsors 2020 ChIPs Global Summit
- Nov 04, 2020
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Paul, Weiss Sponsors 2020 ChIPs Global Summit
Paul, Weiss is a visionary sponsor of the 2020 ChIPs Global Summit, which advances and connects women in technology, law and policy.
Valerie Radwaner Featured in NYU Law News Article
- Aug 20, 2020
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Valerie Radwaner Featured in NYU Law News Article
Deputy Chair Valerie Radwaner was featured in an NYU Law News article, “Valerie Radwaner ’87 Leads Through Collaboration,” posted on August 18 on the New York University School of Law website.
Paul, Weiss Sponsors Groundbreaking Research for Girls Leadership
- Aug 04, 2020
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Paul, Weiss Sponsors Groundbreaking Research for Girls Leadership
Paul, Weiss sponsored research for a new, groundbreaking report, “Ready to Lead,” released by Girls Leadership, a national, educational nonprofit organization.
Paul, Weiss Advises on Amicus Brief in Support of Equal Rights Amendment
- Jun 29, 2020
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Paul, Weiss Advises on Amicus Brief in Support of Equal Rights Amendment
A group of 93 companies whose businesses span the breadth of the U.S. economy have proudly come together as signatories to a brief in support of the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
Paul, Weiss Hosts "Looking Ahead to 2020" Panel With 100 Women in Finance
- Jan 14, 2020
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Paul, Weiss Hosts "Looking Ahead to 2020" Panel With 100 Women in Finance
Paul, Weiss recently hosted an event with 100 Women in Finance, an organization whose 15,000 members strengthen the global finance industry by empowering women to achieve their professional potential.
Breakfast & Talk With NYU Stern Professor Dolly Chugh
- Jan 08, 2020
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Breakfast & Talk With NYU Stern Professor Dolly Chugh
On January 8, Dolly Chugh, a professor at NYU Stern School of Business whose TED Talk based on her book, The Person You Mean to Be: How Good People Fight Bias, has close to 4 million views, came to the firm's New York office for a…
Paul, Weiss Highlights From the 2019 NAPABA Convention
- Nov 07, 2019
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Paul, Weiss Highlights From the 2019 NAPABA Convention
Paul, Weiss took part in the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association’s (NAPABA) 2019 Convention, the largest annual national gathering of attorneys, judges, law students, legal scholars and elected officials of Asian-American…
Jane O’Brien to Speak at National Association of Women Lawyers’ General Counsel Institute
- Nov 07, 2019
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Jane O’Brien to Speak at National Association of Women Lawyers’ General Counsel Institute
Litigation partner Jane O’Brien will speak alongside an in-house lawyer from USAA at the National Association of Women Lawyers’ General Counsel Institute on “What In-house Counsel Should Know About Data Security and Privacy Breaches.”
Paul, Weiss Participates in Making Strides Against Cancer Walk
- Oct 20, 2019
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Paul, Weiss Participates in Making Strides Against Cancer Walk
On October 20, the Family and Women’s Networks, in collaboration with the Paul, Weiss Give Back program, participated in the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk in Central Park.
Jeannie Rhee to Participate at Women in Litigation New York Forum
- Sep 17, 2019
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Jeannie Rhee to Participate at Women in Litigation New York Forum
Litigation partner Jeannie Rhee will moderate a panel at the Benchmark Litigation “Women in Litigation New York Forum.”
Loretta Lynch to Deliver Keynote Address at WIPL Forum
- Oct 16, 2019
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Loretta Lynch to Deliver Keynote Address at WIPL Forum
Litigation partner Loretta Lynch will deliver a keynote address at the Corporate Counsel Women, Influence & Power in Law (WIPL) forum.
Kelley Cornish Featured in Lawdragon Article
- Aug 11, 2019
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Kelley Cornish Featured in Lawdragon Article
Bankruptcy partner Kelley Cornish was featured in a Q&A in Lawdragon as part of its “Lawyer Limelight” series.
Q&A With Bestselling Author Tayari Jones
- Jun 19, 2019
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Q&A With Bestselling Author Tayari Jones
Paul, Weiss recently welcomed members of the Women’s Network Book Club to a presentation followed by Q&A with bestselling author Tayari Jones, author of “An American Marriage.”
Valerie Radwaner Speaks at Transforming Women’s Leadership in Law Event
- Jun 19, 2019
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Valerie Radwaner Speaks at Transforming Women’s Leadership in Law Event
Deputy chair Valerie Radwaner is featured in a Thomson Reuters’ article highlighting her participation in a Transforming Women’s Leadership in Law panel for women lawyers who had been nominated by their firms as “Rising Stars.”
Josephine Young to Participate in Women in IP Breakfast Series
- May 15, 2019
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Josephine Young to Participate in Women in IP Breakfast Series
Litigation counsel Josephine Young will speak at the Women in IP Breakfast Series event, “Hot Topics in Patent Law.”
Jennifer H. Wu to Participate in APA Women’s Conference
- Apr 28, 2019
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Jennifer H. Wu to Participate in APA Women’s Conference
Litigation partner Jennifer H. Wu will speak on a “Women in Leadership” panel together with Yiting Shen (Citigroup) and Joyce Moy (Asian American Research Institute) at the Asian Pacific American Women’s conference sponsored by…
Jessica Carey to Speak at Fordham University School of Law
- Apr 08, 2019
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Jessica Carey to Speak at Fordham University School of Law
Litigation partner Jessica Carey will speak at the Fordham University School of Law’s women’s speaker series, “Breaking the Glass Ceiling.”
Alex Oh and Kaye Yoshino to Participate in Women’s Speaker Series at Harvard Law School
- Feb 21, 2019
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Alex Oh and Kaye Yoshino to Participate in Women’s Speaker Series at Harvard Law School
Litigation partner Alex Oh and corporate partner Kaye Yoshino will speak on a panel at the Harvard Law School Women’s Speaker Series, sponsored by the Harvard Association for Law and Business.
Audra Soloway and Jennifer H. Wu to Moderate Panels at “Women in Litigation Forum”
- Oct 18, 2018
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Audra Soloway and Jennifer H. Wu to Moderate Panels at “Women in Litigation Forum”
Litigation partners Audra Soloway and Jennifer H. Wu will both moderate panels at Benchmark Litigation’s “Women in Litigation Forum.”
Valerie Radwaner Speaks on International Bar Association/NYC Bar Association Panel on Women in Law
- Jun 13, 2018
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Valerie Radwaner Speaks on International Bar Association/NYC Bar Association Panel on Women in Law
On June 13, Valerie Radwaner participated in a panel focused on overcoming obstacles in the path to gender equality in the legal profession.
Alumni Spotlight: Gwen Marcus
- Jun 01, 2018
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Alumni Spotlight: Gwen Marcus
Gwen Marcus (Entertainment, 1981 – 1984) reflects on her longtime drive to practice entertainment law and her personal and professional connections to Paul, Weiss.
Jennifer Wu Moderates Discussion at AABANY Lunch
- May 24, 2018
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Jennifer Wu Moderates Discussion at AABANY Lunch
Litigation partner Jennifer Wu co-moderated a conversation with U.S. Magistrate Judge Ona T. Wang, who was recently sworn into the Southern District of New York, at a lunch sponsored by the Asian-American Bar Association of New York…
Alex Oh to Participate in Women in Law Empowerment Forum
- May 11, 2018
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Alex Oh to Participate in Women in Law Empowerment Forum
Litigation partner Alex Oh will speak at the Women in Law Empowerment Forum’s event titled “The Future of High-End Legal Services.”
Paul, Weiss Alumnae Reception – The Importance of a Women’s Network
- Feb 06, 2018
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Paul, Weiss Alumnae Reception – The Importance of a Women’s Network
In this video, attendees discuss the value of having a women’s network and the women who have inspired them in their careers.
Valerie Radwaner Featured in LEADERS Magazine
- Jan 01, 2018
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Valerie Radwaner Featured in LEADERS Magazine
Deputy chair Valerie Radwaner was featured in a Q&A in LEADERS magazine’s latest issue.
Valerie Radwaner Participates in Discussion With Legal Industry’s Most Powerful Women
- Dec 20, 2017
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Valerie Radwaner Participates in Discussion With Legal Industry’s Most Powerful Women
Deputy Chair and corporate partner Valerie Radwaner participated in a panel discussion alongside some of the most powerful women in the legal industry during an event marking the completion of the inaugural Thomson Reuters Rising…
Roberto Gonzalez and Karen King to Speak at 2017 Chinese Financial Institutions’ Anti-Money Laundering and Sanctions Compliance Forum in New York
- Dec 12, 2017
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Roberto Gonzalez and Karen King to Speak at 2017 Chinese Financial Institutions’ Anti-Money Laundering and Sanctions Compliance Forum in New York
On December 12, Roberto Gonzalez and Karen King will be guest speakers at the 2017 Chinese Financial Institutions’ Anti-Money Laundering and Sanctions Compliance Forum, sponsored by Ernst & Young and the China General Chamber of…
Audra Soloway to Participate in Panel on Advocacy Strategies for Women in Mediation
- Nov 08, 2017
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Audra Soloway to Participate in Panel on Advocacy Strategies for Women in Mediation
Litigation partner Audra Soloway will speak on a panel at an event sponsored by the NYC Association of Insurance Women, “Successful Advocacy Strategies for Women in Mediation.”
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 (the 2017 event is pictured).
Why Paul, Weiss: The Best of Both Worlds
- Jan 26, 2017
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Why Paul, Weiss: The Best of Both Worlds
"I selected Paul, Weiss because it has the best of both worlds. The patent group is very close-knit, but we also have all of the resources that come with a full-service firm." - Ana Friedman, Patent Litigation Associate
Audra Soloway to Discuss Successful Advocacy Strategies for Women in Mediation
- May 15, 2017
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Audra Soloway to Discuss Successful Advocacy Strategies for Women in Mediation
Litigation partner Audra Soloway will join a panel of women leaders for a discussion on best practices in mediation.
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.
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.
Gitanjali Workman Participates on Women’s Panel Hosted by Duke WLSA
- Feb 27, 2017
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Gitanjali Workman Participates on Women’s Panel Hosted by Duke WLSA
Corporate counsel Gitanjali Workman spoke on a panel sponsored by Duke University’s Women Law Students Association (WSLA).
Women, Law and Leadership: Paul, Weiss and the Women in Law Empowerment Forum
- Feb 02, 2016
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Women, Law and Leadership: Paul, Weiss and the Women in Law Empowerment Forum
Paul, Weiss was awarded Gold Standard Certification by the Women in Law Empowerment Forum in 2015 for its representation of women in leadership. In this video, Paul, Weiss Deputy Chair Valerie Radwaner and WILEF Global Chair…
Paul, Weiss Adds Two Leading Corporate Partners in Hong Kong and Beijing, Names Jeanette Chan as Managing Partner, China
- Feb 24, 2016
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Paul, Weiss Adds Two Leading Corporate Partners in Hong Kong and Beijing, Names Jeanette Chan as Managing Partner, China
Betty Yap and Judie Ng Shortell have joined Paul, Weiss as partners in the corporate department, resident in Hong Kong and Beijing, respectively. Corporate partner Jeanette Chan has been appointed Managing Partner of the China…
Alex Oh to Participate in ACI’s China Forum on Anti-Corruption
- Jun 15, 2016
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Alex Oh to Participate in ACI’s China Forum on Anti-Corruption
Litigation partner Alex Oh will moderate a panel discussion at the American Conference Institute's 9th China Forum on Anti-Corruption.
Awards & Recognition
Rachael Coffey Named Among “Top Women in Dealmaking” by The Deal
- Jan 26, 2021
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Rachael Coffey Named Among “Top Women in Dealmaking” by The Deal
Corporate partner Rachael Coffey was recognized as one of the “Top Women in Dealmaking” by The Deal in the Q4 2020 edition of The Dealmaker Quarterly.
Taurie Zeitzer Named Among “Top Women in Dealmaking” by The Deal
- Jan 26, 2021
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Taurie Zeitzer Named Among “Top Women in Dealmaking” by The Deal
Corporate partner Taurie Zeitzer was recognized as one of the “Top Women in Dealmaking” by The Deal in the Q4 2020 edition of The Dealmaker Quarterly.
Betty Yap and Judie Ng Shortell Named to China Business Law Journal’s 2020 “A-List”
- Jan 08, 2021
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Betty Yap and Judie Ng Shortell Named to China Business Law Journal’s 2020 “A-List”
Corporate partners Betty Yap and Judie Ng Shortell have been included in China Business Law Journal’s “The A-List 2020: China’s Elite 100 Lawyers (Foreign Firms).”
Jean McLoughlin and Liza Velazquez Named Notable Women in Law by Crain’s New York Business
- Dec 22, 2020
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Jean McLoughlin and Liza Velazquez Named Notable Women in Law by Crain’s New York Business
Executive compensation partner Jean McLoughlin and litigation partner Liza Velazquez have been named to Crain’s New York Business’s 2021 “Notable Women in Law” list.
Loretta Lynch Honored With WWCDA Champion Award
- Dec 01, 2020
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Loretta Lynch Honored With WWCDA Champion Award
Litigation partner Loretta Lynch was honored with the Women’s White Collar Defense Association (WWCDA) Champion Award at the WWCDA’s 2020 Virtual Awards Gala.
Danyale Price Honored with ABWA’s Professional Achievement Award
- Dec 07, 2020
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Danyale Price Honored with ABWA’s Professional Achievement Award
Chief Inclusion Officer Danyale Price has been recognized with a 2020 Ruth Whitehead Whaley Professional Achievement Award, presented by the Association of Black Women Attorneys (ABWA).
Karen Dunn Named to Benchmark’s “Top 10 Women in Litigation”
- Aug 28, 2020
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Karen Dunn Named to Benchmark’s “Top 10 Women in Litigation”
Litigation partner Karen Dunn was recognized by Benchmark Litigation as one of the 2020 “Top 10 Women in Litigation,” a best-in-class subset of Benchmark’s annual list of the leading 250 female litigators across the United States.
Sixteen Paul, Weiss Partners Included in Benchmark Litigation's “Top 10 Women in Litigation,” “Top 250 Women in Litigation” and “40 & Under Hot List"
- Aug 19, 2020
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Sixteen Paul, Weiss Partners Included in Benchmark Litigation's “Top 10 Women in Litigation,” “Top 250 Women in Litigation” and “40 & Under Hot List"
Sixteen litigation partners have been recognized by Benchmark Litigation in its 2020 “Top 10 Women in Litigation,” “Top 250 Women in Litigation” and “40 & Under Hot List – Northeast.”
Paul, Weiss Receives WILEF Gold Standard Certification
- Jun 25, 2020
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Paul, Weiss Receives WILEF Gold Standard Certification
For the sixth 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 Named a Top Firm for Inclusion Initiatives in Yale Law Women Annual Report
- May 20, 2020
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Paul, Weiss Named a Top Firm for Inclusion Initiatives in Yale Law Women Annual Report
Paul, Weiss was named one of this year’s “Top Firms for Inclusion Initiatives” by Yale Law Women (YLW) in the group’s 15th annual Top Firms for Gender Equity & Family Friendliness Report, published May 20.
Five Paul, Weiss Partners Included in Benchmark Litigation’s “Top 250 Women in Litigation – Northeast”
- Aug 19, 2019
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Five Paul, Weiss Partners Included in Benchmark Litigation’s “Top 250 Women in Litigation – Northeast”
Litigation partners Susanna Buergel, Claudia Hammerman, Michele Hirshman, Loretta Lynch and Jeannie Rhee were named to Benchmark Litigation’s 2019 “Top 250 Women in Litigation – Northeast.”
Six Paul, Weiss Partners Included in Benchmark Litigation’s “40 & Under Hot List – Northeast”
- Aug 02, 2019
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Six Paul, Weiss Partners Included in Benchmark Litigation’s “40 & Under Hot List – Northeast”
Litigation partners Jennifer Wu, Gregory Laufer, Roberto Gonzalez, Yahonnes Cleary, William Clareman and Geoffrey Chepiga were named to Benchmark Litigation’s 2019 “40 & Under Hot List – Northeast,” which recognizes the top…
Paul, Weiss Included on The American Lawyer “A-List”
- Jul 26, 2019
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Paul, Weiss Included on The American Lawyer “A-List”
The American Lawyer has once again included Paul, Weiss 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…
Paul, Weiss Receives WILEF Gold Standard Certification
- Jun 17, 2019
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Paul, Weiss Receives WILEF Gold Standard Certification
For the fifth consecutive year, the Women in Law Empowerment Forum (www.wilef.com) has awarded Paul, Weiss its Gold Standard Certification for the advancement and promotion of women lawyers.
Alexia Korberg Named to LGBT Bar’s “Best 40 LGBTQ+ Lawyers Under 40”
- Mar 12, 2019
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Alexia Korberg Named to LGBT Bar’s “Best 40 LGBTQ+ Lawyers Under 40”
Litigation associate Alexia Korberg has been named to the LGBT Bar Association’s “Best 40 LGBTQ+ Lawyers Under 40” list.
Susanna Buergel and Elizabeth Sacksteder Named Notable Women in Law by Crain’s New York Business
- Jan 03, 2019
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Susanna Buergel and Elizabeth Sacksteder Named Notable Women in Law by Crain’s New York Business
Litigation partners Susanna Buergel and Liz Sacksteder were recognized by Crain’s New York Business as 2019 “Notable Women in Law.”
Taurie Zeitzer Listed Among The Deal’s “Powerhouse 20” Top Women in M&A
- Dec 19, 2018
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Taurie Zeitzer Listed Among The Deal’s “Powerhouse 20” Top Women in M&A
Corporate partner Taurie Zeitzer is featured in The Deal’s “Women in M&A: The Powerhouse 20,” a list identifying 20 female M&A lawyers and bankers at the top of their professions.
Valerie Radwaner Honored by the Student Leadership Network
- Oct 16, 2018
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Valerie Radwaner Honored by the Student Leadership Network
Deputy Chair Valerie Radwaner was honored at the Student Leadership Network’s 2018 (Em)Power Breakfast.
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 Among American Lawyer’s Top 25 Firms for Percentage of Female Equity Partners
- Jul 30, 2018
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Paul, Weiss Among American Lawyer’s Top 25 Firms for Percentage of Female Equity Partners
As part of its annual “A-List,” The American Lawyer has placed Paul, Weiss among the top 25 law firms for the percentage of female lawyers in a firm’s equity partnership ranks.
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 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.
Taurie Zeitzer Named Best in Private Equity at Euromoney LMG Americas Women in Business Law Awards
- Jun 07, 2018
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Taurie Zeitzer Named Best in Private Equity at Euromoney LMG Americas Women in Business Law Awards
M&A partner Taurie Zeitzer was named “Best in Private Equity” at the seventh annual Euromoney Legal Media Group (LMG) Women in Business Law awards.
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.
Kelley Cornish to Be Honored by Her Justice
- Apr 20, 2018
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Kelley Cornish to Be Honored by Her Justice
Her Justice will honor bankruptcy partner Kelley Cornish at its 25th anniversary photography auction and benefit at the Grand Hyatt Ballroom on May 3.
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.
Valerie Radwaner, Audra Soloway and Taurie Zeitzer Named Leading Women Lawyers in NYC
- Dec 20, 2017
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Valerie Radwaner, Audra Soloway and Taurie Zeitzer Named Leading Women Lawyers in NYC
Deputy Chair and corporate partner Valerie Radwaner, litigation partner Audra Soloway and M&A partner Taurie Zeitzer were named to Crain’s New York Business’ inaugural list of Leading Women Lawyers in New York City.
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.
Kelley Cornish Named IWIRC’s 2017 Woman of the Year in Restructuring
- Nov 15, 2017
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Kelley Cornish Named IWIRC’s 2017 Woman of the Year in Restructuring
The International Women’s Insolvency and Restructuring Confederation (IWIRC) has named Kelley Cornish as its 2017 “Woman of the Year in Restructuring.”
Paul, Weiss Honored with Asia Women in Business Law Awards
- Nov 09, 2017
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Paul, Weiss Honored with Asia Women in Business Law Awards
Paul, Weiss has been recognized with Asia Women in Business Law Awards by the Euromoney Legal Media Group.
Judie Ng Shortell Named a Top-15 Female Lawyer in China by Asian Legal Business
- Oct 30, 2017
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Judie Ng Shortell Named a Top-15 Female Lawyer in China by Asian Legal Business
Corporate partner Judie Ng Shortell was recognized as one of the Top 15 Female Lawyers in China by Asian Legal Business.
Paul, Weiss Shortlisted for Four Asia Women in Business Law Awards
- Sep 18, 2017
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Paul, Weiss Shortlisted for Four Asia Women in Business Law Awards
Corporate partner Betty Yap was shortlisted by Euromoney Legal Media Group in the in the “Best in M&A and Private Equity” category.
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).
Susanna Buergel and Michele Hirshman Named in Benchmark’s “Top 250 Women in Litigation”
- Aug 11, 2017
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Susanna Buergel and Michele Hirshman Named in Benchmark’s “Top 250 Women in Litigation”
Litigation partners Susanna Buergel and Michele Hirshman were included in Benchmark Litigation’s “Top 250 Women in Litigation” which recognizes leading female litigators for participating in some of the most impactful litigation…
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…
Ellen Ching and Jaren Janghorbani Named Rising Stars by New York Law Journal
- Jul 26, 2017
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Ellen Ching and Jaren Janghorbani Named Rising Stars by New York Law Journal
Corporate partner Ellen Ching and litigation partner Jaren Janghorbani have been named New York Law Journal Rising Stars for 2017.
Brad Karp Named “Man of Distinction” by Legal Momentum
- Jun 15, 2017
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Brad Karp Named “Man of Distinction” by Legal Momentum
Legal Momentum, a national nonprofit organization advocating for the legal rights of women and girls, named firm chairman Brad Karp as its “Man of Distinction” at its annual Aiming High luncheon celebrating the power of women.
Valerie Radwaner Receives Euromoney Women in Business Law Award
- Jun 08, 2017
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Valerie Radwaner Receives Euromoney Women in Business Law Award
Deputy Chair and partner Valerie Radwaner was recognized by Euromoney Legal Media Group in the “Best in Corporate Governance” category of its Americas Women in Business Law Awards.
Paul, Weiss Receives WILEF Gold Standard Certification
- Jun 08, 2017
- Awards
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.
Meredith Kane Recognized Among New York’s Most Powerful Real Estate Attorneys
- Apr 27, 2017
- Awards
Meredith Kane Recognized Among New York’s Most Powerful Real Estate Attorneys
Real estate partner Meredith Kane was featured in an article in the Commercial Observer showcasing New York’s most powerful real estate attorneys.
Jessica Carey and Roberto Gonzalez Receive Law360 Distinguished Writing Award
- Mar 28, 2017
- Awards
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
- Awards
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
- Awards
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.
Paul, Weiss Recognized as One of HRC's "Best Places to Work"
- Nov 18, 2015
- Awards
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.
Jessica Carey and Salvatore Gogliormella Named Rising Stars by New York Law Journal
- Apr 06, 2016
- Awards
Jessica Carey and Salvatore Gogliormella Named Rising Stars by New York Law Journal
Litigation partner Jessica Carey and real estate partner Salvatore Gogliormella have been named New York Law Journal Rising Stars for 2016.
Susanna Buergel Named to Law360’s “25 Most Influential Women in Securities Law”
- Apr 12, 2016
- Awards
Susanna Buergel Named to Law360’s “25 Most Influential Women in Securities Law”
Litigation partner Susanna Buergel was recognized by Law360 as one of "The 25 Most Influential Women in Securities Law," a new series which profiles the achievements of an elite group of women in securities law, showcasing top…