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Women at Paul, Weiss
Women Leaders
From the moment women join the firm, we give them opportunities to grow as lawyers and leaders. Our women are engaged in high-profile, interesting matters where they play leading roles and serve as role models for the next generation of women leaders. We encourage our women to step into positions of responsibility for external client matters and internal firm initiatives. Their success is our success.
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Women are at the forefront of leadership at Paul, Weiss. We embrace the diversity of our women lawyers and the breadth of experience they bring to the table.
Valerie Radwaner, Firm Deputy Chair and Corporate Partner
In 2014, the partnership elected Valerie Radwaner as the firm’s first deputy chair after a successful career as a corporate finance partner. In this role, Valerie is helping the firm achieve its strategic priorities and is creating a model for what law firm leaders can do to help women succeed.
OUR WOMEN PARTNERS
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Lynn B. Bayard Litigation Partner
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Susanna M. Buergel Litigation Partner
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Jessica S. Carey Litigation Partner
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Ellen N. Ching Corporate Partner
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Rebecca S. Coccaro Executive Compensation Partner
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Kelley A. Cornish Restructuring Partner
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Meredith R. Dearborn Litigation Partner
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Karen L. Dunn Litigation Partner
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Alice Belisle Eaton Restructuring Partner
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Katherine B. Forrest Litigation Partner
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Victoria S. Forrester Corporate Partner
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Melinda Haag Litigation Partner
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Claudia Hammerman Litigation Partner
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Michele Hirshman Litigation Partner
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Amran Hussein Corporate Partner
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Loretta A. Ippolito Personal Representation Partner
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Jaren Janghorbani Litigation Partner
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Alexia D. Korberg Litigation Partner
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Loretta E. Lynch Litigation Partner
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Elizabeth R. McColm Restructuring Partner
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Jean M. McLoughlin Executive Compensation Partner
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Claudine Meredith-Goujon Corporate Partner
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Judie Ng Shortell Corporate Partner
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Catherine Nyarady Litigation Partner
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Jane B. O'Brien Litigation Partner
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Lindsay B. Parks Tax Partner
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Danielle C. Penhall Corporate Partner
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Jessica E. Phillips Litigation Partner
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Valerie E. Radwaner Deputy Chair and Corporate Partner
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Jeannie S. Rhee Litigation Partner
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Jacqueline P. Rubin Litigation Partner
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Elizabeth M. Sacksteder Litigation Partner
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Audra J. Soloway Litigation Partner
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Megan Spelman Corporate Partner
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Sarah Stasny Corporate Partner
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Brette Tannenbaum Litigation Partner
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Monica K. Thurmond Corporate Partner
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Laura C. Turano Corporate Partner
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Liza M. Velazquez Litigation Partner
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Andrea K. Wahlquist Brown Executive Compensation
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Lindsey L. Wiersma Corporate Partner
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Staci Yablon Litigation Partner
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Kaye N. Yoshino Corporate Partner
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Taurie M. Zeitzer Corporate Partner
Events & Publications
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…
Jeannie Rhee Discusses Career Path at Harvard Law School Event
- Mar 09, 2023
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Jeannie Rhee Discusses Career Path at Harvard Law School Event
Litigation partner Jeannie Rhee participated in a panel, “Women in Government,” as part of the annual Women in Washington trip organized by the Harvard Law School Women’s Law Association.
Paul, Weiss Hosts Panel on Mentorship in Collaboration With WILEF
- Nov 09, 2022
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Paul, Weiss Hosts Panel on Mentorship in Collaboration With WILEF
On November 9, Paul, Weiss hosted a panel, "Women of Color and Their Success Stories: Making the Most of Mentoring," in collaboration with the Women in Law Empowerment Forum (WILEF) East Young Lawyer Committee.
Audra Soloway to Moderate Panel on Diversity in Law at 2022 ChIPs Global Summit
- Oct 26, 2022
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Audra Soloway to Moderate Panel on Diversity in Law at 2022 ChIPs Global Summit
Litigation partner Audra Soloway will moderate a panel, “Access, Equity, and Allies,” as part of the 2022 ChIPs Global Summit.
Jeannie Rhee to Discuss Practicing National Security Law in ABA Webinar
- Sep 28, 2022
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Jeannie Rhee to Discuss Practicing National Security Law in ABA Webinar
Litigation partner Jeannie Rhee will participate in a webinar, “Practicing National Security Law in Law Firms,” presented by the ABA’s Women in National Security Law program. Jeannie will discuss what the practice of national security …
Awards & Recognition
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.
Kelley Cornish to Be Inducted Into Turnaround Management Association’s Hall of Fame
- Jul 19, 2023
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Kelley Cornish to Be Inducted Into Turnaround Management Association’s Hall of Fame
Restructuring partner Kelley Cornish will be inducted into the “Turnaround, Restructuring, and Distressed Investing Industry Hall of Fame” by the Turnaround Management Association (TMA), the premier professional community dedicated to …
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.
Taurie Zeitzer Named “Private Equity Lawyer of the Year” by Euromoney
- Jun 08, 2023
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Taurie Zeitzer Named “Private Equity Lawyer of the Year” by Euromoney
Corporate partner Taurie Zeitzer was recognized as “Private Equity Lawyer of the Year” in Euromoney’s 2023 Women in Business Law Americas Awards.
Paul, Weiss Named Among Seramount’s Best Law Firms for Women and Diversity
- Jun 01, 2023
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Paul, Weiss Named Among Seramount’s Best Law Firms for Women and Diversity
Paul, Weiss was recognized as a 2023 “Best Law Firm for Women and Diversity” by Seramount.
Alexia Korberg to Receive Yale Alumni Achievement Award
- Apr 20, 2023
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Alexia Korberg to Receive Yale Alumni Achievement Award
Litigation partner Alexia Korberg will receive the 2022-2023 Yale Law Women+ Alumni Achievement Award.