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New York Law Journal

Diversity Initiative: Ross Moskowitz, Partner, Stroock & Stroock & Lavan

"I believe that the DEI work is the most important thing I do at the firm. My goal is to amplify diverse voices and provide platforms to promote full and equal participation for everyone, of all backgrounds and at all levels."
3 minute read

New York Law Journal

Diversity Initiative: Concepcion Montoya, Partner, Hinshaw & Culbertson

"When a law firm's decision-makers reflect a diversity in age, race, ethnicity and gender, it conveys a strong message that diverse lawyers are no longer just poster children but actually sit at the table."
2 minute read

New York Law Journal

Diversity Initiative: Mylan Denerstein, Partner, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher

"There is no greater achievement than to celebrate the accomplishments of other Black lawyers. When I look around the room, not only am I not the only Black partner, but as a result of Gibson Dunn's efforts and commitments, other Black partners have leadership roles."
2 minute read

New York Law Journal

Diversity Initiative: Michèle Penzer, Partner, Latham & Watkins

"Seeing affinity groups build a sense of community and enlist allies' helps makes such a difference, because we're not putting the burden solely on underrepresented groups to create an inclusive environment. Here at Latham, you belong as you are."
3 minute read

New York Law Journal

Diversity Initiative: Haimavathi V. Marlier, Partner, Morrison & Foerster

"I find the previous generations of women to be incredibly inspiring and we have to continue their struggle for equality. We have to care as much as they cared, and we have to take risks like they did."
3 minute read

New York Law Journal

Diversity Initiative: Demetrius Warrick, Partner, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom

"The commitment to creating, developing and promoting a diverse community of lawyers has been a part of the Skadden story for a long time and is a major factor in why I joined the firm."
2 minute read

New York Law Journal

Diversity Initiative: Kimberly C. Petillo-Décossard, Partner, White & Case

"Given the nature of Big Law, there can be an industry-wide culture that expects perfection and conformity, even on this most personal level. Yet it is something every one of us can do our part to fix."
3 minute read

New York Law Journal

The Law Journal's 2023 Attorney of the Year Nominees

Our honorees include one of the brokers of what is believed to be the largest defamation settlement in U.S. history, a known attorney to the stars who counsels some of culture's biggest names and a first-class litigator who has taken on entertainment giants on behalf of investors and consumers.
1 minute read

New York Law Journal

Litigation Department of the Year, Real Estate: Kramer Levin

"Whatever the nature of the crisis, we have seen it before, know how to handle it and have the bandwidth to be on top of it immediately."
4 minute read

New York Law Journal

Litigation Department of the Year, Labor and Employment: Morgan, Lewis & Bockius

"Our team keeps our finger on the pulse of all potential issues that could impact clients to quickly alleviate their worries when they come to us to handle their most pressing problems."
4 minute read

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