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| President Biden Nominates Susan Harthill to Occupational Safety & Health Review Commission |
Susan Harthill, a co-founder of Morgan Lewis’s workplace government relations and regulation practice, has been nominated by President Joe Biden to serve as commissioner for the Occupational Safety & Health Review Commission (OSHRC), which oversees contests of citations or penalties that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issues to employers following inspections of US workplaces. Susan will remain a senior consultant for Morgan Lewis until her confirmation. Read More >
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Morgan Lewis Again Earns Mansfield Certification
‘Plus’ Status |
| One of the pioneer firms of adopting the Mansfield Rule, Morgan Lewis has once again been recognized by Diversity Lab with its Mansfield Rule Certification, singling out law firms that have demonstrated a meaningful commitment to an inclusive workplace by boosting the representation of diverse lawyers in firm leadership positions. This is the third consecutive year that Morgan Lewis has achieved “Plus” status. Read more > |
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| Women in Law Empowerment Forum Recognizes Morgan Lewis with US Gold Standard Certification |
| Morgan Lewis was one of only nine US law firms to meet WILEF’s Gold Standard. This marks the seventh consecutive year that our firm has been recognized for its commitment to female leadership. Read more > |
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DC WBA Honors Grace Speights as 2021 Woman
Lawyer of the Year |
| Grace Speights has been honored by the Women’s Bar Association of the District of Columbia as its 2021 Woman Lawyer of the Year. The annual award recognizes a leader who has championed change in the profession by leading by example, advocating for justice, and promoting the advancement of women in the profession. Read more > |
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Lesli Ligorner & Wendy Tan Named Top 100
Asia-Pacific Women Litigators |
| Morgan Lewis partners K. Lesli Ligorner and Wendy Tan have been recognized by Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific in the 2021 edition of its Top 100 Women in Litigation list. The annual list recognizes women litigators who have participated in some of the most impactful matters over the last year. Read more > |
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Women, Influence & Power in Law Awards:
Corporate Counsel Honors Amanda Smith |
| Morgan Lewis Chief Engagement Officer Amanda Smith has been recognized by Corporate Counsel as part of its 2021 Women, Influence & Power in Law Awards, which honor general counsel, in-house leaders, and law firm partners who have demonstrated a commitment to advancing the empowerment of women in law. Amanda is one of six honorees recognized for achievements in the Collaborative Leadership—Law Firm category. Read more > |
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| Feature: A Parent or a Partner? |
| Alishia Sullivan and Stephanie Schuster share how the support of the firm and their colleagues has helped them survive and thrive as parents and as partners. The ongoing pandemic has tested many parents as they navigate remote work, virtual school, and constantly changing social guidelines. Read more > |
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| Rising Women Partners |
- Ellen J. Deringer: Private Client, Philadelphia
- Emily Cuneo DeSmedt: Labor & Employment, Princeton
- Keri L. Engelman: Labor & Employment, Boston
- Amanjit K. Fagura: Investment Management, Dubai
- Saghi Fattahian: Employee Benefits/Executive Compensation, Chicago
- Nichola Foley: Finance, London
- Ashley J. Hale: Labor & Employment, New York
- Eileen J. Ho: Structured Transactions, Washington, DC
- Rachel J. Lewis: Corporate & Business Transactions, Philadelphia
- Ruoke Liu: Investment Management, Washington, DC
- Meghan E. McCarthy: Tax, Boston
- Banee Pachuca: Litigation, Houston
- Julie Silva Palmer: Litigation, Boston
- Allison Soilihi: Corporate & Business Transactions, London
- Kuinan Wei: Corporate & Business Transactions, Beijing
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