National Association of Women Lawyers

Greenberg Traurig's Kate Kalmykov Named Among Crain's New York's 'Notable Women in Law'

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Tuesday, June 20, 2023
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NEW YORK, June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Kate Kalmykov, co-chair of the Global Immigration and Compliance Practice of law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, was selected by Crain's New York Business to its "2023 Notable Women in Law" list.

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  • NEW YORK, June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Kate Kalmykov , co-chair of the Global Immigration and Compliance Practice of law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP , was selected by Crain's New York Business to its "2023 Notable Women in Law" list.
  • Kalmykov is the fifth attorney at the firm to be selected to Crain's New York's Notable Leaders lists within the past year.
  • As a thought leader on immigration issues, Kalmykov has spoken at the Women Influence & Power in Law Conference and other events.
  • She is actively involved with the National Association of Women Lawyers and internally with Greenberg Traurig's Women's Initiative .

HIBA MONA ANVER, ERICKSON IMMIGRATION GROUP PARTNER, NAMED TO THE 2023 "RISING LIST" BY THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN LAWYERS

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Friday, February 17, 2023
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ARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Erickson Immigration Group ("EIG") , a leading business immigration law firm, is delighted to announce that Hiba Mona Anver, Shareholder and Partner, has been named to the National Association of Women Lawyers (NAWL) "Rising List."

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  • ARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Erickson Immigration Group ("EIG") , a leading business immigration law firm, is delighted to announce that Hiba Mona Anver, Shareholder and Partner, has been named to the National Association of Women Lawyers (NAWL) "Rising List."
  • In 2023, Hiba will be one of 34 women nationwide recognized for their leadership and outstanding efforts to support the careers of their women colleagues.
  • She is the partner Co-Chair of EIG's pro bono efforts and a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and the National Association of Women Lawyers.
  • Anver and the Rising List award recipients will be honored at the National Association of Women Lawyers Mid-Year Meeting on March 16 – 17, 2023.

Ramona Romero Named to TIAA Board of Trustees

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Thursday, January 5, 2023
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NEW YORK, Jan. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TIAA, a leading provider of secure retirements and outcome-focused investment solutions to millions of people and thousands of institutions, elected Ramona E. Romero to its Board of Trustees.

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TIAA, a leading provider of secure retirements and outcome-focused investment solutions to millions of people and thousands of institutions, elected Ramona E. Romero to its Board of Trustees.
  • TIAA named Ramona E. Romero to its Board of Trustees.
  • Romero has been elected to serve on the Risk & Compliance, Nominating & Governance, and Human Resources Committees of the Board effective Jan. 2, 2023.
  • "Ramona's legal acumen, ability to navigate complex issues and extensive experience in higher education make her a wonderful addition to the Board," said TIAA Board of Trustees Chair James R. Chambers.

Greenberg Traurig's Galit Kierkut Elected NJ LEEP Board Member

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Monday, November 14, 2022
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FLORHAM PARK, N.J., Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Galit Kierkut, a Labor & Employment and Litigation shareholder in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's New Jersey office, was elected as a board member of the New Jersey Law and Education Empowerment Project (NJ LEEP).

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  • Galit Kierkut, a Labor & Employment and Litigation shareholder in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's New Jersey office, was elected as a board member of the New Jersey Law and Education Empowerment Project (NJ LEEP).
  • FLORHAM PARK, N.J., Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Galit Kierkut , a Labor & Employment and Litigation shareholder in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's New Jersey office, was elected as a board member of the New Jersey Law and Education Empowerment Project (NJ LEEP).
  • Greenberg Traurig New Jersey and Kierkut have partnered with NJ LEEP for many years, including hosting students for the summer Week on the Job Program for incoming high school sophomores, participating in mentoring events throughout the year, and sponsoring its fundraising efforts.
  • Kierkut also co-chairs Greenberg Traurig New Jersey's Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee, which engages in active programming for Greenberg Traurig lawyers, staff, clients, and the New Jersey legal community.

Greenberg Traurig's Galit Kierkut Selected as a New Jersey Law Journal 'Woman Lawyer of the Year'

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022
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FLORHAM PARK, N.J., October 18, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Galit Kierkut, a Labor & Employment and Litigation shareholder in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's New Jersey office, was selected by the New Jersey Law Journal (NJLJ) as a 2022 "Woman Lawyer of the Year." According to the NJLJ, the honorees are a diverse group of women who are making an impact on the legal profession.

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  • Galit Kierkut, a Labor & Employment and Litigation shareholder in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's New Jersey office, was selected by the New Jersey Law Journal (NJLJ) as a 2022 "Woman Lawyer of the Year."
  • FLORHAM PARK, N.J., October 18, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Galit Kierkut , a Labor & Employment and Litigation shareholder in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP 's New Jersey office , was selected by the New Jersey Law Journal (NJLJ) as a 2022 "Woman Lawyer of the Year."
  • "I am honored to be recognized by the NJLJ and to be in the company of other inspiring women.
  • About Greenberg Traurig's Diversity Initiative: From its inception, Greenberg Traurig has been committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.

Blank Rome Continues National Finance Team Growth with Addition of Partner Mirlande Telfort in New York

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Thursday, September 8, 2022
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New York, NY, Sept. 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that Mirlande Telfort has joined the firms Finance, Restructuring & Bankruptcy practice group as a partner in the New York office.

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  • New York, NY, Sept. 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that Mirlande Telfort has joined the firms Finance, Restructuring & Bankruptcy practice group as a partner in the New York office.
  • Prior to Blank Rome, Mirlande was a partner in the Banking & Finance practice at McGuire Woods LLP.
  • We are pleased to welcome Mirlande as the newest member of our national finance team, said Grant S. Palmer , Blank Romes Managing Partner and CEO.
  • We are very excited to have Mirlande joinour national finance team in New York, said Lawrence F. Flick II , Chair of Blank Romes Financial Services industryteam.

Greenberg Traurig's Galit Kierkut to Moderate NJICLE Diversity Program

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022
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FLORHAM PARK, N.J., Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/-- Galit Kierkut, a shareholder in the Labor & Employment and Litigation practices at global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, will moderate a diversity program for the New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education (NJICLE), a division of the New Jersey State Bar Association Sept. 21.

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  • Galit Kierkut, a shareholder in the Labor & Employment and Litigation practices at global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, will moderate a diversity program for the New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education (NJICLE), a division of the New Jersey State Bar Association Sept. 21.
  • FLORHAM PARK, N.J., Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/-- Galit Kierkut , a shareholder in the Labor & Employment and Litigation practices at global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP , will moderate a diversity program for the New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education (NJICLE), a division of the New Jersey State Bar Association Sept. 21.
  • About Greenberg Traurig's Diversity Initiative: From its inception, Greenberg Traurig has been committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.
  • About Greenberg Traurig: Greenberg Traurig, LLP has more than 2500 attorneys in 43 locations in the United States, Europe, Latin America, Asia, and the Middle East.

Milestone Announces Trial LawHER Scholarship to a Rising Third Year Female

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Wednesday, July 13, 2022
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BUFFALO, N.Y., July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- For the second year in a row, Milestone is offering the Trial LawHER scholarship, a generous $10,000 award for a third-year female law student interested in becoming a plaintiff trial lawyer. Milestone plans to work with the recipient and others to educate new attorneys about the value of settlement planning while they continue to promote opportunities for women in the legal and financial sectors. The deadline for scholarship application is August 31st. More information and the application can be found here. 

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  • BUFFALO, N.Y., July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --For the second year in a row, Milestone is offering the Trial LawHER scholarship, a generous $10,000 award for a third-year female law student interested in becoming a plaintiff trial lawyer.
  • Despite the fact that female legal students outnumber men, only one in every three practicing attorneys is female.
  • Milestone supports mentorship and other opportunities for female trial lawyers, and is a founding sponsor of both Women En Mass, a community of female mass tort lawyers from across the country, and the Society of Women Trial Lawyers, a network of female personal injury attorneys.
  • Their innovative approach to settlement planning yields personalized financial solutions and supports growth potential for the country's most trusted trial lawyers.

Jacko Law Group, PC Adds Senior Attorney Michael Blackburn, Esq.

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Wednesday, May 4, 2022
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SAN DIEGO, May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Jacko Law Group, PC ("JLG"), a San Diego-based law firm that provides securities and corporate counsel to the financial industry and beyond, announced that it has added Senior Attorney Michael Blackburn. Mr. Blackburn's practice areas include SEC and FINRA Regulatory Counsel, Corporate Law, Governance and Due Diligence, Real Estate Law, and Intellectual Property.

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  • "We are very excited to have another highly experienced securities regulatory counsel joining Jacko Law Group," said Michelle L. Jacko, Founder and Managing Partner of Jacko Law Group, PC.
  • Jacko Law Group, PC is a full-service dedicated team of professionals with extensive expertise in the securities, corporate and financial industries.
  • Jacko Law Group, PC, its Managing Partner & Founder, Michelle Jacko is a proud member of the National Association of Women Lawyers (NAWL).
  • Jacko Law Group, PC is a team of like-minded legal professionals, trusted partners and thought leaders who bring deep industry knowledge and experience to the table.

Katten's David Crichlow and Leslie Minier Named Among Savoy's Most Influential Black Lawyers

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Tuesday, February 15, 2022
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CHICAGO, Feb. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Katten announced today that Commercial Litigation national practice chair David A. Crichlow and Chief Diversity Partner Leslie D. Minier are included on Savoy magazine's 2022 list of Most Influential Black Lawyers in recognition of their distinguished legal careers and outstanding commitment to their communities.

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  • CHICAGO, Feb. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Katten announced today that Commercial Litigation national practice chair David A. Crichlow and Chief Diversity Partner Leslie D. Minier are included on Savoy magazine's 2022 list of Most Influential Black Lawyers in recognition of their distinguished legal careers and outstanding commitment to their communities.
  • "David and Leslie are quite deserving of this important distinction.
  • Minier has been recognized previously by Savoy as one of the Most Influential Black Lawyers and Most Influential Women in Corporate America, as well as by Crain's Chicago Business as one of its Notable Women in Law and Notable Minorities in Accounting, Consulting and Law.
  • The Most Influential Black Lawyers list published in Savoy's winter edition names attorneys who are considered elite influencers and achievers among today's corporate and private practice leaders in the legal community.