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Greenberg Traurig's Boston Office Receives Inaugural "Empowering Women" Award from Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023
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BOSTON, Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Boston office was selected for Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly's first-ever Empowering Women Awards, which

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  • Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Boston office was selected for Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly's first-ever Empowering Women Awards, which recognizes law firms in Massachusetts that have "shown a strong commitment to supporting and elevating women attorneys."
  • BOSTON, Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Boston office was selected for Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly's first-ever Empowering Women Awards, which
    recognizes law firms in Massachusetts that have "shown a strong commitment to supporting and elevating women attorneys."
  • Across the firm, Greenberg Traurig actively supports women attorneys throughout their careers by providing the tools they need to successfully develop new business.
  • The Boston office also works with like-minded organizations to address these issues on a broader scale in a variety of industries and communities.

Burns & Levinson Partner Laura Lee Mittelman Named a Law.com 2023 "New Leader in the Law"

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Thursday, July 27, 2023
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BOSTON, July 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Burns & Levinson partner Laura Lee Mittelman has been named a 2023 "New Leader in the Law" by Law.com in its inaugural New England Legal Awards, which will be presented on September 21, 2023 in Boston.

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  • BOSTON, July 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Burns & Levinson partner Laura Lee Mittelman has been named a 2023 "New Leader in the Law" by Law.com in its inaugural New England Legal Awards, which will be presented on September 21, 2023 in Boston.
  • Mittelman also has an active real estate litigation practice, handling commercial and residential matters, including environmental claims.
  • At Burns & Levinson, she currently co-leads the firm's Women's Working Group in support of the firm's DEI initiative.
  • Outside of her billable work, Mittelman has been a volunteer teacher for the Boston Bar Association's "Law Day in the Schools."

Burns & Levinson Attorneys Kelly Ballentine, Bryan Natale, and Brooke Penrose Named to 2023 Lawdragon 500 X - The Next Generation List

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023
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BOSTON, July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Burns & Levinson attorneys Kelly Ballentine , Bryan Natale , and Brooke Penrose have been selected for inclusion in the inaugural 2023 Lawdragon 500 X: The Next Generation.

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  • BOSTON, July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Burns & Levinson attorneys Kelly Ballentine , Bryan Natale , and Brooke Penrose have been selected for inclusion in the inaugural 2023 Lawdragon 500 X: The Next Generation.
  • According to Lawdragon, the attorneys on the list "have blown down the walls of private practice, amassing courtroom victories, leading deals and protecting IP and civil rights."
  • Ballentine serves on the firm's Women's Working Group and as a mentor in Burns & Levinson's Mentorship Program.
  • She was recently named a 2023 "Up & Coming Lawyer" by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly was selected for the Women's Bar Association of Massachusetts 2023 Women's Leadership Initiative.

Burns & Levinson Attorney Kelly Kirby Ballentine Named a 2023 "Up & Coming Lawyer" by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly

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Thursday, March 23, 2023
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BOSTON, March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Burns & Levinson announced today that Kelly Kirby Ballentine has been named a 2023 "Up & Coming Lawyer" by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly.

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  • BOSTON, March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Burns & Levinson announced today that Kelly Kirby Ballentine has been named a 2023 "Up & Coming Lawyer" by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly.
  • As an associate in the firm's Business Litigation & Dispute Resolution Group, Ballentine focuses her practice on business litigation, employment-related counseling and disputes and insurance coverage disputes.
  • She has broad experience in a wide range of industries including automotive, banking, consumer products, loan servicing and lending, real estate, and finance.
  • She has been named a Massachusetts Rising Star five times, and a Connecticut Rising Star prior to that.

Friedman + Huey Announces the Promotion of Jennifer Leon to Partner

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Monday, February 20, 2023
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FRANKFORT, Ill., Feb. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --  Friedman + Huey is pleased to announce the promotion of Jennifer Leon, CPA, MST to Partner, effective January 1, 2023.

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  • Friedman + Huey is pleased to announce the promotion of Jennifer Leon, CPA, MST to Partner, effective January 1, 2023.
  • FRANKFORT, Ill., Feb. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --  Friedman + Huey is pleased to announce the promotion of Jennifer Leon, CPA, MST to Partner, effective January 1, 2023.
  • Jennifer Leon joined the firm in 2016 and specializes in entity taxation and working with high-net-worth individuals.
  • Jennifer plays an integral role in performance management, mentoring, and innovation committees and is involved in the Women's Leadership Initiative.

Friedman + Huey Announces the Promotion of Sylwia Nazar to Partner

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Friday, February 17, 2023
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FRANKFORT, Ill., Feb. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Friedman + Huey is pleased to announce the promotion of Sylwia Nazar, CPA, MST, CDFA® to Partner, effective January 1, 2023.

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  • Friedman + Huey is pleased to announce the promotion of Sylwia Nazar, CPA, MST, CDFA® to Partner, effective January 1, 2023.
  • FRANKFORT, Ill., Feb. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Friedman + Huey is pleased to announce the promotion of Sylwia Nazar, CPA, MST, CDFA® to Partner, effective January 1, 2023.
  • Sylwia Nazar has been with the firm since 2013.
  • She leads the Friedman + Huey Women's Leadership Initiative and is a member of the Experience Committee of the Empowered Professional Women's Networking Group.

Women Business Collaborative Announces Appointment of Gwen K. Young as Chief Executive Officer

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Thursday, February 2, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Women Business Collaborative (WBC) announces their unanimous selection of current Chief Operating Officer Gwen K. Young to serve as the organization's next Chief Executive Officer. Young succeeds Edie Fraser who will transition to Chair of the Board and will remain active in WBC. Both will assume their new roles on March 13, 2023, at the annual board meeting.

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  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Women Business Collaborative (WBC) announces their unanimous selection of current Chief Operating Officer Gwen K. Young to serve as the organization's next Chief Executive Officer.
  • Founded in 2019, Women Business Collaborative (WBC) has quickly grown into the unprecedented alliance of over 80+ women's business organizations and hundreds of business leaders committed to achieving equal position, pay, and power for all women and business.
  • Through collaboration, advocacy, action, and accountability, WBC mobilizes thousands of diverse professional women and men, business organizations, and public and private companies to accelerate change.
  • Gwen K. Young has served as Chief Operating Officer of WBC since 2020.

Women in Leadership Initiative Recognizes Watercrest Senior Living Group's Joan Williams as an Impactful Female Leader in the Senior Living Industry

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Monday, November 7, 2022
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VERO BEACH, Fla., Nov. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Watercrest Senior Living Group proudly celebrates Joan Williams as an honored female spotlight of the Women in Leadership (WIL) Initiative.

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  • VERO BEACH, Fla., Nov. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Watercrest Senior Living Group proudly celebrates Joan Williams as an honored female spotlight of the Women in Leadership (WIL) Initiative.
  • The 2022 Argentum & Lument Report of Largest Senior Living Providers ranked Watercrest Senior Living Group as number 88 in the country.
  • The Women in Leadership Initiative celebrates women in leadership positions and their impact on the future of women working in the senior living industry.
  • Watercrest principals, Joan Williams , CFO, and Marc Vorkapich , CEO recently celebrated the ten year anniversary of Watercrest Senior Living Group's inception as a senior living provider developing, owning and operating independent, assisted living and memory care communities throughout the Southeastern United States.

6th Annual Goldie Gala Honors 2022 'Shero' Pamela Boneham, Expands Advocacy for Women's Leadership in Commercial Real Estate

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022
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CHICAGO, Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- When preparing women for senior leadership roles in commercial real estate, providing access to scholarships is only the first step – truly setting the next generation of women up for success in this field requires opportunities for mentoring and modeling leadership. On September 22, a crowd of more than 700 came together in celebration of these ideals at Chicago's Navy Pier for the 6th annual 'Goldie Gala.' The event was hosted by the Goldie B. Wolfe Miller Women Leaders in Real Estate Initiative ("The Goldie Initiative"), a nonprofit organization designed to prepare women for senior leadership roles in all sectors of commercial real estate.

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  • The event was hosted by the Goldie B. Wolfe Miller Women Leaders in Real Estate Initiative ("The Goldie Initiative"), a nonprofit organization designed to prepare women for senior leadership roles in all sectors of commercial real estate.
  • The 2022 Goldie Gala raised more than $1,000,000 in support of the organization's Goldie Scholars and other programs.
  • Institutional real estate investment executive Pamela Boneham was honored as the 2022 'Shero,' an award presented annually by The Goldie Initiative to a woman executive whose achievements inspire the next generation of female commercial real estate professionals.
  • Learn more about The Goldie Initiative at: https://goldieinitiative.org/
    The Goldie Initiative would like to thank all our sponsors for making our advancement of women in commercial real estate leadership possible.

HCA Healthcare Announces $150,000 Donation to Local Veterans’ Organizations

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Tuesday, November 9, 2021
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HCA Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE:HCA), one of the nations leading healthcare providers, and the HCA Healthcare Foundation today honored U.S. military veterans, those currently serving and their families by donating a total of $150,000 to local veteran support organizations.

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  • HCA Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE:HCA), one of the nations leading healthcare providers, and the HCA Healthcare Foundation today honored U.S. military veterans, those currently serving and their families by donating a total of $150,000 to local veteran support organizations.
  • HCA Healthcare and the HCA Healthcare Foundation contributed to the following organizations during a Veterans Day event, BRAVE Conversations: Honoring Our Veterans
    HCA Healthcare is proud to support and honor our nations veterans and military spouses for their service to our country, said Sherri Neal, chief diversity officer of HCA Healthcare.
  • Today, we are especially honored to celebrate the life and legacy of Avery King, a treasured member of the HCA Healthcare family, by contributing to several organizations.
  • All references to Company, HCA and HCA Healthcare as used throughout this document refer to HCA Healthcare, Inc. and its affiliates
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