Natasha Wilson Co-Chairs Summit, Debra Sydnor Moderates Panel
ATLANTA – April 6, 2021 – Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP Shareholder Natasha L. Wilson co-chaired the American Bar Association (ABA) 2021 Virtual Professional Success Summit. In addition, Debra Sydnor, the firm’s Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, moderated the panel, “Lawyers of Color Reflect on Their Obligation to Impact Society,” which focused on the past year’s call-to-action for the advancement of social justice and the present role of lawyers. Panelists discussed how lawyers have a duty to serve as “social justice engineers” and how they can use their platforms to be more impactful.
The Summit is a biennial conference dedicated to equipping lawyers of color with the skills and tools necessary to distinguish and market themselves and achieve the highest levels of success. The two-day event offers opportunities to network with leaders in the field and attend CLE and business development-focused sessions.
Wilson focuses her practice on labor and employment law and devotes her legal practice to representing management in all aspects of employment law, from prevention and compliance issues to arbitration and litigation. She is chair of the Atlanta Labor & Employment Practice and co-chair of the Labor & Employment Practice's Corporate Restructuring & Employment Due Diligence group. She works closely with her clients to provide counseling and consultation on employee matters, policy revisions, litigation prevention and the implementation of sound employment practices.
Sydnor works closely with the firm’s Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer and members of a cross-functional team dedicated to implementing the firm’s robust diversity, equity, and inclusion strategies and initiatives, including client and community collaborations.
About Greenberg Traurig’s Diversity Initiative: From its inception, Greenberg Traurig has been committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. Greenberg Traurig is a uniquely empowering and diverse firm built on a foundation of fairness, equality, and authenticity. Through its Social, Racial, and Economic Justice Action Plan, the firm has committed $5 million over five years to help combat systemic racism and support impoverished communities. In addition, the firm’s efforts have been recognized through its Mansfield Rule 3.0 certification, administered by The Diversity Lab, and by local, national, and global publications and organizations including Chambers and Partners. Web: https://www.gtlaw.com/en/general/our-firm/diversity Twitter: @GT_Drives.
About Greenberg Traurig: Greenberg Traurig, LLP (GT) has approximately 2200 attorneys in 40 locations in the United States, Latin America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. GT has been recognized for its philanthropic giving, diversity, and innovation, and is consistently among the largest firms in the U.S. on the Law360 400 and among the Top 20 on the Am Law Global 100. The firm is net carbon neutral with respect to its office energy usage and Mansfield Rule 3.0 Certified. Web: www.gtlaw.com