AUSTIN, Texas – Sept. 28, 2022 – Karen M. Kennard, co-managing shareholder of the Austin office of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, won a Texas Diversity Council (TXDC) 2022 Top Women Award. The annual award is presented to individuals who have driven innovation and change in their fields while inspiring others to succeed.
“It’s an immense honor to be recognized by TXDC,” Kennard said. “As a fierce advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion, I wholeheartedly believe that we must bring these topics to the forefront of discussions and maximize efforts to drive meaningful progress.”
TXDC is committed to developing an educational environment for organizations to leverage their knowledge of diversity and grow. Through a variety of events and programs, the TXDC serves as a resource for diversity and leadership development in Texas, according to its website.
Winners were recognized at the fourth annual virtual Texas Legal Diversity Summit Sept. 27. Kennard also spoke at the summit as a panelist on the session titled “A Firm Foundation: Championing DEI for Law Student.”
As a Government Law & Policy attorney, Kennard focuses her practice on government law, policy, and regulatory matters with an emphasis on municipal local government issues. Her experience spans more than three decades and includes positions as city attorney for the City of Austin and general counsel of the Texas Municipal League.