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.
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 4.0 Certification Plus, 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, LLP – Texas: Texas is important to Greenberg Traurig, LLP and the firm’s history. With approximately 150 Texas lawyers in Austin, Dallas, and Houston, Greenberg Traurig has deep roots in the Texas business, legal, and governmental communities. Greenberg Traurig Texas works with clients to address their interdisciplinary legal needs across the state utilizing the firm’s global platform. The Texas attorneys are experienced in industries key to the state’s future, including: aviation, chemicals, construction, education, energy and natural resources, financial institutions, health care, hedge funds, hospitality, infrastructure, insurance, media, medical devices, pharmaceutical and biotechnology, real estate, retail, sports, technology and software, telecommunications, transportation, and video games and esports.
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. The firm reported gross revenue of over $2 Billion for FY 2021 and is consistently among the top firms on the Am Law 100, Am Law Global 100, and NLJ 250. On the debut 2022 Law360 Pulse Leaderboard, it is a Top 15 firm. Greenberg Traurig is Mansfield Rule 4.0 Certified Plus by The Diversity Lab and the Center for Resource Solutions Green-e® Energy program certifies that the firm’s U.S. offices are 100% powered by renewable energy. The firm is often recognized for its focus on philanthropic giving, innovation, diversity, and pro bono. Web: www.gtlaw.com.