FLORHAM PARK, N.J.– Oct. 18, 2022 – 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.
“I am honored to be recognized by the NJLJ and to be in the company of other inspiring women. I am a vocal advocate for women’s advancement in law and consider it my mission to mentor junior attorneys and help them grow and advance their careers,” Kierkut said. “I am also fortunate to serve as co-chair of Greenberg Traurig’s New Jersey Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee and to work at a firm that prioritizes diversity, equity, and inclusion.”
Kierkut is a seasoned litigator and advisor to national and international clients in the pharmaceutical, medical device, financial services, hospitality, and health care industries, among others. She also takes on the role of outside general counsel for many of her startup and growth-stage clients, assembling and leading teams of professionals to seamlessly address her clients’ legal needs.
Kierkut focuses her litigation and counseling practice in the areas of restrictive covenants, privacy, and trade secret counseling and litigation, as well as in matters relating to employment discrimination, harassment, whistleblowing, employee leave, and accommodation. She also conducts training on virtually all employment compliance areas, including diversity, equity, and inclusion. In addition, Kierkut has wide-ranging experience in complex commercial litigation in state and federal courts.
Kierkut is a strong advocate for women’s advancement in law and has been honored for her leadership in this area by a variety of organizations. She is a past president of the New Jersey Women Lawyers Association and is an active member of the National Association for Women Lawyers.