HOUSTON – March 22, 2023 – Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP’s Houston office and Shareholder Ethel J. Johnson were selected by the Houston Business Journal (HBJ) as 2023 Diversity in Business Award honorees.
According to HBJ, the Diversity in Business Awards program honors organizations and individuals who have shown exceptional commitment to promoting practices that advance diversity and inclusion in the workplace, as well as in business leadership.
“Since our founding, Greenberg Traurig has been intentional and strategic in its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) efforts. Our Houston office stands committed to these initiatives and remains at the forefront of creating and supporting a diverse workplace,” Houston Managing Shareholder Shari L. Heyen said. “Congratulations to the Houston office, Ethel Johnson, and all the 2023 honorees. Together we are making a difference in the Houston community.”
This year marks the third consecutive year that Greenberg Traurig Houston was recognized in the Outstanding Diverse Organizations category. This category identifies organizations that have contributed to harnessing diversity within their workforces. It also honors those that have actively taken the lead to promote and champion the business case for diversity within the community or their industries.
Johnson is recognized in the Outstanding Diversity Champion category, which identifies individuals who have shown outstanding initiative to promote diversity and inclusion either within the community or their organizations.
“I am grateful to be part of a firm that emphasizes DE&I initiatives and is at the forefront of change,” Johnson said. “It is also an honor to be recognized by the HBJ. I am humbled to be included among such an inspiring group.”
As a Black woman who has achieved great success and recognition as a trial lawyer in Big Law, Johnson uses her position and experience to mentor law students, young lawyers, women, and lawyers of color. Both in a public and private setting, Johnson is a true leader and advocate for the advancement of diversity. Outside of her advocacy for diversity in the legal field, Johnson serves as an adjunct professor at Howard University School of Law which holds the distinction of graduating more African American attorneys than any other law school in the nation.
HBJ will host an award ceremony March 30 and will issue a special publication in an upcoming weekly edition.