ATLANTA – Nov. 9, 2023 – For a second consecutive year, global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP Co-President Ernest LaMont Greer was honored as one of Georgia’s most influential leaders on the Georgia Trend “Georgia 500” list. In its feature of the 2023 honorees, Georgia Trend describes Greer as “an impactful business and civic leader and decorated attorney who is committed to a life of significance on behalf of clients, the legal profession and the larger Atlanta community.” The list recognizes people “driving Georgia’s economy to newer heights year after year,” according to the publication.
“As a lawyer, it is my responsibility to create opportunities and inspire others to excellence, setting an example by serving and supporting organizations doing the heavy lifting; using their success as a starting point, not the goal,” Greer told Georgia Trend.
In his role as Greenberg Traurig co-president, Greer has a key role in the strategic direction of the global law firm and in its day-to-day operations, including shaping the firm’s brand as a collaborative law firm providing high-quality legal work and service to clients and across communities. Often recognized for his approach to business, mentorship, diversity, and philanthropic efforts, Greer is also chairperson of the firm’s Washington, D.C. office.
Georgia Trend is a state-wide business publication that covers trends in Georgia business, politics, and economics.