LAS VEGAS – Sept. 22, 2023 – Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP’s Erica L. Okerberg, shareholder and vice chair of the firm’s global Gaming Practice, will be honored by Global Gaming Women (GGW) as a 2023 Patricia Becker Pay It Forward Award recipient. The awards ceremony will take place at the organization’s annual fundraising event, “Kick Up Your Heels,” Oct. 11 at the Wynn Las Vegas hotel’s XS nightclub.
GGW is a networking and development program created to help nurture women working in the gaming industry at all stages of their careers. The organization’s Patricia Becker Pay It Forward Award is given annually to a select group of women who stand out in their commitment to the advancement of women in the field and to giving back to their communities, one of Greenberg Traurig’s core values.
“It’s a privilege to be involved with the amazing women who lead GGW and to observe the foundational and higher-level educational and training opportunities they provide,” said Okerberg, who has been involved with the group for several years. “Given the many fantastic women deserving of recognition for their contributions, I am honored to receive a Patricia Becker Pay It Forward Award this year. Because of my esteem for the organization and its leaders, this recognition is truly special me.”
In addition to her busy legal practice, Okerberg takes great pride in being active in the Southern Nevada community. She serves on the Executive Committee of the Gaming Law Section of the Nevada Bar, UNLV William S. Boyd School of Law’s Gaming Law Advisory Board, the Vegas Golden Knights Foundation Advisory Council, and the UNLV Gaming Law Journal Alumni Advisory Board. Additionally, Okerberg is an editor of the Nevada Gaming Lawyer and was an editor of the Second Edition of the Nevada Gaming Law Index.
As gaming continues to evolve and expand to meet the demands of new generations and incorporate new technology, Okerberg’s knowledge and background make her particularly well-suited to guide the gaming industry – in Nevada and across the United States – on casino gaming, sports wagering, social gaming, e-gaming, new gaming technology, and contemporary promotional offerings. She provides legal counsel with a business focus to gaming clients to help them achieve their targets. This blend of business and legal experience helps Okerberg keep clients informed about evolving laws, regulatory issues, and trends, while also identifying potential opportunities across the ever-changing business and legal landscapes.