NEW YORK – June 1, 2022 – Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP and three of its lawyers have 14 spots on the shortlist for Euromoney Legal Media Group’s “Women in Business Law Awards Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) 2022.”
According to Euromoney the award series honors “women in the forefront of legal work in business law and those firms that have produced initiatives and programmes to support and encourage women and diversity within the industry.” Criteria include the ratio of female-to-male lawyers at all levels of seniority, the retention of women associates to partner level, and relevant diversity initiatives. Individual winners are selected based on their professional accomplishments as well as advocacy and influence over the previous 12 months.
Greenberg Traurig Milan office Partner Francesca Torricelli a is a finalist for “Corporate Governance Lawyer of the Year.” London Tax Shareholder Jessica Ganagasegaran and Warsaw Corporate Senior Associate Joanna Kuc are finalists on the “Rising Stars” shortlist.
The firm is a finalist for awards in the following international firm categories:
- Career Development
- Diverse Women Lawyers
- Gender Diversity
- Work-Life Balance
- Women in Business Law
Greenberg Traurig was also shortlisted in four different regions based on the ratio of men to women lawyers in each office at every level. According to Euromoney, the selection is also based on the firm’s overall submissions. Greenberg Traurig is recognized in the following jurisdictions:
Winners will be announced June 23 at a live gala ceremony in London.
Greenberg Traurig was shortlisted for 20 Euromoney Women in Business Awards Americas 2022 as well.
About Greenberg Traurig’s Women’s Initiative: Greenberg Traurig is committed to its women lawyers’ success, which includes a firmwide women’s affinity group encompassing recruiting, retention, and business development. The firm regularly collaborates with like-minded organizations to address these issues on a broader scale in a variety of industries and communities. Greenberg Traurig also takes thoughtful action to address issues such as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, breaking the glass ceiling, mentoring, creating, and maintaining healthy lifestyles, and giving back to the community. Twitter: @GTLawWomen
About Greenberg Traurig: Greenberg Traurig, LLP has more than 2400 attorneys in 43 locations in the United States, Europe, Latin America, Asia, and the Middle East. The firm, often recognized for its focus on philanthropic giving, innovation, diversity, and pro bono, reported gross revenue of over $2 Billion for FY 2021. The firm is consistently among the top firms on the Am Law 100, Am Law Global 100, NLJ 250, and Law360 (US) 400. 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 net carbon neutral with respect to its office energy usage. Web: www.gtlaw.com.