MINNEAPOLIS – Sept. 9, 2025 – Gregory S. Schwartz, a shareholder in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP’s Minneapolis office, has been honored with the 2025 Leadership Award by the Minnesota Asian Pacific American Bar Association (MNAPABA). The award was presented at the MNAPABA Annual Gala held Sept. 4, recognizing Schwartz’s outstanding contributions to the legal profession and the Asian Pacific American (APA) community.
The Leadership Award celebrates Schwartz’s longstanding dedication to advancing the legal field and his influential role in supporting the APA community. MNAPABA highlighted his outstanding contributions in mentorship, pipeline development, and values-driven leadership as key factors in his selection.
A member of MNAPABA since 2012, Schwartz currently serves on its advisory board and is a past president of the organization.
Schwartz, a patent attorney and chemical engineer, is a member of the Intellectual Property & Technology Practice. He advises on high-stakes patent matters with executive visibility, including litigation threats, freedom-to-operate, and enforcement strategies. Schwartz also leads global patent portfolio development, helping clients, from startups to multinationals, navigate competitive landscapes with strategic prosecution and portfolio positioning.