Global law firm Greenberg Traurig is a finalist for three Legal
Benchmarking Group (LBG) Social Impact Awards in the EMEA region.
The firm's London office was
shortlisted for the Inclusive Recruitment Firm of the Year and
Anti-discrimination Firm of the Year awards.
LONDON, July 25,
2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global law firm
Greenberg Traurig is a finalist for three Legal Benchmarking Group
(LBG) Social Impact Awards in the EMEA region. The firm's
London office was shortlisted for
the Inclusive Recruitment Firm of the Year and Anti-discrimination
Firm of the Year awards. Winners will be announced at a ceremony in
London 12 Sept. Additionally,
shortlisted for Middle East Inclusion Advocacy Leader of the Year
is the Co-Managing Shareholder of the firm's United Arab Emirates (UAE) office and Co-Head
of its Middle East Real Estate
& Hospitality Practice Sarah
Mahood.
In London, Global Litigation
Practice Shareholder and Co-Chair of the UK Civil Fraud & Business
Disputes Practice Claire Broadbelt and Senior Human Resources
Manager Leigh Ribbens lead the DEI
Working Group together with co-chairs from the office's Pride
Network, Women's Initiative, Ability, Race and Ethnicity, Social
Mobility, and a network for working parents/those with caring
responsibilities, LifeWorks@GT. The London DEI Working Group is one
of many Greenberg Traurig office-based DEI initiatives that
provides localized celebrations and programming. One of the
office's key programs is its new trainee recruitment scheme that
demonstrates Greenberg Traurig's dedication to an equitable and
inclusive recruitment process that provides equal opportunities for
all applicants to access the legal profession and supports the
goals and objectives of the firm's London DEI networks.
Fiona Adams is the office managing
shareholder and co-chair of the firm's Global Corporate
Practice.
Mahood co-leads a team that is 75% female, strongly
demonstrating the firm's commitment to gender equity and is focused
on breaking stereotypes and mentoring the new generation of all
lawyers. Mahood has more than 22 years of experience in both
London and the Middle East, advising master developers,
sub-developers, hotel operators, landlords, tenants, lenders, and
investors on a range of issues related to development, hospitality,
and commercial real estate, including complex sale and purchase
agreements and the structuring of mixed-use and hotel development
projects involving strata titling and multiple ownership. She has
advised leading master developers across the Middle East with respect to iconic flagship
projects and has particular experience in structuring and
documenting hotel and branded residential developments across the
globe, having advised in relation to projects in the United States, Africa, Thailand, and throughout the Middle East and North Africa. Her professional accomplishments
are often recognized by legal and business publishers, legal
guides, and professional organizations.
Greenberg Traurig's commitment to diversity, equity, and
inclusion (DEI) is global, with localized programs around the world
often recognized by business and legal publications as well as peer
organizations. Most recently, the firm was announced as a finalist
for six 2024 Euromoney Legal Media Group Women in Business Law
Europe, Middle East, and
Africa (EMEA) awards. The firm was
shortlisted for "Law Firm of the Year" awards in the "Gender
Diversity International Firm" and "Women in Business Law
International Firm" categories and for "Best Law Firm" awards in
several jurisdictions, including London, focusing on the firm's commitment to
gender diversity.
According to LBG, finalists represent "the most impactful
programmes, policies, and initiatives, as well as the lawyers,
talent officers, and DEI professionals paving the way and making an
impact." Furthermore, it notes, "Inclusion in this shortlist
underscores the significant strides firms have taken towards
building a more diverse and inclusive legal profession, as well as
developing the legal community at large. The demonstrative
commitments of these firms stood out among others, showcasing a
dedication to creating an environment where individuals from all
backgrounds feel valued, respected, and empowered to join the legal
community and do their best work."
About Greenberg Traurig's Diversity Initiative: From its
inception, Greenberg Traurig has been committed to diversity,
equity, and inclusion in the workplace. Greenberg Traurig is a
uniquely empowering and diverse firm built on a foundation of
fairness, equality, and authenticity. Through its Social, Racial,
and Economic Justice Action Plan, the firm has committed
$5 million over five years to help
combat systemic racism and support impoverished communities. In
addition, the firm's efforts have been recognized through its
Mansfield Rule 6.0 Certification Plus, administered by The
Diversity Lab, and by local, national, and global publications and
organizations including Chambers and Partners. Web:
https://www.gtlaw.com/en/general/our-firm/diversity X/Twitter:
@GT_Drives.
About Greenberg Traurig: Greenberg Traurig, LLP has more than
2750 attorneys in 47 locations in the
United States, Europe and
the Middle East, Latin America, and Asia. The firm is a 2022 BTI "Highly
Recommended Law Firm" for superior client service and is
consistently among the top firms on the Am Law Global 100 and NLJ
500. Greenberg Traurig is Mansfield Rule 6.0 Certified Plus by The
Diversity Lab. The firm is recognized for powering its U.S. offices
with 100% renewable energy as certified by the Center for Resource
Solutions Green-e® Energy program and is a member of the U.S. EPA's
Green Power Partnership Program. The firm is known for its
philanthropic giving, innovation, diversity, and pro bono. Web:
http://www.gtlaw.com.
Media Contact
Stephen Rowe, Greenberg Traurig,
+44 (0) 203 100 6780, Stephen.Rowe@gtlaw.com,
https://www.gtlaw.com/en
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