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Cultivating an environment at General Counsel US where every person can be the most genuine version of themselves is integral to the quality of legal services we provide to our global client base. The most creative, intellectually successful teams perform best when they encompass diversity of thought, approach, ability, and knowledge. To that end, we bring inclusive teams to our client relationships and diversity partnerships for the widest perspectives and most compelling legal strategies.
General Counsel US is able to thrive, in no small part, due to our commitment to diversify our ranks, build an inclusive and welcoming culture, and foster inclusion and collegiality within the greater legal profession.
Companies, clients and other organizations have long recognized General Counsel US as a leader in diversity and inclusion. Below is a snapshot of the awards and recognition the firm has received since 2010.
2020
Best Law Firms for Women and Hall of Fame Winner, Working Mother
U.S. Gold Standard Certification, Women in Law Empowerment Forum
UK Gold Standard Certification, Women in Law Empowerment Forum
“Perfect” 100 score, Human Rights Campaign’s 2020 Corporate Equality Index (CEI) report
Ranked among “Top Firms for Women in Leadership,” Yale Law Women 2020 Top Firms for Gender Equity & Family Friendliness Report
2019
“Perfect” 100 score, Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index (CEI) report
Best Law Firms for Diversity (2020), Vault
Named one of the of Best Law Firms for Women, Working Mother
Champions for Disability Inclusion in the Legal Profession Award, American Bar Association Commission on Disability Rights
U.S. Gold Standard Certification, Women in Law Empowerment Forum
UK Gold Standard Certification, Women in Law Empowerment Forum
2018
Named one of the of Best Law Firms for Women, Working Mother
“Excellence in Diversity Award,” Discover Financial Law Department
“Outstanding Firm in Advancing Gender Diversity and Inclusion,” Chambers Women in Law Awards: USA
Gold Certification, Women in Law Empowerment Forum
Named in the Yale Law Women’s 2018 Top Ten Family Friendly Firms Report for category honors in “Leadership & Promotions: At Least 50% of Attorneys Promoted to Equity Partner in 2017 Were Women”
“Perfect” 100 score, Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index (CEI) report
Diversity Award, MetLife
Incubator with MI2 (Maryland Intl Incubator)/Founder/Board member/business planner to Start-ups and established companies for 25+ years; FL Licensed Real estate Broker; Title Agent with The FUND; Advisory Board Member – Funders USA — “Capital to Grow”.
General Counsel, M& A/securities/finance, and post-doctorate legal degree in Real Property Development & Finance.
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