The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF) is conducting a nationwide search for a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms (www.namwolf.org) is a nonprofit trade association comprised of minority and women owned law firms and other interested parties throughout the United States. ...
Amy Stewart Law, a Dallas-based insurance coverage law firm, is thrilled to welcome appellate expert LaDawn Nandrasy. With nearly three decades of experience handling sophisticated and complex civil appeals, LaDawn adds invaluable expertise to the firm’s insurance-coverage practice. She also brings ten years of experience as managing partner of her prior law firm, an elite appellate ...
Willenken LLP is pleased to announce that Peter Shimamoto is joining the firm as partner, effective January 1, 2020. Peter brings more than 30 years of complex commercial litigation experience to Willenken, with a particular emphasis on entertainment and intellectual property matters. He honed his practice at law firms in New York and Los Angeles, including Irell ...
Giffen & Kaminski has been named a Tier 1 firm in Cleveland, Ohio in three practice areas by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” in 2020. Giffen & Kaminski’s Tier 1 ranking reflects its high level of respect in the legal community and among its clients. Giffen & Kaminski’s Kerin Lyn Kaminski, Karen ...
Lafayette & Kumagai is pleased to announce that Saisruthi Paspulati has joined the firm. Ms. Paspulati has experience handling employment matters in state court, as well as before administrative agencies. She has successfully defended employers in a variety of industries, including staffing agencies, automotive manufacturers, retail stores, restaurants, and large HR outsourcing companies. Prior to ...
When ALM’s The Legal Intelligencer, also published online at Law.com, convened their annual Roundtable Discussion on Diversity and Inclusion efforts, they turned to Kang Haggerty & Fetbroyt (KHF) managing member Edward T. Kang to serve as moderator. The roundtable originally appeared in the October 15, 2019 edition of The Legal Intelligencer, and is available to read online at ...
Every year, NAMWOLF’s Advisory Council selects a member of the council who has gone above and beyond to help NAMWOLF further its mission and vision. Congrats, Justi and thank you for all you do for NAMWOLF and for your commitment to diversity & inclusion.
Key Points HNA Legal was recently recognized for efforts to support minority and women-owned firms. Due to the structure and hierarchy of law firms, women and minority lawyers struggle to achieve the same status as in other industries. Currently 35 minority or women-owned firms work with the HNA Legal Division. ________________________________________________________________ The National Association of ...
Francine Friedman Griesing, Founder & Managing Member of Griesing Law, LLC, is the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement in Diversity & Inclusion Award on behalf of The Philadelphia Inquirer. Fran will be honored for her career devotion to diverse professional leadership and inclusive workplace initiatives at the Diversity & Inclusion Awards Gala on November 13, ...
Kudos to Gary Lafayette and Barbara Lyons of Lafayette & Kumagai LLP on their appellate victory. The decision from the California Court of Appeal upheld a Contra Costa County Superior Court decision to grant summary judgment in what started as a putative class action alleging joint employment of station managers. There is a clear holding ...