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June 12, 2023
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BOSTON (June 12, 2023) – International law firm McDermott Will & Emery is delighted to announce that Boston-based partner Sarah Chapin Columbia has been named Patent Lawyer of the Year as part of Euromoney’s Americas Women in Business Law Awards 2023.
A partner in the Intellectual Property Litigation Practice Group, Sarah has led seventeen patent infringement, trade secrets and invalidity trials across several jurisdictions, including the federal courts in Massachusetts, Florida, Delaware, Colorado, California and Texas. She is a Fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers.
McDermott and four of our lawyers were additionally shortlisted for the following categories:
- Diverse Women Lawyers International Firm
- US – Midwest Firm of the Year
- Dominika Korytek, Tax Lawyer of the Year
- Christina Martini, Trademark Lawyer of the Year
- Amy Pimentel, Privacy & Data Protection Lawyer of the Year
- Margaret Sampson, Life Sciences Lawyer of the Year
Euromoney’s Women in Business Law Awards recognizes leading women for their contributions to the practice of business law along with the firms that have developed initiatives and programs to support and encourage women and diversity within the industry.
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Dana Dombey Named to The Deal’s Top Women in Dealmaking 2023 List
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March 30, 2023
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CHICAGO (March 30, 2023) – International law firm McDermott Will & Emery is pleased to announce Miami-based partner Dana Dombey has been selected to The Deal’s Top Women in Dealmaking 2023 list in the area of private equity.
Dana focuses her practice on representing private equity funds, strategic investors, ambulatory surgery centers and physician practices in a variety of transactional and regulatory matters. She has assisted clients in connection with numerous transactions, including management and professional service arrangements, mergers and acquisitions and joint ventures.
The Deal’s Top Women in Dealmaking annual list honors women displaying excellence in their respective legal fields, including mergers and acquisitions, private equity, restructuring, and activist investing, but also in mentorship, advancing gender diversity, and thought leadership.
You can view the full list of honorees.
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Verizon Recognizes McDermott as a Diversity Champion
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March 10, 2023
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International law firm McDermott Will & Emery is pleased to have been named a Diversity Champion as part of the Verizon Law Firm IDEAward Program. McDermott was among only four firms recognized for their commitment to promote, foster and lead diversity and inclusion efforts and programs within the firm and legal industry as a whole.
“A diverse, inclusive culture enhances our ability to identify, engage and motivate extraordinary people who can bring the best, broadest and most innovative ideas and perspectives to our clients,” said Global Head of Diversity & Inclusion Anthony Upshaw. “We look forward to continuing our partnership with Verizon to support equity, diversity, and inclusion in meaningful ways and deliver positive outcomes within the Firm and beyond.”
IDEAward and Diversity Champion honorees were evaluated and chosen based on qualitative and quantitative data submitted by law firms in Verizon’s Preferred Partnership Program, as well as feedback provided by Verizon professionals addressing the following criteria:
- Diverse staffing on Verizon matters
- Innovative origination credit/fee allocation system or program
- Creation of an inclusive environment allowing for firm-wide ownership and participation in diversity and inclusion goals
- Engagement of diverse third-party firms and vendors
- Overall attorney demographics at the firm, at each level, including representation of diverse attorneys in leadership positions
Read more about McDermott’s diversity and inclusion efforts.
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McDermott’s Women Together London Network Shortlisted for D&I Initiative of the Year
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January 11, 2023
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International law firm McDermott Will & Emery is proud to announce that its Women Together London network has been shortlisted for D&I Initiative of the Year as part of the Women, Influence and Power in Law UK Awards.
Guided by an #AlwaysBetter mantra, McDermott launched Women Together London, a networking group created to empower positive change and provide a more balanced and gender-neutral workplace. In July 2022, Women Together London held its inaugural event at the Tate Modern, featuring a fireside chat with McDermott’s Director of Business Development, Katie Cramond, and award-winning journalist, Elizabeth Day, who spoke on the importance of being authentic, and her vision of what success looks like.
Women Together London is set to host an additional event on February 23rd with a focus on networking opportunities across sectors and industries and on tackling obstacles preventing women from developing essential high-power networks. For more information about this event, please contact Katie Cramond.
Learn more about McDermott’s Diversity & Inclusion initiatives.
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McDermott Represents National Health Law Program in Research Supporting Black Transgender, Gender Nonconforming and Intersex Individuals
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June 9, 2022
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International law firm McDermott Will & Emery is proud to announce a cross-office team assisted the National Health Law Program (NHeLP) with a pro bono project aimed at compiling data, resources and research on the health disparities and needs of Black transgender, gender nonconforming and intersex individuals (TGI). NHeLP is using the research to develop an in-depth paper on the topic in order to set the stage for future advocacy work.
“Our research has revealed that there is very little medical, legal or psychosocial research on the topic of Black TGI individuals’ health needs,” Greg Fosheim, co-lead for the project and a partner in McDermott’s Healthcare Practice Group, said.
“With McDermott’s support, NHeLP is taking a deep dive into this subject in order to develop critical resources advocating for structural change in our healthcare system and to pursue legal strategies to improve health care access,” Elizabeth Taylor, NHeLP executive director, added.
NHeLP protects and advances health rights of low-income and underserved individuals and families. It advocates, educates and litigates at the federal and state levels to advance health and civil rights in the United States. The goal of the project is to call attention to the inequities that Black TGI individuals face in the healthcare system and highlight the need for more research and advocacy in this area.
The McDermott team was led by Drew McCormick and Greg Fosheim with additional support from Montserrat Alvarenga, Jennifer Berman, Stacey Callaghan, Dexter Golinghorst, John Hoffman, Taylor Edward Hood, Lauren Knizner, Vincent Leahey, Marika Miller, Cathy Ren, Kevin Wang and Patrick Zanayed.
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McDermott Earns Top Score in Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2022 Corporate Equality Index
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January 27, 2022
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International law firm McDermott Will & Emery is proud to announce that it has received a score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2022 Corporate Equality Index, the nation’s foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality.
“As one of the first international firms to create a Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ+) affinity group, we are a recognized leader in the realm of LGBTQ+ workplace diversity and inclusion,” said Maria Rodriguez, chair of McDermott’s LGBTQ Diversity & Inclusion subcommittee and Los Angeles-based partner. “This continued recognition highlights the strength of our Firm-wide policies and programs aimed at maintaining a supportive and inclusive environment for all of our people.”
“When the Human Rights Campaign Foundation created the Corporate Equality Index 20 years ago, we dreamed that LGBTQ+ workers—from the factory floor to corporate headquarters, in big cities and small towns—could have access to the policies and benefits needed to thrive and live life authentically,” said Jay Brown, Human Rights Campaign Senior Vice President of Programs, Research and Training. “We are proud that the Corporate Equality Index paved the way to that reality for countless LGBTQ+ workers in America and abroad. But there is still more to do, which is why we are raising the bar yet again to create more equitable workplaces and a better tomorrow for LGBTQ+ workers everywhere. Congratulations to McDermott Will & Emery for achieving the title of ‘best places to work for LGBTQ+ equality’ and working to advance inclusion in the workplace.”
The results of the 2022 CEI showcase how 1,271 U.S.-based companies are not only promoting LGBTQ+-friendly workplace policies in the U.S., but also for the 56% of CEI-rated companies with global operations who are helping advance the cause of LGBTQ+ inclusion in workplaces abroad. McDermott’s efforts in satisfying all of the CEI’s criteria earned a 100 percent ranking and the designation as one of the Best Places to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality.
To learn more about our Diversity and Inclusion programs, please visit our website.
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German Offices Sign Diversity Charter
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July 20, 2021
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As part of our commitment to a diverse and prejudice-free working environment—and coinciding with this week’s 2021 Global Diversity Summit—our German offices have joined together to sign the The Charta der Vielfalt (Diversity Charter).
The Charter is an initiative for employers to promote diversity in German companies and institutions. To date, more than 3,900 companies and organizations with a combined 14 million employees have signed the Charter.
“We want to create a working environment in which diversity is not just a buzzword, but really lived,” said Düsseldorf Office Managing Partner Jens Ortmanns (COR-DUS). “Anyone who works for McDermott should be able to operate in an unprejudiced, appreciative atmosphere. We value commitment, excellence and respect in our offices, regardless of age, ethnic origin and nationality, gender and gender identity, religion and worldview, sexual orientation and social origin,” he continued. “Signing the charter is an important building block in our ongoing efforts to champion diversity and create a sustainable work environment.”
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McDermott Garners Top Rankings on Facebook’s 2020 Diversity Scorecard
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May 21, 2021
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International law firm McDermott Will & Emery was named a top 3 firm on its client Facebook’s 2020 diversity scorecard and ranked #1 on its accompanying patent diversity survey. Each year, Facebook collects diversity data from 40 of their largest spend US-based law firms and ranks them using a scoring system. This year’s analysis also included a separate ranking of the 20 U.S. firms with the largest patent teams, regardless of spend. The scoring methodology includes diversity staffing on Facebook matters, meaningful and measurable leadership/high-value opportunities given to the diverse attorneys on Facebook matters, diversity of the relationship partner, diversity initiatives at the firm and diversity makeup of the incoming partner class. The firm was recognized at the Facebook Legal Diversity Champion Awards on May 12.
“As a Firm, we are committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of true diversity, inclusion and belonging, and we feel honored to be recognized by Facebook for this commitment,” added Ed Zacharias, Facebook relationship partner and managing partner of the Boston office.
Ahsan Shaikh, head of McDermott’s Patent Prosecution practice and Facebook relationship partner added, “We are incredibly honored to be partnered with an organization who values and celebrates diverse perspectives. We look forward to continuing our work with Facebook and striving to be a leader in diversity efforts.”
Ahsan is helping Facebook improve its diversity in innovation program through the implementation of ideas like hybrid brainstorming to better engage more diverse employees in the patenting process at Facebook. He is also working with Facebook’s patent team to launch the United States Intellectual Property Alliance’s (USIPA) first Diversity in Innovation Conference in July 2021, sponsored and supported by McDermott, to highlight ways to improve diversity across all industries in the US patenting process.
“It’s rewarding to see the impact our commitment to improve and build on diversity and inclusion in our Firm, our industry and in our communities is having,” said Tony Upshaw, Global Head of Diversity & Inclusion. “Though this is just the beginning, it is an honor to partner with clients like Facebook in support of greater opportunity—and ultimately equality—around the world.”
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McDermott Earns Top Marks on Corporate Equality Index for 15th Straight Year
AWARDS & RANKINGS
February 1, 2021
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International law firm McDermott Will & Emery is proud to announce that it has earned a 100 percent rating on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2021 Corporate Equality Index (CEI) and the designation as one of the Best Places to Work for LGBTQ Equality. This is the fifteenth consecutive year the Firm received a perfect score, which recognizes its inclusive work environment and equality of opportunity for all employees.
“I am proud that McDermott has once again achieved a perfect score by the Human Rights Campaign on this incredibly important survey,” said Maria Rodriguez, chair of McDermott’s LGBTQ Diversity & Inclusion subcommittee and Los Angeles-based partner. “Not only does it stand as a reflection of our commitment to diversity and inclusion broadly, it also reinforces our core values, which include embracing diverse perspectives. We know this makes us better lawyers and a better Firm.”
The CEI evaluates companies on detailed criteria falling under non-discrimination policies across business entities, equitable benefits for LGBTQ workers and their families, supporting an inclusive culture and corporate social responsibility. The results of the 2021 CEI showcase how US based companies are not only promoting LGBTQ-friendly workplace policies, but also for the 57% of CEI-rated companies with global operations who are helping advance the cause of LGBTQ inclusion in workplaces abroad. McDermott’s efforts in satisfying all of the CEI’s criteria earned a 100 percent ranking
McDermott is committed to a culture that nurtures and celebrates diversity and appreciates its importance in attracting and retaining exceptional talent. As one of the first international firms to create a LGBTQ affinity group, McDermott is a recognized leader in the realm of LGBTQ workplace diversity and inclusion. As early as 2002, it extended domestic partner benefits to same-sex partners prior to marriage equality. In 2012, McDermott became one of the first law firms to offer full health coverage for transgender lawyers and staff. In 2018, the Firm achieved Mansfield Certification one year after announcing participation in the Mansfield Rule pilot program hosted by Diversity Lab. – the Firm is Mansfield 3.0 certified.
To learn more about our Diversity and Inclusion programs, please visit our website.
McDermott Will & Emery partners with leaders around the world to fuel missions, knock down barriers and shape markets. Our team works seamlessly across practices and industries to deliver highly effective—and often unexpected—solutions that propel success. More than 1,200 lawyers strong, we bring our personal passion and legal prowess to bear in every matter for our clients and the people they serve.
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McDermott Continues to be Highly Recommended by International Tax Review
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December 29, 2016
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CHICAGO (December 29, 2016) – McDermott has been ranked as a leading tax law firm in the World Tax and World Transfer Pricing 2017 guides, published by International Tax Review, a leading magazine covering global tax issues. McDermott once again received nine World Tax rankings in all key US and European regions, moving up the ranks in France and Italy, as well as three rankings in the World Transfer Pricing.
In addition, eight McDermott partners have been selected to the “Women in Tax Leaders” list, which highlights female practitioners who are making strides in the field of tax law.
Nine McDermott partners have been selected to the “Tax Controversy Leaders” list, which highlights leading tax dispute resolution lawyers and advisers.
McDermott received the following World Tax rankings in the United States:
- US: Chicago – Tier 1
- US: Dallas/Houston – Tier 2
- US: New York – Tier 3
- US: San Francisco/Silicon Valley – Tier 3
- US: Washington DC – Tier 2
McDermott received the following World Tax rankings in the European regions:
- France – Tier 4
- Germany – Tier 4
- Italy – Tier 3
- UK – Tier 3
McDermott also maintained rankings in World Transfer Pricing tables:
- Italy – Tier 3
- UK – Tier 3
- US – Tier 2
26 McDermott lawyers are recommended in the World Tax and World Transfer Pricing editorial commentary with the following nine lawyers receiving NEW recommendations:
- Peter Faber, Michael Kelleher, John Lutz, Patrick McCurry, David Noren, Barry Quirke, Arthur Rosen, Daniel Zucker and Michael Wilder.
McDermott partners selected to the “Women in Tax Leaders” list:
- Catherine Battin, Elizabeth Erickson, Kristen Hazel, Andrea Kramer, Mary Kay Martire, Jane May, Sandra McGill and Jean Pawlow.
McDermott partners selected to the “Tax Controversy Leaders” list:
- Thomas Borders, Gero Burwitz, Elizabeth Erickson, Roger Jones, Stephen Kranz, Jane May, Jean Pawlow, Dirk Pohl and Todd Welty.
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ABOUT THE WOMEN IN TAX LEADERS GUIDE
This International Tax Review supplement guide provides a list of leading female tax practitioners from over 25 countries worldwide. The guide is in its second year. Inclusion in the guide is based on a minimum number of nominations received, plus evidence of outstanding success in the past year and consistent positive feedback from peers and clients. View the full listing.
ABOUT THE TAX CONTROVERSY LEADERS GUIDE
This International Tax Review supplement guide provides a list of leading tax dispute resolution lawyers and advisers in the world. In addition to highlighting tax professionals, the guide also includes litigators and barristers who may not practice tax on a day-to-day basis. The guide is in its sixth edition, and covers 53 jurisdictions. Inclusion in the guide is based on a minimum number of nominations received, plus evidence of outstanding success in the past year and consistent positive feedback from peers and clients. View the full listing.
ABOUT THE WORLD TAX AND WORLD TRANSFER PRICING
International Tax Review publishes World Tax, a comprehensive guide to the world’s leading tax firms, lawyers and advisers, and World Transfer Pricing, a guide that allows taxpayers to identify the firms that offer transfer pricing services. The annual World Tax directory is a key resource for assisting tax executives locate specialist advice. Each edition rates the tax expertise offered in more than 50 jurisdictions globally, giving tax executives the most comprehensive information about the market for tax advice. World Transfer Pricing rates transfer pricing service providers in more than 50 jurisdictions globally, giving tax executives a comprehensive analysis of the tax advice market.
