Thank you to
@Twitter
CEO
@Jack
Dorsey and
@Candi
Castleberry for joining us in Pittsburgh to discuss how we can
#GrowTogether
. We're proud to have partnered with
@pghtech
to host this breakfast and fireside chat.
The world lost a powerful warrior yesterday, but her legacy will endure. May we all honor her by using the best of ourselves to help repair tears in our society. We salute and thank Ruth Bader Ginsburg for her tireless and effective advocacy for the rights and dignity of all.
We did it together! Thank you to the organizations and clients with whom we partner in pro bono service. With your support, 100% of our eligible lawyers completed our Pro Bono Challenge in FY2019
#CelebrateProBono
.
@GESpeights
is featured by
@AmericanLawyer
as a finalist for Attorney of the Year. She's recognized for leading a team across a number of our practices in litigation, investigations & cultural assessments within organizations in the wake of
#MeToo
.
.
@AmericanLawyer
has awarded Morgan Lewis its prestigious Litigation Department of the Year–Intellectual Property Award in recognition of the Morgan Lewis’s
#IP
team’s “depth and resourcefulness to bring home outstanding results."
We're pleased to announce that Kenneth Polite will be joining Morgan Lewis. “Kenneth is a tremendous addition to our firm, where he will assist clients throughout the United States in resolving their investigation and corporate compliance issues,” said Firm Chair Jami McKeon.
.
@kennethpolite
discussed Morgan Lewis’s recently formed partnership with select law firms and the
@ACLUofLouisiana
to combat racist policing practices:
Our
#Houston
team has grown by 10 partners in one year. Welcome again to John Crespo, Susan Feigin Harris, John Petrelli, Michelle Pector, Greg Etzel, Elizabeth Khoury, Scott McBride, Donna Clark, Adrian Talamantes, & Sameer Mohan, our newest
#MnA
partner.
Congratulations
@GESpeights
, who was named a finalist for Attorney of the Year by
@AmericanLawyer
. Grace earned the spot for her work investigating companies in the wake of the
#MeToo
movement in an effort to eliminate
#workplace
harassment and misconduct.
.
@GESpeights
is featured in
@Law360
for receiving its MVP award. Grace is honored for her work on complex labor & employment cases, most notably guiding clients in navigating workplace issues related to sexual harassment. For more:
In the 2018 A-List, the
@AmericanLawyer
noted the strength of our focus on pro bono & diversity. “We are proud to be recognized as a law firm that preserves these core values while providing elite service to our clients,” said Firm Chair Jami Mckeon. More:
The national reckoning over racial inequality has prompted companies to look to
@GESpeights
for guidance on their diversity & inclusion efforts, see more about this movement in
@Washingtonpost
.
#Blockchain
is creating a buzz in
#healthcare
for its potential to revolutionize patient records, medical data, billing & wearable devices. Please join our March 28 webinar at 3pm ET to learn the basics of blockchain & its potential in healthcare.
#HIMSS18
Congratulations to partners Rick Filosa and
@GESpeights
on being included in this year’s list of
@Law360
MVPs. Rick was recognized for his project finance work, and Grace for high-profile trial victories. For more:
Morgan Lewis is thankful for the world’s healthcare workers, especially those in our own families, fighting on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic.
#MLWell
#WorldHealthDay
It's an honor to receive Mansfield certification. “As an early adopter of the principles behind the Mansfield Rule, we’re thrilled to see such a widespread commitment to increasing diverse & women leaders throughout the legal industry,” said Jami McKeon.
Susan will lead high-level litigation on behalf of underrepresented & disenfranchised persons. This full-time position is in addition to the five current full-time legal positions in our Pro Bono group, and reaffirms our commitment to pro bono work. More:
International Women's Day is held each year on March 8. Throughout the day, we'll be sharing photos of our team from across our global offices, as we come together in support of the
#IWD2019
campaign,
#BalanceforBetter
. For more:
Morgan Lewis is proud to be included among
@AmericanLawyer
’s A-List for the third consecutive year. The firm is ranked
#11
, moving up three spots from 2019.
Congratulations to partner Terry Johnson on being recognized as a Rising Star for 2020 by
@mccalaw
, honoring diverse lawyers whose accomplishments and dedication to the field and to their community make them “attorneys to watch.” For more:
For his work to advance racial justice, partner
@kennethpolite
was named a 2020 Pennsylvania Trailblazer by
@thelegalintel
. Kenneth was featured in the annual list, which recognizes lawyers who have made significant contributions to their practice:
We're proud to have been selected for The American Lawyer’s 2019 A-List of the 20 most “well-rounded, elite firms—the best of the best” in the US. For more:
We are pleased to announce the arrival on July 1 of trademarks and design partner Nick Bolter. He will join our London office with a team of associates and trademark professionals, who will enhance our global intellectual property practice. Learn more:
"What gives me hope about law is that we may have the reputation of being conservative and reactionary, but really good lawyers at heart are really creative people who identify big problems with clients and help solve them," Chair Jami McKeon to
@Law360
.
Congratulations to the 30 lawyers who join the partnership today. “Our new partners represent the finest of our Morgan Lewis community, and we are confident in their continued success.” said Firm Chair Jami McKeon. Meet our new partners:
The Chicago office raised more than $20k for
@ChicagoBarFound
#IIJ2018
campaign. Our lawyers participated in egg roulette, tackling trivia at the risk of taking raw eggs to the head. No egg-ceptions were made in the effort to support local pro bono & legal aid organizations.
Morgan Lewis Litigation associate Monica Pedroza says the influence of her Mexican grandparents has had a major impact on her pro bono work. Learn how.
#WeAreMorganLewis
#HispanicHeritage
Attending the
@ChIPsNetwork
Global or Next Gen Summit in DC? We're proud to sponsor the
#ChIPsGlobalSummit
, advancing & connecting women in tech, law & policy. Our
#MLWomen
team will be on the ground at both summits and ready to connect. For more:
Firm Chair Jami McKeon spoke with
@WSJ
about how its lawyers and staff have proven they can work effectively from outside the office and what remote working may look like for Morgan Lewis in the future.
Congratulations to our 31 lawyers who have been elected to the partnership effective October 1, 2018. These lawyers, who come from 12 offices and 10 different practices, represent the finest of our Morgan Lewis community.
Proud to partner with
@HPE
to sponsor
@EJW_org
fellow Eliana Green in her efforts to protect and restore the rights of survivors of the War on Drugs and mass incarceration with
@ROOTandREBOUND
#CelebrateProBono
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is still breaking barriers, being the first woman and Jewish person to lie in state at the Capitol. We wanted to share a few memories of how her trailblazing impacted the lives of our people:
#RBG
Jami McKeon’s first 5-year plan as chair: Global Expansion. Exceptional Client Service. Inclusive Environment. Good World Citizen. Read more about her plans for the next 5 years in
@BigLawBiz
:
Our lawyers continue to monitor the rapidly evolving
#coronavirus
#COVID19
outbreak, providing guidance across myriad industries. Visit our resource center for our latest updates, and subscribe to our mailing list to stay on top of what you need to know:
Congratulations to Morgan Lewis partner
@dddchia
for being named by Asian Legal Business in this year’s 40 Under 40 list of outstanding legal professionals in Asia under the age of 40.
We are pleased to announce that partner
@MBuenafe
has been named a 2020 Fellow by the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) and associates Monica Chang and
@NorteyTX
have been named 2020 LCLD Pathfinders. Learn more about these honors:
Morgan Lewis chair Jami McKeon is featured by Corporate Counsel magazine after being honored as the Innovative Law Firm Leader in its 2018 National Women in Law Awards. Read the full interview:
We're thrilled to partner with
@usbank
to foster an environment that encourages everyone on our teams to feel welcome and encouraged to share their experiences and viewpoints. It’s an honor to receive their first-ever Invested in Diversity award.
What used to take days now gets crunched into minutes. To prepare for fast-moving crisis management, companies are engaging in what’s known as tabletops, a days-long planning & drilling session. Gordon Cooney details our crisis management capabilities:
Congratulations to partners Chuck Shimada & Grace Speights, named to Benchmark Litigation’s "Top 250 Women in Litigation" for 2019. Read more about this elite list:
Former partner Colm Connolly was sworn in as a judge for the US District Court of Delaware yesterday. “This is a great honor for Colm. We are very proud of him and know he will serve with distinction,” said Firm Chair Jami McKeon.
We're pleased to announce Morgan Lewis’s expansion into the Pacific Northwest with the opening of an office in Seattle. The 34-member office team includes 19 lawyers, 14 of whom are joining from litigation boutique Calfo Eakes. Learn more:
It's time for our
#TechMayrathon
, a series of webinars & in-person programs designed to keep you up-to-date on all things tech. We'll be covering topics from
#AI
,
#Fintech
,
#MedTech
,
#BigData
& more. Ready to start? Register for our Week 1 events now:
While shattering the glass ceiling in a male-dominated field, Handy Hevener has significantly shaped federal employment tax policy, earning her a Lifetime Achievement Award from
@NYLawJournal
and praise from her colleagues.
#WeAreMorganLewis
Morgan Lewis has been named Law Firm of the Year in Securities/Capital Markets and Litigation – Labor and Employment nationwide by US News/Best Lawyers – Best Law Firms. The firm also earned the top distinction of Tier 1 in 40 national practice categories.
Don’t miss Morgan Lewis partner Tinos Diamantatos’ argument for the defense during the
@HellenicMuseum
Trial of Megacles on March 1. Tinos spoke with
@WGNRadio
’s Steve Cochran about the upcoming mock trial earlier today.
.
@Law360
: “Morgan Lewis’s growth strategy paid off big in 2017, evident in its blistering $1.5 billion win for Amazon in a case against the IRS that went back more than a decade and marked one of the largest transfer pricing disputes ever litigated.”
Morgan Lewis is proud to be awarded Best Pro Bono Initiative of the Year by
@TheLawyermag
. Partner William Yonge discussed the
#London
office’s
#probono
efforts to Save the Sutton Estate in the acceptance video.
Congratulations to
@JenniferEBreen
who has been named to DCA Live’s list of Emerging Women Leaders in Private Practice, which recognizes female lawyers in the Washington, DC, area who are poised to become leaders of their firms & broader legal community.
We are proud to be among the leading firms to commit to the
@ABAesq
Lawyer Well-Being Pledge —a groundbreaking effort to address mental health and substance abuse among lawyers. For more:
We are honored to be highlighted as a leading law firm by
@AmericanLawyer
's 2019 Midlevel Associates Survey, which assesses satisfaction among third-, fourth-, and fifth-year associates, with rankings based on several aspects of job satisfaction. More:
Congratulations to
@VentureCapitaly
, who has been named a New Leader of the Bar by the
@NJLJ
as part of its 2019 Professional Excellence Awards. For more:
Congratulations to partner Sarah Bouchard on her inclusion in the
@PHLBizJournal
2020 Women of Distinction list, recognizing the most influential women in the Philadelphia business community. For more:
Congratulations to our 255 lawyers recognized by
@BestLawyers
for 2020, including 13 lawyers named as “Lawyer of the Year,” awarded to an outstanding lawyer in each practice category and metropolitan area, based on peer feedback. See all of our rankings:
Congratulations to
#MLTax
partner Alex Reid, who has been named a recipient of a
@Law360
Distinguished Legal Writing Award as part of the Burton Awards, a national awards program that honors excellence in legal writing.
Today,
@CostacosCollect
is releasing its 2nd NFT drop with Troy Aikman, Warren Moon, Jim McMahon, & Dan Marino.
Includes all-new series: "HANDS OF THE GODS"
The QB Legends Collection is live at:
The 1st Costacos Collection NFT drop was with Willie Mays.
Two powerhouse litigators join us today in DC – Sandra Moser, former chief of the DOJ’s Fraud Section, and Robin Nunn, financial services litigator with in-house counsel experience. We are excited to welcome their talented and diverse perspectives. More:
Around the world or around the corner, wherever you are this holiday season, we hope you will join all of us at Morgan Lewis in celebrating the power of unity in the spirit of peace.
Congratulations to Morgan Lewis partner Laurie Cerveny on being named to Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly’s 2020 Top Women of Law list, recognizing women lawyers who are trailblazers, pioneers, and role models in the Massachusetts legal community:
Grace Speights is recognized by
@Law360
as a 2020 MVP for a high-profile
#MeToo
trial victory. Grace discusses the landmark win for PBS, as well as the work she has done this year helping employers navigate racial equality issues in the workplace:
Partner Grace Speights discusses the importance of pro bono and community work in this Diversity & the Bar profile. “Being able to give back, network with like-minded people, and develop different legal skills made me a more well-rounded lawyer.” More:
We are honored to be named the 3rd strongest law firm brand by
@Acritas
in its US Law Firm Brand Index 2019. “We are very grateful to our clients for this tremendous recognition,” said Firm Chair Jami McKeon. Read more:
Congratulations to Richard Aldridge, Michael Banks, Amy Pocino Kelly, Steven Reed, Barbara Shander and Eric Sitarchuk on being named to
@PHLBizJournal
's "Best of the Bar: Philadelphia's Top Lawyers." For more:
We're partnering with
@pghtech
to host a March 23 breakfast and fireside chat with Twitter CEO
@Jack
Dorsey and VP of Intersectionality, Culture and Diversity,
@Candi
Castleberry Singleton.
Congratulations to our Chair, Jami McKeon, who has been named among the law firm partners, general counsel & in-house lawyers to be honored with a 2018 National Women in Law Award from publications Corporate Counsel & InsideCounsel. More:
Congratulations J. Gordon Cooney, Jr. on being named a 2018 Influencer of Law category by
@phillydotcom
. Winners were selected based on their accomplishments in their practices, business impact of their work & their civic/community service. Read more:
Partner
@GESpeights
joined
@lawdotcom
's
@lhelemNLJ
and
@vanessablum
for a discussion about the current racial justice landscape and the conversations Morgan Lewis is leading with its people and clients on the latest episode of Legal Speak:
Congratulations Jennifer Breen on being elected as a fellow of the American College of Tax Counsel. The American College of Tax Counsel regards fellows as America's very best tax attorneys.
Congratulations to Rachel Barnes, 2019 and 2020 Philadelphia Summer Associate, for being named the Head of the National Black Law Students Association. We are excited to hear your insights when you rejoin us next summer!
We named our first minority partner in 1985 and our first female partner in 1980. Today, we are the largest law firm in the world chaired by a woman.
#WeAreMorganLewis
#CelebrateDiversity
Congratulations to partner Joan Haratani on winning the “Outstanding Contribution to Furthering the Advancement of Diversity in the Legal Profession Award” during
@ChambersGuides
Diversity & Inclusion Awards: North America 2020. For more on Joan's work:
Alongside 2018 Nobel Peace Prize recipient
@NadiaMuradBasee
, Firm Chair Jami McKeon has been honored by the
@wacphila
as a recipient of the Frank and Cheri Hermance Atlas Award. Jami was recognized for her work promoting women’s leadership.
#MLWomen
Congratulations to Morgan, Lewis & ROCKius on winning week two of
@LawRocksGlobal
's "Best Performance Ever" competition with their rendition of "It’s Your Thing," moving them into the final round for a chance to donate the grand prize to Child Advocates of Silicon Valley.
Jennifer Breen & Alex Sadler worked through the DC Center for Public Interest Tax Law to partner with local IRS Office of Chief Counsel attorneys for a scheduled pro bono day, assisting unrepresented taxpayers in working with the IRS to settle their cases.
We're proud to be a sponsor of the Uniting Women in Cyber Symposium, taking place in McLean, Virginia today. If you're attending the
@UWICsymposium
, make sure to be on the lookout for our
@MLGlobalTech
team.