Global law firm unveils 2022 partner class, honoring 54 lawyers from around the world.
Global Law Firm Announces Partner Promotions Across Multiple Locations
A prominent global law firm has announced the promotion of 54 lawyers to partner and director positions, effective January 1, 2022. The promotions span various practice areas and locations worldwide, reflecting the firm's commitment to fostering growth and innovation.
Helen Fairhead, previously a senior associate, has been promoted to antitrust and competition in London. Similarly, Nathan Baum, Scott Boucher, and Claudia Posluschny have been elevated to litigation and disputes in Dallas, Vancouver, Canada, and Munich respectively. Anna Rudawski has been promoted to information governance, privacy and cybersecurity in New York.
The promotions cover 11 practice areas, with litigation and disputes accounting for the largest number of promotions (18 lawyers). Corporate, M&A and securities follows closely with 10 promotions, while banking and finance, intellectual property, employment and labor, tax, real estate, projects, bankruptcy, financial restructuring and insolvency, and information governance, privacy and cybersecurity each have one or two promotions.
While the exact global diversity percentage of partners in law firms for 2022 is not provided in the available sources, the data suggests that diversity at the partner level is improving in some firms but remains an ongoing challenge overall. Many firms are actively pursuing initiatives to increase diversity, with some firms like Morgan Lewis recognized for their diversity and inclusion programs.
In this round of promotions, 23 of the promoted lawyers are women, representing 43% of the total. The firm's gender diversity target is 40% women in its overall partnership, leadership roles, lawyer promotions, lateral additions, and senior business services hires.
Geraldine Young, Kimberly Cheeseman, and Alison FitzGerald, among others, have been promoted to employment and labor, demonstrating the firm's focus on diversity and inclusion in its practice areas.
In his congratulatory message, Gerry Pecht, Global Chief Executive of the firm, praised the promoted lawyers for their industry knowledge, business acumen, and innovative solutions. The promotions underscore the firm's commitment to nurturing talent and driving success in the ever-evolving legal landscape.
The promotions also extend to other regions, with notable appointments in Australia, Canada, South Africa, the United States, and Europe. For instance, Paul Cartwright has been promoted to litigation and disputes in Johannesburg, South Africa, with the title of director instead of partner.
The promotions serve as a testament to the firm's global reach and its dedication to fostering diverse and talented leadership. As the legal industry continues to evolve, the firm's commitment to diversity and inclusion is expected to play a crucial role in its future success.
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The global law firm's commitment to fostering growth and innovation is evident in the promotion of Nathan Baum, Scott Boucher, and Claudia Posluschny to litigation and disputes, demonstrating their business acumen in this field. The firm's promotion of lawyers like Geraldine Young, Kimberley Cheeseman, and Alison FitzGerald to employment and labor shows their dedication to diversity and inclusion in business matters.
