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Latest Recognitions
Kim Selected As One of NAPABA's Best Lawyers Under 40 for 2011
Reed Smith Partner Princeton Kim has been selected as one of the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association's (NAPABA) "Best Lawyers Under 40" for 2011. Princeton was recognized at the NAPABA's annual convention, which took place on November 17-20, 2011 in Atlanta. This year's convention theme was "Sustainability: Renewal and Growth for Today and Tomorrow." Princeton was recognized for his significant accomplishments in both the legal arena and the Asian-Pacific American Community.
Reed Smith Receives Two Honors at 2nd Annual Pennsylvania Diversity & Leadership Conference
Recognized during this conference were Reed Smith Partners Nicolle Snyder Bagnell and James Barnes. Nicolle was among the award winners for Most Powerful and Influential Women in Pennsylvania. James received an award for Multicultural Leadership.
Mateo Elected 32nd President of the Hispanic Bar Association of New Jersey
Reed Smith Partner Dan Mateo has been elected the 32nd President of the Hispanic Bar Association of New Jersey. The association's membership consists of hundreds of Hispanic attorneys (in private, corporate, government, and public interest positions), judges, law professors, and law students.
Min Named Korean American Bar Association of Northern California Alumna of the Year
Reed Smith's Catharina Min was honored by the Korean American Bar Association of Northern California as KABANC's Alumna of the Year at their 2011 Dinner Gala.
2011 Equality Illinois Law Firm Survey Results
Reed Smith has been ranked by Equality Illinois as one of the law firms with a growing commitment to LGBT equality doing business in Illinois.
Latest Articles
It's certified: These firms empower women
The Women in Law Empowerment Forum on June 14 released the initial list of law firms qualifying for its new Gold Standard Certification - a designation for firms that have integrated women in top leadership positions and compensated them well.
Mentorship program will foster diversity in the profession
The National Law Journal has reported the launch of the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity ("LCLD") Fellows Program in New York. Among those quoted in the story are Greg Jordan, chair of the LCLD's talent committee, and Rana Wright, previously named as Reed Smith's participating fellow.
BPP awards LLB bursary to mark new uni status
Two lucky sixth formers from London have scooped free places to study law at BPP Law School - the UK's newest university.
Reed Smith Teams with LCCR in Suit Against City of Tulare Over Violations of California Voting Rights Act
Reed Smith LLP has joined with the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights of the San Francisco Bay Area to file a lawsuit on behalf of Latino voters against the City of Tulare, charging that the City's at-large system that governs the selection of its City Council members is plagued by racially polarized voting, and violates the California Voting Rights Act (CVRA).
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Reed Smith held a panel discussion with representatives of both industry and education to pinpoint problems encountered when enhancing black and minority ethnic (BME) representation across the legal profession.
Tina Sany-DaviesOur current rankings and direction within the industry reflect the high priority we place on diversity and inclusion throughout the firm.
Tina is an associate in the London office. She joined the firm in 2006.