MINNESOTA – Dec. 16, 2022 – The Minneapolis office of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP placed first among the law firms on the Minnesota Coalition of Bar Associations of Color (MN-CBAC) & Twin Cities Legal Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (E&I) Data Project, which studies the representation of women and racial/ethnic group members.
“We are proud of our rich tradition of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Since opening the Minneapolis office in February of 2019, we have built a strong team of talented lawyers. We still have work to do, but we could not be more pleased with the results to date. We appreciate the great work of Minnesota Bar Associations and Twin Cities Diversity in Practice in attracting and connecting diverse talent in this market,” said Michael B. Fisco, managing shareholder of the Minneapolis office.
The report shows Greenberg Traurig’s Minneapolis office as having 30 percent representation of racial and ethnic groups. This is more than the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ average ethnic attorney representation of 17 percent, according to the data project report.
In October, two associates in the Minneapolis office received diversity and inclusion awards from Minnesota Lawyer. Ann Motl and Gregory S. Schwartz were recognized for their “significant impact, with respect to diversity and inclusion, on the greater community or within their organizations,” according to the publication. In August, Minneapolis office Shareholder Arleen A. Nand, who is also chair of the firm’s Global Agribusiness Practice, was named a finalist for the Diversity & Inclusion Lawyer of the Year Award by Chambers and Partners. She previously received the Minnesota Lawyer Diversity & Inclusion Award in August 2019.
The MN-CBAC comprises the Minnesota Asian Pacific American Bar Association, the Minnesota Hispanic Bar Association, Minnesota Association of Black Lawyers, and the Minnesota American Indian Bar Association. The coalition’s goal is to advance issues of common interest and concern; provide mutual support and professional development; and collectively improve the legal profession and access to justice in Minnesota.
About Greenberg Traurig’s Diversity Initiative: From its inception, Greenberg Traurig has been committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. Greenberg Traurig is a uniquely empowering and diverse firm built on a foundation of fairness, equality, and authenticity. Through its Social, Racial, and Economic Justice Action Plan, the firm has committed $5 million over five years to help combat systemic racism and support impoverished communities. In addition, the firm’s efforts have been recognized through its Mansfield Rule 5.0 Certification Plus, administered by The Diversity Lab, and by local, national, and global publications and organizations including Chambers and Partners. Web: https://www.gtlaw.com/en/general/our-firm/diversity Twitter: @GT_Drives.
About Greenberg Traurig: Greenberg Traurig, LLP has more than 2500 attorneys in 43 locations in the United States, Europe, Latin America, Asia, and the Middle East. The firm reported gross revenue of over $2 Billion for FY 2021 and is consistently among the top firms on the Am Law 100, Am Law Global 100, and NLJ 250. On the debut 2022 Law360 Pulse Leaderboard, it is a Top 15 firm. Greenberg Traurig is Mansfield Rule 5.0 Certified Plus by The Diversity Lab and the Center for Resource Solutions Green-e® Energy program certifies that the firm’s U.S. offices are 100% powered by renewable energy. The firm is often recognized for its focus on philanthropic giving, innovation, diversity, and pro bono. Web: www.gtlaw.com.