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Leading by Example
Since 1998, Goodwin Procter has been led by Regina M. Pisa, a woman recognized as one of the nation’s most effective law firm leaders. As chairman and managing partner of the firm, she is highly committed to the advancement of women at Goodwin Procter. With her strong support, we have formed an active task force whose focus is to maximize opportunities for women at the firm.
Active Involvement
Goodwin Procter’s Women’s Initiative was established to provide opportunities for women at all stages to network with each other and with other women in the industry, and to address relevant topics such as professional development, training, career growth, business development and work-life balance. Our Women’s Initiative task force comprises women and men professionals across all offices and areas of the firm.
The following examples showcase Goodwin Procter’s commitment to the development and support of women leaders at the firm:
Awards and Recognition
- Goodwin Procter was the first AmLaw 100 law firm to name a woman as chairman and managing partner; Regina Pisa has served in that capacity since 1998 and has been named one of the nation’s best law firm leaders by Edge International and Of Counsel magazine
- Our women lawyers are ranked as leading lawyers by Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business in the following areas: Corporate/M&A; Banking & Finance: Corporate & Regulatory; Financial Services: Banking & Security; Financial Services: Consumer Financial Services Regulation; Real Estate; Environment; and Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
- Our women lawyers have been recognized globally in the Buyouts & Venture Capital category in Chambers Global: The World’s Leading Lawyers Directory
Sponsorships
Each year, Goodwin Procter sponsors several conferences and symposia in support of women leaders. Recent sponsorships include:
- California Diversity Council’s California Diversity & Leadership Conference
- Massachusetts Women’s Political Caucus Good Guys Award luncheon, where partner Paul Lee received the Good Guys Award for his ongoing commitment to achieving parity for women
- California Diversity Council Women in Leadership Symposium
- Women’s Bar Association Business Development Committee’s “It’s Reigning Women: Top Women Rainmakers and Executives Building Successful Practices”
- Horizons for Homeless Women’s Networking Breakfast
- Simmon’s School of Management Annual Women’s Leadership Conference
- Fenway Community Health Women’s Dinner
- Center for Women & Enterprise Annual Auction and Dinner
- Women & Wine Networking Event, co-sponsored with Deloitte Financial Advisory Services Group
- Pioneering Women of Color Panel, presented by the Massachusetts Bar Association Women of Color Committee
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