"2022 Partner Class highlights the global promotion of 54 attorneys on our website"
Global Law Firm Announces Partner Promotions Across 11 Practice Areas
A leading global law firm has announced the promotion of 54 lawyers to partner and director positions across 11 practice areas worldwide, effective January 1, 2022. The promoted lawyers represent various practice areas, with litigation and disputes being the most represented, followed by corporate, M&A and securities.
The promotions were made in Sydney, Australia; New York, United States; London, United Kingdom; Toronto, Canada; Vancouver, Canada; Munich, Germany; London (again), United Kingdom; and several other locations. Notable promotions include Kate Green to litigation and disputes in Sydney, Fiona Henderson to banking and finance in New York, Zayba Drabu to litigation and disputes in London, Tim Stewart to banking and finance in Toronto, Scott Boucher to litigation and disputes in Vancouver, and Annabelle Wheeler to litigation and disputes in Munich/London.
Gerry Pecht, Global Chief Executive of the law firm, expressed his congratulations and praised the promoted lawyers for their industry knowledge, business acumen, and innovative solutions. He added that the firm is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, with a goal to have 40% women in its overall partnership, leadership roles, lawyer promotions, lateral additions, and senior business services hires.
While there is no specific data on the gender diversity in partner promotions for 2022, it is worth noting that the legal profession has been actively working on gender equity and diversity strategies. Initiatives like Women in the Profession Committees drive the advancement of women lawyers towards partnership and leadership roles, as demonstrated by the promotion of Michelle David as Chair of Norton Rose Fulbright South Africa in 2022.
Twenty-three of the 54 promoted lawyers are women, making up 43% of the total promotions. This reflects ongoing efforts to increase gender diversity at partner and leadership levels. The firm's commitment to gender diversity is evident in its aim to have a gender-balanced leadership pipeline by 2025, as demonstrated by Grant Thornton’s 2025 gender strategy.
In conclusion, the global law firm's partner promotions for 2022 reflect a continued focus on advancing gender equality in promotion pipelines and leadership roles. For exact 2022 statistics, authoritative reports from industry surveys or research organizations specializing in legal sector demographics would be necessary.
The law firm's promotions span across various practice areas, including banking and finance, as Fiona Henderson was promoted to this sector in New York. The firm also recognizes the importance of business acumen, as demonstrated by its goal to have 40% women in leadership roles, including business services hires.
