Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity & Inclusion News

11/14/18 – Media Mention Nikia Gray featured in article “Solving Law’s Diversity Problem: Bloomberg Law Event Recap” Below is an excerpt: The second group, facilitated by Nikia Gray, partner at Quarles & Brady, discussed retention strategies. “The diversity piece isn’t just an option anymore. It’s a mandate. But how do we keep them? It has to be a... More Bloomberg Big Law Business

10/30/18 James Y. Wu Rejoins Quarles & Brady as California Labor & Employment Chair MILWAUKEE — The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP today announced that James Y. Wu has rejoined the firm as California Labor & Employment Chair. He was previously with the firm's Chicago office prior to opening his own firm. Wu... More

09/25/18 Quarles & Brady Announces Managing Partner Transition MILWAUKEE (Sept. 25, 2018)— The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP today announced that Michael Aldana has been appointed as the firm’s managing partner, effective October 1, 2018. Daniel Radler, who currently serves in that position, is retiring from Quarles &... More

08/14/18 Natalie Thomas Appointed to the Helen Gordon Davis Centre for Women Board of Directors TAMPA, FLA. (August 14, 2018) — The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP today announced that Natalie Thomas, an attorney in the firm’s Litigation and Dispute Resolution Practice Group, has been appointed to the board of directors for... More

08/14/18 Alicia Taylor Graduates from Wedgworth Leadership Institute for Agricultural and Natural Resources NAPLES, FLA. (August 14, 2018) — The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP today announced that Alicia L. Taylor, an attorney in the firm’s Naples office, has graduated from Class X of the Wedgworth Leadership Institute for Agricultural... More

07/17/18 Chairman Emeritus John W. Daniels Jr. Named to Savoy Magazine’s 2018 Most Influential Black Lawyers in the U.S. Quarles & Brady is pleased to announce that Chairman Emeritus John W. Daniels, Jr., has been named one of the most influential black lawyers by Savoy magazine. Full article here. The 2018 list is comprised of the “best of the best”... More

06/20/18 Quarles & Brady Obtains WILEF 2018 Gold Standard for Eighth Straight Year MILWAUKEE — The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP is pleased to announce that it has achieved Gold Standard Re-Certification by the Women in Law Empowerment Forum (WILEF) for the eighth straight year. Forty-two firms are included on... More

06/18/18 – Media Mention Theodore I. Yi featured in article “In Their Own Words: Minority Partners On Reaching The Top” Below is an excerpt: His View: There’s no magic recipe to building diversity into the legal industry. “I’ve been involved in it for a number of years, and I don’t really know the answer.” But some things do help, such as... More Law360

05/31/18 Quarles & Brady Ranked #2 Among Top Firms for Female Attorneys Law360 has ranked Quarles & Brady #2 in its 2018 Glass Ceiling Report for firms with 300 to 599 lawyers, placing the firm on its list of Best Law Firms for Female Attorneys. This national ranking reflects Quarles & Brady's... More

05/10/18 Nikia Gray Named Managing Partner of Quarles & Brady’s Washington, D.C. Office WASHINGTON, D.C. — The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP today announced that partner Nikia L. Gray has been named managing partner of the firm’s Washington, D.C. office, effective May 1, 2018. Gray succeeds Larry P. Cote, who served... More

05/03/18 Quarles & Brady Business Law, Utilities and Energy Attorney Ave Bie Named Board Chair for New York Independent System Operator (NYISO) Nonprofit NYISO Operates New York State’s Power Grid MADISON, Wis. — The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP today announced that business law, utilities and energy attorney Ave Bie, managing partner of the firm’s Madison office, has been named... More

04/17/18 Natalie Thomas Named a Diversity Fellow for the American Bar Association Construction Law Forum TAMPA, FL. — Quarles & Brady LLP is pleased to announce that Tampa attorney Natalie Thomas has been selected as a Diversity Fellow for the American Bar Association Construction Law Forum. The Forum’s leadership has initiated a fellowship program for diverse construction... More

03/14/18 Gray and Valenzuela Named to Leadership Council on Legal Diversity Programs MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Quarles & Brady LLP is pleased to announce that Washington D.C. partner Nikia Gray has been selected for the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) 2018 Fellows Program and Phoenix attorney Amelia Valenzuela has been selected for... More

01/19/18 Former Illinois Commerce Commissioner Joins Quarles & Brady’s Energy, Environment & Natural Resources Practice Group CHICAGO, Ill. — The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP today announced that Sherina Maye Edwards has joined the firm’s Chicago office as a partner in its Energy, Environment & Natural Resources Practice Group. "The combination of Quarles &... More

12/19/17 Real Estate Partners Named to 2017 Most Influential Minority Lawyers List by Crain’s Chicago Business CHICAGO, Ill. — Quarles & Brady is pleased to announce that Chicago partners Everett Ward and Theodore Yi have been named to The Most Influential Minority Lawyers in Chicago list by Crain's Chicago Business. The inaugural list features 45 women... More

11/20/17 Quarles & Brady Receives the 2017 Diversity in Business Award MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Quarles & Brady LLP is pleased to announce that the firm has received a 2017 Diversity in Business Award from the Wisconsin Law Journal. Organizations that received this award have demonstrated a significant contribution toward creating a diverse... More

11/14/17 Quarles & Brady Earns Top Marks in 2018 Corporate Equality Index Quarles & Brady Earns 100 percent on Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 16th Annual Scorecard on LGBTQ Workplace Equality Quarles & Brady LLP proudly announced that it received a perfect score of 100 percent on the 2018 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), a... More

11/09/17 Steven Hunter Named as a 2017 Business Leader of Color by Chicago United CHICAGO, Ill. — Quarles & Brady LLP is pleased to announce that business advocacy group Chicago United has selected Steven V. Hunter, a member of the firm's Litigation & Dispute Resolution Practice Group, as one of 50 local business executives... More

10/23/17 Quarles & Brady Names Winners of Michael Gonring Pro Bono Award Firm annual pro bono efforts surpass 23,600 hours MILWAUKEE, Wis. — The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP today announced the recipients of its Quarles & Brady Michael Gonring Pro Bono Award (The Gonring Award). The 2017 honorees include... More

09/28/17 Adriane Hofmeyr Appointed as Secretary of ACLPI TUCSON, Ariz. — Quarles & Brady LLP is pleased to announce that Adriane Hofmeyr, a partner in its Tucson office has been appointed as Secretary to the Board of the Arizona Center for Law in the Public Interest (ACLPI). ACLPI is... More

09/27/17 Ed Salanga Named a Most Admired Leader by Phoenix Business Journal PHOENIX, Ariz. — Quarles & Brady is pleased to announce that Edward Salanga, a partner in the firm’s Phoenix office, has been named a Most Admired Leader by the Phoenix Business Journal. The 25 selected winners were selected by panel of... More

09/11/17 Quarles & Brady Attorney Diane Haller Named Best Lawyers’® 2018 “Lawyer of the Year” for Phoenix Real Estate PHOENIX, Ariz. — The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP today announced that Diane Haller, a partner in its Phoenix office and past-chair of its national Real Estate practice group, has been named Best Lawyers’® 2018 “Lawyer of... More

08/23/17 Morton Joins Collier County Women’s Bar Association Board of Directors NAPLES, FLA. — The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP announced that Keely F. Morton, an attorney in the firm’s Naples office, has been selected to serve on the Board of Directors of the Collier County Women’s Bar... More

08/15/17 Nicole Stanton Serves on the Steering Committee for 2020 Women on Boards 2017 Event PHOENIX, AZ — 2020 Women On Boards (2020WOB.com) has announced its 2017 national initiative, “Building the Pipeline: How Do We Prepare Ourselves and Find Director Opportunities.” 2020 WOB is a grassroots campaign to raise the percentage of women on US... More

08/08/17 Crain’s Chicago Business Names Faye Feinstein a 2017 Most Influential Woman Lawyer CHICAGO, Ill. — Quarles & Brady LLP is pleased to announce that Faye B. Feinstein, has been named to The Most Influential Women Lawyers in Chicago list by Crain's Chicago Business. The inaugural list features 60 women who are making their... More

08/03/17 Natalie Thomas Named a 2017 BusinessWoman of the Year Finalist by TBBJ TAMPA, FL — Quarles & Brady LLP is pleased to announce that Natalie Thomas, has been named a 2017 BusinessWoman of the Year finalist by the Tampa Bay Business Journal (TBBJ). In total, fifty-two women have been named finalists. Natalie is... More

08/02/17 Jacque Westling Named a 2017 Most Influential Woman in Arizona by Arizona Business Magazine PHOENIX, Ariz. — Quarles & Brady LLP is pleased to announce that Jacque N. Westling, has been named to the Most Influential Women in Arizona Business list by AZ Business Magazine for 2017. One of 41 women being honored, Jacque is... More

07/25/17 Working Mother Names Quarles & Brady One of the 2017 “Best Law Firms For Women” MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Quarles & Brady LLP was today named by Working Mother magazine as one of the 2017 “Best Law Firms for Women,” in recognition of using best practices in retaining and promoting women lawyers. The annual list recognizes... More

07/25/17 Law360 Names Quarles & Brady a Best Law Firm For Female Attorneys MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Quarles & Brady LLP is pleased to announce that the firm has been named a Best Law Firm for Female Attorneys by Law360 and their 2017 Glass Ceiling Report. Law360 grouped firms based on U.S. attorney headcount in... More

07/17/17 Andrea Tazioli Receives “40 Under 40” Award from Phoenix Business Journal PHOENIX, Ariz. — Quarles & Brady LLP is pleased to announced that Andrea Tazioli, a partner in the firm's Phoenix office, has been selected as a 2017 "40 Under 40" honoree by the Phoenix Business Journal. Tazioli is a member of... More

Page 1 of 3
Next