Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity & Inclusion News

09/30/22 Chair Emeritus John Daniels to Help Drive Conversation About Health Equity at BDHEA National Summit Milwaukee —Quarles & Brady Chair Emeritus John Daniels will help drive the conversation about health equity at the Black Directors Health Equity Agenda (BDHEA) 2022 National Summit. Daniels an executive sponsor and member of the board of directors for the... More

02/17/22 Cornell Boggs Named to 2022 “Most Influential Black Lawyers” by Savoy Magazine Milwaukee — The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP today announced that senior strategic advisor Cornell Boggs has been named to the 2022 "Most Influential Black Lawyers" by Savoy Magazine. The list is comprised of the best Black lawyers... More

02/10/22 Liya Green, Shamika Mazyck and Pete Gonzales Accepted into Leadership Council on Legal Diversity Programs Milwaukee – The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP announced that attorneys Liya Green, Shamika Mazyck and Pete Gonzales have been chosen to participate in the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity’s (LCLD) 2022-2023 Fellows and Pathfinders programs. LCLD, with... More

01/27/22 Quarles & Brady Again Recognized as One of “Best Places to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality” by Human Rights Campaign Foundation Firm Earns Perfect Corporate Equality Index Score for Eighth Year in a Row Milwaukee — The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP today announced it has received a perfect score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2022... More

01/19/22 – Media Mention Eric Ledbetter Profiled in Chicago Daily Law Bulletin Chicago-based Immigration partner Eric Ledbetter shared his experience about why Quarles & Brady was the right cultural fit for him in a recent Chicago Daily Law Bulletin article. The article focuses on how Ledbetter, as someone who is now on the... More Chicago Daily Law Bulletin

11/10/21 Cornell Boggs Named to 2021 Most Influential Black Corporate Directors by Savoy Magazine Milwaukee — The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP today announced that Cornell Boggs has been included on the "2021 Most Influential Black Corporate Directors" list by Savoy Magazine. The "Most Influential Black Corporate Directors" recognizes Black leaders who... More

11/08/21 Quarles & Brady Named 2021 Tipping the Scales Firm by Diversity & Flexibility Alliance Milwaukee – National law firm Quarles & Brady has been named a 2021 Tipping the Scales firm by the Diversity & Flexibility Alliance, in recognition of the fact that at least 50% of the firm’s recent new partner class are... More

10/28/21 Firm’s DEI Efforts Recognized with LCLD Compass Award Milwaukee – The Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) announced today that Quarles & Brady is among the firms to receive its 2021 Compass Award, which recognizes individuals and organizations that have met key criteria aimed at creating a more... More

06/28/21 Quarles & Brady Signs on for Mansfield Rule Certification to Strengthen Diversity Efforts Milwaukee – The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP announced today that it will participate in the Mansfield Rule 5.0 certification process, which is designed to increase the representation of diverse lawyers in law firm leadership. Operated by Diversity... More

04/21/21 Quarles & Brady Provides Pro Bono Guidance to South Side Community Art Center Chicago – The South Side Community Art Center (SSCAC) is teaming up with national law firm Quarles & Brady LLP, which is providing pro bono legal services to support the center’s ongoing rebranding and growth initiatives. Steven Hunter, a commercial litigation... More

04/21/21 Quarles & Brady Joins Alliance for Asian American Justice Milwaukee — The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP today announced its participation in the Alliance for Asian American Justice, a coalition providing legal support and advocacy to victims of anti-Asian hate crimes and harassment. The Alliance for Asian... More

03/31/21 – Media Mention Elizabeth Trachtman Villa Quoted in “Men, Women Offer Gender Equity Insights in ABA Report” A recent study done by the American Bar Association's "Commission on Women in the Profession" is generating conversations regarding the ways men can become allies in the effort to achieve gender equality in the legal profession. The Indiana Lawyer reached... More The Indiana Lawyer

03/10/21 – Media Mention Hector Diaz featured in “20 Diverse Business Leaders to Watch in 2021” by AZ Business Magazine Below is an excerpt: Partner | Quarles & Brady Diaz is a partner at Quarles & Brady, practicing in the areas of white collar and complex criminal matters. Previously, Diaz worked with the Maricopa County public defender's office, handling major felony matters.... More AZ Business Magazine

03/10/21 – Media Mention Leonardo Loo Quoted in AZ Business Magazine Article “The Business Case for Diversity” Below is an excerpt: Diversity "Diversity is not just acknowledging and understanding our differences, but truly valuing those differences we bring to the table, learning from those differences, and harnessing the product of differences to benefit the organization and our community," says... More AZ Business Magazine

03/09/21 Nneka Umeh and Zachary Eastburn Accepted to 2021 Leadership Council on Legal Diversity Programs Milwaukee — The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP today announced that Nneka Umeh has been accepted into the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) Fellows Program and Zachary Eastburn has been accepted into the LCLD Pathfinder Program. LCLD... More

02/24/21 – Media Mention Article by John Daniels and Shamika Mazyck Featured in Savoy John Daniels and Shamika Mazyck wrote an article for Savoy that explained how the nonprofit Black Directors Health Equity Agenda (BDHEA) has been working to address long-standing issues related to health equity in the United States. Additionally, the article discusses... More Savoy

02/22/21 Chair Emeritus John Daniels Named to “Notable Minority Executives” by BizTimes Milwaukee Milwaukee — The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP today announced that Chair Emeritus John Daniels has been named to "Notable Minority Executives" by BizTimes Milwaukee. "Notable Minority Executives" profiles minority executives in the Milwaukee area who have made... More

02/04/21 Partner Lindsey Davis Elected Board Chair of YWCA Southeast Wisconsin for 2021 Milwaukee — The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP today announced that Lindsey Davis, a partner in the firm's Labor & Employment Practice Group, has been elected as the new YWCA Southeast Wisconsin (YWCA SEW) board chair for... More

01/28/21 Quarles & Brady Designated as a “Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality,” Earns Perfect 2021 Corporate Equality Index Score From Human Rights Campaign Milwaukee — The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP today announced it has been recognized as a "Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality" by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), having received a perfect score of 100 percent on... More

01/26/21 John Daniels and Shamika Mazyck Discuss Disparity in Health Equity and COVID-19 Vaccine in Business Insider Article Milwaukee - Chair Emeritus John Daniels and Shamika Mazyck wrote an opinion article for Business Insider that discussed steps healthcare organizations should take to ensure that racial and ethnic minorities are fairly and equitably included in ongoing clinical trials and... More

01/20/21 Paralegal Sybil Taylor Aytch Showcases Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Through Roles in Legal Associations Phoenix - Sybil Taylor Aytch, a paralegal in the Quarles & Brady Phoenix office, is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Through two recent appointments, she’ll continue to help the legal industry strengthen its embrace of DEI. Effective today, Aytch has... More

01/11/21 Kim Johnson Recognized at MKE Fellows Luncheon Milwaukee — The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP is proud to announce that Kimberly Leach Johnson, partner and chair emeritus, was recognized at the MKE Fellows Luncheon for her significant contributions to the organization. Founded by Quarles & Brady... More

01/07/21 Quarles & Brady Represents Shawnee Tribe in Successful Bid to Reverse Dismissal of Suit Claiming Improper CARES Act Funding Milwaukee — The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP today announced it had successfully represented the Shawnee Tribe, a federally recognized Indian Tribe in Oklahoma, in reversing a Washington, D.C., federal district court dismissal of the Shawnee Tribe... More

12/18/20 Quarles & Brady Supports Titletowntech and Its Partners as They Launch the Equity League The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP, as the exclusive legal counsel to TitletownTech, is proud to support TitletownTech and its partners in launching the Equity League, an investment division that will focus on building a portfolio of... More

12/17/20 Chair Emeritus John Daniels Recognized as “2020 Business Champion” by African American Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin Milwaukee — The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP announced that Chair Emeritus John Daniels was recognized as a "2020 Business Champion" at the African American Chamber of Commerce of Wisconsin Breakfast of Champions. The African American Chamber of... More

12/09/20 – Media Mention John W. Daniels Featured in Bloomberg Law Podcast “Black Lawyers Speak: Stories of the Past, Hopes for the Future” Currently, law firms and companies across the nation are joining together in the national dialogue on race and equality and looking more closely at how their corporate cultures can better incorporate diversity and inclusion. Bloomberg Law released the first episode... More UnCommon Law Podcast

12/07/20 Steven Hunter Appointed Vice Chair of the Museum of Science and Industry Chicago President’s Council Chicago — The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP today announced that partner Steven Hunter has been appointed vice chair of the Museum of Science and Industry Chicago President's Council. The Museum of Science and Industry Chicago (MSI) President’s... More

09/16/20 – Media Mention Cornell Boggs featured in Lawdragon’s “Lawyer Limelight: Cornell Boggs” Below is an excerpt: Cornell Boggs recently joined Quarles & Brady as Of Counsel and Senior Strategic Advisor. The dual position is perfectly suited to Boggs, whose career trajectory has always taken two interwoven paths (with some strategic offshoots): more traditional in-house... More Lawdragon

09/11/20 Amy Cotton Peterson Selected to Outstanding Women in Business List by Phoenix Business Journal Phoenix — The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP today announced that partner Amy Cotton Peterson has been selected to "Outstanding Women in Business" by Phoenix Business Journal. The 20th annual "Outstanding Women in Business" honors 25 women from... More

09/10/20 Quarles & Brady Announces Mary Ann Murray as Real Estate Practice Group National Chair Milwaukee — The national law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP today announced that Mary Ann Murray, a partner in the firm's Chicago office, has been named national chair of the Real Estate Practice Group, effective October 1. Murray succeeds Kevin... More

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