Greenberg Traurig Co-President Ernest LaMont Greer Named to JA Atlanta Business Hall of Fame

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ATLANTA, Feb. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Greenberg Traurig Co-President Ernest LaMont Greer, will be inducted into the 2022 Junior Achievement (JA) Atlanta Business Hall of Fame during the organization's ceremony Feb. 26. This honor follows a year of recognitions for Greer, including receiving the 2021 Legacy Award from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta, 2021 CEO of the Year by The Atlanta Business League, and being named to Georgia Trend's 2022 100 Most Influential Georgians.

"I love Atlanta and doing whatever I can to support the community is of the utmost importance to me. Being recognized as a Junior Achievement Atlanta Business Hall of Fame 2022 Laureate inductee is a true honor because of what this organizations means to the future of this great city," Greer said. "This honor is not simply about success, because success without more is not fulfilling. The ability to impact others positively and in ways that will be meaningful for generations to come, that is where you will find true fulfillment. JA is one of those places."

The 32nd annual event will recognize Greer and former Georgia State University President Dr. Mark Becker as they join the list of laureates who have supported Atlanta's community through business leadership and professional and civic achievements. The Atlanta Business Chronicle and JA of Georgia established the JA Atlanta Business Hall of Fame to recognize individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the community, according to its website.

Greer is one of few African American executives at an Am Law 20 firm. As co-president of the $2 Billion+ global firm, he is a key member of Greenberg Traurig's leadership. He is dedicated to continuing to shape the firm's brand as a collaborative law firm providing high-quality legal work and excellent service to clients and the communities it serves. Greer also serves as chairman of the firm's Washington, D.C. office. Previously, he served as vice president of the firm, co-chair of the U.S. Strategic Committee, and the Atlanta office's managing shareholder.

Greer is an outstanding leader and champion for his community. He uses his global position to reflect the firm's commitment to giving back to communities in which they live and work. Greer currently serves on the boards for Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Achieve Atlanta, the Atlanta Police Foundation, the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, and Equal Justice Works. He also currently serves on the Executive Committee for the Buckhead Coalition and the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, and is a member of the Rotary Club of Atlanta and the Atlanta Chapter of the National Association of Guardsman, Inc. Past board memberships include the Center for Civil & Human Rights, the Atlanta History Center, 100 Black Men of Atlanta, The Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta, and The Carter Center's Board of Councilors, which he joined at former President Carter's request. Greer also served as the chairman of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce in 2014, where he was the first lawyer to serve in this capacity in the Chamber's more than 100-year history.

Greer's leadership, accomplishments, and legal practice have been recognized by many industry publications and organizations. In addition to the accolades from the past year, Greer's recognitions include the National Law Journal (Equality Trailblazer), Atlanta Magazine (Atlanta 500 – The Most Powerful Business Leaders in Atlanta; Top 100 Attorneys in Georgia); The Atlantan (Philanthropist of the Year); Atlanta Business Chronicle (Most Admired CEO; Corporate Diversity Champion; 100 Most Influential Atlantans); Daily Report (Distinguished Leader); and National Bar Association (Heman Marion Sweatt Award, Sankofa Award). In 2018, Greer was inducted into the Gate City Foundation's Hall of Fame.

About Greenberg Traurig: Greenberg Traurig, LLP has more than 2400 attorneys in 42 locations in the United States, Europe, Latin America, Asia, and the Middle East. The firm, often recognized for its focus on philanthropic giving, innovation, diversity, and pro bono, reported gross revenue of over $2 Billion for FY 2021. The firm is consistently among the top firms on the Am Law 100, Am Law Global 100, NLJ 250, and Law360 (US) 400. On the debut 2022 Law360 Pulse Leaderboard, it is a Top 15 firm. Greenberg Traurig is Mansfield Rule 4.0 Certified Plus by The Diversity Lab and net carbon neutral with respect to its office energy usage. Web: http://www.gtlaw.com.

About Greenberg Traurig, LLP – Atlanta: Greenberg Traurig's Atlanta office offers clients the local capabilities and wide-ranging experience of more than 100 attorneys, supported by the resources and reach of the firm's global platform. The firm's collaborative culture is reflected by attorneys who serve their clients with a combination of legal and business skills that are vital in today's competitive, global environment. Greenberg Traurig's Atlanta team brings a practical approach to the representation of our clients.

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