Greenberg Traurig Wins 2 Diversity Awards from Houston Bar Association
Office Wins in the Organization Category; Roland Garcia as an Individual
HOUSTON, July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- When the Houston Bar Association (HBA) called out the winners at its 2022 Diversity Awards, law firm Greenberg Traurig's name was heard twice. The Houston office won in the Organization Category and Litigation Practice Shareholder Roland Garcia won in the Individual Category. HBA presented the awards at the HBA Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion (DE&I) Summer Associate luncheon July 21.
"Since our founding, Greenberg Traurig has actively worked towards meaningful change in diversity, equity, and inclusion. It is an immense honor to have our Houston office recognized by the Houston Bar Association," said Shari L. Heyen, managing shareholder of the firm's Houston office. "We are also thrilled that Roland has been recognized for his individual commitment to diversity. In addition to being a trusted advisor, Roland continues to be a passionate advocate and champion for underrepresented individuals."
According to HBA, the Diversity Awards recognize an organization and an individual who have shown exceptional commitment and achieved significant progress on diversity, equity, and inclusion in the legal field.
"Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of innovation and advancement in society. We must be dedicated to the cause and intentional with our actions in order to make true impact," Garcia said. "HBA is an organization that is dear to me and I am humbled and honored to accept its 2022 Diversity Award."
Garcia's commitment to DE&I is evident by the time and attention he gives to various organizations. He was the first member of a minority community to be elected president of the HBA, the fifth largest voluntary bar association in the country, with more than 11,000 members.
He also served as president of the Hispanic Bar Association and as a member on the Texas Supreme Court's Gender Fairness Task Force, and is now co-chairman of the Mayor's Hispanic Advisory Board and a member of the Racial Equity Committee of the Greater Houston Partnership.
About Greenberg Traurig's Diversity Initiative: From its inception, Greenberg Traurig has been committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. Greenberg Traurig is a uniquely empowering and diverse firm built on a foundation of fairness, equality, and authenticity. Through its Social, Racial, and Economic Justice Action Plan, the firm has committed $5 million over five years to help combat systemic racism and support impoverished communities. In addition, the firm's efforts have been recognized through its Mansfield Rule 4.0 Certification Plus, administered by The Diversity Lab, and by local, national, and global publications and organizations including Chambers and Partners. Web: https://www.gtlaw.com/en/general/our-firm/diversity Twitter: @GT_Drives.
About Greenberg Traurig, LLP – Texas: Texas is important to Greenberg Traurig, LLP and the firm's history. With approximately 140 Texas lawyers in Austin, Dallas, and Houston, Greenberg Traurig has deep roots in the Texas business, legal, and governmental communities. Greenberg Traurig Texas works with clients to address their interdisciplinary legal needs across the state utilizing the firm's global platform. The Texas attorneys are experienced in industries key to the state's future, including: aviation, chemicals, construction, education, energy and natural resources, financial institutions, health care, hedge funds, hospitality, infrastructure, insurance, media, medical devices, pharmaceutical and biotechnology, real estate, retail, sports, technology and software, telecommunications, transportation, and video games and esports.
About Greenberg Traurig: Greenberg Traurig, LLP has more than 2400 attorneys in 43 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.
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