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Standing From Left: Caroline Krauss-Browne, Samantha Wallack, Laurie J. McPherson, Pamela E. Flaherty, Jennifer Lynn Bell, F. Humera Ahmed, Lauren B. Wilgus, Michelle Gitlitz Courtney, Kristina L. Trauger, Victoria D. Silva, Margaret Canby, Khianna N. Barthlomew, Kelly A. Booker, Huan Xiong, Lindsey V. Briggs, Erin McMurray-Killelea, Morgan Fraser, Suzanne L. Thau. Seated From Left: Sheila G. Riesel, Jacqueline W. Silbermann, Carol M. Joseph, Lois J. Liberman, Marilyn B. Chinitz, Deborah A. Franzblau, Catherine A. Armentano, Heidi A. Tallentire
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For 65 years, Blank Rome LLP has remained committed to excellence in its fields of endeavor and recognizes that a diversity of ideas, backgrounds, and experiences is essential to fulfilling this commitment. As a core part of the Firm’s diversity initiatives, Blank Rome is dedicated to bringing together and cultivating its talented pool of women. Currently at Blank Rome, there are more than 130 women attorneys and professionals, 50 of whom are in partnership or of counsel positions, and there are women who hold leadership positions at every level within the Firm.
Blank Rome is committed to increasing the number of women attorneys at all levels, by providing both strong developmental opportunities for advancing its women, as well as successfully recruiting and integrating women as lateral hires. Bonnie Glantz Fatell, Partner and Chair of the Steering Committee for Blank Rome’s Women Forum says, �The mission of Blank Rome’s Women’s Forum is to enhance the professional and business development of our women attorneys and professionals and foster the success of our strong community of women.�
Blank Rome has also instituted formal mentorship and alternative work arrangement programs which further provide opportunities for growth and success. �The support, guidance and overall sense of community that Blank Rome creates allows us to draw upon the backgrounds and experiences of our diverse team of women, ultimately enabling us to continually offer excellent service to our clients,� said Sheila Riesel, Partner in the Firm’s New York office.