• Read more about Supporting Our Community of Business

Blank Rome partner Stacy D. Phillips will serve as a panel moderator at the Los Angeles Business Journal (“LABJ”) Women’s Leadership Symposium & Awards 2023, being held Wednesday, June 28, 2023, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., in Los Angeles, California.

Stacy’s session, “Supporting Our Community of Business,” will take place from 10:55 to 11:30 a.m. with panelists:

Panelists:

• Read more about 7th Annual Women’s Summit—Leading Through Transformative Times

Blank Rome LLP was pleased to host our community of dynamic women in law and business for our firm's Seventh Annual Women’s Summit. The summit took place in Washington, D.C., from April 26, 2023–April 28, 2023, and included inspiring speakers, interactive workshops, engaging discussions, valuable networking, and entertainment.

• Read more about Sonia Kaur Bain Named to Power 100 2023 by Commercial Observer

Blank Rome real estate partner Sonia Kaur Bain was named to the Power 100 2023 list by 

• Read more about Michelle M. Gervais Recognized in Tampa’s Top Women in Law by Tampa Style Magazine

Blank Rome partner Michelle M. Gervais was named one of Tampa’s Top Women in Law by Tampa Style Magazine.

• Read more about Karen H. Shin Named Voice for Girls 2023 Spotlight Award Recipient by Girl Scouts of Orange County

Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that associate Karen H. Shin was named a Voice for Girls 2023 Spotlight Award recipient by the Girl Scouts of Orange County.

The Spotlight Award recipients are individuals who are a "driving force in advancing women in leadership." All of the recipients were honored at Voice for Girls 2023: Women’s Wellness in the Workplace on May 5, 2023. Blank Rome was proud to serve as a Silver Sponsor of this event.

• Read more about Meybe and More: Tips for High Performing Female Executives, Attorneys, and Managers

In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, Blank Rome LLP and Hope Shimabuku, USPTO Texas Regional Director, will host a fireside chat with Meyling (“Mey”) Ly Ortiz, Managing Counsel for Labor & Employment at Toyota Motor North America, titled “Meybe and More: Tips for High Performing Female Executives, Attorneys, and Managers.” Hope and Mey will share success stories and tips for enjoying the journey up the career ladder.

• Read more about Mary Craig Calkins and Cheryl S. Chang Recognized as “Women of Influence” by Los Angeles Business Journal

Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that partners Mary Craig Calkins and Cheryl S. Chang have been recognized as Women of Influence: Attorneys by the Los Angeles Business Journal, honoring the "most influential women legal professionals" in the Los Angeles area. 

Our Affinity Group Communities

At Blank Rome, we have a network of nine professional communities: BR Asian, BR Black, BR Brave, BR Latinx, BR MENA, BR Parents, BR Pride, BR Women, and BR United.

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• Read more about Avon Theatre Board of Directors Elects New Officers and Welcomes Two Board Members

The Avon Theatre Film Center announced the election of two new officers: Co-Chairs, Susan Cullman and Arthur Selkowitz, both from Stamford.

They also announced the addition of two Board members: Renée Ketcham Amory of Greenwich, and Stacy Louizos of Stamford.

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New Board members Renée Amory Ketcham and Stacy Louizos bring extensive backgrounds working with non-profits dedicated to the arts.

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• Read more about Heather Sonnenberg Named 2023 Top Woman in Asset-Based Lending by ABF Journal

Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that partner Heather Sonnenberg, who serves as co-chair of the Finance, Restructuring, and Bankruptcy practice group, has been named a 2023 Top Woman in Asset-Based Lending by ABF Journal.