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SHE'S THE BOSS

She's the Boss

Mintz’s annual She’s The Boss event brings together colleagues, relatives, friends, mentors and mentees to empower the next generation of women leaders. Aimed at women and children in grade school and beyond, the event features a panel of female industry leaders exploring their own paths to success and sharing insights to inspire attendees to build thriving careers.

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Albireo Pharma • Aledade • Ask Media Group • Assured Guaranty • BioMed Realty • commonwealth financial network • COTA • CTIA • Daré Bioscience • Davis • DW Healthcare Partners • EverWest Real Estate Investors • Fidelity Investments • The Honor Foundation • Horsley Bridge Partners • HubSpot • Husky Technologies • Infinimmune • institute of higher education • LPL Financial • Medifast • Morganthaler Private Equity • Nationally Known Leading Fund Manager • NewVale Capital • SharkNinja Operating • TIME USA

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WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP

Policy Committee Member Compensation Committee Member Co-chair Insurance Practice

Nancy D. Adams

Policy Committee Member Compensation Committee Member Managing Member, DC Office Chair, Health Law, Communications, Antitrust, and ML Strategies Division

susan w. berson

Co-chair of Mintz Pride

Melissa j. brayman, phd

Chair, Public Finance Practice Chair, Education Practice

meghan b. burke

Chair, Technology, Communications & Media Practice

tara m. corvo

Recommendations Committee Member Co-chair, Financial Services Practice

therese m. doherty

Chair of Pro Bono Committee

Susan m. finegan

Policy Committee Member Compensation Committee Member Chair, Government Law Practice

elissa flynn-poppey

Recommendations Committee Member Chair, Corporate Practice Co-chair, Securities & Capital Markets Practice

megan n. gates

Co-chair of MIATTY

rachel gholston

Recommendations Committee Member Chair of Women's Initiative

Geri l. haight

Chair, Investment Funds Practice

Kari k. harris

Co-chair, Appellate Practice Group

emily kanstroom musgrave

Policy Committee Member Compensation Committee Member Chair, IT Transactions & Outsourcing Practice

julie e. korostoff

Chair, Privacy & Cybersecurity Practice

Cynthia j. larose

Chair, Real Estate Development Practice

Rebecca a. lee

Chair, Health Law Practice Co-chair, Health Care Enforcement Defense Practice

Karen s. lovitch

Founder & Co-chair, Insurance Practice

kim v. marrkand

Chair of Alumni Program

poonam patidar

Policy Committee Member Compensation Committee Member Co-chair, ESG Practice Group

jennifer b. rubin

Policy Committee Member Compensation Committee Member Chair, Public Finance, Real Estate, Bankruptcy, and Environmental Division Chair, Equity Advisory Council

P. miyoko sato

Policy Committee Member Compensation Committee Member Co-chair Minority Attorneys & Agents Affinity Group Co-chair Life Science Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Group

terri shieh-newton, phd

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Awards and Accolades

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Leaders in Their Field

Compassionate Leave Policy

Providing Support for Life-Changing Experiences

Spearheaded by Associate Natalie Groot, Mintz’s pioneering compassionate leave policy supports the career paths of attorneys and professional staff by providing paid leave in the event of an employee’s miscarriage or after failed fertility treatment, adoption, or surrogacy. These benefits empower women at the firm to pursue their professional goals while addressing health and family priorities. Natalie researched the issues and championed the initiative at Mintz after experiencing similar challenges within her own family.

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51%

of newly elevated partners

(3-year average)

At Mintz,

are women

by the numbers

leading

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Kim Marrkand, Founder & Co-chair of the Insurance Practice, and DC Office Managing Member Susan Berson talk about why they chose to build a career at Mintz, what they are most proud of, the realities of being a woman attorney, the importance of mentoring, and Susan’s upcoming retirement. While leading practices, offices, and critical initiatives at the firm, each has championed an environment that supports other attorneys in their successes.

Listen in on their chat in this video.

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Learn more about Natalie’s story in this video.

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by the numbers

50%

of MINTZ'S ARE

C-SUITE

WOMEN

by the numbers

68%

of summer associates at mintz are women

WOMEN

Women attorneys at Mintz are setting the pace for success in the legal community and beyond.

We are proud to share this celebration of their impressive work, strong relationships, and important impacts on the firm.

The Women’s Initiative at Mintz is dedicated to advancing the recruitment, retention, and career success of women attorneys through leadership development, mentorship, and networking opportunities. The group offers business development training, innovative initiatives, firm-wide programs, and events that nurture and support the success of all women.

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Top Women in Dealmaking

Top 100 List Massachusetts

"Mintz has been recognized for its efforts to remove barriers for women in the legal profession. The firm is focused on continually evolving a supportive platform to help recruit, retain, and advance women attorneys. Our women serve in critical leadership roles and are achieving excellent results for our clients. We are proud to celebrate the achievements and immense contributions our women attorneys have made – and will continue to make."

— Bob Bodian,

Managing Member

The Women’s Initiative is dedicated to advancing the recruitment, retention, and career success of women attorneys through leadership development, mentorship, and networking opportunities. In 2022, the group offered business development training and several firm-wide programs, including a workshop on proximity bias and programs recognizing leadership and service. Under the leadership of Geri Haight, Chair, the group has also reestablished the Women’s Associate Subcommittee with new members and formed new subcommittees on pathways to membership and other areas of priority. Learn more about the importance and evolution of the Women’s Initiative in this conversation between Geri and former Chair, Meredith Leary in

this video.

THE POWER OF mentorING

Client Service All-Star

Innovation in Diversity and Inclusion

Shining Star Award

28%

of Section Managers are women

WOMEN

At Mintz,

by the numbers

43%

OF MINTZ

POLICY COMMITTEE MEMBERS

In this video, Associates Sarah Palmer and Nicole Rivers and Of Counsel Kristen White talk about what mentorship has meant to their careers and the personal and professional benefits that come from these strong relationships at Mintz.

Mentoring relationships play a valuable role in professional growth by fostering career development at all levels, with mentors providing guidance, support, and knowledge to enhance the experiences of their mentees.

Watch the video.

Member/Chair,

LEADERSHIP

P. Miyoko Sato

Under Miyoko’s leadership, the Equity Advisory Council is responsible for driving equity for the firm’s attorneys, especially women, attorneys of color, and LGBTQ+ attorneys, by implementing diverse pipelines for leadership positions, leveraging strategic partnerships for business development, and other equity-related issues.

Equity Advisory Council

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Chair Geri Haight and former Chair Meredith Leary discuss the group’s evolution and current priorities.

Natalie Groot talks about her role in bringing this pioneering policy to Mintz.

Sarah Palmer, Nicole Rivers, and Kristen White share their experiences with mentoring at Mintz.

43%

OF MINTZ ARE WOMEN

WOMEN

POLICY COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Natalie Groot talks about her role in bringing this pioneering policy to Mintz.

OF MINTZ

POLICY COMMITTEE MEMBERS

by the numbers

Learn more about the importance and evolution of the Women’s Initiative in this conversation between Geri and former Chair, Meredith Leary in this video.

Chair Geri Haight and former Chair Meredith Leary discuss the group’s evolution and current priorities.

Shining Star Award

Innovation in Diversity and Inclusion

Top Women in Dealmaking

Leaders in Their Field

Compensation Committee Member

dianne j. bourque

Compensation Committee Member

lisamarie collins

Recommendations Committee Member

deborah a. daccord

Compensation Committee Member

Meredith M. leary

Recommendations Committee Member

erin F. natter

by the numbers

51%

of newly elevated partners

are women

At Mintz,

(3-year average)

Policy Committee Member Compensation Committee Member Co-chair Minority Attorneys & Agents Affinity Group Co-chair Life Science Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Group

terri shieh-newton, phd

Policy Committee Member Compensation Committee Member Chair, Public Finance, Real Estate, Bankruptcy, and Environmental Division Chair, Equity Advisory Council

P. miyoko sato

Policy Committee Member Compensation Committee Member Co-chair, ESG Practice Group

jennifer b. rubin

Chair of Alumni Program

poonam patidar

Founder & Co-chair, Insurance Practice

kim v. marrkand

Chair, Health Law Practice Co-chair, Health Care Enforcement Defense Practice

Karen s. lovitch

Chair, Real Estate Development Practice

Rebecca a. lee

Chair, Privacy & Cybersecurity Practice

Cynthia j. larose

Policy Committee Member Compensation Committee Member Chair, IT Transactions & Outsourcing Practice

julie e. korostoff

Co-chair, Appellate Practice Group

emily kanstroom musgrave

Chair, Investment Funds Practice

Kari k. harris

Recommendations Committee Member Chair of Women's Initiative

Geri l. haight

Co-chair of MIATTY

rachel gholston

Recommendations Committee Member Chair, Corporate Practice Co-chair, Securities & Capital Markets Practice

megan n. gates

Policy Committee Member Compensation Committee Member Chair, Government Law Practice

elissa flynn-poppey

Chair of Pro Bono Committee

Susan m. finegan

Recommendations Committee Member Co-chair, Financial Services Practice

therese m. doherty

Chair, Technology, Communications & Media Practice

tara m. corvo

Chair, Public Finance Practice Chair, Education Practice

meghan b. burke

Co-chair of Mintz Pride

Melissa j. brayman, phd

Policy Committee Member Compensation Committee Member Managing Member, DC Office Chair, Health Law, Communications, Antitrust, and ML Strategies Division

susan w. berson

Policy Committee Member Compensation Committee Member Co-chair Insurance Practice

Nancy D. Adams

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LEADERS

by the numbers

50%

of mintz's

women

c-suite leaders

are

by the numbers

68%

of summer associates at mintz

women

are

by the numbers

28%

of section managers

women

are

at mintz,

by the numbers

43%

of mintz

women

are

policy committee members

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WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP

Two women attorneys who helped shape Mintz’s inclusive, supportive culture while building distinguished careers share insights in a candid conversation.

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setting the pace

& Co-chair of the Insurance Practice, and DC Office Managing Member Susan Berson talk about why they chose to build a career at Mintz, what they are most proud of, the realities of being a woman attorney, the importance of mentoring, and Susan’s upcoming retirement. While leading practices, offices, and critical initiatives at the firm, each has championed an environment that supports other attorneys in their successes.

Kim Marrkand, Founder

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WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP