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DWT attorneys Cheryl Wei and Ian Brereton will be in attendance for this year’s American Film Market from November 6-9 in Las Vegas. AFM is the premier film acquisition, development, and networking event, where industry professionals close over $1 billion in distribution and film financing deals annually on completed films and those at every stage of development. We hope to see everyone there! To learn more: https://lnkd.in/exV_iQV

Congrats to DWT partner Cheryl Wei on being named to Variety’s list of “Hollywood’s New Leaders of 2024.”   Variety’s New Leaders list highlights individuals who connect ideas to execution, recognizing 45 innovators across diverse disciplines, including legal expertise, social media, production oversight, and strategic partnerships. Cheryl is one of only seven attorneys to be honored and her inclusion is a testament to her significant impact in the industry!   Cheryl is quoted as saying: “the favorite part of her job is ‘being able to play a role in the creation of content and be a part of storytelling that impacts so many people — whether it inspires, makes us laugh, changes minds, makes us feel seen, sparks social change or purely entertains.’” Read more: https://lnkd.in/g5WNXnYp

We’re proud to share that for the sixth consecutive year, the Diversity & Flexibility Alliance has named Davis Wright Tremaine a "Tipping the Scales" honoree. This award acknowledges firms whose partner promotions included at least 50% women. DWT was the only firm to receive this recognition six times.

Environmental, social, and governance—it matters to your long-term business success now and will matter even more in the years ahead. Trusted legal advisors can help you harmonize your business objectives with your environmental and social priorities. So why DWT? Learn how we provide clients with a 360-degree perspective on ESG, regardless of industry. Meet the team: Elaine Albrich, Sean Atkins, Pamela Charles, John DiLorenzo, Chris Ford, Craig Gannett, Steve Gannon, Derek Green, Knute Gregg, Brandon H. Johnson, Hope Levy-Biehl, Vid Prabhakaran, Evan Shapiro, Victoria (Vicky) Slade, Walker Kuch-Stanovsky, and Jean Tom

If you’re attending this year’s National Association of Women Lawyers General Counsel Institute, please make sure to reach out to DWT partner Martha Phelps! Martha will be representing DWT and connecting with colleagues and attendees throughout the event. We hope to see everyone there!

As we celebrate the Festival of Lights, we extend warm wishes to all those observing Diwali. This vibrant festival symbolizes the victory of light over darkness and knowledge over ignorance.

Sean Atkins, co-chair of our energy, environmental, and natural resources practice group, and the rest of the ESG team are here to help you strategically navigate your ESG legal issues. As trusted advisors, we empower you to do well while doing good. To learn more about our ESG practice: https://lnkd.in/gwjz6Kcs

Law360 has recognized DWT as a 2024 prestige leader among the top 100 law firms in the industry. The ranking is based on four key pillars: financial success, attorney reputation, awards won, and media representation. We're proud of this honor and grateful to our clients whose success makes this recognition possible. Read more: https://lnkd.in/d8D4gtrs

This talented group of attorneys will travel to Seattle November 7 to attend the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association Annual Convention. During the convention, the co-chair of our corporate and business transactions practice, Christina Chan, will participate in the panel "CLE 102 | DocGPT Will See You Now: Advising in the New Era of Generative Health AI" on November 8. We are also proud to once again sponsor the Financial Services Reception at the conference. Additionally, Hiroko Peraza will staff our booth in the exhibition hall. If you’re attending, please reach out to our team!

Law360 recently named Ambika Kumar a 2024 Technology MVP, and this week published a profile highlighting her work on multiple high-profile online free speech cases, her biggest accomplishment, advice for junior attorneys, and what motivates her. Said Ambika: "The stakes are higher than ever, and I'm still inspired to keep free speech rights at the center of my practice" Read more: https://lnkd.in/giTQWKNx