A partner at Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy LLP, Deborah Festa ois a partner in the firm’s Los Angeles and New York offices. Excelling in her field, Deborah Festa was recently shortlisted for the 2015 Americas Women in Business Law Awards in the category of best in structured finance.
Americas Women in Business Law Awards, established by Euromoney Legal Media Group, was founded four years ago. The annual event celebrates women attorneys and their achievements that shape the future legal practices across North America and Latin America. Accolades are given within four sections: individual, regional, in-house, and firm. Each are comprised of different categories ranging from best corporate lawyer in Latin America to best firm for diversity.
The 2015 ceremony took place at the Essex House. Both in-house and private legal practitioners gathered to hear inspiring speeches by Susan Ervin of Davis Polk & Wardwell and Joan Wexler of Brooklyn Law School, the winners of the outstanding practitioner and lifetime achievement awards, respectively. The night ended with more than 80 accolades given, of which Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy LLP took home two.
