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.
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Euromoney LMG Announces 2015 Women in Business Law Shortlist
An accomplished business executive based in Los Angeles, Deborah Festa currently serves as a partner in the offices of Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy LLP. During her time with the firm, Deborah Festa has received considerable recognition for her work in investment management and West Coast securitization. In 2015, she earned a place on the shortlist of the Euromoney Legal Media Group (LMG) America’s Women in Business Law Awards.
Designed to recognize the best lawyers in a wide variety of practice areas, the Euromoney LMG awards also recognize important initiatives in areas such as talent management, minority women, work-life balance, pro bono work, mentoring, and gender diversity. Every year, the event honors recipients of the Lifetime Achievement Awards, as well as “rising stars” and women lawyers in Latin America.
Euromoney LMG nominates individuals and firms based on official submissions and preliminary research. The event itself typically takes place at the Essex House in New York City.
Designed to recognize the best lawyers in a wide variety of practice areas, the Euromoney LMG awards also recognize important initiatives in areas such as talent management, minority women, work-life balance, pro bono work, mentoring, and gender diversity. Every year, the event honors recipients of the Lifetime Achievement Awards, as well as “rising stars” and women lawyers in Latin America.
Euromoney LMG nominates individuals and firms based on official submissions and preliminary research. The event itself typically takes place at the Essex House in New York City.
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