Holland & Knight Honored with "Women in Business Law" Awards
Partner Anita Mosner wins industry award for third year in a row
NEW YORK (June 10, 2016) – Holland & Knight partner Anita Mosner, a leader of the firm’s aviation practice, was named "Best in Aviation" at the fifth annual Americas Women in Business Law Awards in New York on June 9. Holland & Knight was also recognized as the "Best in the US West" for its support of women attorneys. Five of the firm’s 28 offices worldwide are in the US West: Anchorage, Denver, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Portland.
The Americas Women in Business Law Awards is presented by Euromoney Legal Media Group. Each year it recognizes the best women lawyers in individual practice areas, as well as firms that excel in their efforts to retain and promote women. As part of their research, Euromoney’s staff speaks with lawyers and other professionals from across the Americas in both face-to-face and phone interviews, gathering information about candidates and incorporating other research from surveys and legal directories. Individual winners are judged on their professional accomplishments during the last 12 months as well as their influence within their areas of practice.
Ms. Mosner, a partner in Holland & Knight’s Washington, D.C., office, earned the title of "Best in Aviation" for the third year in a row. She practices in the areas of aviation law, competition and international law. Ms. Mosner, who has a background in aviation consulting as well as law, represents air carriers, airports, manufacturers and other businesses in the commercial aviation space. She also serves as co-chair of the firm’s Transportation and Infrastructure Industry Sector Group.
The firm was also shortlisted for Women in Business Law Awards in the following areas:
- Best international firm for talent management
- Best Firm in US Midwest
- Best Firm in US Northeast
- Best Firm in US South
Additionally, Holland & Knight partner Jennifer Hernandez was shortlisted in the "Best in Environment" category. Ms. Hernandez leads the firm’s West Coast Land Use and Environment Practice Group.
"We feel honored to be nominated in seven categories by the Euromoney Legal Media Group for our diversity efforts," said Tammy Knight, chair of Holland & Knight's Women's Initiative. "Anita and Jennifer are exceptional attorneys, and our Women's Initiative continues to evaluate the firm’s policies and practices to ensure we recruit, retain and promote the best in our profession. This recognition affirms what so many of our women attorneys already believe: Holland & Knight is a great place for women attorneys to advance their careers."