The Daily Record has named Goodell DeVries as a recipient of the 2024 Empowering Women Award. The firm accepted the award at The Daily Record’s Women’s Leadership Summit on October 22 at the University of Maryland SMC Campus Center in Baltimore.
The Empowering Women Awards recognize companies and organizations that show a strong commitment to supporting and elevating women in Maryland. Honorees demonstrate a track record of hiring and promoting women; support programs to mentor women in their organizations and address inequalities; show a strong record of women on the company’s board or in C-suite positions; and establish DEI programs and philanthropic efforts to support women. Judges reviewed each nominee’s application and letters of reference and evaluated the information relative to the company’s resources.
“We are thrilled to be recognized as an Empowering Women Award honoree,” says K. Nichole Nesbitt, the firm’s Managing Partner. “Throughout our three-decade history, Goodell DeVries has been intentional about providing opportunities for women to advance at every level. Our strong platforms for mentorship, leadership, and professional development create an environment for women lawyers and administrative professionals to thrive. We are proud of our large demographic of women partners and leaders, and the culture of equity we have created here.”
“The 2024 Empowering Women honorees invest in, elevate, and support women leaders throughout the state. They demonstrate tangible, innovative efforts to assist women in taking on new opportunities in business and in the community,” said Suzanne Fischer-Huettner, managing director of BridgeTower Media/The Daily Record. “We are pleased to honor these organizations that show a strong commitment to women leaders in Maryland.”
From left: Goodell DeVries lawyers Kamil Ismail, Jhanelle Graham Caldwell, Nikki Nesbitt, Sarah Lacey, Derek Stikeleather, Jim O'Brien
About Goodell DeVries
Goodell DeVries is a regional law firm with a national presence. Our team of attorneys handles the most complex legal challenges for clients across the country in business law, intellectual property, product liability, mass torts, medical malpractice law, appellate matters, complex commercial litigation, insurance, toxic torts, and more. Our lawyers are ranked among the best in the nation by leading directories, including Chambers and Best Lawyers, and we've been named among the top law firms for women by Law360. To learn more, visit www.gdldlaw.com or follow us on LinkedIn.
About The Daily Record
The Daily Record is a digital first, daily news media company focused on law, government and business at TheDailyRecord.com. The Daily Record publishes a print edition on weekdays in addition to more than 25 special products a year, including Power Lists, in a variety of industries. The Daily Record hosts 13 annual events to recognize excellence and provide leadership opportunities. These events include Maryland’s Top 100 Women, Most Admired CEOs, Influential Marylanders, Health Care Heroes, Icon Honors and more. The Daily Record, with 136 years of editorial excellence, is part of BridgeTower Media, the leading provider of B2B information, research, events, and marketing solutions across more than 25 U.S. markets and industries.