Dechert Names Winners of Annual “Stars” Peer Recognition Program

Dechert announced the winners of its annual 2019 “Dechert Stars” awards, recognizing lawyers and business services professionals who have made significant contributions to our global firm community as teachers, champions of diversity and legal innovators. As part of the awards, winners will receive a $10,000 bonus and commemorative plaque in recognition of their achievements.

Honorees were selected in the following categories: 

• “Exceptional Teachers” consistently go above and beyond to support the learning and development of their colleagues
• “Diversity Champions” help create a more diverse and inclusive culture through their words and actions
• “Legal Innovators” help improve and enhance the way we work or serve our clients – both internally and externally by generating and supporting new ideas

The 2019 Dechert honorees include:

• Exceptional Teachers
  • Clare Barnard, Associate (London)
  • Julia Chapman, Associate (Philadelphia)
  • Shayna Gilmore, Associate (Washington D.C.)
  • Christopher Lawrence, eLearning Multimedia Specialist (Los Angeles)
  • Angelina Liang, Associate (New York)
  • Gemma Long, Associate (London)
  • John Ludwig, Associate (New York)
  • Angela Williamson, Legal Secretary (London)
  • Lincoln Wilson, Associate (San Francisco)
    
    
• Diversity Champions
  • Louis de Chezelles, Associate (Paris)
  • Spencer Joffrion, Associate (New York)
  • Amisha Patel, Associate (Washington, D.C.)
  • David Young, Regional Office Manager (Charlotte)
    
    
• Legal Innovators
  • Linda Ann Bartosch, Associate (Philadelphia)
  • Fanny Weinhardt, Business Service Senior Coordinator (Munich)

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