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November 22, 2024

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Women Lawyers from the Firm’s Paris and London Offices Convene for Day of Connecting and Learning

Women lawyers from the firm’s Paris and London offices recently gathered in Paris for the firm’s sixth annual Women’s Leadership Initiative (WLI) European
Region Seminar. The day was filled with inspiring and enlightening presentations and concluded with a cocktail reception and guided tour of the historic Hôtel
de la Marine in the heart of “the City of Light.”
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June 11, 2024

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First-Gen Attorneys at Winston Share Their Advice for Navigating a Legal Career

Two associates, one partner, and the firm’s chairman recently shared their personal experiences being the first lawyer in their families and offered their
advice for thriving as a first-generation member of the legal profession. They also discussed how other members of the firm can actively support their
first-gen colleagues. The panel was sponsored by the firm’s First-Gen Professional Network.
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March 8, 2024

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Winston Celebrates International Women’s Day 2024

Across the firm, attorneys and professional staff in the U.S., London, and Paris donned purple and struck the #InspireInclusion pose to celebrate International
Women’s Day and the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women worldwide.
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October 18, 2023

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Jon Krop Provides Tips for Thriving at Work with ADHD

To acknowledge National Employment Disability Awareness Month and to support our attorneys and staff who have ADHD, Winston welcomed Jon Krop,
founder and CEO of Flourish Legal, to the firm.
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May 17, 2022

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Wajahat Ali Speaks About the Power of Acknowledging Hard Truths and the Need to Form a Coalition of Ethnic Avengers

June 22, 2021

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Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author & Historian Annette Gordon-Reed Helps Winston Celebrate and Commemorate Juneteenth

On June 18, Winston & Strawn’s Chairman Tom Fitzgerald kicked off the firm’s Juneteenth celebration by introducing Harvard Law School Professor, noted
historian and author of On Juneteenth—Annette Gordon-Reed. Chicago Partner Cardelle Spangler then led an engaging and educational Q&A session with
Professor Gordon-Reed.
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June 15, 2021

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“Cured” Writers and Directors Patrick Sammon and Bennett Singer Discuss their Award-Winning Documentary During Pride Month Celebration

In celebration of Pride Month, Winston & Strawn hosted a virtual screening and discussion with Patrick Sammon and Bennett Singer for their award-winning
new documentary, Cured. They were joined by Reverend Magora Kennedy, one of the key interviewees featured in the film.
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May 28, 2021

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Congressman Ted Lieu Talks About Political Empowerment, Advancing Racial Equity and Speaking Truth on Twitter

Winston & Strawn wrapped up its celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage month with a conversation with Congressman Ted Lieu, who represents
California’s 33rd District in the U.S. House of Representatives. 
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April 16, 2021

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Connie Chung Joe Discusses Anti-Asian Bias and How to Be A Powerful Ally

March 25, 2021

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Joann Lublin Shares Advice on How to Be a Power Mom

As part of Winston & Strawn’s celebration of Women’s History Month, trailblazer, author, and former Wall Street Journal careers columnist, Joann S. Lublin
provided insider tips on how to manage a career and parenthood.
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March 9, 2021

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Elizabeth Weitzman Discusses How to Effect Societal Change Through Our Viewing Habits

In honor of International Women’s Day, Winston welcomed author and film critic, Elizabeth Weitzman for a discussion on the role of pop culture and
entertainment in shaping society’s views about women.
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October 14, 2020

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Social Justice Lawyering at the Intersection of COVID and the Racial Justice Movements

On October 14, Winston & Strawn employees are invited to attend a virtual presentation with Juan Cartagena, president and general counsel of LatinoJustice
PRLDEF, regarding economic justice, democracy building, and criminal justice transformation in 2020 and beyond.
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September 25, 2020

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Winston’s Women’s Leadership Initiative London Team Hosts Virtual Art History Tour

Our Women’s Leadership Initiative (WLI) team in London recently hosted a very special live experience where acclaimed art historian Rose Balston guided
through the compelling gazes of three significant portraits: “unknown artist’s “Portrait of Elizabeth I of England, The Armada Portrait”, Johannes Vermeer’s
“Girl with a Pearl Earring”, and Artemisia Gentileschi’s “Self Portrait as the Allegory of Painting”.
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June 30, 2020

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Out in the Legal Profession: A Celebration of LGBTQ Stories

In celebration of Pride Month, the Diversity and Inclusion Committee and the Winston Pride Affinity Group hosted a virtual panel featuring Winston & Strawn
LGBTQ lawyers, staff, alumni, and clients. Panelists reflected on the community’s progress, its ongoing fight for change, personal stories about heterosexism
in the workplace, and their coming out experiences.
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May 28, 2020

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Winston Engages Its Community in Conversation About Diverse Asian Pacific American Perspectives

In honor of Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Month 2020, the Winston Diversity & Inclusion Committee and Winston Asian Leadership Initiative
held a panel on May 14th titled “Pathways to Success: Diverse Asian Pacific American Perspectives.” The overarching goal of the panel was to bring together
a diverse group of voices to discuss their individual experiences as Asian Pacific Americans as well as their common goals and challenges.
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February 24, 2020

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Black History Month Speaker Offers Five Principles for Creating a More Just Future

Winston & Strawn’s Diversity & Inclusion Committee and Black Lawyers Network affinity group were pleased to present a Black History Month celebration on
February 12 featuring Professor James Forman Jr., Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Locking Up Our Own: Crime and Punishment in Black America.
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January 28, 2020

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Affinity Group Summit Sets Path for Reaching Significant Diversity & Inclusion Goals

Winston’s Diversity & Inclusion leaders recently gathered for their annual Affinity Group Summit. Joined by Chief Talent Officer Sue Manch, Director of
Diversity & Inclusion Sylvia James, and Director of Coaching and Well-Being Diane Costigan, the groups reviewed progress on key action items and set their
strategic direction for the coming year.
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January 23, 2020

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Women Attorneys in Firm’s Texas Offices Benefit from Career-Building Retreat

Winston & Strawn’s women attorneys in Dallas and Houston recently gathered in the firm’s Dallas office for a one-day professional development retreat
hosted by our Women’s Leadership Initiative (WLI).
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December 17, 2019

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Los Angeles Holiday Bazaar Supports Women-Owned Businesses

The Women’s Leadership Initiative in Winston & Strawn’s Los Angeles office invited firm members, clients, and friends to eat, drink, and shop local at a
Holiday Bazaar it hosted on December 3. This event “for women by women” featured five vendors – all women-owned businesses – selling a variety of
apparel, jewelry, art, plants and pots, and health and wellness items.
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October 11, 2019

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Heritage Month Speaker Uses Poetry and Pop Culture to Change the Latinx Narrative

Winston’s Diversity & Inclusion Committee and Latina/o Lawyers Alliance at Winston (LLAW) affinity group hosted a firmwide videoconference last month
featuring Dr. Jose B. Gonzalez, an English professor, published poet, and Fulbright Scholar. Associate and LLAW member Marcus Garcia welcomed the 300
firm members, alumni, and friends in attendance and introduced Dr. Gonzalez, who was born in El Salvador and immigrated to the United States at age eight.
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