(CHICAGO) Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP announced today that Leslie D. Minier, partner and chief diversity officer, was recognized as part of Savoy Magazine's 2015 Most Influential Black Lawyers list. The listing is comprised of the "best of the best" of Black lawyers who are partners within leading national law firms or corporate counsel from Fortune 1000 corporations.
Minier, a partner in the firm's Mergers and Acquisitions practice, represents clients in a variety of industries in connection with mergers and acquisitions, private equity, and general corporate matters. She assists both public and private companies in structuring, negotiating and documenting both mergers with, and acquisitions and dispositions of, public and private corporations. She also advises private equity funds making investments in, engaging in leveraged buyouts of and selling portfolio companies.
"This recognition is not only a wonderful testament to Leslie’s exceptional legal practice, but also her unwavering commitment to promoting and fostering a diverse culture within the firm," said Katten Chairman Vincent A.F. Sergi.
In addition to serving as Katten's first chief diversity officer, Minier also developed the firm's Diversity Committee, Minority Associates Committee, Committee on Racial and Ethnic Diversity, and LGBT Coalition.
"Savoy is proud to congratulate those recognized within the 2015 Most Influential Black Lawyers listing. We salute their achievement and leadership working at the highest levels within firms of influence and global corporations," said L.P. Green, II, Publisher, Savoy Magazine. "This is the definitive and most comprehensive list of Black lawyers compiled within the last five years and we're proud to share their impact with our readers."
Savoy Magazine is a national publication covering the power, substance and style of African American lifestyle.
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