Dechert Names Winners of Annual “Stars” Peer Recognition Program

Dechert announced the winners of its annual 2020 “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 a 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 2020 Dechert honorees include:

Exceptional Teachers

• Shannon Footer, Associate (New York)
• Richard Freeland, Global Communications Manager (London)
• Danielle Gentin Stock, Counsel (New York)
• Carolyn Griffith, Technical Trainer (Washington, D.C.)
• Kenneth Henry, Associate Director of Talent Development and Onboarding (New York)
• Melanie MacKay, Associate (Chicago)
• Kaitlin McGrath, Associate (Boston)
• Daniel Mozes, Associate (Philadelphia)
• Christine Renner, Associate (Luxembourg)
• Ella-Marie Smith, Associate (Charlotte)

Diversity Champions

• Tamer Mallat, Associate (New York)
• Julia Markham Cameron, Associate (New York)
• Fadela Mohamdi, Legal Secretary (Paris)
• Gabrielle Piper, Associate (New York)
• Audrey Wagner, Counsel (Washington, D.C.)

Legal Innovators

• Zachary Oswald, Associate (Singapore)
• Katherine Unger Davis, Associate (Philadelphia)

About Dechert

Dechert is a leading global law firm with 26 offices around the world. We advise asset managers, financial institutions, investment funds, and equity shareholders on transactions of the greatest complexity, bringing energy, creativity and efficient management of legal issues to deliver commercial and practical advice for clients.