Dechert Names Winners of Annual “Stars” Peer Recognition Program

Dechert announced the winners of its annual 2021 “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 2021 Dechert honorees include:

Exceptional Teachers

• Pierre-Henri Brieau, Associate (Paris)
• Allan Chan, Billing Supervisor (London)
• Erica Evans, Associate (Washington, D.C.)
• Beth Goulston, Client Development Senior Manager (Washington, D.C.)
• Carla Graff, Associate (Philadelphia)
• Nicolas Kokkinos, Senior Associate (London)
• Ariel Olson, Associate (New York)
• Sean Rosenthal, Associate (New York)
• Eric Tintle, Senior Paralegal (Los Angeles)
• Donnie Villanueva, IT Client Services Manager (Washington, D.C.)

Diversity Champions

• Alyssa Clark, Associate (New York)
• Smridhi Gulati, Partner (London)
• Dorothy Hill, Associate (Philadelphia)
• Quentin Muron, Associate (Paris)
• Jeffrey Saavedra, Associate (New York)
• Rithea Sok Cham, Messenger (Paris)

Legal Innovators

• Doireann O’Daly, Associate (Dublin)
• Lindsey Smith, Patent Docketing Coordinator (Boston)
• Elisha Washklovitch, Legal Secretary (Philadelphia)

About Dechert

Dechert is a leading global law firm with 22 offices around the world. We advise on matters and transactions of the greatest complexity, bringing energy, creativity and efficient management of legal issues to deliver commercial and practical advice for clients.