Profiles in Leadership Journal Honors Dechert Leaders

Profiles in Leadership Journal's Mid-Year 2026 Issue has recognized four Dechert individuals as exceptional leaders across the legal profession and beyond.

Megan C. Johnson, a financial services group partner and managing partner of Dechert's Washington, D.C. office, has been named among the journal's "Women Worth Watching in Leadership" for 2026. Co-leading the firm's U.S. registered funds product line, Ms. Johnson serves as relationship partner for some of Dechert's most valued asset management clients, advising on a broad range of regulatory, compliance and corporate matters under the Investment Company Act of 1940. Ms. Johnson has been recognized as a "Next Generation Partner" for mutual/registered/exchange-traded funds by The Legal 500 U.S. and named in Best Lawyers in America for Mutual Funds Law. Read Ms. Johnson's profile.

Marina Schwarz, a partner and expert litigator in the mass torts and product liability space, has been honored with a "STEAM Leadership" award. Ms. Schwarz’s practice sits at the intersection of law and science. She defends global materials and manufacturing companies against complex PFAS litigation, translating cutting-edge toxicology, epidemiology and chemical engineering into winning legal strategies. Ms. Schwarz is a co-founder of Dechert Re:Torts and recipient of Dechert's STARS Legal Innovator award. Read Ms. Schwarz's profile.

Meghan Redding, a partner in Dechert’s global finance and real estate group, has been recognized as an "Emerging Leader." Based in New York, she advises clients across the spectrum of asset-backed finance and securitization transactions and is known for her collaborative approach to building client relationships and mentoring colleagues. Ms. Redding is a member of the Structured Finance Association's Women in Securitization network and 100 Women in Finance. Read Ms. Redding's profile.

Alison Bernard, Dechert's chief talent and HR officer, has been honored with a "Human Resources Leadership" award. Ms. Bernard has served as the firm's chief talent officer since 2016, overseeing all aspects of Dechert's talent program, including recruiting, professional development, diversity and inclusion, and culture. She brings more than 25 years of law firm experience to her role. Read Ms. Bernard's profile.

Profiles in Leadership Journal featured all four honorees in its Mid-Year 2026 Issue.

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