The New York Law Journal (NYLJ) has selected Greenberg Traurig,
LLP's Henry "Hank" M. Greenberg as a finalist for its prestigious
Attorney of the Year Award. According to the NYLJ, "the 'MVP' award
goes to the lawyer who had the most profound effect on the law or
legal community in the past year or did the most to advance the
cause of justice." Hank Greenberg is
a shareholder in the firm's Litigation Practice in Albany.
NEW
YORK, July 22, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The
New York Law Journal (NYLJ) has selected Greenberg Traurig, LLP's
Henry "Hank" M. Greenberg as a finalist for its prestigious
Attorney of the Year Award. According to the NYLJ, "the 'MVP' award
goes to the lawyer who had the most profound effect on the law or
legal community in the past year or did the most to advance the
cause of justice." Hank Greenberg is
a shareholder in the firm's Litigation Practice in Albany.
Hank Greenberg has been a leader
in helping to implement transformative changes in New York's court system, such as virtual legal
counsel meetings and courtrooms, as chair of the Commission to
Reimagine the Future of New York's
Courts; a position he has held since 2020. Also noteworthy is his
service as Counsel for the Commission on Judicial Nomination which
nominates New York's Court of
Appeals Judges; and Chair of the Third Department Judicial
Screening Committee. In 2024, Hank
Greenberg played a pivotal role in launching a pro bono
technology platform in Israel that
connects low-income civilians with legal professionals who can
provide free legal assistance. A prolific author and public
speaker, he has frequently written and lectured on various legal
topics, including the need for court systems to embrace technology
to improve efficiency and enhance access to justice. His numerous
presentations this past year included talks at Harvard Law School,
and the Annual Meeting of the Conference of Chief Justices and the
Conference of State Court Administrators. Additionally, he has
participated as a legal commentator in interviews for online and
print media, as well as TV and radio.
Hank Greenberg is a past
president of the New York State
Bar Association and a nationally recognized leader on issues
confronting the legal profession and state court systems. He serves
in leadership positions on several professional organizations and
government bodies.
Hank Greenberg concentrates his
practice on civil litigation, criminal and civil investigation, and
regulatory and administrative law at Greenberg Traurig. He has
handled numerous high-profile matters over the course of his
three-decade career. His work for his clients is informed by the
many government positions he has held, including former counsel to
the New York State Attorney
General, general counsel to a major New
York State agency, federal prosecutor, and law clerk to
Judge (later Chief Judge) Judith S.
Kaye.
"I am humbled to be named a finalist for this prestigious award.
In addition to collaborating with the talented attorneys at
Greenberg Traurig to serve my clients, I look forward to continuing
my work to improve the administration of justice and enhance access
to justice," Hank Greenberg
said.
Three finalists have been selected by the NYLJ for the Attorney
of the Year Award, and the winner will be announced at a
recognition event in September.
About Greenberg Traurig: Greenberg Traurig, LLP has more than
2750 attorneys in 47 locations in the
United States, Europe and
the Middle East, Latin America, and Asia. The firm is a 2022 BTI "Highly
Recommended Law Firm" for superior client service and is
consistently among the top firms on the Am Law Global 100 and NLJ
500. Greenberg Traurig is Mansfield Rule 6.0 Certified Plus by The
Diversity Lab. The firm is recognized for powering its U.S. offices
with 100% renewable energy as certified by the Center for Resource
Solutions Green-e® Energy program and is a member of the U.S. EPA's
Green Power Partnership Program. The firm is known for its
philanthropic giving, innovation, diversity, and pro bono. Web:
http://www.gtlaw.com.
Media Contact
Joey Kaiser, Greenberg Traurig,
LLP, 212-801-6983, Joey.Kaiser@gtlaw.com,
https://www.gtlaw.com/en
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