Top 100 U.S. law firm Akerman LLP is pleased to announce that partner Barbara Edwards has been recognized as a “Woman of Influence” by the New York Business Journal, one of only 10 chosen this year by the publication. The executives featured were selected from a field of nominees by a team of editors and reporters representing the New York Business Journal and its parent company, American City Business Journals. She will be profiled in an upcoming issue.
“These 10 executives have made an impact both professionally and in their communities throughout their careers,” the New York Business Journal wrote in its cover story. “Over the past 18 months in particular, they've had an impact on their companies and the people around them — both inside and away from their offices — at a time when unprecedented challenges have become part of daily routines."
“They’ve found their successes in a range of businesses affecting New York City's economy, including real estate, law, finance and the sciences,” the publication continued. “They’ve also been active pursuing charitable endeavors, serving in their communities, and working to develop future professionals for their companies and their industries.”
Edwards, a partner in Akerman’s Corporate Practice Group in New York, is a valued and trusted partner to the companies, financing parties, and others she counsels. She provides provide solutions to the most challenging legal and business issues, relying on her more than two decades of experience guiding public and private corporations, Fortune 500 and middle market companies, hedge and debt funds, financial technology companies and other enterprises in transactional matters. Edwards brings a wealth of knowledge to the general counsel, treasurers, chief financial officers, and management leadership teams she represents.
She has counseled clients across a broad spectrum of industries, including solar energy, healthcare and life sciences, personal care products, automotive, power and energy, natural and renewable resources, industrials, gaming, and media.
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