{"id":260996,"date":"2026-06-01T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-01T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/01\/labaton-keller-sucharow-and-partner-carol-c-villegas-honored-at-the-2026-women-in-business-law-awards-news-insights\/"},"modified":"2026-06-01T09:20:09","modified_gmt":"2026-06-01T13:20:09","slug":"labaton-keller-sucharow-and-partner-carol-c-villegas-honored-at-the-2026-women-in-business-law-awards-news-insights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news-you-need.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/01\/labaton-keller-sucharow-and-partner-carol-c-villegas-honored-at-the-2026-women-in-business-law-awards-news-insights\/","title":{"rendered":"Labaton Keller Sucharow and Partner Carol C. Villegas Honored at the 2026 Women in Business Law Awards| News & Insights"},"content":{"rendered":"

Labaton Keller Sucharow and Partner Carol C. Villegas Honored at the 2026 Women in Business Law Awards| News & Insights<\/a><\/p>\n

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Publish Date: 2026-06-01 09:00:00<\/a><\/p>\n

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\u00a0Labaton Keller Sucharow is honored to be recognized as a winner in five categories at the 2026 Women in Business Law Awards, which celebrate trailblazing firms and women attorneys that are \u201cbreaking new ground\u201d<\/strong> and advancing the legal industry in meaningful ways.\n<\/p>\n

The Firm was named \u201cNorth America Firm of the Year,\u201d<\/strong> recognizing its success in litigating complex, high-impact matters on behalf of investors and consumers. \u00a0Over the past year, Labaton secured significant recoveries and corporate governance reforms in shareholder actions against Fidelity National Information Services, The Est\u00e9e Lauder Companies, and Walmart, among others. \u00a0Labaton also achieved a landmark jury verdict against Meta Platforms in Frasco v. Flo Health Inc., a groundbreaking privacy case that established accountability for the misuse of consumers\u2019 sensitive health information. \u00a0These accomplishments reflect Labaton\u2019s continued leadership in pursuing innovative litigation that delivers meaningful results and drives corporate accountability.<\/span><\/p>\n

Labaton was also recognized as \u201cCareer Development Firm of the Year\u201d<\/strong> and \u201cIntersectional Diversity Firm of the Year,\u201d<\/strong> underscoring the Firm\u2019s longstanding commitment to cultivating talent, advancing women in the legal profession, and fostering an inclusive workplace culture. \u00a0Through mentorship programs, leadership initiatives, and professional development opportunities, the Firm continues to invest in the growth of its attorneys while strengthening the collaborative environment that supports exceptional client service.<\/span><\/p>\n

Partner Carol C. Villegas<\/strong> received two individual honors: \u201cPrivacy & Data Protection Lawyer of the Year\u201d<\/strong> and the prestigious \u201cOutstanding Achievement Award.\u201d<\/strong> \u00a0These recognitions reflect Carol\u2019s leadership in some of the nation\u2019s most consequential privacy and data protection matters and her reputation as one of the leading advocates in the plaintiffs\u2019 bar. \u00a0Among her recent achievements, Carol…<\/span><\/p>\n

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