Bingham Names First Manager of Diversity and Inclusion

Position Underscores Firm’s Commitment To Promote Diversity

Minita Shah has joined the firm as its first manager of diversity and inclusion, a full-time position dedicated to fostering diversity and implementing the goals of Bingham’s Diversity Action Plan. The new role is part of Bingham’s continuing efforts to recruit, retain and advance lawyers and staff who will contribute to the diversity of the firm and the legal profession..

Chambers USA Recognizes 60 Bingham Lawyers, 19 Practices in 2008

Sixty Bingham lawyers have been named to the Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business 2008 client guide, including 10 who were ranked at the national level. Chambers also commended 19 Bingham practices..

Global Perspectives on a Changing World

Bingham’s authorities on financial restructuring — partners Hideyuki Sakai in Tokyo, James Roome in London, Michael Reilly in New York, and Edwin Smith in New York and Boston — share their perspectives on the evolving global marketplace and cultural realities that confront companies and investors involved in global restructurings today..

Bingham’s Boston Office Moves to One Federal

Bingham has a new home in Boston, an expanded office spanning 315,000 square feet over 13 floors. “This is an exciting time for Bingham,” said Chairman Jay Zimmerman, who has led the firm since 1994, advancing it from a 175-lawyer regional firm with four offices to an international force of nearly 1,000 lawyers in 13 offices, including London, Tokyo and Hong Kong. “Our new Boston office not only reflects Bingham’s successful and dynamic growth on the national and international fronts, but also our continued commitment to provide the best working environment for our most important resource—our people.”.

Bingham Recognized as a Best Place to Work in Northern Calif.

Continuing a solid string of recognition for its positive work environment, Bingham has been named one of the “2008 Best Places to Work in the Bay Area” by the San Francisco Business Times, Silicon Valley/San Jose Business Journal and East Bay Business Times. “These recognitions reflect the reality that we are dedicated to fostering a firmwide culture that emphasizes respect for one another and allows our people to grow and excel at their work,” said Bingham Chairman Jay Zimmerman. .