- link Copy Url - [ Share on twitter ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=California Diversity Council Announces 2017 Top 50 Women Lawyers https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/86586?absolute=1&via=3blnews "link to 3 B L Media's Twitter") - [ Share on linkedin ](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/86586?absolute=1 "link to 3 B L Media's Linkedin") - [ Share on facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/86586?absolute=1 "link to 3 B L Media's Facebook") - [ email Share via email ](mailto:?subject=California Diversity Council Announces 2017 Top 50 Women Lawyers&body=ESG News from National Diversity Council https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/86586?absolute=1 "Share via email") [Awards, Ratings & Rankings](/CSR-News/awards-ratings-rankings) # California Diversity Council Announces 2017 Top 50 Women Lawyers Jul 13, 2017 3:00 PM ET ![](/sites/default/files/styles/carousel_2x/public/images/Fotolia_98461590_Subscription_Monthly_M.jpg) LOS ANGELES, July 13, 2017 /3BL Media/- The California Diversity Council is proud to announce the 2017 Top 50 Women Lawyers, a definitive list of female executives, influencers and achievers impacting the technology industry. “The 2017 Top 50 Women Lawyers award list highlights the most extraordinary female leaders in the legal field,” said Dennis Kennedy, Founder and Chair of the National Diversity Council. “We are honored to recognize such distinguished women dedicated to continuous success in their workplaces and communities.” The 2017 Top Women Lawyers selection was based on the following criteria: - Top leader in her organization and profession - Directly contributes to business growth or strategic direction of the organization - Maintains a record of accomplishments in areas of expertise - Effective role model who inspires other women and is active in mentoring the next generation of women in the industry - Operates with the highest integrity and ethical behavior - Demonstrates a commitment to corporate citizenship To learn more about the 2017 Top 50 Women Lawyers, please visit [www.top50lawyers.org](http://top50lawyers.org/2017/). **The 2017 Top 50 Most Powerful Women Technology** **Karen Ballack** *Partner* *Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP* **Keri Bush** *Partner* *Lewis, Brisbois, Bisgaard & Smith LLP* **Kay Chandler** *Partner* *Cooley LLP* **Sharon Cheever** *Senior VP & General Counsel* *Pacific Life Insurance Company* **Carla Christofferson** *Executive VP & General Counsel* *AECOM* **Evelyn Crane-Oliver** *Senior VP, Secretary & General Counsel* *Robert Half International* **Dorian Daley** *Executive VP, General Counsel & Secretary* *Oracle* **Sarah DiBoise** *Chief Hospital Counsel* *Stanford Health Care* **Denelle Dixon** *Chief Legal & Business Officer* *Mozilla* **Shannon Dwyer** *Executive VP & General Counsel* *St. Joseph Health* **Mia Farber** *Office Managing Principal* *Jackson Lewis P.C.* **Laura Fennell** *Executive VP, General Counsel & Secretary* *Intuit* **Kathryn Fritz** *Partner* *Fenwick & West LLP* **Vijaya Gadde** *General Counsel* *Twitter* **Brandi Galvin Morandi** *Chief Legal Officer, General Counsel & Secretary* *Equinix* **Julie Gruber** *Executive VP, Global General Counsel, Corporate Secretary & Chief Compliance Officer* *GAP* **Joan Haratani** *Partner* *Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP* **Katherine Henderson** *Partner* *Wilson, Sonsini, Goodrich & Rosati P.C.* **Susan Hori** *Partner* *Manatt, Phelps & Phillips LLP* **Denise Jackson** *Senior VP & General Counsel* *AMN Healthcare* **Kirsten Jensen** *Partner* *Simpson, Thatcher & Bartlett* **Betsy Johnson** *Office Managing Shareholder* *Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stuart* **Karen Johnson-Mckewan** *Partner* *Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe* **Whitney Jones Roy** *Partner* *Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP* **Julie Kane** *Senior VP & Chief Compliance Officer* *PG&E Corp.* **Tania King** *Chief Legal Officer & Chief Compliance Officer* *Alorica* **Lisa Klika** *Senior VP, Compliance & Quality Assurance* *Guild Mortgage* **Barbara Mathews** *VP & Associate General Counsel* *Edison International* **Elizabeth McKeen** *Partner* *O’Melveny & Myers LLP* **Carol Meltzer** *Executive VP, General Counsel & Secretary* *A-Mark* **Susan Miller** *Senior VP, General Counsel & Secretary* *Avery Dennison* **Susan Natland** *Partner* *Knobbe, Martens, Olson & Baer LLP* **Marie Oh Huber** *General Counsel* *eBay* **Rita-Anne O’Neill** *Partner* *Sullivan & Cromwell* **Kathleen Rhoads** *Office Managing Partner* *Gordon, Rees, Scully, Mansukhani LLP* **Janis Salin** *Senior VP, General Counsel & Secretary* *Tetra Tech* **Lori Schechter** *Executive VP, General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer* *McKesson* **Tessa Schwartz** *Managing Partner* *Morrison Foerster LLP* **Stephanie Sheridan** *Office Managing Partner* *Sedgwick LLP* **Margo Smith** *Senior VP & General Counsel* *Marketo* **Sarah Solum** *Partner* *Davis Polk & Wardell* **Victoria Stratman** *General Counsel* *Caltech* **Vanessa Valdez** *Corporate Counsel* *California Closets* **Denise Visconti** *Office Managing Shareholder* *Littler Mendelson P.C.* **Kathleen Waters** *Chief Legal Officer* *DaVita Inc.* **Aimee Weisner** *VP & General Counsel* *Edwards Lifesciences* **Martha Wyrsch** *Executive VP & General Counsel* *Sempra Energy* **Lily Yan Hughes** *Senior VP, Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary* *Public Storage* **Sharon Zezima** *General Counsel & Secretary* *GoPro* **Debby Zurzolo** *Executive VP, Secretary & General Counsel* *The Cheesecake Factory* **About the California Diversity Council** A non-profit organization committed to fostering a learning environment for organizations to grow in their knowledge of diversity. The council affords opportunities for organizations to share best practices and learn from top corporate leaders in the areas of diversity and inclusion. More information about the California Diversity Council is available at [www.californiadiversitycouncil.org.](http://www.californiadiversitycouncil.org/) **Media Contact:** Jasmine Mack Communications Specialist National Diversity Council [![National Diversity Council Logo](/sites/default/files/Clients/ndclogo.png)](/profiles/national-diversity-council) ### More from National Diversity Council ###### [The National Diversity Council Announces NDC Learning & Consulting Rebrand ](/news/national-diversity-council-announces-ndc-learning-consulting-rebrand) Aug 7, 2024 8:00 AM ET ###### [The National Diversity Council and Tri-State Diversity Council To Host 2024 National Asian American Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Leadership Summit](/news/national-diversity-council-and-tri-state-diversity-council-host-2024-national-asian-american) Apr 23, 2024 3:45 PM ET ###### [The Pennsylvania Diversity Council Announces Its 2024 Pittsburgh Women in Leadership Symposium Woman of the Year Awardee](/news/pennsylvania-diversity-council-announces-its-2024-pittsburgh-women-leadership-symposium-woman) Mar 14, 2024 1:10 PM ET ###### [The Tri-State Diversity Council Announces Its 2024 New York Women in Leadership Symposium Woman of the Year Awardee](/news/tri-state-diversity-council-announces-its-2024-new-york-women-leadership-symposium-woman-year) Feb 28, 2024 2:00 PM ET ###### [ The Tri-State Diversity Council Announces Its 2024 New Jersey Women in Leadership Symposium Woman of the Year Awardee](/news/tri-state-diversity-council-announces-its-2024-new-jersey-women-leadership-symposium-woman) Feb 28, 2024 1:10 PM ET ###### [The Arizona Diversity Council Announces Its 2024 Women in Leadership Symposium Woman of the Year Awardee](/news/arizona-diversity-council-announces-its-2024-women-leadership-symposium-woman-year-awardee) Feb 27, 2024 1:20 PM ET ###### [The National Diversity Council Launches Its You Belong Here Campaign for Giving Tuesday ](/news/national-diversity-council-launches-its-you-belong-here-campaign-giving-tuesday) Nov 14, 2023 8:00 AM ET ###### [The National Diversity Council and Michigan Diversity Council Honor the 2023 National Black Men in Leadership Summit Awardees ](/news/national-diversity-council-and-michigan-diversity-council-honor-2023-national-black-men) Aug 10, 2023 9:50 AM ET