NEW YORK (PRWEB) May 16, 2023

India L. Sneed, a Government Law & Policy Practice associate in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP’s New York office, was honored at the Women of Excellence Awards Ceremony May 11 at the Manhattan Penthouse in New York. City & State New York, Spectrum, and the NAACP New York State Conference sponsored the event, which salutes “some of the most prominent women in government, business and media in New York State who are making a difference in our communities.”

Sneed is dedicated to giving back and involved in numerous organizations, including the National Black Prosecutors Association, the Metropolitan Black Bar Association, and serves on the Education Subcommittee of Greenberg Traurig’s Justice Initiative.

Sneed advises clients on matters pertaining to government law and policy, election law, and investigations. She has vast experience as a leader in governmental and legislative roles, having served as deputy director of the New York City Mayor’s Action Plan where she was responsible for interagency coordination of citywide programs and managing a multimillion dollar budget; chief of staff and legislative and budget director for two city council members where she led bill drafting and negotiations and allocated funds to community partners; and as executive director of the New York State Black, Latino and Asian Caucus engaging legislators statewide on a wide variety of matters. She also served as a prosecutor in the Kings County District Attorney’s Office, leading investigations into officer misconduct and hate crimes and conducting bench and jury trials.

Additionally, Sneed has been listed in City & State’s “Above & Beyond,” “40 Under 40,” and “Power of Diversity: Black 100”; The Best Lawyers in America; and Super Lawyers magazine – New York Metro Super Lawyers.

About Greenberg Traurig’s Diversity Initiative: From its inception, Greenberg Traurig has been committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. Greenberg Traurig is a uniquely empowering and diverse firm built on a foundation of fairness, equality, and authenticity. Through its Social, Racial, and Economic Justice Action Plan, the firm has committed $5 million over five years to help combat systemic racism and support impoverished communities. In addition, the firm’s efforts have been recognized through its Mansfield Rule 5.0 Certification Plus, administered by The Diversity Lab, and by local, national, and global publications and organizations including Chambers and Partners. Web: https://www.gtlaw.com/en/general/our-firm/diversity Twitter: @GT_Drives.

About Greenberg Traurig’s Government Law & Policy Practice: Greenberg Traurig’s Government Law & Policy Practice combines the capabilities of its Federal Practice in Washington D.C. with its state and local practices across the country. The firm’s national team of governmental affairs professionals and attorneys spans major political and commercial capitals throughout the United States, including: Albany, Austin, Denver, New York City, Philadelphia, Sacramento, Tallahassee, and Washington, D.C. Most recently, Greenberg Traurig’s Government Law & Policy team was “Top Listed” for Government Relations in Best Lawyers in America’s 2018 edition. The team was also named “Law Firm of the Year” for Government Relations by the U.S. News-Best Lawyers 2014 edition of “Best Law Firms.” The practice also received the most first-tier Government Relations rankings in the U.S.

About Greenberg Traurig: Greenberg Traurig, LLP has more than 2650 attorneys in 45 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 250. Greenberg Traurig is Mansfield Rule 5.0 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.

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