WeAreTheCity Names Sascha Grimm a "Rising Star in Law"

London – September 4, 2015 – Sascha Grimm was named a "Rising Star in Law" by WeAreTheCity, a leading website for professional women in the UK. The "Rising Star" awards are the first to focus on the UK's female talent pipeline below management level and create 50 female role models across 10 different industries and professions. Grimm will accept her award on September 8 at the House of Commons.

Grimm is a London-based associate in the commercial litigation practice who is actively involved in gender diversity issues in the legal industry. She is the co-founder and chair of Women in Law London (WILL), a legal networking organization. In March, she was a featured spokesperson at London's 2015 Global Law Summit.

On September 22, Cooley is sponsoring a Women in Tech panel discussion hosted by WILL. Panelists will include:

• Sarah Davis - Group Commercial Legal Director, Guardian Media Group
• Melissa Di Donato - VP, Salesforce and Executive Committee of 30% Club
• Julia Holtz - Director of Competition, Google
• Lauren Riley - CEO and Founder, The Link App

About Women in Law London

WILL is a network aimed at women lawyers of all pre-partnership experience, both in private practice and in-house. Set up by five associates from UK and US law firms in London, WILL is a network "by associates, for associates," dedicated to tackling the poor retention rate of women in the legal profession. WILL also encourages partners and general counsel to sign up as "Champions" and attend events and support initiatives.

http://www.womeninlawlondon.com

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