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Snell & Wilmer Partners Patricia Brum and Keith M. Gregory Named DEIA Visionaries by the LA Times

12/01/2023

LOS ANGELES – Snell & Wilmer is pleased to announce that Partners Patricia Brum and Keith M. Gregory have been named as 2023 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA) visionaries by the Los Angeles Times. According to the publication, the list recognizes those who exhibit achievements both within their organizations and in the community at large through actionable programs and initiatives impacting Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility. DEIA visionaries are influential and innovative thought leaders who are driving change, holding companies accountable and helping employees feel more valued.

Brum, a Brazilian native, is a business litigator with extensive experience in representing companies (both large and small) in cross-border disputes and consumer class action matters. She draws upon her diverse and multi-cultural background to strategically help clients. Brum is a strong advocate for the advancement of women attorneys in the legal profession and was recognized for her mentorship of women attorneys when she received Snell & Wilmer’s Mentor Award in 2021. She is also a prominent leader in her community. Through her work in several nonprofit organizations, Brum advocates for LGBTQ+ rights and art education for children in underserved communities. Brum was recognized as a nominee for the Los Angeles Business Journal’s 2023 Women’s Leadership Awards. 

Gregory serves as chair of the commercial litigation group in the firm’s Los Angeles office and co-chair of the commercial litigation group in California. An experienced litigator, he practices in the areas of general business matters; corporate, franchise, and partnership disputes; and intellectual property and commercial litigation. Gregory is a dedicated leader in fostering diversity and inclusion at the firm.  He is co-chair of Snell & Wilmer’s First-Gen Forward program, a program that endeavors to empower first-generation attorneys by providing resources and support to allow them to achieve professional growth and success at the firm. He also serves on the firm’s DEI Committee and LGBTQ+ group. Gregory was recognized in the firm’s Hall of Fame for his commitment to mentorship and inclusivity. 

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Founded in 1938, Snell & Wilmer is a full-service business law firm with more than 500 attorneys practicing in 16 locations throughout the United States and in Mexico, including Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Diego, California; Phoenix and Tucson, Arizona; Denver, Colorado; Washington, D.C.; Boise, Idaho; Las Vegas and Reno, Nevada; Albuquerque, New Mexico; Portland, Oregon; Dallas, Texas; Salt Lake City, Utah; Seattle, Washington; and Los Cabos, Mexico. The firm represents clients ranging from large, publicly traded corporations to small businesses, individuals, and entrepreneurs. For more information, visit swlaw.com.