Squire Patton Boggs Global Managing Partner, US LLP Michele Connell has been named to Forbes’ annual list of "America's Top Lawyers" for the second consecutive year. According to Forbes the list "spotlights the nation's finest attorneys in private practice" who have "distinguished themselves through notable deals and transactions, impressive trial work, wise counsel, and respect from colleagues, arbiters and clients."
In her practice, Ms. Connell serves as a strategic advisor to the boards of directors of multinational public companies, with a focus on shareholder activism, board governance, international geopolitical risk management and strategic acquisitions. As Global Managing Partner, she has responsibility for the business and operations of the firm’s global offices in the US, the Middle East, Asia and portions of Europe.
To identify the legal professionals included in this prestigious group, Forbes uses a rigorous, multi-stage process of researching, evaluating and rating thousands of candidates through nominations, direct outreach, recommendations and editorial review.