This year there were 136 nominations, and the 12-person judging panel was comprised of past ACC Top 10 30-Something honorees and ACC members and leaders worldwide.
Washington – The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) announced the recipients of the 13th annual ACC 2024 Top 10 30-Somethings Awards. Sponsored by Saul Ewing LLP, the awards celebrate the extraordinary achievements of international in-house counsel between the ages of 30 and 39.
“Selected from 136 nominations, these talented honorees are being recognized for their remarkable contributions to the in-house community, their unwavering dedication to the legal profession, and their impactful work within their organizations and their communities,” said Veta T. Richardson, president & CEO of ACC. “The ACC Top-30 Something awardees routinely demonstrate the ability to draw from their unique perspectives and exceptional skills to problem-solve and add value. Cheers to this year’s winners!”
The selection criteria consider innovative contributions to their corporate law department, company, or organization, as well as the depth and context of their involvement in initiatives aimed at promoting advocacy, pro bono services, and diversity in the legal profession.
ACC also thanks Saul Ewing for their continuing support of these awards.
This year’s Top 10 30-Somethings Honorees are:
- Abigail Genevieve Tan (Singapore): Senior Corporate Counsel, Elastic
- Alexander B. White (USA, Washington, DC): Associate General Counsel, Bank of America Merrill Lynch
- Diane Gabl Kratz (USA, San Francisco): Director, IP Strategy & Operations, Dolby Laboratories
- Erica Zinkie (USA, Atlanta): SVP, Legal & Compliance, One Digital
- Kimberley K. Odums (USA, Boston): Senior Counsel, IP and AI, IEEE
- Peter Obersheimer (USA, Boston): Associate General Counsel and Head of Litigation, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
- Stephen Mar (USA, San Francisco): Chief Legal & Administrative Officer, Odeko
- Susan Hubbard (USA, Denver): Assistant General Counsel, Ping Identity
- T.J. Trum (USA, Kansas City): General Counsel & Team Leader for Risk Management & Safety, Pomp’s Tire Service, Inc.
- Winnie Ling (USA, New York) General Counsel: Head of Legal & People, Blend Labs, Inc.
Bios for each of the honorees can be found here.
This year there were 136 nominations, and the 12-person judging panel was comprised of past ACC Top 10 30-Something honorees and ACC members and leaders worldwide.
About ACC
The Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) is the premier global legal association that promotes the common professional and business interests of in-house counsel who work for corporations, associations and other organizations through information, education, networking, and advocacy. For more than 40 years, ACC has set the standard for in-house counsel and raised awareness regarding the value of the chief legal officer in the C-suite and boardroom. With more than 46,000 members employed by over 10,000 organizations and spanning 100+ nations, ACC connects its members to the people and resources necessary for both personal and professional growth. By in-house counsel, for in-house counsel® remains the foundation for ACC’s market leadership. For more information, visit www.acc.com and follow ACC on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook.
