NEW YORK (September 23, 2024): Employment law firm Nukk-Freeman & Cerra, PC (NFC) was presented with the “MVP Award” from the National Association of Minority and Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF) at the organization’s annual meeting in Atlanta, Georgia on September 17.
The MVP Award recognizes a NAMWOLF law firm member for its outstanding achievement in advancing NAMWOLF’s mission of promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion by fostering the relationship between preeminent minority and women owned law firms and corporations and public entities. NFC was nominated for the MVP Award by fellow NAMWOLF member firm Valentine Austriaco & Bueschel, P.C.
“NAMWOLF is such an extraordinary organization, and we are proud to support and advance its mission,” said Kerrie R. Heslin, Partner “We are incredibly honored to receive this award in recognition of NFC’s efforts to promote diversity equity and inclusion, and we will continue to work diligently to achieve equity in legal opportunities and support the growth of minority and women-owned firms.”
NFC is committed to a comprehensive strategy for integrating diversity and equity into the firm’s culture, professional practices, and partnerships, and aims to dismantle barriers and create a more inclusive environment. The firm’s efforts in this regard are centered on three key areas: maintaining and strengthening strategic alliances, supporting NAMWOLF initiatives, and advocating for equitable opportunities/giving back.
“Co-founding a minority and women-owned law firm has been both a privilege and a source of immense pride over the past 18 years,” said Katherin Nukk-Freeman, Co-Founding Partner. “This award represents the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion and the excellence that we strive for every day, just like our fellow NAMWOLF peer firms. It’s a reminder that different perspectives and experiences are not only valued but are also essential to success within the profession and to shaping a more just and equitable legal profession.”
NFC is committed to a comprehensive strategy for integrating diversity and equity into the firm’s culture, professional practices, and partnerships, and aims to dismantle barriers and create a more inclusive environment. The firm’s efforts in this regard are centered on three key areas: maintaining and strengthening strategic alliances, supporting NAMWOLF initiatives, and advocating for equitable opportunities/giving back.
Recognized as a top Employment Law Firm, NFC provides a progressive, creative and forward-thinking approach to the practice of management-side employment law. Staffed with highly skilled employment attorneys and a robust professional support team, we deliver superior work product and incomparable client service. NFC attorneys have litigated thousands of cases and handled appeals at all levels in state and federal courts and before administrative agencies. Our substantive knowledge encompasses all areas of employment and benefits law. In addition, NFC has an entire team dedicated to designing and delivering hundreds of distinctive and sophisticated employment law trainings. We work vigorously to counsel our clients on the most effective preventative measures and our experienced team handles every aspect of workplace investigations for organizations nationwide. NFC is currently recruiting at various levels for our East Coast offices as well as our growing operations supporting Southern California. Learn more about NFC and career opportunities with the firm at https://nfclegal.com/careers/.
