On June 24, 2024, Crain’s New York Business celebrated Pride Month by spotlighting trailblazers across industry sectors. Wilson Sonsini M&A partner Jackie Hamilton was honored among the individuals on the 2024 “Notable LGBTQIA+ Leaders” list, selected for being leaders exceling in their fields and for their commitment to creating inclusive and equitable workplaces.
The accompanying profile highlights Jackie’s efforts to become a resource for other queer attorneys and their recent work leading numerous deals in recent years, including Bungie’s $3.6 billion acquisition by Sony. Jackie also worked pro bono on LGBTQIA+ related litigation, including an amicus brief for employers in the Supreme Court case of Obergefell v. Hodges, and helped the nonprofit Immigration Equality with cases involving the citizenship status of children of LGBTQIA+ parents.
Please visit Crain’s New York Business to view the full list of honorees and view Jackie’s profile (subscription required).