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Honoring Black History Month: Tribute to Fannie Lou Hamer – A Trailblazer in Civil Rights

February 6, 2024 Fannie Lou Hamer (nee Townsend) was an American voting and women’s rights activist and leader in the civil rights movement. Born on October 6, 1917, in Montgomery County, Mississippi, she was the last of the 20 children of Lou Ella... Read More

Justin Borska Seeks to Help Bring Diversity & Inclusion to the Forefront

November 3, 2022 Partner Justin Borska grew up in an environment where he was taught to understand and respect people’s differences and their struggles, something that he teaches his own two children. When PB&W began the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion committee, he reached... Read More

Edwin Alvarez Wants to Champion Diversity for the Next Generation

August 29, 2022 When approached about becoming a member of the DEI committee, Edwin Alvarez jumped at the chance—not only to advocate for his coworkers, but to set an example for his kids. “I represent the vast number of Hispanic and Latino members... Read More

PB&W Recognized as Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Award Honoree by San Fernando Valley Business Journal

Pearlman, Brown & Wax has been named to San Fernando Valley Business Journal’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Awards 2022 list in recognition of the firm’s efforts to advance DE&I within the firm and the greater community. Senior Associates Ada Rodriguez... Read More

Senior Associate Saerim Luciano Seeks to Build Bridges Between People

July 12, 2022 Growing up in a military family, Saerim Luciano has lived throughout the U.S. and in Korea and Germany. When she was asked to join the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion committee, she believed that her own racial diversity made her well-suited... Read More

Senior Associate Antwoin Wall Hopes to Inspire Underrepresented Lawyers

May 17, 2022 As Co-Chair of Pearlman, Brown & Wax’s new Diversity, Equity and Inclusion committee, Antwoin Wall hopes that his efforts will help people inside and outside the firm see the importance of workplace diversity. “I thought co-chairing the committee was a... Read More

Senior Associate Ada Rodriguez Wants to Expand the Definition of Diversity at PB&W

May 12, 2022 When Associate Ada Rodriguez was asked to co-chair Pearlman, Brown & Wax’s new Diversity, Equity and Inclusion committee, she was excited to have the opportunity to challenge preconceived notions about diversity in the workplace. “What is important to me is... Read More

Celebrating Cinco de Mayo: An Overview of Its Historical Significance

May 5, 2022 Cinco de Mayo, or the fifth of May, is a Mexican holiday widely celebrated in the United States since the late 1800s, particularly in California and other southwestern states with substantial Mexican-American populations. The holiday is often mistaken for Mexican... Read More

Introducing Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee

May 3, 2022 At Pearlman, Brown & Wax, LLP, diversity, equity and inclusion are significant elements to who we are. We are proud to announce the formation of a diversity, equity and inclusion committee with the goal to help create and sustain a... Read More

Women’s History Month: Women of the NFL Making Waves in The Sport

March 30, 2022 Despite its history of being known as an all-boys club, the NFL is breaking barriers when it comes to women in coaching positions. In 2021, Jennifer King became the first black female full-time coach in NFL history with the Washington... Read More