Jackson Walker is proud to announce Dallas Partner Mary Emma Karam has been named by the National Women’s Council (NWC) as one of 2016’s Top 15 Business Women in Dallas.
“I am honored to be recognized by the National Diversity Council and humbled to be among recipients who are committed to service to others,” said Mary Emma upon hearing she had been named.
NWC, one of the National Diversity Council’s Women’s Initiatives, considers several criteria in creating this definitive list of female executives, influencers, and achievers, including: being an inspiring role model and active mentor to women within the industry, being a top leader in her profession and organization, holding a proven track record of achievements in her area of expertise, contributing to business development, demonstrating a high level of integrity and ethical behavior, and having an established commitment to corporate citizenship.
“The 2016 Top 15 Business Women of Dallas highlights the most extraordinary female leaders in the city,” said Dennis Kennedy, Founder and Chair of the National Diversity Council. “We are honored to recognize such distinguished women dedicated to continuous success in their fields of expertise.”
The award ceremony was held at the 2016 Dallas Women’s Conference. This year’s theme was “Transformational Leadership: From Vision to Impact.” After attending the award ceremony, Mary Emma noted, “In looking at the reasons for the successes of these women, many point to mentorship they received from men and women in their workplace. These women in turn are serving as mentors and an inspiration to future leaders, making their pathway easier.”
Meet Mary Emma
Mary Emma Karam is a partner in Jackson Walker’s Dallas office, the Chairwoman of Business Development and Marketing for the Firm, and a mother of six. She is a healthcare lawyer and recognized authority in managed care law with over 30 years’ experience practicing law. She serves as outside general counsel to several entities and served a term as outside counsel to the Texas Attorney General’s office. She also advises employers on the contracts that make up their employee health benefit offerings, as well as other entities on strategic decisions that involve the healthcare industry.
