Shearman & Sterling has been awarded an Innovation Award by The New York Law Journal. The innovation award recognizes creative and inspiring approaches and forward-thinking firms and individuals. The firm was one of three law firms selected for pushing the envelope during unprecedented times.

In light of the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020, Shearman & Sterling continued to embrace digitization and focus on leveraging technology in internal and external operations. The award recognizes Shearman & Sterling’s innovative technological response to the unprecedented circumstances as a result of the pandemic. It highlights the firm’s success in adapting and responding quickly to emerging situations while maintaining business continuity for clients.

The firm will be recognized in The New York Law Journal’s upcoming Professional Excellence magazine and will be honored at the New York Legal Awards at Marriott Marquis in New York City on October 13, 2021.