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Falcon Rappaport & Berkman Launches Women's Initiative to Advance Equity and Leadership
The new firmwide effort aims to recognize, support, and elevate the women driving the law firm's growth and success.
Mar. 31, 2026 at 10:36pm
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Falcon Rappaport & Berkman (FRB) has launched the FRB Women's Initiative, a new firmwide effort dedicated to recognizing, supporting, and advancing the women whose talent, leadership, and dedication continue to drive the firm's growth and success. The launch event, held in honor of International Women's Day, featured personal reflections from FRB women on the unique challenges they face in the workplace as well as the importance of mentorship, visibility, and building an inclusive culture.
Why it matters
The FRB Women's Initiative reflects the firm's ongoing commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace culture, supporting professional leadership and career advancement, and ensuring that every member of the firm has the opportunity to thrive. By formally elevating and celebrating the contributions of women at FRB, the firm is taking an important step in addressing gender equity and empowering female leaders.
The details
The Women's Initiative began informally at FRB several years ago, but the firm's continued expansion and the addition of many accomplished women across its offices made this the right moment to formally launch the program. The launch event, held simultaneously across FRB's offices, brought colleagues together to honor the remarkable women of the firm and reflect on their meaningful contributions. Several FRB women shared personal experiences and perspectives, speaking candidly about the unique challenges they face as well as the importance of mentorship, visibility, and building an environment where individuals can succeed on their own terms.
- The FRB Women's Initiative was launched on March 11, 2026.
- The launch event was held in honor of International Women's Day.
The players
Dana Walsh Sivak
An Equity Partner at Falcon Rappaport & Berkman whose initial policy proposals led to the creation of the Women's Initiative.
Karen C. Davakis
An FRB Partner and Chair of the firm's Estate Litigation Department, who was instrumental in planning the Women's Initiative launch event.
Elizabeth Schlissel
An FRB Partner and Chair of the firm's Labor & Employment Department, who also played a key role in planning the Women's Initiative launch event.
Terri Eagle
The best-selling author of The Champagne CEO, a 5x CEO, and the Founder & Chief Business Strategist of Terri Eagle Group, who was the guest speaker at the launch event.
What they’re saying
“FRB has never been a firm that follows the crowd, and the Women's Initiative reflects that same forward-thinking spirit.”
— Dana Walsh Sivak, Equity Partner, Falcon Rappaport & Berkman
What’s next
FRB looks forward to building on the momentum of the Women's Initiative launch and expanding the program through future programming, events, and opportunities for mentorship and professional development.
The takeaway
By formally recognizing and supporting the contributions of women at all levels, FRB is taking an important step in addressing gender equity and empowering female leaders within the firm. The enthusiastic response to the launch event underscores the value of creating an inclusive workplace culture where everyone can thrive.
