Law Firm Clifford Chance Appoints Sharis Pozen as Regional Managing Partner for the Americas

By: GWL Team | Friday, 27 January 2023

International law firm Clifford Chance has appointed Sharis Arnold Pozen as the regional managing partner for the Americas which is a key strategic area of focus for the firm. Her new role will come into full effect from May 1. Sharis is also co-chair of Clifford Chance’s Global Antitrust Group. Sharis was brought on board the firm in 2019 and has since held senior positions at General Electric, the US Department of Justice, and the US Federal Trade Commission. She also holds numerous leadership positions in the firm and was recently inducted into the American Bar Association’s Women. Connected Hall of Fame-in.

“I am incredibly proud and humbled to be appointed to lead our Americas region into what is a very bright future,” said Sharis. “We are an ambitious team of exceptionally talented lawyers and business professionals, and I am eager for us to work together to continue our strong momentum from Evan’s leadership.”

“I am proud to announce the appointment of Sharis onto our leadership team,” Charles Adams, global managing partner at Clifford Chance, remarked. “The Americas is a key priority for the firm and the region is awash with opportunities for our clients and people. I have had the privilege of working closely with Sharis in her role as co-chair of the Antitrust practice and her rich leadership experience in government, private practice, and in-house on the client side will deliver real value in driving our growth strategy.

I would also like to thank Evan for his exemplary contributions over the last 10 years. Evan has been a guiding light in championing the firm’s strategy in a time of tremendous growth that looks set to continue into the years ahead.”

“It has been an honor to lead our Americas team over the past decade. It is an exciting time for us in the region and Sharis’ energy and experience capture what makes us stand out in the market – I’m confident that Clifford Chance will continue to grow under her leadership,” Cohen said.