WEB

WEB began as a network focused on addressing the professional challenges for women lawyers by supporting the long-term success of women in law and business. WEB developed programs and events that focused on client relationships and networking that were open to all. Building on its success of building a “web” of connectivity and support for lawyers at Latham and with our clients, WEB has continued to evolve.

Today, WEB is a powerful platform that strengthens our client and alumni relationships through a shared commitment to inclusion, opportunity, and community by expanding networks and enhancing connectedness in the broader legal community.

WEB Financial Analysis and Inclusive Leadership Program

The multiday program, hosted at a prominent university, provides an introduction to corporate financial reporting, financial statement analysis, and corporate valuation, through practical, hands-on application. In addition, the program includes interactive workshops on inclusive leadership.

Our Alumni

Latham & Watkins’ vibrant, talented alumni community embodies our past, present, and future. Current and former Latham lawyers can connect with the alumni community via LathamAlumni.com.

For questions, contact Amanda Stipe, associate director of alumni relations.

"WEB has had a tremendous impact on my professional growth. During my transition from Latham to an in-house role, I was especially grateful for WEB initiatives such as the Financial Analysis Program, which increased my financial acumen and my ability to understand risks and opportunities facing the enterprise from a business perspective. WEB has provided a forum for expanding my network across industries at each point in my career, and I look forward to continuing to strengthen my relationships through WEB."
Andrea Hogan, Senior Counsel, Chevron Corporation

"When I first became a partner, I benefitted from countless WEB colleagues who served as informal sponsors and mentors, as well as formal training opportunities such as a partner development series through Harvard University. WEB sponsored my participation in that program, and has continued to be a touchpoint in my professional development, as well as my client relationships."
Yvette Valdez, Partner, New York

"It was an honor to co-Chair WEB in Paris for the last three years. Taking the role shortly after joining Latham, it felt like a warm welcome and supported my transition to the firm very well. I loved the focus on words AND actions. Pandemic-era events are tough, but clients, partners, and our lawyers have still found great ways to connect."
Mathilde Saltiel, Partner, Paris

550+

WEB events hosted since inception

Regions featuring WEB programming

148

Participants in the Financial Analysis Program

4000+

Latham alumni serving in in-house roles, including 560+ as general counsel or chief legal officers

December 16, 2025 Recognition

MVP: Latham’s Lewis Kneib

Capital Markets partner and Global Co-Chair of the REIT Industry Group named a 2025 Capital Markets MVP for steering the blockbuster IPOs of Voyager, SmartStop Self Storage REIT, and Lineage, the largest IPO of 2024 and the largest IPO of a real estate company or REIT in history.

December 16, 2025 Recognition

M&A MVP: Latham’s Brad Faris

Brad Faris, Global Vice Chair of Latham’s M&A and Private Equity Practice, was named a 2025 Law360 M&A MVP for leading several of the year’s largest announced deals, including Omnicom’s US$13 billion acquisition of Interpublic, Cox Communications’ US$34.5 billion combination with Charter Communications, and Lumen Technologies’ US$5.75 billion sale of its consumer fiber-to-the-home business to AT&T.