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

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December 22, 2025 Recognition

Litigators of the Week Runners-Up — Modivcare

A Latham litigation team alongside restructuring colleagues secured a complete trial win confirming Modivcare Inc.’s Chapter 11 confirmation plan.

December 19, 2025 Recognition

Most Innovative Law Firm Practitioner: Latham’s Stelios Saffos

Global Chair of Latham’s Capital Markets and Hybrid Capital Practices, Stelios Saffos, recognized as among the top 10 Most Innovative Law Firm Practitioners in North America in the Financial Times’ 2025 Innovative Lawyers Awards for his pioneering work in the exponentially growing hybrid capital and private credit markets.

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.