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Hilgers Graben Earns NAMWOLF Certification as Woman-Owned Law Firm

Firm now largest certified woman-owned law firm in U.S.

LINCOLN, Neb.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hilgers Graben, a nationwide commercial litigation and discovery counsel law firm, is proud to announce the National Association of Minority & Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF) has certified it as a woman-owned law firm, making it the largest such law firm in the country.

Founded in 2001, NAMWOLF is a nonprofit trade association comprised of minority and women-owned law firms, as well as other interested parties throughout the country.

“Our firm has broken the traditional mold for elite law firms, creating a home for its attorneys to have long-lasting careers, which has powered our dynamic growth and our diversity. We are excited to be certified by NAMWOLF, which plays a vital role in building relationships among diverse, thriving law firms,” said firm owner Heather Hilgers.

NAMWOLF’s mission is to promote diversity of representation in the legal profession by fostering successful relationships among preeminent minority and women-owned law firms, along with private and public entities. Firm certification is determined by a detailed vetting process that involves independent research on each prospective firm based on a range of criteria.

About Hilgers Graben PLLC

Hilgers Graben PLLC is a nationwide litigation and discovery counsel law firm specializing in complex commercial and intellectual property litigation, discovery counsel services, and trademark services. Hilgers Graben uses common sense business principles to provide high-value legal services while avoiding the billing rate insanity. The firm has more than 140 professionals nationwide, including top attorneys recruited from leading firms across the country. Its business model and cultural approach have created significant traction in the marketplace. The firm has been named to the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies in America five times, including in 2023, and was named a “Best Law Firm” in 2022, 2023, and 2024 by U.S. News and World Report. In addition to NAMWOLF certification, Hilgers Graben is certified as a woman-owned business by WBENC (Women’s Business Enterprise National Council). More information at HilgersGraben.com.

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