Erickson Immigration Group (EIG), a leading business immigration law firm, is delighted to announce that Hiba Mona Anver, Shareholder and Partner, has been named to the Top Women Leaders for 2023 by Women We Admire. The list of women leaders represents various industries and accomplishments, not least of which is removing barriers, and blazing a trail for generations of inspired women to follow in their footsteps and create their own career path.
Women We Admire was founded with a mission to recognize and celebrate the achievements of women leaders around the world across all fields of work. Women We Admire publishes annual awards features, which recognize top performing women executives, professionals and others who have achieved notable success in the past year. Success is determined in large part through nominations and feedback from industry professionals.
As a partner and leader of a 50% minority-female-owned law firm and a Best Law Firm for Women & Diversity (Seramount), Hiba has continuously prioritized mentorship and supporting the professional development of women in the legal industry.
- In 2019, Hiba established the Women in the Law (WIL) group, which provides opportunities for other female-identifying attorneys and colleagues. The WIL speaker series features a diverse roster of female speakers.
- She regularly volunteers as a mentor and speaker to young women through the Public Leadership Education Network (PLEN) DC.
- She is the partner Co-Chair of EIG’s pro bono efforts and a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and the National Association of Women Lawyers.
“I am so proud to be a Woman We Admire member and honored to be named a Top Woman Leader of 2023. As a partner in a law firm nationally recognized as a Best Law Firm for Women and Diversity, I know firsthand the value of representation, mentorship, and creating communities of female empowerment. I remain committed to promoting DEI initiatives and helping women overcome bias and advance in their careers,” said Hiba Mona Anver.
In addition to the esteemed recognition by the Women We Admire, Hiba has been named one of the top immigration attorneys for start-ups by Business Insider (2021), received the Diversity in Business Award by the Washington Business Journal (2022), and named to the National Association of Women Lawyers Rising List. Hiba is a sought-after voice in the media and public forums. In December 2021, she joined The George Washington University College of Law’s Adjunct Faculty as a Professorial Lecturer in Law.