Greenberg Traurig CEO and Leadership

Brian L. Duffy assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer at Greenberg Traurig, LLP in January 2016. Previously Brian served as a firm President as well as chair of the firm’s 600-member Global Litigation Department from 2009 to 2013. A true “working CEO,” Brian focuses his practice on trial and appellate work in the class action, employment, energy, commercial contract, and product liability areas, serving as national, regional, and local counsel in high-profile cases throughout the US.

Under Brian’s leadership, Greenberg Traurig received important rankings reflective of his and the firm’s commitment to a diverse and quality workplace. Brian is involved with the leadership and direction of the firm’s diversity efforts, including the independently recognized Greenberg Traurig Women’s Initiative and its Affinity Groups, addressing the needs of minority and diverse attorneys throughout the firm. The firm’s work includes forging important relationships with key organizations. As one example of many, Brian serves on the Out Leadership Global Advisory Board.

Since Brian began his tenure as CEO, Greenberg Traurig has received a distinguished set of awards and accolades in the pro bono arena, one of his key areas of focus including the Distinguished Service to the Arts Award from Lawyers for the Creative Arts; the Common Good (Pro Bono) Award from Big Brothers Big Sisters of America; the Hope Award from The Center of Hope (Haiti); the Champion of Justice Award from the Domestic Violence Legal Clinic; and was honored at the Equal Justice Works 30th Anniversary.

During Brian’s time at Greenberg Traurig, the firm has assisted hundreds of charitable organizations through its Philanthropic Foundation, resulting in real-life positive impact on communities throughout the United States where the firm has offices and clients. Additionally, the Greenberg Traurig Fellowship Foundation continues to provide funding for lawyers and law students to work with public interest groups. The Foundation became the largest sponsor of Equal Justice Works Fellowships in the United States.

Brian holds a J.D. from the University of Colorado Law School, where he was honored as Outstanding Alumni in private practice. He received a B.S., summa cum laude, from the University of South Dakota.

Matthew Beekhuizen is a Chief Pricing Officer at Greenberg Traurig. He has worked as Captain at United States Army. Matthew studied at University of Miami.

Betsey Frank is a Chief Learning and Development Officer at Greenberg Traurig and New Trier School Board Caucus Chair at New Trier High School and is based in Wilmette, Illinois. She has worked as Director of Staff Development and Technology Training at SIDLEY AUSTIN LLP; Principal at Business Anthropology, Inc.; and Director Organizational Development/HR at CNA Insurance. Betsey attended Lake Forest College and Northwestern University between 1996 and 1999.

Larry Harris is a Chief Revenue Officer at Greenberg Traurig and is based in United States. He attended Florida State University - FSU between 1980 and 1982.

Marty Miranda are a Chief Administrative Officer at Greenberg Traurig.

Nikki Lewis Simon is a Shareholder and Chief Diversity Officer at Greenberg Traurig and is based in Miami, Florida. She has worked as Associate at Steel Hector & Davis LLP. Nikki works or has worked as MEMBER at Wilkie D Ferguson Jr Bar Association Inc, BOARD MEMBER at The Fountain of New Life, and MEMBER at The Florida Bar Foundation. She studied at University of Miami School of Law between 1996 and 1999 and FAMU between 1990 and 1994.