Clifford Chance Appoints Pozen Regional Managing Partner for the Americas



International law firm Clifford Chance appointed Sharis Arnold Pozen as regional managing partner for the Americas, a key strategic area of focus for the firm, effective May 1. Pozen is co-chair of the firm’s Global Antitrust Group. She joined the firm in 2019 having held senior positions at General Electric, the US Department of Justice and the US Federal Trade Commission. Sharis holds numerous leadership positions in the firm and was recently inducted into the American Bar Association’s Women.Connected Hall of Fame-inism.

“I am incredibly proud and humbled to be appointed to lead our Americas region into what is a very bright future,” Pozen said We are an ambitious team of exceptionally talented lawyers and business professionals, and I am eager for us to work together to continue our strong momentum from Evan’s leadership.”

“I am proud to announce the appointment of Sharis onto our leadership team,” Charles Adams, global managing partner at Clifford Chance, said. “The Americas is a key priority for the firm and the region is awash with opportunities for our clients and people. I have had the privilege of working closely with Sharis in her role as co-chair of the Antitrust practice and her rich leadership experience in government, private practice and in-house on the client side will deliver real value in driving our growth strategy.

I would also like to thank Evan for his exemplary contributions over the last 10 years. Evan has been a guiding light in championing the firm’s strategy in a time of tremendous growth that looks set to continue into the years ahead.”

“It has been an honor to lead our Americas team over the past decade. It is an exciting time for us in the region and Sharis’ energy and experience captures what makes us stand out in the market – I’m confident that Clifford Chance will continue to grow under her leadership,” Cohen said.


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