PHILADELPHIA / WASHINGTON DC – March 14, 2025: Morgan Lewis has won two Stevie Awards in the Business Development category as part of the 19th annual Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service, which recognizes organizations and individuals for outstanding customer service, sales, and business development in the workplace worldwide.
Chief Business Development Officer Amanda M. Bruno was honored with a Silver Stevie Award for “Business Development Executive of the Year.” Recognized as a “change agent,” Amanda leads all strategic business development functions across the firm’s 30+ offices and four continents for more than 2,200 lawyers across 15 core practices areas and 13 industries. Amanda was recognized by the Stevie judges for “spearhead[ing] initiatives that led to significant client growth, team expansion, and innovative programs” that “enhanc[e] the firm’s competitive edge.” The judges also spotlighted how “[h]er leadership and strategic vision have positioned Morgan Lewis for continued success.”
Senior Director of Business Development Training and Coaching Debra Hare was awarded with a Gold Stevie Award for “Business Development Professional of the Year.” Hired by Amanda in 2020 as the firm’s first-ever strategic business development coach and trainer, Debra works to improve business development acumen through mentoring and individualized one-on-one coaching. She developed and executed a comprehensive training program for the firm’s lawyers while continuing to reinforce a culture of exceptional client service. The Stevie judges commented on the “innovative, inclusive, and impactful approach to business development training,” noting that the programs “showcase creativity and responsiveness to modern professional needs.”
More than 2,100 nominations from organizations of all sizes and in virtually every industry across 45 nations and territories were received for this year’s competition. Winners will be celebrated during a gala event attended by more than 400 professionals from around the world at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City on April 10.
The complete list of Stevie winners can be viewed here.
The Stevie Awards follows the recent recognition by the International Awards Associate, together with the TITAN Women in Business Awards and TITAN Business Awards, in honoring Amanda with the Gold award in the Female Executive of the Year – Business Development category and the firm’s global business development team with the Platinum award in the BD Law & Legal Services category.