November 13, 2024
BLB&G Senior Partner Hannah Ross has been featured in an article published by Lawdragon titled “Sister Act: Litigators Rachel Skaistis and Hannah Ross Headline Securities Law.”
The article spotlights the close relationship and professional achievements of Hannah and her sister Rachel Skaistis, both leaders in securities law. Raised as the eldest of six siblings in Pennsylvania, they grew up in a family that valued compassion and service. Their parents instilled in them the importance of helping others—values that ultimately drew both sisters to law, albeit through different paths.
In an interview with Hannah and Rachel, the article explores their distinct career journeys. Hannah began as a criminal prosecutor and now represents institutional investors at BLB&G, securing major recoveries for the firm’s institutional investor clients. In contrast, Rachel has built her career defending corporate clients in regulatory and internal investigations, as well as shareholder and derivative actions.
Despite their opposing roles, Hannah and Rachel respect each other’s work, often consulting each other on career decisions while strictly adhering to ethical boundaries and maintaining client confidentiality. This mutual respect reflects a shared commitment to the legal profession and the essential role of effective counsel on both sides.
Both sisters agree that family support and firm cultures that value work-life balance have been key to their success. Hannah especially values BLB&G’s focus on family, saying:
At Bernstein Litowitz, family has always been so important to Max [Berger], the founding partner, and my fellow senior partners. They know it’s going to make you a better lawyer if you have a fuller life.
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