PONDER DIVERSITY GROUP

Chicago, IL - March 21, 2025 - Anita J. Ponder, President, CEO, and General Counsel of Ponder Diversity Group LLC, has once again been selected by Leading Lawyers as one of the top professionals in the legal industry for 2025. This distinguished recognition is a testament to Ms. Ponder's exceptional legal expertise, unparalleled professionalism and outstanding leadership.

Leading Lawyers, an independent,peer-reviewed legal directory, highlights top attorneys based on nominations from their peers. Lawyers cannot buy their place on the list; instead, they are selected through a rigorous process in which they are identified by attorneys and other legal professionals for their proficiency in specific practice areas,supported by statewide surveys of their professional peers. For over a decade, Leading Lawyers has served as a trusted resource for acknowledging lawyers who have earned the highest levels of respect and acclaim within their practice. The directory only includes professionals who have been recommended by other lawyers, ensuring that their clients are connected with those who have a proven track record of legal excellence.

Anita Ponder’s selection as a Leading Lawyer underscores her continued commitment to excellence and her influential role in shaping the future of law, consulting, business and workplace diversity, contracting and procurement, and more. Her firm, Ponder Diversity Group LLC, offers comprehensive legal and consulting services aimed at creating inclusive, innovative, and fair work environments ad supply chains across a wide selection of industries and sectors, including government, construction, transportation and education. PDG specializes in providing customized solutions that help organizations improve their business outcomes while fostering inclusive cultures.

“Being selected as a 2025 Leading Lawyer is not just a personal honor — it reflects the unwavering commitment of Ponder Diversity Group to advancing equity, inclusion, and excellence in the legal profession, governmental sector and corporate environments. This acknowledgment reinforces our commitment to empowering organizations to cultivate diverse, equitable, and legally sound policies and practices where innovation thrives and communities prosper. I am proud to lead a firm that continues to drive meaningful change by helping clients navigate complex legal landscapes while fostering inclusive cultures that benefit everyone.”

– Anita Ponder, President, CEO, and General Counsel, Ponder Diversity Group LLC

This recognition further solidifies Ms. Ponder’s position as a leader in the legal field and highlights her continued commitment to improving business practices and legal frameworks for a more inclusive future.

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About Ponder Diversity Group LLC (PDG):

Ponder Diversity Group LLC (PDG) is a leading legal consultancy committed to facilitating inclusive and legally defensible procurement and employment practices nationwide in the public and private sectors. With a mission to drive transformative change, PDG partners with organizations across sectors to cultivate inclusive cultures, advance equitable practices, and foster diverse talent pipelines. Led by esteemed Chicago attorney Anita Ponder, PDG combines legal expertise and consulting experience with a passion for social equity to deliver innovative, data-driven solutions and best practices that promote diversity and empower communities.

For media inquiries or further information, please contact:

Anita Ponder, Ponder Diversity Group LLC

Willis Tower, 233 S. Wacker Drive,Suite 9720, Chicago, Illinois 60606

aponder@pdg-law.com | 312.530.7988

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