Benesch San Francisco Managing Partner Stephanie Sheridan Named Among Bay Area’s 100 Most Influential Women

Benesch is pleased to announce that Stephanie Sheridan, Managing Partner of the firm’s San Francisco office and Chair of the Retail & E-Commerce Practice Group, has been named as one of the year’s 100 Most Influential Women in Bay Area Business by the San Francisco Business Times.

The Most Influential Women include Fortune 500 CEOs, Nobel laureates, founders, funders, scientists and C-suite executives. These leaders are selected from across the Bay Area’s business and nonprofit sectors, representing the most prominent and powerful women in Bay Area business.

“Stephanie’s recognition as one of the 100 Most Influential Women in the Bay Area is a testament to her exceptional work, leadership and significant impact across the region’s business landscape,” said Managing Partner Gregg Eisenberg. “Her dedication and contributions continue to inspire those around her and set a high standard for excellence in our field.”

Stephanie is a leading retail and e-commerce attorney known for building one of the first retail-focused practices offering a ‘one-stop shop’ for the industry. With a distinguished career advising and defending iconic brands and start-ups, she has tried numerous civil jury actions to defense verdicts and defended more than 50 consumer class actions. A four-time Law360 “MVP in Retail & E-Commerce,” she is the only law firm representative on the Board of the California Retailers Association. Stephanie also serves on Benesch’s Executive Committee and frequently presents on industry trends.

Stephanie will be honored at the San Francisco Business Times’ Most Influential Women in Bay Area Business 2024 gala awards dinner on October 10 at the Hilton San Francisco Union Square. 

To see the complete list of the 100 Most Influential Women in Bay Area Business, view the first group of honorees here, the second group here, and the third group here.