Benesch is pleased to announce that Transportation & Logistics Managing Associate Vanessa Gomez has been named a recipient of the 2025 Women in Supply Chain Award in the Rising Star category by Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive. This national recognition honors young professionals whose leadership, mentorship and accomplishments are shaping the future of the supply chain industry.
“Vanessa’s thoughtful work on behalf of our clients, deep involvement in industry associations and commitment to excellence make this recognition incredibly well deserved,” said Benesch Transportation & Logistics Vice Chair Jonathan Todd.
In her practice, Vanessa counsels transportation and logistics service providers and commercial services users, guiding them through legal and regulatory challenges during the movement of goods throughout the supply chain. She represents U.S. companies and global enterprises in negotiating and structuring contracts tailored to each transaction, aligned with her clients’ operational needs, business goals and risk profiles.
Vanessa also advises international shipping clients on tariffs — importing goods into the U.S. from foreign trade partners such as China, Mexico and Canada, and exporting goods to other countries, such as Vietnam, India and China — ensuring compliance with applicable import/export controls, customs regulations and trade restrictions.
Vanessa is deeply engaged in the transportation and supply chain industries. She serves on the board of the Cleveland Chapter of the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals and is an active member of the American Trucking Association, National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America, Transportation Lawyers Association and Women in Trucking Association, among others.
“Every year, the award winners amaze me. Regardless of the disruptions, economic uncertainty and other industry challenges, these women in supply chain winners are doing remarkable things for their communities, organizations and teams,” said Marina Mayer, editor-in-chief of Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive and co-founder of the Women in Supply Chain Forum.
Award recipients will be honored at this year’s Women in Supply Chain Forum, held this November in Clearwater Beach, FL.
To view the full list of winners, click here.