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Accomplished

2023

Nominee for Diversity & Inclusion Award

The Los Angeles Business Journal selected Dr. Sara Terheggen, Founder and CEO as one of the diversity & inclusion nominees.

2022

Finalist for LA Business Journal's CEO of the Year

Finalist for LA Business Journal's CEO of the Year

Finalist for LA Business Journal's CEO of the Year

The Los Angeles Business Journal selected Dr. Sara Terheggen, Founder of The NBD Group, as one of the nominees for CEO of the year. 

Nominee for Diversity & Inclusion Award

Finalist for LA Business Journal's CEO of the Year

Finalist for LA Business Journal's CEO of the Year

The Los Angeles Business Journal selected Dr. Sara Terheggen, Founder and CEO as one of the diversity & inclusion nominees.

2021

Finalist for LA Business Journal's CEO of the Year

Finalist for LA Business Journal's CEO of the Year

Finalist for LA Business Journal's CEO of the Year

The Los Angeles Business Journal selected Dr. Sara Terheggen, Founder of The NBD Group, as one of 12 finalists for CEO of the year.

Top Women Lawyer - The Daily Journal

Finalist for LA Business Journal's CEO of the Year

Finalist for LA Business Journal's CEO of the Year

The Daily Journal list is devoted to honoring excellent lawyering and leadership skills.  The Daily Journal honor is one of the most coveted in the state and features mainly lawyers from large law firms.

2020

Top Women Lawyer - The Daily Journal

Shortlisted for LA Business Journal's CEO of the Year

Shortlisted for LA Business Journal's CEO of the Year

The Daily Journal list is devoted to honoring excellent lawyering and leadership skills.  The Daily Journal honor is one of the most coveted in the state and features mainly lawyers from large law firms.

Shortlisted for LA Business Journal's CEO of the Year

Shortlisted for LA Business Journal's CEO of the Year

Shortlisted for LA Business Journal's CEO of the Year

The Los Angeles Business Journal has shortlisted Dr. Sara Terheggen, Founder of The NBD Group, for CEO of the Year.

Leader in Law Award

Shortlisted for LA Business Journal's CEO of the Year

Private Equity / Securities Advisory Firm of the Year

The Los Angeles Business Journal has shortlisted Dr. Sara Terheggen, Founder of The NBD Group, as a Leader in Law.

Private Equity / Securities Advisory Firm of the Year

Private Equity / Securities Advisory Firm of the Year

Private Equity / Securities Advisory Firm of the Year

Out of 117,943 nominations, NBD Group was selected by The Acquisition Finance Magazine (ACQ5), a leading corporate news magazine. 

Gamechanger of the Year

Private Equity / Securities Advisory Firm of the Year

Gamechanger of the Year

Out of 117,943 nominations, Dr. Sara Terheggen, Founder of The NBD Group, was selected by The Acquisition Finance Magazine (ACQ5), a leading corporate news magazine. 

- 2019 -

Top Women Lawyer - Daily Journal

Shortlisted - Chambers "Gender Diversity Lawyer of the Year"

Top Women Lawyer - Daily Journal

The Daily Journal list is devoted to honoring excellent lawyering and leadership skills.  The Daily Journal honor is one of the most coveted in the state and features mainly lawyers from large law firms.

Daily Journal Dealmakers

Shortlisted - Chambers "Gender Diversity Lawyer of the Year"

Top Women Lawyer - Daily Journal

Recognized by The Daily Journal as a Dealmaker of the Week.

Shortlisted - Chambers "Gender Diversity Lawyer of the Year"

Shortlisted - Chambers "Gender Diversity Lawyer of the Year"

Shortlisted - Chambers "Gender Diversity Lawyer of the Year"

A Chambers Diversity Award sets a remarkably high precedent, and marks an internationally-recognized achievement of excellence in furthering the advancement of diversity and inclusion in the legal profession. 

Private Equity / Securities Advisory Firm of the Year

Finalist for LA Business Journal's Entrepreneur of the Year

Shortlisted - Chambers "Gender Diversity Lawyer of the Year"

In the 9 months since our founding in March 2018, The NBD Group handled over 20 transactions for clients with an aggregate transaction value of over $1.5 billion. As a result, out of 98,621 nominations, we were selected for this honor by The Acquisition Finance Magazine (ACQ5), the leading corporate news magazine.

Gamechanger of the Year

Finalist for LA Business Journal's Entrepreneur of the Year

Finalist for LA Business Journal's Entrepreneur of the Year

The Acquisition Finance Magazine (ACQ5), the leading corporate news magazine, selected Dr. Sara Terheggen, Founder of The NBD Group, as a Gamechanger of the Year out of 98,621 nominations.

Finalist for LA Business Journal's Entrepreneur of the Year

Finalist for LA Business Journal's Entrepreneur of the Year

Finalist for LA Business Journal's Entrepreneur of the Year

The Los Angeles Business Journal has selected Dr. Sara Terheggen, Founder of The NBD Group, as a finalist for Entrepreneur of the Year.

- 2018 -

Fellow - American Bar Foundation

National Women in Law - Thought Leader

National Women in Law - Thought Leader

Elected as a fellow, an honor limited to 1% of lawyers licensed to practice in each jurisdiction.

National Women in Law - Thought Leader

National Women in Law - Thought Leader

National Women in Law - Thought Leader

Corporate Counsel honors top women lawyers who have demonstrated extraordinary leadership and business acumen.

Legal 500 - Next Generation Lawyer

National Women in Law - Thought Leader

Wiley M. Manuel Award for Pro Bono Service

One of only 15 attorneys selected nationally for private equity funds.

Wiley M. Manuel Award for Pro Bono Service

Wiley M. Manuel Award for Pro Bono Service

Wiley M. Manuel Award for Pro Bono Service

Awarded by the State Bar of California for pro bono legal services to the poor or disadvantaged.

Business Journal Bizwomen Headliner

Wiley M. Manuel Award for Pro Bono Service

Business Journal Bizwomen Headliner

One of 81 women across the country recognized for their presence and impact.

Super Lawyers 2018 Rising Star

Wiley M. Manuel Award for Pro Bono Service

Business Journal Bizwomen Headliner

An honor reserved for only 2.5% of attorneys in the State of California. 

Shortlisted - Rising Star - Corporate

Euromoney Legal Media Women in Business Law selects top women across the country. One of only 7 women selected in Corporate.

- 2017 -

40 under 40 - San Francisco Business Times

Legal 500 Recommended for Private Equity Funds

40 under 40 - San Francisco Business Times

Selected as one of 40 business leaders making significant contributions to their industries, companies and communities.

Legal 500 Recommended for Capital Markets

Legal 500 Recommended for Private Equity Funds

40 under 40 - San Francisco Business Times

Recommended as a top advisor in equity offerings for issuer side transactions.

Legal 500 Recommended for Private Equity Funds

Legal 500 Recommended for Private Equity Funds

Legal 500 Recommended for Private Equity Funds

Recommended as a top advisor to sponsors of private equity funds.

Legal 500 - Next Generation Lawyer

Legal 500 - Next Generation Lawyer

Legal 500 Recommended for Private Equity Funds

One of only 14 attorneys selected nationally for private equity funds.

Most Powerful & Influential Women

Legal 500 - Next Generation Lawyer

Most Powerful & Influential Women

One of only 7 women selected by the National Diversity Council as an individual who exemplifies undeniable leadership.

Top Women Lawyer - Daily Journal

Legal 500 - Next Generation Lawyer

Most Powerful & Influential Women

One of only 100 women lawyers honored in California.

Chambers

Shortlisted as Rising Star - Corporate

Shortlisted as Rising Star - Corporate

Shortlisted for Inspiring Role Model in Promoting Gender Diversity in the Legal Profession.

Shortlisted as Rising Star - Corporate

Shortlisted as Rising Star - Corporate

Shortlisted as Rising Star - Corporate

Euromoney Legal Media Group Women in Business Law selects top women across the country. One of only 7 women selected in Corporate.

Super Lawyers 2017 Rising Star

American Lawyer Transatlantic M&A Team of the Year

American Lawyer Transatlantic M&A Team of the Year

An honor reserved for only 2.5% of attorneys in the State of California.

American Lawyer Transatlantic M&A Team of the Year

American Lawyer Transatlantic M&A Team of the Year

American Lawyer Transatlantic M&A Team of the Year

Partner lead for equity team who won the American Lawyer Transatlantic M&A Team of the Year for midmarket deals.

- 2016 -

Silicon Valley Business Journal Women of Influence

Silicon Valley Business Journal Women of Influence

Silicon Valley Business Journal Women of Influence

Award honors the most influential women in Silicon Valley.

Super Lawyers 2016 Rising Star

Silicon Valley Business Journal Women of Influence

Silicon Valley Business Journal Women of Influence

An honor reserved for only 2.5% of attorneys in the State of California.

- 2015 -

University of Oregon Young Alumni Award

University of Oregon Young Alumni Award

University of Oregon Young Alumni Award

Distinction recognizes the achievement of young alumni who have achieved significant professional, service and personal accomplishments.

Super Lawyers 2015 Rising Star

University of Oregon Young Alumni Award

University of Oregon Young Alumni Award

An honor reserved for only 2.5% of attorneys in the State of California.

The Recorder Women Leaders in Tech Law

Women in the Tech Industry Power Players

Women in the Tech Industry Power Players

One of 60 California lawyers selected based on achievements as dealmakers in the tech industry, as well as leadership roles in their organizations and community.

Women in the Tech Industry Power Players

Women in the Tech Industry Power Players

Women in the Tech Industry Power Players

Nominated for achievement in the tech industry.

2012 - 2014

The Recorder Lawyer on the Fast Track

Silicon Valley Business Journal 40 under 40

Silicon Valley Business Journal 40 under 40

One of 50 attorneys selected in California whose early accomplishments indicate they will be tomorrow's top leaders.

Silicon Valley Business Journal 40 under 40

Silicon Valley Business Journal 40 under 40

Silicon Valley Business Journal 40 under 40

One of 40 business leaders under the age of 40 selected for impacting their industries and their communities.

White House Business Council

Silicon Valley Business Journal 40 under 40

White House Forum on Economic Growth

Invited to White House Leadership Discussion focused on budget concerns, job creation and competitiveness.

White House Forum on Economic Growth

White House Forum on Economic Growth

White House Forum on Economic Growth

Invited to White House for leadership discussion on Women in Financial Sector.

The Recorder Women Leader in Law

White House Forum on Economic Growth

The Recorder Women Leader in Law

One of only 40 women selected in California to receive this honor.

Pro Bono Achievement

White House Forum on Economic Growth

The Recorder Women Leader in Law

Recognized by Public Counsel, the largest pro bono law firm in the nation, for efforts in establishing first ever Small Business Clinic for women and minority small businesses and entrepreneurs.

The Early Days

Berkeley Prosser Prize

Berkeley Prosser Prize

Berkeley Prosser Prize

Awarded by Berkeley Law for exemplary advanced legal research work.

Young Researcher Award

Berkeley Prosser Prize

Berkeley Prosser Prize

Selected by the Association for Educational Communications & Technology for the best dissertation in the field.

Centurion Award

Berkeley Prosser Prize

Junior Scholar Award

Award given to 100 graduates out of 24,000 students at the University of Oregon. Those selected have demonstrated leadership and service. 

Junior Scholar Award

Mortar Board - Excellence Award

Junior Scholar Award

Award given to a junior at the University of Oregon who demonstrates academic merit.

Mortar Board - Excellence Award

Mortar Board - Excellence Award

Mortar Board - Excellence Award

Award given to Mortar Board Honorary Society Member for demonstrated leadership. 

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