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Hilgers Graben, a nationwide litigation and discovery counsel firm, is proud to announce national certification as a Women’s Business Enterprise by the Women’s Business Development Center – Midwest, a regional certifying partner of the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). WBENC Certification is the gold standard for women-owned business certification in the United States.

The standard of certification implemented by the Women’s Business Development Center – Midwest is a months-long meticulous process, including an in-depth review of the business and a site inspection. The certification process is designed to confirm the business is at least 51% owned, operated, and controlled by a woman or women, and that the business has appropriate structure and strategic business planning and implementation in place.

WBENC Certification, combined with professional development and engagement in the WBENC network, provides women-owned businesses with unsurpassed growth opportunities year-round, both virtually and in person.

About Hilgers Graben PLLC

Hilgers Graben PLLC is a nationwide litigation and discovery counsel firm specializing in complex commercial and intellectual property litigation, discovery counsel services, and trademark services. Hilgers Graben uses common sense business principles to provide high-value legal services while keeping rates reasonable for clients. The firm has nearly 140 professionals nationwide, including top attorneys it has recruited from leading firms around the country. Its business model and cultural approach have created significant traction in the marketplace. The firm has been named to the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies in America five times, including for 2023, and was named a “Best Law Firm” for 2022 and 2023 by U.S. News and World Report.

For more information, please visit www.HilgersGraben.com or contact [email protected].

About WBENC

Founded in 1997, WBENC is the nation’s leader in women’s business development and the leading third-party certifier of businesses owned and operated by women, with more than 18,000 certified Women’s Business Enterprises, 14 national Regional Partner Organizations, and more than 500 Corporate Members, most of which are Fortune 500. Thousands of corporations representing America’s most prestigious brands, as well as many states, cities, and other entities, look for and accept WBENC Certification. Through the Women Owned initiative, WBENC also is a leader in supporting consumer-oriented female entrepreneurs and those who do business with them by raising awareness for why, where and how to buy Women Owned. For more information, visit www.wbenc.org and www.buywomenowned.com.