At Weiss Serota Helfman Cole + Bierman, we are proud to celebrate Women’s History Month by recognizing the extraordinary women we have the honor of calling our clients. These women exemplify strength, transformation, and leadership in their fields. This month, we spotlight Rashmi Airan, an Ivy League-educated attorney turned transformation expert, whose work in ethical leadership helps guide top global companies.
A first-generation Indian American, Rashmi Airan graduated with honors from Columbia Law School and embarked on a successful legal career, gaining valuable experience at major corporations. Her expertise in law and business eventually led her to launch her own legal practice, where she worked with clients across multiple sectors. Today, Rashmi partners with leading companies, financial services firms, CPAs, lawyers, real estate professionals, and leadership groups to help organizations tackle ethical challenges and cultivate values-driven cultures.
Rashmi’s journey is one of profound transformation. While navigating the pressures of building a successful career, she found herself blindsided by a client whose unethical actions ultimately led her to make a decision that resulted in a federal prison sentence. Despite the unintended consequences, Rashmi converted this humbling experience into a turning point. She emerged with a renewed sense of purpose, gaining invaluable personal growth and a deep commitment to helping others navigate ethical challenges in their own careers.
Now an internationally recognized keynote speaker and TEDx presenter, Rashmi uses her story to ignite conversations around ethics, decision-making, and organizational culture. With over thirty years of real-world experience in finance, business, and law, she is a sought-after consultant and speaker, bringing valuable insights to leaders facing complex challenges. Rashmi has collaborated with global brands like Coca-Cola, Cardinal Health, Merck, Comcast, Sotheby’s, and Hershey’s, and her expertise is bolstered by years of research in behavioral psychology.
Her transformative journey and ability to turn adversity into strength have earned her recognition in major outlets such as the Washington Post and Wall Street Journal. Additionally, Deloitte has highlighted the relatability and power of her story, which spans from an Ivy League education to a deeply personal transformation that reshaped her approach to leadership.
Beyond her professional impact, Rashmi is deeply committed to giving back to the community. She serves on the Board of Directors for the Overtown Youth Center/Alonzo Mourning Foundation and as an Ambassador for The Key Clubhouse, continuing her mission to empower others.
In honor of #WomensHistoryMonth, we celebrate Rashmi Airan for her dedication to ethical leadership and her ability to transform organizations and empower their employees through her personal journey.
