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Karyna Armstrong Recognized among Top 100 Emerging Women Leaders
McDonald Carano congratulates Karyna Armstrong on being selected to receive a Top 100 Emerging Women Leaders Award from the National Women’s Council. The award recognizes outstanding women professionals who are redefining leadership and driving meaningful progress within their organizations and communities. The award celebrates women whose emerging influence is already having a powerful and lasting impact. The award will be presented during the 2027 National Women’s Conference on March 16-18, 2027.
“Dear Karyna, We are honored to recognize your outstanding leadership, professional accomplishments, and commitment to serving your profession and community. Your work as an attorney, mentor, speaker, advocate, and community leader exemplifies the qualities we seek to celebrate through this national recognition program. Your demonstrated leadership within your organization, your contributions to the legal profession, your dedication to mentoring future leaders, and your commitment to community service have made a meaningful impact and distinguish you as an emerging leader to watch.” National Women’s Council, June 22,2026
Karyna Armstrong is a litigation attorney in McDonald Carano’s Las Vegas office. She assists in the representation of clients in judge and jury trials in state and federal courts, as well as appeals before the Nevada Supreme Court and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Karyna is a member of the Board of Directors for McDonald Carano’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee. She also has been serving on the Executive Board of the Las Vegas Chapter of the National Bar Association since 2023.
Karyna is committed to public service and giving back to the community. Karyna provides pro bono services through the Children’s Attorneys Project of the Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada as well as pro bono services to members of the military through the Attorney General’s Office of Military Legal Assistance. Reflecting her background as a Substitute Teacher for the Clark County School District in Las Vegas, Karyna volunteers during Nevada’s annual Nevada Reading Week.
Karyna’s emerging leadership has earned her local, state and national awards and recognitions. Since 2023, Karyna has been recognized among the “Top 50 Las Vegas Women Leaders” by the Las Vegas Chapter of the Women Leaders Association; “40 Under 40: Nation’s Best Advocates Award” from the National Bar Association; “Rising Star” by Mountain States Super Lawyers magazine; “10 Women Inspiring Nevada” by Las Vegas Weekly, “Nevada Trailblazer” by Nevada Lawyer; “Rising Star of the Year” by Meritas Law Firms Worldwide Women’s Leadership Congress; “Diverse Lawyers Making a Difference” by Profiles in Diversity Journal; and “Best Up & Coming Attorneys” and “Top Rank Attorneys” by Nevada Business Magazine.
About the National Women’s Council
The National Women’s Council is dedicated to creating a network that provides resources, opportunities, and advocacy for women in all fields to ensure women have the tools and platform they need to succeed and lead at all levels. NWC empowers women by fostering professional development, advancing personal growth, recognizing leadership excellence, and celebrating the collective advancement of women in leadership. The award honorees embody innovation, resilience, and purpose—demonstrating the vision and determination that shape the future of leadership. Each recipient stands out for her ability to inspire others, deliver results, and bring fresh ideas to complex challenges.
About McDonald Carano
In 2024, McDonald Carano celebrated its 75ᵗʰ Anniversary of serving Nevada’s legal, business, government, and civic communities. More than 60 lawyers and government affairs professionals serve Nevada, national, and international clients from our offices in Reno, Las Vegas, and Carson City. McDonald Carano provides transactional, litigation, regulatory, and government affairs services to startups, corporations, private companies, trade associations, nonprofits, public entities, high-net-worth individuals, and family offices throughout Nevada. We are deeply committed to supporting local communities by volunteering our time, resources, and services, including pro bono legal services, to nonprofit organizations, charitable foundations, and public service entities. We are proud to be your Nevada law firm since 1949.
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