Perlette Jura, 33, Partner
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher
Fast facts: Jura is at the forefront of transnational litigation. She had key roles in mega-cases Tellez v. Dole and Osorio v. Dole, and in the Chevron Ecuador litigation, defending U.S. corporations against allegedly fraudulent foreign claims and judgments. She counsels on cross-border matters involving the laws of more than 50 countries. Her volunteer work is aimed at women's issues, and she has earned a spot on the steering committee for the 2013 Global Women's Rights Awards.
