Az Big Media will be profiling one of the Most Influential Women in Arizona for 2026 each day leading up to the celebratory dinner on August 20, 2025. Today, meet Lily McNulty, shareholder at Greenberg Traurig.
From a field of more than 2,200 women under consideration, the Most Influential Women in Arizona were selected by the editorial board of Az Business magazine and a panel of 12 former Most Influential Women. The Most Influential Women in Arizona Business for 2026 will be honored at a celebratory dinner on Aug. 20, 2026, at Chateau Luxe in Phoenix. The Spotlight Award Sponsor for the Most Influential Women of 2026 is CORE Construction, the Special Gift Sponsor is Tarbell’s, the VIP Sponsor is GCON, the VIP Reception Sponsor is Cullum Homes, the Cover Photo Shoot Sponsor is Greenberg Traurig, the Beverage Sponsor is Arizona Escrow & Financial, the Valet Sponsor in Stevens-Leinweber, the Floral Sponsor is PCL Construction, the Dessert Sponsor is SottoPelle and Tutera Medical, the 360 Photo Booth Sponsor is Clayco, the Step-and -Repeat Sponsor is Morris Hall, the Digital Sponsor is Desert Diamond Casinos, the Floral Provider is PJs Flowers and the Production Sponsor is Merestone.
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Lily McNulty, shareholder, Greenberg Traurig
Background: McNulty is a shareholder at Greenberg Traurig and a trusted advisor to employers navigating complex workplace issues. She also serves as outside general counsel to companies, managing cross-border and cross-practice legal needs. Known for her sound judgment, practical approach, and breadth of experience, Lily helps employers solve challenges and build compliant workplace strategies. She advises on a wide range of employment law topics, conducts workplace investigations, delivers workforce training, supports corporate transactions, prepares multifaceted employment agreements, and represents companies in agency charges. Executives rely on her counsel for high-stakes workplace matters requiring strategic guidance.
Advice to younger self: “Continue leading with sound judgment and integrity, and never compromise your values. Work hard, build meaningful relationships, and focus on providing practical, strategic legal solutions. Trust your instincts in all facets of life, and know that opportunities and challenges will unfold as they are meant to. Define success on your own terms — and give yourself permission to revisit that definition.”
Wish for legacy: “I hope to be known as a trusted advisor recognized for integrity, sound judgment, and consistently doing right by my clients. I strive to be the lawyer clients rely on not only to solve complex, high-stakes employment law challenges, but also to proactively anticipate issues, mitigate risk, and deliver practical, business-minded solutions aligned with their goals. In addition to advising businesses of all sizes and industries on employment matters, I hope to be recognized for my ability to manage sophisticated legal matters across Greenberg Traurig’s global platform, coordinating U.S. and international counsel across areas including corporate, trademarks, copyright, immigration, and contracts. Ultimately, I hope to be remembered for combining strategic legal counsel with responsiveness, strong relationships, and an unwavering commitment to helping businesses and their people succeed.”
Surprising fact: “I am the author of a children’s chapter book series called Max and May, created for early, struggling, and dyslexic readers. The series was released earlier this year and became an Amazon top-ranked seller in books for children with learning disabilities. I created the series because my second-grade daughter is dyslexic and wanted books that felt like ‘real’ chapter books, but many of the available options were not designed to be truly accessible for dyslexic readers. In addition to the thrill of helping children feel proud of what they are reading, it has been great fun to create a company and apply for trademarks and copyrights!”
