2020 Golden Hammer Honoree

Our 2020 Golden Hammer Honoree is Diane M. McDermott, Esquire, a Boston real estate attorney, executive partner at Holland & Knight's Boston office, and co-chair of the firm's National Retail Development and Leasing Team.  Diane has been involved with many aspects of affordable housing in both her professional and private life.  She is also an advocate for the women in her firm and her profession providing mentorship and opportunity, as her industry strives to provide opportunities for diversity, equity and inclusion.  Diane is also involved with the Women’s Lunch Place in Boston’s Back Bay providing food, laundry and bathing services to homeless women in Boston who deserve dignity in their struggle.   By lending her time, talent, and support, Diane has made many important contributions to our mission to build homes, communities and hope which in turn allows local families to build strength, stability, and self-reliance.