Day Pitney Announces Leadership Changes
Day Pitney's Executive Committee, Executive Board and department leadership changes were featured in Law360 Pulse.
Intellectual Property Litigation Partner Elizabeth Alquist was elected to serve on the Executive Committee. Energy Partner Joseph Fagan was elected to serve on the firm's Executive Board. Litigation Partner Mark Salah Morgan was re-elected to serve on the Executive Board and appointed vice-chair of the Litigation department. Litigation Partner and Florida Offices managing partner Manuel A. Garcia-Linares was appointed chair of the Litigation department. Trusts and Estates Partner Darren Wallace was appointed vice-chair of the Private Client Department. Trusts and Estates Partner Amy Lonergan was appointed Private Client Department business unit leader.
Comments on the new positions include:
"I am grateful for the trust and confidence placed in me by my colleagues and firm leadership. I look forward to working closely with our talented attorneys and staff to advance our strategic goals, deliver exceptional results, and uphold the highest standards of legal professionalism." Joseph Fagan
"As Vice Chair, I am committed to fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation within our litigation practice. Together, we will navigate complex legal challenges with integrity, diligence, and a relentless pursuit of justice on behalf of our clients." Mark Morgan
"I am excited to continue to serve our Private Client Department with Dane and Amy. Together, we will continue to provide the highest quality professional services to our private clients and their families." Darren Wallace
"As I step into the role of Litigation Chair, I am excited for the opportunity to lead our litigators firm wide. With our eyes set on strategic growth, we will cultivate a culture of innovation and excellence, empowering our team to explore new practice areas and approaches, all while steadfastly serving the needs of our clients. As Florida Offices Managing Partner, I also am looking to seize emerging opportunities to continue the steady drumbeat of our growth in South Florida." Manuel Garcia-Linares
"I'd like to thank David for his leadership, hard work, and countless hours dedicated to our firm's growth. Our firm is blessed to have talented partners with proven leadership skills, who are enthusiastic about guiding our firm forward. I am excited about working with each of our leaders and welcome the fresh perspectives they will bring to their new appointments." Gregory Hayes, Managing Partner.
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