10 law firm managing partners

Experience: CEO & Managing Partner · Bilzin Sumberg

CEO and Managing Partner of Bilzin Sumberg in South Florida since 2019, a partner there since 1998 and an Executive Committee member since 2013. He writes that he oversees the firm's strategic direction, growth and operations and leads its land development and government practice. He was Practice Group Leader for land development, environmental and government contracting (2008–2017).

Experience: Managing Partner · Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP

Managing Partner of Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP in New York since 2001. The profile describes the firm as a mid-sized, entrepreneurial law firm serving mid-market clients and describes him as a business lawyer advising on complex real estate and corporate transactions, with a focus on firm growth and a collaborative culture.

Experience: Global Managing Partner · Simmons & Simmons

Global Managing Partner of Simmons & Simmons since 2025, based in London, and a partner there since 2017. She writes that she is responsible for developing and driving the firm's vision and business plan and chairs its International Executive Committee. She was earlier International Head of Dispute Resolution (2022–2025) and Head of Insurance & Construction (2018–2025) at the firm.

Experience: Founder & Managing Partner · FisherBroyles, LLP

Founder and Managing Partner of FisherBroyles, LLP since 2002. The profile describes FisherBroyles as one of the first and largest distributed law firms in the world and the first non-traditional law firm to enter the Am Law 200. He was previously a Senior Associate Attorney at Holland & Knight LLP (2001–2002) and Associate Attorney at Baker McKenzie (1995–1999).

Experience: Founding & Managing Partner · Ciresi Conlin LLP

Founding and Managing Partner of Ciresi Conlin LLP in Minneapolis since 2015. She writes that the firm takes a focused rather than kitchen-sink approach to cases. She was previously a Partner at Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi (2010–2015) and at Robins Kaplan LLP (1995–2008).

Experience: Founder and Managing Partner · CM Law

Founder and Managing Partner of CM Law since 2013, based in the Dallas-Fort Worth area; the profile also describes her as managing partner and a founder of Culhane Meadows PLLC and describes CM Law as the largest women-owned and managed law firm in the country. She was previously Chief Operating Officer and Managing Partner, Texas at FisherBroyles, LLP (2009–2013).

Experience: Managing Partner · Falcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP

Managing Partner of Falcon Rappaport & Berkman LLP in New York since 2018. The profile says he has led the firm's growth from nine attorneys in 2018 to more than sixty in 2024 and attributes it to its people and a focus on operational excellence. He was previously a Partner at Falcon, Jacobson & Gertler LLP (2013–2018).

Experience: Founder and Managing Partner · Sanchez Daniels & Hoffman LLP

Founder and Managing Partner of Sanchez Daniels & Hoffman LLP in Chicago since 1987. The profile describes the firm as the second-largest minority-owned law firm in the United States, specializing in civil litigation defense, and credits his 38-plus years of leadership as founder and managing partner.

Experience: Managing Partner · McGrail & Bensinger LLP

Managing Partner of McGrail & Bensinger LLP since 2010; he writes that he is co-managing partner of the 21-person Manhattan firm, which has corporate, litigation, debtor/creditor and real estate practices. He was previously an Associate at Ropes & Gray LLP (2008–2010) and a Law Clerk at the U.S. Bankruptcy Courts (2006–2007).

Experience: Managing Partner · Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP

Managing Partner of Hughes Hubbard & Reed LLP since 2024 and a partner at the firm since 1999, after serving as an associate there (1989–1998). He writes that he is a trial lawyer and member of the firm's Executive Committee, with a practice focused on complex litigation including mass torts, class actions, product liability, employment and commercial claims.