Overview
International law firm McDermott Will & Emery is pleased to announce the appointments of three new Office Managing Partners: Kristin Going and Frank Steinherr in New York and Adam Rogers in Miami.
“Kristin, Frank and Adam are recognized leaders both within their practice industries and here at McDermott and we are thrilled they have accepted this charge to carry forward the Firm’s incredible culture and deepen our core value of #AlwaysBetter,” McDermott Chairman Ira Coleman said. “I also want to thank our outgoing office managing partners Jeffrey Steiner and Todd Finger in New York, and Jerry Sokol in Miami, for their outstanding leadership.”
New York
Kristin, a partner in the firm’s Business Restructuring practice, represents a broad array of clients in bankruptcy and insolvency proceedings. She is industry recognized for her depth of experience assisting creditors maximize their recovery in distressed situations. Kristin is also frequently called upon to advise on distressed debt transactions.
“I am thrilled for this opportunity to lead our New York office alongside Frank and further promote McDermott as truly the best place to work,” Kristin said. “I look forward to continuing to steward community involvement and expanding our presence locally.”
Frank is co-head of the Firm’s global private equity practice and represents private equity clients in all aspects of their investments in portfolio companies, from acquisition through exit. He has extensive experience advising private equity clients and their portfolio companies in both private and public mergers and acquisitions, including leveraged buyouts, traditional purchase and sale transactions, strategic mergers, joint ventures, restructuring and recapitalization transactions.
“McDermott’s commitment to our clients and our people is unparalleled and has fueled a great deal of success these past several years. We plan to double down on this success by making huge investments in the coming years to expand our capabilities and client services and add strength to our industry leading practices, especially in New York, a strategic priority for the firm,” said Frank. “It is a real privilege to have the support of my partners and to be in a position to work with the team to lead this growth.”
Miami
Adam Rogers represents private equity funds, strategic investors, entrepreneurs and other operators as they pursue and execute mergers and acquisitions and other complex corporate transactions driving innovation within the health care industry. He is particularly experienced in transactions in the health care services and health information technology sectors, helping clients find the right partners and deal structures to succeed in this rapidly changing and competitive space.
“It is an incredible honor to lead the next chapter of our Miami office and continue to advance our fantastic culture and commitment to professional excellence that has driven our unprecedented success. With the influx of funds and other financial firms to South Florida, and the emergence of Miami as a technology hub, there has never been a better time to be a lawyer in Miami and there is no better place to do it than at McDermott,” Adam added.
About McDermott
McDermott Will & Emery partners with leaders around the world to fuel missions, knock down barriers and shape markets. Our team works seamlessly across practices, industries and more than 20 locations to deliver highly effective—and often unexpected—solutions that propel success. More than 1,200 lawyers strong, we bring our personal passion and legal prowess to bear in every matter for our clients and the people they serve.
