Freehold-based Davison Eastman Muñoz Paone appoints COO

Davison Eastman Muñoz Paone P.A., a law firm based in Freehold, announced Monday it has appointed Karen Surgent its chief operating officer.

In this role, Surgent will be responsible for providing daily leadership and management as well as develop and implement business strategies. Surgent, who’s been with the firm since 2016, will also continue her role as chief operating officer.

Prior to Davison Eastman, Surgent was a controller at New Jersey City University in Jersey City.