Connell Foley has elected Tim Corriston to serve as the firm’s managing partner for another two years, the firm announced.
This appointment comes during a period of significant leadership evolution at the firm, highlighted by the addition of three new members to its executive committee: George Garcia, co-chair of the Real Estate and Land Use Practice Group; Leo Hurley, co-chair of the Commercial Litigation Practice Group; and most recently Margot Wilensky, partner in the Complex Casualty Litigation Group.
Officials at Connell Foley, a full-service law firm that has earned a reputation as a leader in the Litigation, Real Estate and Corporate practice areas, feel the addition of Garcia, Hurley and Wilensky heralds a new era in Connell Foley’s leadership and provides the right mix of experience, industry knowledge and diverse generational and cultural viewpoints to an already robust and talented group of attorneys.
“Our firm has made incredible strides in recent years, and I’m excited to continue building on that momentum,” Corriston said. “As we look ahead, my focus will be on fostering innovation in our practices, maintaining our attention to superior client service, and continuing to strengthen our leadership team. We’re confident that George’s, Leo’s and Margot’s energy and fresh perspectives will take the firm to new heights.”
Garcia, Hurley, and Wilensky join existing executive committee members:
- Anthony Vitiello, chair of the firm’s Tax and Estate Planning Practice Group;
- W. Nevins McCann, co-chair of the firm’s Real Estate practice group;
- Angela Iuso, co-chair of the Corporate and Business Law practice group;
- John Cromie, co-chair of the Corporate and Business Law practice group;
- Bryan Couch, co-chair of the Commercial Litigation Practice Group and managing partner of the Newark office.
The executive committee handles all the essential decisions concerning firm policy, planning and operations. Its efforts will support Corriston, who has been Connell Foley’s managing partner since 2022.
Under his leadership the firm has flourished, experiencing revenue growth in both 2023 and 2024; and achieving Mansfield Rule 6.0 Certification status, a prestigious designation awarded to law firms with a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Corriston provides experienced counsel to businesses ranging from startups to mature companies on issues related to transactions and capital-raising. He rigorously represents businesses grappling with a wide array of environmental, land use, regulatory, compliance, and complex litigation concerns.