Lowenstein Sandler LLP has announced that its partners have elected Jonathan C. Wishnia as the firm’s next managing partner.
A member of the firm’s executive board, Wishnia has also served as the firm’s hiring partner and was one of the key architects of Lowenstein’s strategic plan, Vision 2030.
He succeeds Gary M. Wingens, who has served as chair and managing partner since 2008. Wingens will continue as chair, focusing on client relationships, strategic initiatives, external representation and the advancement of the firm’s innovation and culture priorities.
“Jon is a trusted colleague and an exceptional leader whose judgment, integrity and strategic insight have shaped Lowenstein’s evolution,” says Wingens.
“Through his leadership of the Structured Finance practice, his years as hiring partner, his pro bono service in the community development arena and his contributions to the development of our vision and strategy, Jon has demonstrated a deep commitment to our people, our clients and our communities. I look forward to partnering closely with him as he steps into the managing partner role.”
As managing partner, Wishnia will oversee the firm’s day-to-day operations, talent strategy and execution of the firm’s strategic plan. He will also lead a management committee, which is being formed to enhance the firm’s operational execution, including the continued implementation of firmwide strategic initiatives.
He will continue to lead the Chambers Global-ranked Mortgage & Structured Finance practice while assuming full managing partner responsibilities.
“I am honored by the confidence my partners have placed in me,” said Wishnia. “Lowenstein Sandler has an extraordinary culture, a clear strategic vision and a long track record of client-focused excellence.
“I am grateful for Gary’s leadership over the past 18 years, and I look forward to working with him, our management committee and our broader leadership team as we execute on Lowenstein’s Vision 2030.”
Under Wingens’ leadership, the firm has tripled its revenues and quadrupled its profits, sharpened its sector focus and expanded nationally, strengthening its market-leading private equity, venture capital, investment management, white collar and investigations, and bankruptcy practices.
