Porzio, Bromberg & Newman Announces Leadership Changes Following Annual Principals' Meeting

Porzio, Bromberg & Newman is proud to announce several leadership appointments and reappointments following the firm’s annual Principals' Meeting and Retreat. These changes reflect the firm’s continued focus on strategic growth, collaboration, and excellence in client service.

Practice Group and Team Leadership Updates

Cheryl Santaniello was elected Chair of the Commercial Practice Group, which includes the Corporate and Bankruptcy Teams. She brings strong leadership and broad transactional experience to the role, positioning the group for continued success. In addition, Robert Schechter has been appointed Co-Chair of the Bankruptcy Team, joining Warren Martin in leading the group’s continued focus on restructuring and insolvency matters.

Alicia Whittlesey has been elected Chair of the Life Sciences Practice Group, bringing deep industry knowledge and strategic vision to this growing area of practice.

Crystal West Edwards was re-elected as Chair of the Personal Services Practice Group, which includes the Wealth Preservation, Tax, and Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice Teams. Joseph Paparo was re-elected as Chair of the Real Estate, Land Use and Environmental Practice Group. Their continued service reflect the firm’s confidence in their continued leadership and success in guiding these multidisciplinary practices.

Board of Directors

Warren Martin, Kerri Wright, and Crystal West Edwards were each re-elected to one-year terms to serve as the Porzio Board of Directors, continuing their service in helping shape the strategic direction of the firm.

Executive Leadership

Brett Moore has been elected Vice President of the firm, succeeding Phil Siana who stepped aside after eight years of service, to the firm’s executive leadership team. Phil will continue to serve on Porzio’s Management Committee and will play a key role in overseeing the firm’s upcoming headquarters office relocation to Parsippany, as well as advancing the strategic growth of the firm’s Tax Team.

Brett joins returning executive leaders Warren Martin (Secretary), Frank Fazio (Treasurer), and Vito A. Gagliardi, Jr. (President/Managing Principal), who were re-elected to lead the firm’s overall management and vision.