Prior to founding Samford, Ken served in a number of defense and foreign policy capacities, most recently as Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics Special Assistant to the Secretary of Defense and Director for Program Analysis & Evaluation Executive Secretary of the Department of Defense Senior Executive Council and positions at the White House and the National Security Council Staff. Ken is the founder of Samford Global Strategies, a consulting practice that specializes in helping companies manage strategic change. In addition to being a member of the Kua Ventures Investment Advisory Committee, he currently serves on the boards of Noble, ACG National Capital, and RAM Veterans Foundation, which launched Charities for Vets. Stucky holds a degree in Business Administration from the University of Kansas, has served on numerous non-profit boards including the Mid-Atlantic Operation Hope Board, the Lewinsville Presbyterian Church Foundation Board and the National Presbyterian Church Fund for Charitable Giving. After leaving government, he advised clients on public affairs strategies related to economic policy. Customs Service, Treasury Department and White House. He begin his career serving in the Reagan Administration at the U.S. Prior to founding Republic in 2009, Ed had a distinguished career in government, business and public affairs spanning over forty years. Ghosheh advises purchasers, sellers, landlords, tenants and other parties on all aspects of commercial real estate, including development, investment, financing and operations.Ed is the President & CEO of Republic Capital Access, LLC, a leading commercial finance company exclusively for U.S. Mayster focuses her practice on the representation of lenders, property owners, developers and investors in multifamily, retail, commercial and industrial acquisitions and dispositions, as well as finance, development and construction projects. Real Estate Law: Principal Nader Ghosheh has been named vice chair alongside principal Courtney Mayster, who assumed the role of chair. Trained as a trial attorney and mediator, Shapiro focuses his practice on the efficient prevention, management and resolution of disputes for businesses, organizations and individuals.

O'Hara concentrates his practice on commercial litigation and the defense of professionals in malpractice actions. He also has experience as a CPA and is currently Much Shelist's delegate to Ally Law, a global network of law firms.Ĭommercial Litigation: Principal Marty O'Hara was elevated from vice chair to co-chair of the group alongside longtime chair Ed Shapiro. Pilotto concentrates his practice on M&A and finance transactions and frequently serves as outside corporate counsel. She also counsels family-owned and midsize businesses in a wide range of industries, including technology, retail, manufacturing and health care. Lewis focuses on the numerous legal and business issues that arise in the context of corporate transactions and investments. Much's practice leadership changes include the following:Ĭorporate & Finance: Principals Katherine Lewis and David Pilotto were named practice co-chairs. 'Cultivating and elevating attorneys who exemplify that vision is the core of our succession planning strategy.' 'When our founders handed over the reins to the next generation of firm leaders, they chose attorneys who shared their commitment to client service, a vibrant and entrepreneurial culture, and a work environment dedicated to collaboration,' Roth said. All other Management Committee members – Steve Blonder, Steve DeGraff, Greg Mann, Mitchell Roth, and Glenn Taxman – were re-elected to serve a year-long term that began June 1, 2018. Michael Shaw, former chair of the firm's Corporate & Finance group, was elected to fill the vacancy. He will continue to have an important voice at the firm as he focuses on his role as Much's general counsel and CFO/COO. Steve Schwartz has transitioned from the Management Committee after 22 years of service. Much is pleased to announce several leadership changes at the Management Committee and practice group levels.

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