CERRITOS, Calif.—Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud and Romo (AALRR) is pleased to announce that Robert Wenzel, former chair of the Employer Services Practice Group, has been appointed Co-Chief Operating Officer. Wenzel will assist in providing oversight of AALRR’s operations. He will also work closely with practice group chairs as part of his involvement in the firm’s strategic initiatives relating to practice area growth.
Wenzel joins Steve Andelson, who has held the position of Chief Operating Officer for the past three years. Andelson will continue in his role of heading special projects, and budget development and monitoring. He will work, as well, with some of the new practice group chairs recently appointed as a result of the formation of four new practice groups: Public Entity Labor and Employment, Corporate, Special Education, and Commercial and Complex Litigation.
The move comes on the heels of AALRR’s steady growth and expansion, which also sparked a recent move of its San Diego office to larger quarters. Managing Partner James C. Romo believes the changes come at the perfect time for the firm’s strategic objectives.
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“Years ago we agreed to invest heavily in the present and future leadership of this firm to ensure a seamless efficacy in our service and operations. Bob’s executive management experience in the private industry and his undisputed institutional knowledge of our firm equips him with unique skills for this position,” says Romo.
Partner and Executive Committee member Paul S. Fleck will now assume Wenzel’s role as Practice Group Chair and Partner Robert R. Roginson shall serve as the Assistant Practice Group Chair. Partner Irma Moisa Rodriguez will now oversee the firm’s Public Entity Labor and Employment group and Nate J. Kowalski will now act as the Assistant Chair to the group. The Special Education practice will be led by partner Karen Gilyard and Adam J. Newman will take on the position of Assistant Practice Group Chair. Davis Thompson will lead the Corporate practice, Mark T. Palin will assume the role of Assistant Chair of the Commercial and Complex Litigation group and Andreas C. Chialtas will serve as the Assistant Chair of the Facilities, Construction and Property practice.
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“Each of these roles serves a vital function in our ability to provide exceptional client service. We are very fortunate to have the collective expertise and dedication of these individuals. I have no doubt these practices will thrive even more under their leadership. This change is tuned perfectly to the statewide needs of our offices,” says Romo.
About Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo
AALRR is a full service California law firm with a focus on employment and labor, education, corporate, real estate, and construction and litigation. We are counsel to more than 400 school districts and public and private universities. Our diverse teams bring a seasoned perspective to California’s complex legal landscape for both private and public entities. AALRR maintains offices in Cerritos, Fresno, Irvine, Pleasanton, Riverside, Sacramento, and San Diego. For further information about us, visit our website at http://www.aalrr.com or sign up for key updates at our blog http://www.aalrremploymentlaw.com.
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