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Real Estate Partner Katharine A. Coffey has been named a 2026 Leader in Real Estate, Construction and Design honoree by NJBIZ, recognizing her work across New Jersey’s commercial real estate sector and leadership on complex development matters. Congratulations, Kate!

We’re pleased to welcome Grace Chun to the firm as Counsel in our Real Estate and Land Use practices. With 16+ years of experience, she strengthens our ability to guide clients through complex zoning, development, and regulatory matters. Welcome, Grace!

Join us in congratulating Miami Real Estate Partner Sandra Ferrera on her election as a Fellow of ACREL—one of the highest honors in real estate law. A well-deserved recognition of her leadership and excellence. Congrats, Sandy!

Patents or trade secrets? One offers strong rights with cost and disclosure. The other offers flexibility but risk if secrecy is lost. The right choice depends on your goals. Read more here: hubs.ly/Q049SrxL0.

Day Pitney announces Michael Byrne as Managing Partner, effective April 2, succeeding Gregory Hayes. New roles: Sebastian Lombardi joins the Executive Committee, Jonathan Zelig the Executive Board, and Valerie Green chairs the Energy Practice.

We’re excited to welcome Mark Nielsen to Day Pitney as Of Counsel in our Corporate and Business Law Department in Stamford, CT. A former CLO of Frontier Communications, Mark also served as Chief Counsel to Gov. Mitt Romney and in the Connecticut legislature.

We’re proud to share that New York Partner Carl A. Merino has been elected a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, a leading honor in the field. With his election, the firm now has 17 ACTEC Fellows recognized for excellence in trusts and estates.

Congratulations to Technology Partner Kritika Bharadwaj on her third consecutive recognition on Lawdragon’s 100 Leading Global AI & Legal Tech Advisors list—honoring her leadership in advancing responsible AI across the legal industry.

We’re pleased to welcome Joseph Quinn as Counsel in our IP and Technology Practice. Based in Boston and Providence, he brings 30 years of experience in patent prosecution, portfolio development, and strategic IP counseling. Welcome to the firm, Joseph!

What’s in a patent title? Legally, less than many assume. Strategically, more than most acknowledge. In March's Patently Enabled, Day Pitney attorneys Jacob Golan and Richard Emmons discuss why patent titles matter Read more. hubs.ly/Q045nrnr0 #PatentlyEnabled #Patents

Congrats to Boston Partner Amy R. Lonergan on receiving the 2026 Boston Estate Planning Council Excellence Award—BEPC’s highest honor recognizing outstanding leadership, service, and impact in the estate planning profession.

Congratulations to Juan Delgado on being named to Lawdragon’s 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Entertainment, Sports & Media Lawyers list. One of only three Miami-based attorneys recognized, he advises leagues, teams, investors and media companies on high-profile matters.

Day Pitney is proud to share six individual rankings in the 2026 Legal 500 U.S. City Elite guide, recognizing our work in Connecticut and New York across Commercial Disputes, White Collar, and Corporate and M&A.

We’re pleased to welcome Portia Keady as a partner in our Corporate Practice in Boston. Portia brings deep experience advising founder-led, investor-backed, and family office clients, particularly in consumer products, food & beverage, and AI. Welcome, Portia!

We’re proud to share that Day Pitney earned recognition in 2026 Chambers Global Legal Guide, including first-time recognition for Private Equity: Fund Formation and rankings in E-Discovery & Information Governance and Privacy & Data Security: Healthcare.

Proud to share Day Pitney’s Energy Practice has again been recognized in the Chambers Global Legal Guide 2026 by Chambers and Partners—our 7th consecutive year. Congrats to the team!

Day Pitney is proud to have received a score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation’s 2026 Corporate Equality Index, the nation’s foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion.

When it comes to apparatus claims, function isn’t enough. February’s Patently Enabled explains why structure, not intended use, drives patentability, and when “configured to” actually limits a claim. hubs.ly/Q041xfDL0 #PatentlyEnabled #IPLaw

For the 13th consecutive year, Day Pitney's IP & Technology Practice was named to the WTR 1000 for Massachusetts with a Silver ranking, with multiple attorneys also individually recognized. Congratulations to our IP team!

We’re pleased to welcome Ali Slavet to Day Pitney as a Partner in our Corporate Practice in Boston. Her addition strengthens our national corporate platform and enhances our capabilities in M&A, private equity and debt offerings, and commercial lending.