Phoenix, AZ — Fennemore is proud to recognize its newly elected Directors and firm leaders whose achievements, client service, and innovative thinking continue to shape the future of the business. These appointments are effective January 1, 2026.
“Our people drive our momentum. Their achievements, leadership, and commitment to one another create the culture that sets Fennemore apart,” said James Goodnow, CEO of Fennemore. “We’re proud of the attorneys who are shaping the future of our firm and the profession. Our strategy is designed to meet them where they are and give them the platform they need to lead what comes next.”
The attorneys elevated to leadership roles this year reflect the impact they have made across the firm.
New Income Directors
- Sabrina Bigelow
- Anton Bortolussi
- Micheline Fairbank
- Paul Jordan
- Darien Key
- Jennifer Knight Lang
- Kendall Lovell
New Equity Directors
- Wade Beavers
- Jacob Ouzts
- Dan Stein
New Management Committee Members
- Brett Sullivan
- Stephanie Tribe
New Office Managing Partners (OMP) & Vice Office Managing Partners (VOMP)
- Kurt Franklin, Oakland, Walnut Creek, Modesto VOMP
- Sarah Gohmann Bigelow, Seattle VOMP
- Chris Hawkins, San Diego VOMP
- Jared Marshall, Fresno VOMP
- Christine Reinhard, San Antonio VOMP
- Shannon Schmoyer, San Antonio OMP
- Emily Ward, Phoenix VOMP
- Steve Willey, Seattle OMP
New Practice Group Leaders
- Daniel Arana, Business & Finance Chair
- Francesca Boyd, Trusts & Estates Co-vice Chair
- Katie Callaway, Trusts & Estates Chair
- Kathleen B. Carr, IP Vice Chair
- Steve Cramer, Business & Finance Vice Chair
- Patti Curtin, Land Use Vice Chair
- Eugene Pak, IP Chair
- Shannon Schmoyer, Labor & Employment Co-vice Chair
Fennemore is known for a people-first culture where attorneys and staff choose to build long-term careers. Satisfaction consistently outpaces industry benchmarks, supported by transparency, open communication, and a leadership philosophy that keeps people informed and engaged. Programs such as Elevate, Million Dollar Roadmap, Fennemore University, and the Annual Attorney Retreat offer structured pathways for growth at every stage—preparing attorneys not only to serve clients today but to lead the profession tomorrow.
To learn more, visit www.FennemoreLaw.com.