Sheppard Mullin elects new chair as veteran lawyer Guy Halgren steps down after two decades
15 April 2021
Washington DC-based corporate partner Lucantonio Salvi will assume the role in October
Lucantonio Salvi Image courtesy of Sheppard Mullin
AmLaw 100 firm Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton has elected corporate partner Lucantonio Salvi as its new chair, replacing Guy Halgren who is stepping down after two decades in the role.
Washington DC-based Salvi will assume the job full-time in October, until then working alongside Halgren as chair-elect. Salvi is the firm’s fifth chair and the first to be located outside of California.
Halgren said: “Luca will be an exceptional leader for our firm. He has served in numerous leadership positions so he is experienced and well-known around the firm and understands who we are. Among Luca’s greatest strengths are his authenticity and ability to connect. He knows how to build consensus, lead and succeed.”