Former Reed Smith Global Director of Financial Intelligence Mark Peterson. He is joining Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott as its new chief financial officer. Courtesy photoEckert Seamans Snags Reed Smith Global Financial Intelligence Director
Mark Peterson, leaving Reed Smith after spending 21 years in five different IT and analytics roles, is the second Big Law C-suite addition for Eckert Seamans this year.
December 20, 2024 at 04:09 PM
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What You Need to Know
- Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott has appointed a new CFO following the departure of Kevin Krese to join Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease.
- Mark Peterson is joining the firm after 21 years at Reed Smith, most recently serving as global director of financial intelligence.
Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott has nabbed another Big Law alum to join its C-suite, bringing on Mark Peterson, the former Reed Smith global director of financial intelligence, as chief financial officer.
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