Reed Smith’s Alexander Y. “Sandy” Thomas, who was tapped to lead the firm last October when longtime managing partner Gregory B. Jordan left for PNC, has been elected by the partnership as the firm’s global managing partner.

Thomas, who is based in Washington, D.C., is set to begin his official three-year term Aug. 1. His election was not a foregone conclusion as he was challenged by Philadelphia-based partner John D. Martini, the vice chairman of the firm’s global business and finance department and chairman of the firm’s global executive compensation and employee benefits practice.

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