Squire Patton Boggs is pleased to announce that Peter Gould and Traci Martinez have been appointed Global Managing Partners of the firm’s US LLP, which consists of 36 of the firm’s 48 international offices.
They succeed Michele Connell who will continue as a partner in the firm’s global Corporate Practice after serving in the Global Managing Partner role since 2021.
“Peter and Traci are outstanding leaders who embody the collaborative, client-focused culture that defines our firm,” said Chair and Global CEO Mark Ruehlmann. “Together, they bring complementary strengths, trusted relationships across our global platform and a shared commitment to investing in our people and delivering exceptional service to clients. The trajectory of our firm has never been stronger, and I know Peter and Traci will help successfully lead us as we build on that momentum and continue positioning the firm for long-term success.”
Ruehlmann continued, “Michele’s leadership over the past five years has helped sharpen our strategic focus and drive sustained performance across our business. We are deeply grateful for her unyielding commitment which has been instrumental in driving our growth.”
Gould leads the firm’s global Environmental, Safety & Health Practice Group and is managing partner of the Denver office. Nationally recognized for crisis management, Gould counsels clients across sectors on matters involving administrative law, government investigations, dispute resolution, and public policy.
He commented, “What sets Squire Patton Boggs apart is our ability to solve client problems by blending legal and policy solutions with deep industry expertise and seamless cross border execution. It is an exciting time to step into this role and continue to position the firm to provide the strategic counsel our clients need to succeed.”
Martinez serves on the firm’s Global Board and as Managing Partner of the Columbus office. She is a nationally recognized trial lawyer with an extensive record of community leadership.
She commented, “As the legal market continues to evolve, our firm is exceptionally well positioned to capitalize on new opportunities through the strength and scale of our global platform, our outstanding people, and our unwavering focus on our clients. I am excited to work with colleagues across the firm as we continue to build on our strong foundation and pursue new opportunities for growth.”
Earlier this year, Squire Patton Boggs appointed Andrew Wilkinson as European Managing Partner. The leadership transitions come at a period of sustained growth for the firm, having opened in new markets including Amsterdam, Astana, Baku, Dublin, and Geneva while adding senior talent into its cross border practices in areas including Antitrust, Corporate, Litigation, Public Policy, Financial Services, White Collar and Restructuring.