Carmody Names New Managing Partner

Carmody Torrance Sandak and Hennessey named a new managing partner to lead the firm, effective Feb.1.  

Fatima Lahnin, who has been with the firm since 2001 and was named a partner in 2009, succeeds Rick Street as managing partner.  

“As managing partner, my focus is on continuing to deliver high-quality service to our clients while guiding the firm’s growth with discipline,” Lahnin said, thanking Street for his leadership.  

“Carmody’s collaborative approach with clients shapes how the firm operates, and I intend to continue to drive this important feature of our culture as the firm moves forward.” 

Lahnin serves as an intellectual property trial lawyer with the firm. She’ll now lead Carmody’s strategic and client service initiatives.  

Experienced Trial Lawyer 

She has significant experience in patent infringement and other intellectual property, and commercial disputes.  

She has managed high-stakes IP litigation in federal courts around the country and is regularly recognized as a leading lawyer.  

“The partners and I have great confidence that Fatima is the best choice to lead the firm.” 

Carmody’s Rick Street

“Carmody will be in exceptionally good hands under Fatima’s leadership,” Street said.   

“We have been colleagues for 25 years and have worked collaboratively on this transition for the past year.  

“The partners and I have great confidence that Fatima is the best choice to lead the firm.”