News & Press Releases

Mintz announced today that Mike Fantozzi will become the firm’s next Managing Member, effective July 1 2027, succeeding Bob Bodian following an extraordinary 18-year tenure that has transformed the firm’s scale, profitability, and market presence. Bob, the longest-serving Managing Member in Mintz’s history, will transition to the role of Chair, remaining actively involved in the firm and its continued success. Bob announced in 2024, at the beginning of his present three-year term, that this would be his final term as Managing Member.

Mintz attorney Courtney Herndon received the 2026 Mary K. Ryan Achievement in Pro Bono Award, presented by the Boston Bar Association at its Annual Meeting on September 24.

Mintz advised Debticate, Inc., an industry-leading provider of loan syndication and sales workflow software for financial institutions, in its acquisition by Automated Financial Systems, LLC (AFS), a portfolio company of OceanSound Partners.

Chambers Canada 2027 recognized Mintz as a Leading Firm in Canada 2027 and ranked the firm in Cannabis Law, Life Sciences, and Pensions & Benefits. The guide also recognized seven Toronto-based lawyers, including Toronto Office Managing Partner Mitch Frazer, Life Sciences Co-chair Cheryl Reicin, and Partner Eric Foster, who each earned Band 1 rankings in their respective categories.

Mintz advised Lisata Therapeutics, a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company, in its acquisition of Marea Therapeutics and the concurrent $225 million private placement financing.

Mintz Member Terri Shieh-Newton, PhD has been named to the Forbes America's Top Lawyers 2026 list. The annual list spotlights lawyers in private practice across the United States whose achievements, experience, and influence have distinguished them in the legal profession.