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.

Bob Bodian and Mike Fantozzi were featured in Law360 about Mintz’s July 2027 leadership transition. The article highlights Mike's three-decade career at Mintz, his plans to support the firm's high-growth practices and engage with partners across its offices, and the leadership transition process that led to his selection as Bob's successor.

Bob Bodian and Mike Fantozzi sat down with The Boston Globe to discuss Mintz's leadership transition following the announcement that Mike will become the firm's next Managing Member in mid-2027. The article highlights Bob's nearly two decades leading the firm, Mintz's sustained growth during that period, and Mike's three-decade career at Mintz as he prepares to step into the role.

Bob Bodian and Mike Fantozzi were featured in a Law.com article following Mike’s appointment as Mintz’s next Managing Member. The article covers Mintz’s leadership succession planning process, the firm’s significant growth during Bob’s 18-year tenure as Managing Member, and Mike’s vision for maintaining and deepening Mintz’s client-focused and collaborative approach as he prepares to assume the role in 2027.

During Bisnow's National DICE: Power event in Philadelphia, Steven Shparber participated in a discussion with other industry leaders about how data center developers are weighing power curtailment requirements and grid flexibility as electricity demand continues to rise. Bisnow featured insights from the panel in a recent article.

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.