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Robert I. Bodian

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Managing Member

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Bob is the managing partner of Mintz, and has received awards and national recognition for his innovative approach to management. Bob also is a seasoned trial lawyer with a very active litigation practice and decades of experience covering a number of areas including employment, commercial disputes, private equity, financial services, insurance, securities, real estate, sports law, and banking.

Bob has extensive experience defending companies and their directors and officers in securities litigation and related matters, including claims arising out of acquisitions, going private transactions, restatements, and allegations of financial irregularities. Bob is very highly regarded by those in the boardroom and those in the courtroom, having advised senior executives in challenging situations and successfully tried through verdict numerous jury and nonjury trials in the federal and state courts.

Experience

  • Represented Apollo Global Management in conjunction with the Stark Master Fund litigation, a securities fraud case.  Following jurisdictional discovery, Apollo filed a compelling motion to dismiss based on jurisdictional grounds, and the Plaintiffs decided to voluntarily dismiss Apollo from the case rather than try to battle Apollo’s motion in court.
  • Represented Goldman Sachs and a group of underwriters in connection with claims arising from the IPO and subsequent earnings restatement of Opnext, Inc. We obtained an expeditious resolution of the matter that resulted in a full release of our client with no admission of liability and no payment.
  • Represented Hexion Specialty Chemicals, an Apollo portfolio company, in a derivative action arising from Hexion’s failed merger with Huntsman Corporation. Won dismissal of the action.
  • Defended Lloyds Bank in a fraudulent conveyance action. The month-long trial concerned the business enterprise valuation of a machine-tool manufacturer that later went bankrupt. The trial ended with low damages against our client, which were further reduced after an appeal, remand, and settlement.
  • Represented the former directors of a US media company in a matter commenced by a litigation trustee. The trustee asserted claims that the former directors breached their fiduciary duties by failing to file for bankruptcy sooner to preserve assets for the benefit of the creditors. The case settled on favorable terms, requiring no monetary payments by our clients and no admission of liability.
  • Served as counsel for a group of private equity firms named as defendants in an antitrust class action alleging that the defendant private equity firms and investment banks conspired to fix prices and allocate market share in the market for the acquisition of shares in companies being sold through leveraged buy outs.
  • Represented institutional investors/bondholders in suit against auditors and directors and officers of an international conglomerate after bankruptcy.
  • Represented institutional investors/bondholders in suit against indenture trustee after bankruptcy of bond issuer.
  • Represented a major bank/liquidity provider in a dispute over the sequence and priority of payments on student-loan revenue bonds
  • Represented real estate investors in a partnership dispute involving $500 million of New York real estate
  • Represented a former Lehman Brothers broker in a securities arbitration. Client was sued by the former senior vice president of human resources, alleging that client failed to give timely advice regarding the sale of Lehman stock. Successfully settled matter.
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News & Press

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Managing Member Bob Bodian was quoted by The American Lawyer about Mintz’s choice to give staff the day off on election day to vote. 

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Mintz is pleased to announce that 15 attorneys have been named New York Metro Super Lawyers and 12 attorneys have been named New York Metro Rising Stars by Super Lawyers for 2024.

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Mintz achieved 2023-2024 Mansfield Certification from Diversity Lab. The Mansfield certification process is designed to ensure all qualified talent at participating law firms has a transparent, fair, and equal opportunity to be considered for advancement into leadership.

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Above the Law recently wrote about how Managing Member Bob Bodian announced that Mintz is giving all employees a paid day off to vote and volunteer on Election Day. 

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Thirteen Mintz attorneys have been named to Lawdragon’s 2025 “Leading Litigators in America.” The list honors the “best litigators the US has to offer – in antitrust, intellectual property, white collar and investigations, securities and corporate governance litigation, and a vast array of class actions, product liability and other complex civil litigation,” according to the publication. 

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187 Mintz attorneys have been recognized by Best Lawyers® in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America©. Notably, three Mintz attorneys received 2025 “Lawyer of the Year” awards, and 64 firm attorneys were included in the 2025 edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch.

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Mintz announces that Robert I. Bodian, has been elected to a sixth three-year term as Managing Member. Under Bodian’s leadership Mintz has broadened and deepened its practice offerings, expanded its geographical footprint, increased opportunities for attorney collaboration, and significantly improved financial performance. 

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Mintz’s Managing Member Bob Bodian recently spoke with The American Lawyer about his leadership at Mintz over the past 15 years and his vision for continued growth.
 

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Mintz announced today that 42 of its practices and 83 of its attorneys earned recognition in the 2024 edition of Chambers USA, a guide to the country’s leading law firms. Of those included in the guide, 18 attorneys and seven practice areas were awarded Chambers’ highest ranking, Band 1. The firm obtained new listings in three practice areas and 10 of its lawyers were recognized for the first time.

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The Los Angeles Business Journal covered the arrival of Siegmund Gutman, Life Sciences Litigation Chair and Patent Litigation Co-chair. Sige leads an 11-attorney team including Member David Hanna, which has joined Mintz’s offices in Boston, Los Angeles, and New York.

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The Boston Business Journal covered the arrival of Members Scott Lashway and Chris Lisy to the firm’s Data & Privacy Litigation and Investigations Practice. Scott will serve as the Co-chair of the Privacy & Cybersecurity practice.

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Mintz announces that two new Members, Scott Lashway and Chris Lisy, have joined the firm’s Boston office in its Data & Privacy Litigation and Investigations Practice. 

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A leading life sciences patent litigation team has joined Mintz. The team is led by Siegmund (“Sige”) Gutman, who will serve as Member, Chair of Life Sciences Litigation, and Co-chair of Patent Litigation. Sige is joined by Member David Hanna and nearly a dozen attorneys based in Los Angeles, Boston, and New York.

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Law360 profiled Member Scott Stanton on his recent elevation to San Diego Managing Member. Scott is a corporate attorney with extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions, securities offerings, and corporate governance matters.

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SAN DIEGO—Mintz announces the appointment of Scott M. Stanton as Managing Member of its San Diego office. Scott is a corporate attorney with extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions, securities offerings, and corporate governance matters.

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SAN FRANCISCO - Mintz announces that Laura M. Franco has joined as a Member of the Intellectual Property practice group in the firm’s San Francisco office. Laura is an internationally recognized trademark practitioner specializing in trademark prosecution, brand enforcement and protection, and IP licensing.

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Managing Member Bob Bodian was quoted in American Lawyer’s Litigation Daily providing his analysis on how the last two years of intense deal work has led to a recent dry spell in M&A and capital markets activity, creating a “fertile ground” for litigation.

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Mintz’s Managing Partner Bob Bodian recently shared his perspective on the rapid pace of growth in IP litigation and why he expects demand to continue in 2024. Read the full article here in American Lawyer Litigation Daily.

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Mintz proudly announced the election of 13 attorneys to Members and the addition of a record-setting 22 new lateral Members in 2023, with 11 Partners in the newly opened Toronto office. This diverse group strengthens Mintz’s core areas, spanning Commercial and IP Litigation, Life Sciences, Tech, Private Equity, and Energy & Sustainability. The elevated Members and new lateral additions bring invaluable expertise to help clients navigate complex legal landscapes. 

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TORONTO – Mintz continues its expansion in Toronto with the addition of Mervyn Allen who joins as a Partner and will launch the firm’s Real Estate practice in Canada.

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WASHINGTON, DC – Mintz has deepened its health care bench with the addition of new Member, Rachel Alexander.

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Managing Member Bob Bodian spoke to Bloomberg Law on Mintz’s origination credit policy to give no attorney more than 75% of credit, with the rest to be shared among those helping to originate or develop the client relationship. His comments were included in an article focused on the ways law firms are reimagining succession planning and updating leadership structures for the future.

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Law360 detailed the arrival of IP Partner Y. Jenny Chen PhD to Mintz’s life sciences practice in Boston.

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BOSTON – Y. Jenny Chen, PhD has joined Mintz as a Member in the firm’s highly-regarded Intellectual Property (IP) practice, adding further expertise and depth to the firm’s life sciences offering.

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Managing Member Bob Bodian was interviewed by Law.com International on the firm’s expansion in the Canadian legal market, including the firm’s strategy to offer clients a cross-border service.

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TORONTO – Mintz is pleased to announce that Intellectual Property attorney Anthony de Fazekas has joined the firm, adding further depth to its highly-regarded Technology practice.

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The arrival of Alex North to Mintz's Toronto office was featured in an Law.com International article, which highlighted the firm's recent growth in Canada.

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NEW YORK – Mintz continues to enhance its market-leading Life Sciences practice with the addition of Intellectual Property litigator Vanessa Yen.

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TORONTO – Mintz is set to further enhance its Debt Financing practice with the addition of Alex North, who joins as a Partner and will bolster the firm’s US and Canadian capabilities.

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NEW YORK – Mintz is pleased to announce that 18 attorneys have been named New York Metro Super Lawyers and 11 attorneys have been named New York Metro Rising Stars by Super Lawyers for 2023.

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Mintz is pleased to announce that thirtneen Members have been named to Lawdragon's 500 Leading Litigators in America list, which honors the nation’s most elite courtroom advocates.

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Mintz is pleased to announce that 120 firm attorneys have been recognized as leaders by Best Lawyers® in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America©.

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The significant growth of Mintz in Canada was recently highlighted in an article published by The Canadian Lawyer magazine.

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Law360 remembered Chairman, R. Robert Popeo in an article highlighting his career and accomplishments at the firm. Managing Member Bob Bodian spoke on Mr. Popeo's legacy and shared, "Bob led by example and was a tireless and enthusiastic advocate for clients. Bob had a storied career and his success as a litigator and a leader set the foundation for what Mintz has become today."

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The Boston Herald remembered Chairman, R. Robert Popeo in an article highlighting his contributions to the firm and his community.

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The American Lawyer paid tribute to Chairman, R. Robert Popeo and remembered him as a "creative strategist" in an article highlighting his career and accomplishments at the firm.

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Reuters quoted Managing Member Bob Bodian in an article examining what it takes to lead a law firm, including the challenges of balancing private practice and management responsibilities.

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The Boston Herald remembered Chairman, R. Robert Popeo in an article highlighting his contributions to the firm and his community.

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BOSTON –Mintz announced today that 39 of its practices and 81 of its attorneys earned recognition in the 2023 edition of Chambers USA, a guide to the country’s leading law firms.

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Bloomberg Law quoted Managing Member Bob Bodian in an article discussing the use of AI tool ChatGPT in the work place.

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In an interview with Bloomberg Law, Managing Member Bob Bodian discusses the firm’s return to office mandate, the incoming financial year, and the importance of maintaining Mintz’s culture while growing the business.

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Law360 covered the arrival of Daniel Cody to the firm's San Francisco office.

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To support the growth of our San Francisco office in our core practices — including life sciences, private equity, and litigation — Mintz welcomed two new Members. Litigator Marc Axelbaum and health law attorney Daniel Cody will help serve hundreds of clients and kick-start plans to double our Bay Area headcount within two years.

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Bloomberg Law quoted Managing Member Bob Bodian in an article discussing the use of litigation finance as a tool to cut costs.

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SAN FRANCISCO – Mintz is pleased to announce that Daniel Cody has joined the firm’s Health Law Practice as a Member in the San Francisco office.

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SAN FRANCISCO – Mintz is pleased to announce that Marc Axelbaum has joined the firm’s Litigation Practice as a Member in the San Francisco office.

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The Deal highlighted the arrival of New York Private Equity Member Andrew Hulsh.

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Mintz is pleased to announce that Andrew Hulsh, a leading private equity attorney with a particular focus on renewable energy and life sciences, has joined the firm as a Member in its New York office.

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New York Private Equity Member Andrew Hulsh's arrival was featured in Reuters. The article highlighted the continual growth of Mintz's private equity team.

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Law360 featured Angela Y. Kung's appointment to co-lead the firm’s Technology, Communications & Media practice.

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Law.com covered the arrival of Toronto Partners Matthew Atkey and Brad Tartick, Special Counsel Bernard Kwasniewski and Of Counsel Matthew Imrie.

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Mintz's expansion to Toronto and the office's founding Partners Michael AkkawiCheryl ReicinMitch FrazerEric Foster, and Lee Johnson was featured in an article published by The Global Legal Post.

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JD Journal covered the firm's new Toronto office and the arrival founding Partners  Michael AkkawiCheryl ReicinMitch FrazerEric Foster, and Lee Johnson.

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Law360 covered the opening of Mintz's new Toronto office and profiled founding Partners  Michael AkkawiCheryl ReicinMitch FrazerEric Foster, and Lee Johnson.

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The American Lawyer spotlighted the opening of Mintz's Toronto office and the arrival of founding partners Michael AkkawiCheryl ReicinMitch FrazerEric Foster, and Lee Johnson.

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The Globe and Mail featured Mintz's expansion into the Canadian legal market and the launch of the firm's Toronto office, with the arrival of Michael AkkawiCheryl ReicinMitch FrazerEric Foster, and Lee Johnson.

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Mintz’s revenue climbed by 5% and profits per equity partner rose by 2.9% to $2.16 million in fiscal year 2022 — even as our equity Member ranks increased. In an article published by The American Lawyer, Mintz Managing Member Bob Bodian discussed the firm’s successes and why he’s optimistic about growth in the coming year.

 

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Reuters analyzed the success of Mintz's origination credit program, pointing to the unique nature of the firm's approach to how it gives credit for client work.

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BOSTON – Mintz  has hired Keith Kollmeyer, who has spent his career counseling some of the Nation’s largest financial institutions in litigation and advisory matters related to asset-backed securities (ABS) and other complex financial products.

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The American Lawyer highlighted Mintz's planned move into the Miami market and quoted Managing Member Bob Bodian and Corporate & Securities Member Jim Ball on the firm's expansion.

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Managing Member Bob Bodian spoke to The American Lawyer regarding the 2023 litigation landscape.

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Reuters covered the arrival of Corporate & Securities Member Jim Ball who has joined the firm to lead the Mintz Miami office.

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Mintz announced today that it will be opening a Miami office in 2023. The office will be led by Jim Ball, who joined the firm as a Member of its Corporate Practice in the New York office, effective January 3.

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Law360 featured the arrival of Corporate & Securities Member Jim Ball who has joined the firm to lead Mintz's forthcoming Miami office.

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The American Lawyer covered the arrival of Corporate & Securities Member Jim Ball who will lead the forthcoming Mintz Miami office.

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We're thrilled to announce the addition of 17 new Members to Mintz. Along with seven attorneys recently elevated to membership in the firm, we’ve welcomed ten lateral Members in 2022. They add depth to our experience and capabilities in life sciences, health care, financial services, private equity, sports & entertainment, technology, and other sectors.

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Managing Member Bob Bodian sat down for an interview with The American Lawyer to talk about Mintz, in particular return to office, associate hiring, the 2022 market, and what 2023 will have in store.

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Managing Member Bob Bodian spoke to The American Lawyer regarding his experience as a practicing litigator who also holds firmwide leadership.

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Managing Member Bob Bodian spoke to The American Lawyer about whether AmLaw firms were giving staff the day off to vote in the midterm elections.

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Law360 wrote about the arrival of Health Law specialist Kathryn Edgerton to Mintz in Los Angeles. The article highlighted Kathryn's focus on acting for clients in addiction treatment and behavioral sciences, as well as for hospitals on a range of transactional, regulatory, and strategic issues.

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Mintz Member Michelle Lipkowitz's arrival to the firm was featured by The American Lawyer.

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Twelve Mintz Members have been named to the inaugural Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America list, which honors the nation’s most elite courtroom advocates.

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17 Mintz attorneys have been named New York Metro Super Lawyers and nine Mintz attorneys have been named New York Metro Rising Stars by Super Lawyers for 2022.

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Best Lawyers® recognized 108 firm attorneys in the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America©. Notably, two Mintz attorneys – Poonam Patidar and Scott M. Stanton – received 2023 “Lawyer of the Year” awards, and 28 firm attorneys were included in the inaugural edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch.

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Mintz's consecutive revenue growth and firm successes for the fiscal 2021 year were recognized in an article published by The American Lawyer. Mintz Managing Member Bob Bodian outlined in the article the growth in revenue, the addition of new Members, and important policies that Mintz put into place this year for its employees. 

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Mintz Managing Member Bob Bodian was featured in Law.com’s “How I Made It” Q&A series, which spotlights career advancement stories and offers career advice from industry leaders. In the profile piece, Mr. Bodian shared his legal career journey culminating in his appointment as Managing Member of Mintz, keys to successful business development, advice for his younger self, firm initiatives he is most proud of, and more.
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The New York Law Journal reported that Mintz secured a complete trial victory for investment banker Richard Swift before a Suffolk County jury. After a seven-day trial, it took the jury only an hour-and-a-half to return a verdict for the firm's client, Mr. Swift, for the full amount of the $2.57 million in damages that he was seeking in his lawsuit against the former “Today Show” correspondent Jill Rappaport over a log house built on a Water Mill estate. The article included commentary from Mintz Managing Member Bob Bodian, who led the firm’s litigation team representing Mr. Swift, along with lead trial attorney Member Jason P.W. Halperin. Mintz associates Todd Rosenbaum and Iris Greenquist, as well as co-counsel Eileen Powers, also played critical roles at the trial, which ended on November 19.
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The Bond Buyer featured the arrival of seasoned restructuring lawyers Nathan Coco and Megan Preusker as Members in Mintz’s Bankruptcy & Restructuring Practice. The article detailed some of Mr. Coco and Ms. Preusker’s high-profile and recent client representations, as well as an overview of their respective practices. The article also quoted Mintz Managing Member Bob Bodian on Mr. Coco and Ms. Presuker’s reputation and quality of work.
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An article published by The American Lawyer reported that Mintz has signed a 20-year lease for 101,000 square feet, covering three floors and a partial concourse level, at 919 Third Avenue in New York. The article included commentary from Managing Member Bob Bodian on how the new office space offers a combination of a more efficient footprint and smaller single-attorney offices.
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In an article published by The American Lawyer, Mintz Managing Member Bob Bodian was quoted among several law firm leaders on how they are working to safely reopen offices and, at the same time, planning for the future of remote work.
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Law360 highlighted the arrival of Anne Levin-Nussbaum as a Member in Mintz’s Tax and Energy & Sustainability Practices in New York. The article discussed her 25 years of experience advising clients on a wide range of US federal income tax matters, with a particular focus in the renewable energy finance area. The piece also included commentary from Managing Member Bob Bodian on what her addition brings to the team.
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Mintz Managing Member Bob Bodian appeared on WBZ-TV, CBS Channel 4 Boston, to discuss the firm’s COVID-19 vaccination requirement for attorneys and professional staff returning to the office. During the interview, Mr. Bodian emphasized the firm’s goal of creating the safest and healthiest work environment for employees.
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Mintz Managing Member Bob Bodian was quoted extensively in an article published by The Boston Globe on the decision-making behind Mintz's vaccination requirement for individuals returning to the office, which prioritizes employees' health and safety.
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In an article published by The American Lawyer, Mintz Managing Member Bob Bodian was among several law firm leaders to discuss lingering difficulties posed by COVID-19, including limited inter-office travel opportunities, employee safety, and external pressure from clients to return to office.
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Mintz Managing Member Bob Bodian was quoted in an article published by The American Lawyer discussing the firm’s return to work announcement, which requires personnel to get a COVID-19 vaccine to enter the office.
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The American Lawyer reported that Mintz was among other big law firms to raise associate pay. The article also included commentary from Managing Member Bob Bodian on how the firm was in a position to reward its associates after a string of stellar financial years.
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The New York Law Journal highlighted the arrival of Jason Vigna as a Member in Mintz’s Securities Litigation Practice in New York. The article also included commentary from Managing Member Bob Bodian on the firm’s sixth consecutive year of revenue gains and the additions of four litigators in the firm’s New York office over the last year, including Members Courtney Rockett, Jeremy Vest, Suman Chakraborty, and Douglas Baumstein.
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The Boston Business Journal reported that some of Boston’s biggest law firms, including Mintz, grew their profits by double-digit percentages last year, despite the COVID-19 pandemic and related economic challenges. The article included commentary from Mintz Managing Member Bob Bodian on firm management decisions such as restoring precautionary pay cuts and issuing retroactive pay for those impacted, as well as increasing senior Associate salaries. He also discussed the success of the firm’s Corporate Practice and strong dealmaking activity in 2021. After a better-than-expected year in terms of revenue and more, and with substantial economic growth expected, Mr. Bodian said that “we’re very optimistic about where things are headed.”
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In an article published by The American Lawyer, Mintz Managing Member Bob Bodian was among several law firm leaders to discuss the positive impact visions and mission statements can have on revenue growth and client service.
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The American Lawyer published an article highlighting Mintz’s strong financials from fiscal year 2020, marking its sixth consecutive year of revenue increase. The article included commentary from Mintz Managing Member Bob Bodian on the firm’s success, which he credited to its strategic plan and focus on core practice groups, including life sciences. In addition to 2020 financials, the article detailed Mintz’s focus on adding laterals across practices and offices, and noted select high profile matters and pro bono work around racial and social justice. The article also captured how Mintz was able to achieve these outstanding results during the pandemic without conducting layoffs or furloughs for the firm’s roughly 1,200 attorneys and professional staff.
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Mintz Managing Member Bob Bodian was quoted in an article published by Thomson Reuters Westlaw on how major law firms are grappling with how to resume in-person work, including plans for mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations.
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In an article published by The American Lawyer, Mintz Managing Member Bob Bodian was among several law firm leaders to discuss the possibility of an in-person retreat in 2021.
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An article published by Thomson Reuters Westlaw reported that Mintz’s recently announced Member promotions stood out for its majority women class – seven out of the nine attorneys elevated are women. In the article, Mintz Managing Member Bob Bodian commented on the firm’s culture of hiring and nurturing lawyers from diverse backgrounds, including women, and the importance of having women in leadership positions.
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In The American Lawyer, Mintz's Managing Member Bob Bodian addressed the firm's plan to move forward with its traditional fiscal year-end review in March, as well as steady workflow for Associates, despite the pandemic.
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Mintz Managing Member Bob Bodian was quoted in an article published by The American Lawyer on the firm’s recent lateral hiring spree and newfound freedom to explore out of the box managerial decisions during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Mintz Managing Member Bob Bodian was quoted in an article published by the ABA Journal on how to create a distinct and celebrated workplace culture. 
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Mintz shortlisted for Inclusive Firm of the Year, two individuals shortlisted for Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year and Diversity & Inclusion Lawyer of the Year
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The American Lawyer reported that Mintz will be providing a paid day off on Election Day, November 3, for attorneys and professional staff to vote and engage in other related activities, such as participating in phone banks, poll-watching, and transporting senior citizens and the disabled to polling locations. The article included commentary from Mintz Managing Partner Bob Bodian on the decision and its intended impact, which he hopes will inspire other firm leaders to do the same.
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An article published by the Boston Business Journal highlighted Mintz’s recent string of lateral hires during the COVID-19 pandemic and included commentary from the firm's Managing Partner Bob Bodian.
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In an article published by The American Lawyer, Mintz Managing Partner Bob Bodian discussed how virtual meetings have helped to speed up the lateral hiring process during the coronavirus pandemic.
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The American Lawyer included commentary from Mintz Managing Partner Bob Bodian in an article on how the legal practice and role of law firm managing partners has shifted as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
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In a recent American Lawyer article, Mintz Managing Partner Bob Bodian discussed hiring in the lateral market amidst the coronavirus pandemic and following the end of the firm’s fiscal year in March.
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In a recent Law360 article, Mintz Managing Partner Bob Bodian discussed critical decisions regarding how to manage the firm in 2008-2009, and now, during the second crisis in his tenure in the leadership position.
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In an article published by The American Lawyer, Mintz Managing Partner Robert Bodian discussed decisions to manage the firm during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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The prestigious list recognizes influential women members of the New York City legal community and honors their professional, civic, and philanthropic achievements.
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Mintz Managing Partner Robert Bodian is among a small group of renowned attorneys selected by the New York Law Journal as Distinguished Leaders in 2019. The award recognizes attorneys in leadership roles who achieved impressive results in the past year. Mr. Bodian was recognized for his work leading Mintz to four consecutive years of record-breaking revenue growth, as well as his strong litigation practice and innovative approach to management.

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October 11, 2019

Mintz Managing Partner Robert Bodian was profiled in the October, November, December 2019 issue of Leaders Magazine. In the feature article, Mr. Bodian discussed the history and heritage of Mintz, as well as the firm’s primary practice areas and industry expertise, client service culture, and commitment to diversity and inclusion and pro bono work.
During recent Q&As with Law360 as part of an ongoing interview series, Mintz Managing Partner Robert Bodian and leaders from several other law firms pointed to the most common career blunders they see new attorneys make.
In this interview with The American Lawyer, Mintz managing partner Bob Bodian discusses how a deep focus on client service brought another consecutive year of growth to the Boston-based firm.
This feature article takes an in-depth look at how law firms and their leadership teams are taking a look at their approach to origination credit. Mintz Managing Member Bob Bodian is prominently featured throughout the article. In the piece, Bob discusses creating goals for a new approach – fostering teamwork, putting clients first and affording younger attorneys the ability to take more ownership – and launching the new system back in 2015.

In this Law360 article, leaders from the legal industry discuss diversity – a key issue for law firms and clients. Managing Member Bob Bodian is among the law firm leaders featured within the piece.
Law360 conducted this Q&A with Mintz Managing Member Bob Bodian as part of the “Law Firm Leaders” series. The profile includes commentary from Bob on Mintz’s continued growth, the firm’s collaborative culture, what makes Mintz stand out from other BigLaw firms, among other topics.
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Mintz partner and Massachusetts lawyer Julie Korostoff is one of 49 attorneys recognized as “Leaders in Their Fields” by the 2018 Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business guide. Chambers named Korostoff a “Recognized Practitioner” in Technology.
Mintz Managing Member Bob Bodian is featured in this column discussing the firm’s 2017 financial results and the staff bonuses. The annual results were the third consecutive year of record-setting growth and the bonuses were awarded to all 500 staff, independent of the firm’s regular merit-based bonuses.
This feature story notes Mintz gave each of its approximately 550 staff members a special $1,000 bonus to celebrate the firm’s third consecutive record setting year. Within the piece, Managing Member Bob Bodian notes this was to recognize the contributions of the staff to the firm’s success.
Mintz Managing Member Bob Bodian is quoted throughout this feature story discussing the firm’s third consecutive record-setting year. Within the piece, Bob notes that the firm's system for sharing origination credit among partners has helped spur its success.
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Mintz continues to expand its national intellectual property practice with the arrival of Marc Morley, who joins as a Member in the San Diego office. His practice includes providing strategic patent and trademark counseling.
Brent Henry, the former Vice President and General Counsel of Partners HealthCare, has joined Mintz as a Member. The addition further strengthens the firm’s Health Law Practice at a time of increasing demand for sophisticated legal services.
Fourteen Mintz attorneys have been named New York Super Lawyers for 2017 and thirteen have been named New York Rising Stars. New York Super Lawyers recognizes the top lawyers with the highest degree of peer recognition and professional achievements.  
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Best Lawyers named 85 Mintz attorneys to its 2018 list of The Best Lawyers in America. In addition, Mintz attorneys Matthew J. Gardella and Samuel M. Tony Starr were named “Lawyer of the Year” in their respective practice areas.
Mintz is pleased to announce that it has been named one of only 54 firms recognized in BTI Consulting Group’s Law Firms with the Best Collaboration report. Mintz was named by corporate counsel for showcasing collaborative skills that set the firm apart.
Mintz continues to expand its New York presence with the addition of Sean Grygiel, who joins as a Member in the Intellectual Property Practice. He counsels clients on all aspects of intellectual property, from idea and conception through commercialization and exit.
Mintz announced that it's extending its lease at the firm’s headquarters – One Financial Center in Boston – through June 30, 2034. The firm has signed a letter of intent, with the terms of a new, 15-year lease stipulating significant renovations and improvements.
Mintz continues to expand its bicoastal Intellectual Property Practice with the addition of veteran patent attorney Alex Trimble, Ph.D. who will serve as a Member in the San Francisco office.
This feature article highlight’s Mintz’s 2016 growth which continued momentum from 2015. Managing Member Bob Bodian is quoted throughout the piece. Bob credits the firm’s success to key lateral hires and a focus on collaboration.
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Mintz continues to enhance its nationally recognized Litigation and Sports Law Practices with the addition of Anthony Mulrain, who represents high-profile athletes and entertainers in litigation and arbitration matters.
This American Lawyer feature article discusses how attorneys and law firms are maintaining client relationships in the wake of the recession, amid increased pricing pressure and clients’ insistence on predictable bills.
Susan M. Finegan, Member of the Litigation Practice and Chair of the Pro Bono Committee at Mintz, has been selected as a 2017 Pinnacle Award winner for outstanding achievement in the professions by the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce. 
Sixteen Mintz attorneys have been named New York Super Lawyers for 2016 and twelve have been named New York Rising Stars. The list will be published in a special advertising supplement in The New York Times Magazine and in a stand-alone magazine, New York Super Lawyers - Metro Edition.
Six Mintz Members will speak at the 2016 International Bar Association Conference. The Members are Robert I. Bodian, Richard R. Kelly, Heidi A. Lawson, Bruce D. Sokler, Stephen M. Weiner, and Laura Bange Stephens.
Best Lawyers named 73 Mintz attorneys to its 2017 list of The Best Lawyers in America. Mintz attorneys selected for inclusion in this year’s list span 44 practice areas. 
Firm’s National Healthcare Practice, NY Corporate/M&A and Litigation: General Commercial Among Newest Rankings
This American Lawyer article highlights the findings of an Altman Weil report, “Law Firms in Transition.” Bob Bodian, Mintz’s Managing Member, is one of the legal industry sources quoted in this article. Bob’s comments provide insight into how Mintz maintains its efficiency.
This feature article looks at capital market and corporate activity to date this calendar year. It discusses contributing factors such as stock market fluctuation, the presidential election, and the potential Brexit vote.
This feature article discusses the performance of Boston’s leading law firms in American Lawyer’s annual AmLaw100, the listing of the nation’s most successful law firms. Mintz Managing Member Bob Bodian is featured discussing the firm’s strong performance.  
This article highlights the law firms that bucked the 2015 trend and saw significant growth. Mintz is noted among the 10 firms Law360 calls out. Bob Bodian, Mintz’s Managing Member, is featured in the article discussing the firm’s 2015 successes.  
This feature article highlights a record-setting year for Mintz. Managing Member Bob Bodian is quoted within the piece discussing the firm’s strong performance.
Mintz Managing Member Bob Bodian is featured in this in-depth Law360 article on Mintz’s record-breaking revenue performance in the fiscal year 2015, with a growth totaling nearly 13.9 percent.
Mintz Managing Member Bob Bodian and Keith Carroll, Co-Chair of the Mintz Sports Industry Practice, are quoted in this Law360 feature article discussing Mintz’s new sports law practice.
The 2015 Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business guide names 52 Mintz, Cohn, Ferris, Glovsky and Popeo, P.C.  attorneys as “Leaders in Their Fields.”
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Events & Speaking

Panelist
Apr
11
2019

Lawyers Club of San Diego

Male Allies in Advancing Diversity: A GOOD Guys Program

Mintz San Diego, 3580 Carmel Mountain Road, Suite 300, San Diego 92130

Speaker
Oct
7
2018

IBA Annual Conference Rome 2018

International Bar Association

Roma Convention Center La Nuvola, Viale Asia, Rome, Italy

Speaker
Panelist
Oct
5
2015

The Changing Nature of Talent and Leadership in Law Firms

International Bar Association (IBA) Annual Conference

Austria Center Vienna, Vienna, Austria

Speaker
May
21
2015

Mintz's Project Analyst Program: Launching Careers for 25 Years!

Boston, New York, Washington and San Francisco Mintz offices

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Recognition & Awards

  • Best Lawyers in America: Commercial Litigation; Litigation: Labor and Employment; Litigation: Securities (2010 – 2025)

  • BTI Consulting Group: Client Service All-Star (2020)

  • Chambers USA: New York – Litigation: General Commercial (2011 – 2024)

  • Best Lawyers in America: Bet-the-Company Litigation (2023–2025)

  • Law360: “Top Ten Innovative Managing Partners” (2010)

  • Included on the New York Super Lawyers: Business Litigation List (2006 – 2024)

  • Lawdragon: "500 Leading Litigators in America" (2022-2025)

  • Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent

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Involvement

  • Member, Association of the Bar of the City of New York
  • Member, New York State Bar Association
  • Member, American Bar Association
  • Member, Litigation Section of the New York County Bar Association
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Robert I. Bodian

(he/him/his)

Managing Member

Boston New York