Hodgson Russ LLP Hires Mairi K. Stewart as Global Head of Attorney & Law Firm Operations

Hodgson Russ LLP, an AmLaw 200 law firm serving clients throughout the US and Canada, is pleased to announce that Mairi K. Stewart has joined the firm as its Global Head of Attorney & Law Firm Operations.  An experienced attorney and legal operations leader, Mairi comes to Hodgson Russ with two decades of experience in the legal industry.  In this role, she will be working closely with Hodgson Russ leadership overseeing firm operations to build on the firm’s platform of exceptional service throughout its nine offices.

“Hodgson Russ has such a strong reputation in the legal community as a team of collaborative, smart and practical lawyers and other professionals,” Mairi said. “I am incredibly excited to be working with them to deliver creative and efficient legal solutions to our clients.”

Having served in multiple roles throughout her legal career, most recently as Head of Legal Operations and Strategic Initiatives at Stikeman Elliott LLP in Toronto, Ontario, Mairi has extensive experience leading cross-functional teams on various projects and initiatives that improve operational efficiency and client experience.  She brings a deep understanding of client needs to her role which will be instrumental in supporting the firm’s growth.

In addition to her business roles at Stikeman Elliott, she also practiced as a corporate lawyer at the firm for several years before joining an investment office as a Managing Director and later a Canadian public retailer as General Counsel.

“We are excited to have Mairi Stewart as a member of the Hodgson Russ team. We are confident Mairi will provide the leadership, strategic direction, and clear communication necessary to continue the success the firm has enjoyed for two decades under her predecessor’s leadership,” said Benjamin M. Zuffranieri Jr., Managing Partner.

A full service law firm with more than 200 attorneys, Hodgson Russ LLP helps clients maximize opportunities and minimize legal obstacles. Our attorneys utilize multidisciplinary work teams to meet clients’ specific, often complex needs. Clients include public and privately held businesses, governmental entities, nonprofit institutions, and individuals. Hodgson Russ has offices in Albany, Buffalo, Greensboro, Hackensack, New York, Palm Beach, Rochester, Saratoga Springs, and Toronto. To learn more, visit www.hodgsonruss.com.