Freeborn & Peters LLP issued the following announcement on Jan. 31.
Freeborn & Peters LLP is pleased to announce that the firm has elected Steven D. Pearson as its new Co-Managing Partner. Steve will be succeeding Joseph L. Fogel, who has been elected to serve on the firm’s Executive Committee after acting as Co-Managing Partner since 2019.
As Co-Managing Partner along with William E. Russell, Mr. Pearson is responsible for development and execution of the firm’s overall growth strategy, overseeing firm operations, management of firm expenses, policies and procedures, as well as developing strategies to accomplish the firm’s goals and initiatives.
“I am honored to join Bill in this leadership role and to help spread awareness of Freeborn and its abundant history of serving clients and the community,” Mr. Pearson said. “I am thrilled to be able to support our firm’s work, attorneys and overall vision during such a crucial time for the firm as we look to grow our offices and focus on new strategic initiatives. It is an exciting time at Freeborn and we are very optimistic about the future of the firm.”
Joseph T. McCullough, Freeborn Partner and Chair of the firm’s Executive Committee, said, “We are pleased to introduce Steve as Freeborn’s new Co-Managing Partner to help lead our firm as we strive for continued prosperity and success for our valued clients. Steve is an accomplished litigator and member of the firm’s Insurance and Reinsurance team who will be working closely with Bill and the Executive Committee on the formulation and execution of firm policy. His vast knowledge and understanding of the law will be great assets as we continue to tout Freeborn’s talented attorneys and international-scope capabilities.”
Mr. Russell added, “I am eager to work alongside Steve to continue to foster our firm’s culture and core values of integrity, caring, effectiveness, teamwork, and commitment through all that we do. He will be a strong addition to our firm leadership and help guide Freeborn to continued success.”
Mr. Pearson joined Freeborn in 2018. He is a Partner in the Litigation Practice Group, member of the Insurance and Reinsurance Industry Team, and Co-Leader of the Insurance Brokerage Team. Steve has tried numerous cases to verdict in both state and federal courts in Illinois and across the country. His practice emphasizes the areas of non-compete litigation, professional liability, insurance coverage, bad faith, reinsurance, and complex commercial litigation.
Prior to joining Freeborn, Steve practiced at Cozen O'Connor and spent 24 years at Meckler Bulger Tilson Marick & Pearson LLP where he was a founding partner. He received his J.D. from DePaul University College of Law and his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities.
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