We are pleased to announce that Geoffrey W. Millsom has been named Chair of the firm’s Litigation Department. Geoff is the Chairman of the Firm’s Banking and Financial Services Group. His practice focuses on complex litigation, business disputes, government investigations and employment issues in the banking, consumer finance, investment advisory and wealth management industries. He is an experienced trial lawyer who has successfully represented plaintiffs and defendants at trial and on appeal in courts across the country, often in high-stakes and business-critical commercial matters.
Robert P. Brooks, Managing Partner of the firm said, “This appointment reflects Geoff’s exceptional leadership skills, extensive legal acumen, and unwavering commitment to excellence in the firm’s Litigation Group. Brooks added “We look forward to the positive impact Geoff’s leadership will have on the continued success of our Litigation Department.”
As Chair, Geoff is committed to fostering a collaborative and innovative environment within the Litigation Department. His focus will be on enhancing our legal services, developing talent, and ensuring that our team continues to provide exceptional representation to our clients.
Geoff succeeds Patricia K. Rocha, who has been the Chair of the department for the past 20 years.
Brooks also stated, “Patricia Rocha has chaired the Litigation Department for many years and our clients, the Litigation Department, and the Firm have benefited from her excellent lawyering, her commitment to client service and her dedication to mentoring the Firm’s lawyers. Over Pat’s years as Chair, the Litigation Department has continued to be considered as the leading litigation group in Rhode Island, but also one of the leading groups in New England, the Northeast, and when asked, across the country. Pat has always promoted a sense of comradery and teamwork among the Litigation Department’s attorneys and staff.”