McKenna Long & Aldridge LLP (MLA) announce last week that Jonathan A. Ballan has joined the firm as partner in the New York office. Ballan will head the New York Public Finance Groupand will co-chair the firm's Global Infrastructure and Public-Private Partnerships practice.

"Jon's addition demonstrates the firm's commitment to expanding our public finance group, as well as the New York office," said New York Executive Partner, Ambassador Gordon Giffin. "His deep experience in varied areas of public finance is an exceptional complement to our firm's focus on the intersection of government and business."

Prior to joining MLA, Ballan was a partner at the New York office of an international law firm where he led and developed the New York Public Finance group. His experience includes municipal and infrastructure finance, public authority finance, stadium finance, economic development, housing finance, project finance, government relations, and privatization and securitization of public assets. Ballan serves on the Board of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority of New York and is a member of the Audit, Finance, Commuter Rails, and Bridge and Tunnel Committees. Joining him as Counsel in the New York office is Rob Senzer.

The addition of Ballan and Senzer aligns with MLA's plan for increasing and diversifying services on the local and state level in New York, as well as throughout the Northeast. Earlier this year, Public Finance Partner Dick Sigal, Corporate and Private Client Services Partner Tony Williams and former New York State Senator Craig Johnson joined the firm and are based in the New York office.

"Our firm is committed to identifying strategic areas of growth and bringing in the right people to help grow those areas," said MLA Chairman Jeff Haidet. "The recent additions of these attorneys reflect our dedication to providing added value to our clients in all aspects of their business."

Source: Mckenna Long and Aldridge