In an unforeseen event, the Managing Partner of Davis Wright Tremaine, Scott MacCormack, has vacated his role after a tenure of nearly three years. His sudden departure is occurring amidst meetings focused on strategy and financial planning as well as upcoming executive committee elections, according to details provided by the American Lawyer. The law firm nominee for the interim Managing Partner is Seattle partner-in-charge, Pete Johnson.
The timing of MacCormack’s resignation has generated a wave of curiosity within legal circles, prompting speculation among industry professionals. The spokesperson for the firm, however, avoided commenting on the resignation’s timing. As a result, the law firm has initiated a search for its next Managing Partner.
MacCormack made significant strides during his tenure, leading the firm through the pandemic and overseeing an extensive fiscal expansion and a merger. The executive committee of Davis Wright Tremaine expressed gratitude for his dedicated service, underlining important milestones achieved under his leadership. Among those achievements was MacCormack steering the firm through the pandemic, launching a new strategic plan, and successfully combining with McGonigle. This has put the firm in a sturdy economic position by the start of 2023.
MacCormack will continue to be a partner with the firm. (American Lawyer).