In a significant development in the legal field concerning tax law, Groom has announced the promotion of two of its legal professionals effective this past Friday. The firm has elevated David Ashner to the position of principal, recognizing his expertise and leadership in the realm of tax-qualified retirement plans. Rina Fujii has also been promoted to the role of of counsel, where she will continue to provide strategic counsel on tax-related matters that impact retirement and executive compensation plans.
The promotions come at a critical time for the firm, as it also appoints Scott Mayland as a principal. He is noted for his specialization in fiduciary and plan governance matters. In another notable move within the firm’s leadership, David Levine has been named chair, taking over from Jon Breyfogle. These developments reflect Groom’s strategy to strengthen their expertise and leadership in tax law and governance.
For more detailed insights into these promotions and Groom’s strategic direction, please refer to the Bloomberg Tax article.