K&L Gates Appoints New Leadership: Ackermann as Global Managing Partner and Giovannelli as Co-Chair

K&L Gates has announced two new appointments within its leadership team. Stacy Ackermann has been named as the firm’s new global managing partner, and Rick Giovannelli has taken on the role of co-chair of the management committee. Ackermann will assume her role on July 1, stepping in as Jim Segerdahl’s successor after he decided against pursuing a third term. Giovannelli will co-chair the management committee with Michael Caccese, who will vacate his leadership position in June 2026, after serving for nine years. For more information, visit the original article.