SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC recently appointed Bryan J. Donohue as its chief operating officer (COO), assuming administrative leadership of the 250-attorney law firm. Donohue comes to the Bond law firm from the Buffalo–based accounting firm of Freed Maxick, where he served as COO. In his new role at Bond, Schoeneck & […]
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC recently appointed Bryan J. Donohue as its chief operating officer (COO), assuming administrative leadership of the 250-attorney law firm.
Donohue comes to the Bond law firm from the Buffalo–based accounting firm of Freed Maxick, where he served as COO. In his new role at Bond, Schoeneck & King, he will work alongside firm management on strategic initiatives to continue the Syracuse–based law firm’s growth across its platform of offices and among its 35 practice areas and industry groups. Donohue will work from Bond’s Buffalo office.
“Bryan comes to us with proven leadership in professional services operations, with an emphasis on financial oversight. I look forward to him learning about Bond and helping us bolster our regional and national presence in numerous practice areas and support the recent expansion in our downstate offices of New York City and Westchester,” Kevin M. Bernstein, chair of Bond’s management committee, said in a release. “In addition to his financial background, his experience in IT, marketing, facilities and firm management will be integral to our continued growth.”
Prior to Freed Maxick, Donohue was senior VP and COO for the Buffalo News, working with its management team on long-term and strategic operating goals. Donohue received his bachelor’s degree in marketing and MBA in professional accounting from Canisius College. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants, and Canisius College Council on Accountancy.
“I was first introduced to Bond 15 years ago when I was at the Buffalo News. Working with Bond’s attorneys as a client was a pleasure,” Donohue said in the release. “They took the time to learn about the business and provided strong legal and business advice and counsel. I am excited to be joining Bond to help in accomplishing the firm’s goals, and strategic initiatives.”
Bond, Schoeneck & King has nine offices across New York state, as well as locations in Naples, Florida, and Red Bank, New Jersey, plus the Boston and Kansas City areas.